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Management & management techniques
Hardcover. Leaders extol the value of pursuing challenging goals, but evidence suggests that this leads to disaster as often as success. Drawing upon real-life stories, including the Mount Everest Climbing Disaster, the author shows how destructive goal pursuit can cause the breakdown of learning in teams and calls for rethinking the role of the leader. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230003323
- ISBN
- 9780230003323
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.34
€ 62.34
Hardback. This is an invaluable and comprehensive book, providing cutting-edge asset protection processes. Based on twenty-five years of systematic research and field experience, it is a powerful problem-solving resource. It describes the most common retail crime and loss problems along with a step-by-step process for diagnosing and treating these problems. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 515.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006812
- ISBN
- 9780230006812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
The New Public Management in Europe. Adaptation and Alternatives.
. Ed(S): Pollitt, Christopher; Thiel, Sandra ...
Hardback. The New Public Management paradigm seems to have produced a convergence of administrative reform. However, specific implementations of NPM show range of forms and results including performance indicators, personal reforms and evaluations of reforms. This text demonstrates how NPM is crafted differently in various institutional contexts. Editor(s): Pollitt, Christopher; Thiel, Sandra van; Homburg, V. M. F. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPP; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006935
- ISBN
- 9780230006935
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.02
€ 119.02
The Future of Decision Making: How Revolutionary Software Can Improve ...
Schank, Roger C., Lyras, Dimitris, Soloway, E...
Hardcover. We now possess the capability to make great business decisions in even the most difficult situations with the use of today's advanced software capability. The authors, who are experts in the field, explain the new science of decision-making and offer examples and advice that will enable readers put it to use in their organizations. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230103658
- ISBN
- 9780230103658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 44.47
€ 54.99
€ 44.47
Hardback. By looking at the three most recent economic crises, the S&L crisis, the dot-com bubble, and the recent subprime mortgage disaster, the author explains why and how corporate managers led their organizations toward disasters in the long-run. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104013
- ISBN
- 9780230104013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Preparing Successors for Leadership: Another Kind of Hero (Family Busi...
Mendoza, Drew S., Ward, John L.
Paperback. The founders of the family business must impart their vision and leadership to succeeding generations. Preparing those generations for leadership is challenging and encompasses a lifetime. Aronoff and Ward's strategy for a smooth transition prepares successors for their role in the future of the firm. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJH; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 141 x 7. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110991
- ISBN
- 9780230110991
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 23.63
€ 29.99
€ 23.63
Paperback. Through an investigative look at familial interactions, the authors highlight normal conflicts, criticisms, and communications failures that are a part of the family experience as well as their effects on working relationships within the enterprise. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 108 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 141 x 7. Weight in Grams: 116.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111028
- ISBN
- 9780230111028
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.76
€ 30.99
€ 26.76
Paperback. Compensation is one of the most discussed items in business. And in a family business it gets personal. Authors Aronoff, McLure and Ward answer the some of the most important questions when it comes to the family-- what is fair pay among family members? How do I determine appropriate pay for my child? What should I pay my shareholders? Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 128 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 141 x 8. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111035
- ISBN
- 9780230111035
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.19
€ 33.99
€ 27.19
How to Choose and Use Advisors: Getting the Best Professional Family B...
Aronoff, Craig E, Ward, John L.
Paperback. In How to Choose and Use Advisors, authors Aronoff and Ward establish benchmarks for excellent advisory services and they show business owners how to benefit from advice ranging from legal and financial to executive search and organizational development. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111042
- ISBN
- 9780230111042
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 23.63
€ 29.99
€ 23.63
Paperback. It's so important that the generations to come understand and share in the founder's vision and philosophy. Authors Aronoff and Ward help leaders discover their own values and then they provide ways to infuse these values into the fabric of their business for generations to come. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111103
- ISBN
- 9780230111103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.84
€ 33.99
€ 28.84
More than Family: Non-Family Executives in the Family Business (Family...
Mendoza, Drew S., Ward, John L.
Paperback. Hiring and working with non-family managers can present challenges to the family business. However, it is essential to create an environment in which non-family managers can suceed for the good of the business and the good of the family. This book explores the processes of hiring, managing, and retaining talented outside executives. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 94 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111110
- ISBN
- 9780230111110
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.37
€ 29.99
€ 25.37
Paperback. Eckrich and McClure provide a greater understanding of what a family business really is and how they differ from other companies and work environments. Designed to provide insight into the family and its behavior and to integrate the non-family employee into its unique structure. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 127 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111141
- ISBN
- 9780230111141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.13
€ 33.99
€ 27.13
Paperback. Family education is a both a learning and team-building process. This book guides owners through the education process - from determining when to bring your family into the business, and how to train them, to what they could and should do outside the firm first - so they can bring outside experience into the family firm. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 99 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 99
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111196
- ISBN
- 9780230111196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.11
€ 33.99
€ 27.11
Sharing Wisdom, Building Values: Letters from Family Business Owners t...
Kenyon-Rouvinez, Denise H., Adler, Gordon, Co...
Hardcover. A collection of personal family letters written from great entrepreneurs to their family members about business, success and life. In Sharing Wisdom, Building Values we learn directly through their own words. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111202
- ISBN
- 9780230111202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.38€ 50.63
€ 58.38
€ 50.63
Paperback. Business is the language of numbers, but not everyone in businesses understands how to read the myriad of financial statements that are necessary. Author Norb Schwarz provides readers with accessible information to understanding financial statements such as annual reports, cash flow statements, income statements, balance sheets and so much more. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 143 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 143
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111233
- ISBN
- 9780230111233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 39.30
€ 49.99
€ 39.30
Leadership Teams: Developing and Sustaining High Performance
Sheard, Geoff, Kakabadse, Andrew, Kakabadse, ...
Hardcover. The scale and complexity of today's corporations dictates that teamwork is essential to realising high performance. This book clearly identifies six critical stages to becoming a world class team, making this a must read text for ambitious and aspiring managers. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201903
- ISBN
- 9780230201903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.84
€ 88.84
Paperback. Adrian Furnham takes a sideways glance at management in this book of short essays. The essays are like tablets: to be taken a few at a time. They are designed to cure hangovers, reduce blood pressure and lighten the mood. They are also meant to be prophylactics against managerial madness. Take two, then call Adrian in the morning. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 330. Sense and Nonsense for the Successful Manager. 216 pages, 4 black & white tables, 3 figures. Adrian Furnham takes a sideways glance at management in this book of short essays. The essays are like tablets: to be taken a few at a time. They are designed to cure hangovers, reduce blood pressure and lighten the mood. They are also meant to be prophylactics against managerial madness. Take two, then call Adrian in the morning. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KJM. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 11. Weight: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216648
- ISBN
- 9780230216648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. A book which brings together world-class experts in HR Management to work with top HR directors to overcome the most pressing issues facing senior HR specialists today. The book captures the dual edged challenge facing HR Directors; the need to lead their functions towards effective performance but also to assess leading practice. Num Pages: 317 pages, 139 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222595
- ISBN
- 9780230222595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.54
€ 63.54
Hardback. Talent management is 'the hot topic' for HR managers and chief executives in organizations today. Based on over two years of research, this book draws out key ideas to draw on in the future. It presents case studies of public, private and multinational organizations, as well as commentary on defining and developing talent. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224193
- ISBN
- 9780230224193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.36
€ 120.36
Hardcover. Do you need to deliver an effective service to challenging and unreasonable internal or external clients? Do you worry that you'll lose business or take a reputational hit if you don't do so well enough? This book introduces a valuable set of tools through which to build, maintain and manage your client-facing relationships. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KJN; KJP; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238428
- ISBN
- 9780230238428
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.92
€ 62.92