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Hardcover. Hofstede introduced a culture paradigm that has been widely influential in international business. However, its relevance in light of culture's increasing complexity due to globalization has been questioned. Alternative culture frameworks and perspectives are offered by leading scholars in global marketing and management. Editor(s): Nakata, Cheryl. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV7; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202399
- ISBN
- 9780230202399
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Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09
Hardcover. Economic activities are becoming increasingly globalised. One result being that for companies in developed market economies price-based competition is being replaced or supplemented by other forms of competitiveness. This book explores the shift towards design-based competitiveness and the escalation in the design-intensity of goods and services. Editor(s): Rusten, Grete; Bryson, John R. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AKP; KJF; KJMV6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203495
- ISBN
- 9780230203495
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Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardcover. Explores the idea that Europe's growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices. Editor(s): Gualandri, Elisabetta; Venturelli, Valeria. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205055
- ISBN
- 9780230205055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.40
€ 127.40
Hardcover. In celebration of IESE's 50 years of bridging the gap between theory and practice, this essential compilation brings together today's top researchers to tackle the real-life issues that family business owners face on a daily basis, shedding new light on the values that shape these special types of companies. Editor(s): Tapies, Josep; Ward, John L. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 600.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230212190
- ISBN
- 9780230212190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Hardcover. 'Innovation and Change in Japanese Management' shows which transformation processes and changes can be observed in Japanese companies in reaction to the economic challenges of the past decade. The book presents new research results and investigates the variety of changes that Japanese corporations and managers have experienced in recent years. Editor(s): Haghirian, Parissa. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216679
- ISBN
- 9780230216679
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Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardcover. International business is synonymous with big challenges. Cultural and institutional complexities remain ever potent, so are 'newer' concerns like climate change and international terrorism. This timely book examines these challenges from the perspectives of different international business actors. Editor(s): Ibeh, Kevin; Davies, Sheena. Series: Academy of International Business (UKI) Series. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJMV2; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218451
- ISBN
- 9780230218451
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Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Hardcover. Questions of company governance have been examined over the years, but this has generally been in areas concerning shareholders. Meanwhile the management team and board of directors remain comparatively unexplored. This book has been written to provide a way into this relatively unknown world of executive committees. Editor(s): Bournois, Frank; Duval-Hamel, Jerome; Roussillon, Sylvie; Scaringella, Jean-Louis. Num Pages: 749 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218598
- ISBN
- 9780230218598
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Condition: New
€ 199.57
€ 199.57
Hardcover. Bringing together contributors from a wide range of disciplines, countries and perspectives this book provides a thought-provoking overview of the human dimension of the workplace. It covers workplace problems as well as potential solutions. Essential reading for anyone committed to making the workplace a humane and effective place. Editor(s): Thompson, Neil; Bates, John. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221925
- ISBN
- 9780230221925
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Condition: New
€ 66.88
€ 66.88
Hardcover. While 'union organising' has developed over time and in many different environments, it has become apparent that a number of key problems have developed. Evaluating its efficacy in terms of union strategies, tactics, styles and resources, this title outlines a number of strategies for improving these deficiences. Editor(s): Gall, Professor Gregor. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222427
- ISBN
- 9780230222427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.12
€ 67.12
Hardcover. Drawn from the results of five seminars this unique book looks at the four areas of: public sector reform; essential features for public leaders; public leadership in action; and the outline of a public leadership approach for the future. It seeks to give public leadership a firm foothold within the study of leadership in general. Editor(s): Brookes, Stephen; Grint, Keith. Num Pages: 384 pages, 39, 19 tables, 21 figures. BIC Classification: JPP; KJMB; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224179
- ISBN
- 9780230224179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.88
€ 161.88
Hardcover. A topical consideration of the challenges posed by the transition to more temporary employment arrangements as we move from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy. Editor(s): Cortini, Michela; Tanucci, Giancarlo; Morin, Estelle. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230236608
- ISBN
- 9780230236608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardcover. Through sharing the research methodologies, and describing intervention and change techniques used in leadership development, this book, written by IGLC-INSEAD professors and leadership coaches, contributes to a better understanding of how organizations may go beyond coaching in order to create best places to work. Editor(s): Kets de Vries, Manfred F. R.; Guillen, Laura; Korotov, Konstantin; Florent-Treacy, Elizabeth. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KJU; KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239982
- ISBN
- 9780230239982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.61
€ 95.61
Hardcover. Based on research-informed 'future-scoping' and emerging practice in the field of executive education this book is split into three parts: Future Context, Future Learning and Future Learners. With a short editorial introducing each part, it will appeal to anyone working in the field of adult and higher education and training. Editor(s): Voller, Shirine; Blass, Eddie; Culpin, Vicki. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMB; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240537
- ISBN
- 9780230240537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.46
€ 66.46
Hardcover. Unique in the multiple approaches that it encompasses, this book includes discussions of both older and younger workers, employer and employee perspectives, generational and age diversity and international comparisons. It includes both conceptual argument and empirical research in order to provide insights into this important area. Editor(s): Parry, Emma; Tyson, Shaun. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240933
- ISBN
- 9780230240933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.51
€ 67.51
Hardcover. EPUB Editor(s): Wilkinson, Adrian; Townsend, Keith. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240940
- ISBN
- 9780230240940
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Hardcover. Current and historical examples in the labour movement worldwide have helped to debunk the myth that workers cannot run production. This volume uses geographically and historically diverse examples to analyse the challenges and questions that alternative forms of work present to those involved. Editor(s): Atzeni, Maurizio. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241404
- ISBN
- 9780230241404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardcover. Pricing is about deciding your market position whereas revenue management is the strategic and tactical decisions firms take in order to optimize revenues and profits. This book offers insights into research, theories, applications and innovations and how to makes these work in different industries. Editor(s): Yeoman, Ian; McMahon-Beattie, Una. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241411
- ISBN
- 9780230241411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.14
€ 150.14
Hardcover. Freelancers possess a tremendous amount of knowledge, skill, and ability. Identifying, defining, and implementing talent management strategies aimed at ensuring the effective management of non-traditional knowledge employees in an organization are the key themes of this book. Editor(s): Vaiman, Vlad. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230242876
- ISBN
- 9780230242876
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Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardcover. An investigation into the principles of humanistic management which examines their threoretical merits. In order to demonstrate that humanistic ideas also work in practice and can lead to actionable management guidelines it presents case studies of how businesses succeed in generating social value whilst being profitable. Editor(s): Von Kimakowitz, Ernst; Pirson, Michael; Spitzeck, Heiko; Dierksmeier, Claus; Amann, Wolfgang. Series: Humanism in Business Series. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230246324
- ISBN
- 9780230246324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.05
€ 129.05
Hardcover. Shows the strong business case for diversity and the deleterious effects of not allowing diversity to take root in organizations by providing a fascinating insight into the case for gender diversity in the professional services, marketing and digital arenas, and the way in which a diversity mindset can be fostered in organizations. Editor(s): Moss, Gloria. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230250208
- ISBN
- 9780230250208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. A unique exploration of the the contributions made by multinational corporations to the difficult labour market transitions towards full integration of Central and Eastern Europe members of the European Union. This book considers the roles played by US, British and German multinational companies (MNCs) in Central and Eastern Europe Editor(s): Contrepois, Sylvie; Jefferys, Steve; Delteil, Violaine; Dieuaide, Patrick. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; KJK; KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 195 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252431
- ISBN
- 9780230252431
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Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. This edited collection presents cutting edge research on the process of identity construction in professional and institutional contexts, from corporate workplaces, to courtrooms, classrooms, and academia. The chapters consider how interactants do identity work and how identity is indexed (often in subtle ways) in workplace discourse. Editor(s): Angouri, Jo; Marra, Meredith. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFG; GTC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230272378
- ISBN
- 9780230272378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.45
€ 67.45
Hardcover. Presents analysis, examples, and ideas about the future in a lively yet academically robust format. The book presents the ethical leadership dilemmas of day-to-day international business life in all their complexity, providing a range of angles, options and ideas to feed a questioning mind. Editor(s): Millar, Carla; Poole, Eve. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230275461
- ISBN
- 9780230275461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.43
€ 128.43
Hardcover. The current financial crisis highlights the need to rethink business leadership and the role of business schools in helping firms develop the leaders of the future. This book brings together the perspectives of deans of top international business schools, and the views of CEOs and senior business leaders. Editor(s): Canals, Jordi. Series: IESE Business Collection. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; KJMB; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230279285
- ISBN
- 9780230279285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.37
€ 68.37