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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
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Condition: New
€ 63.07
€ 63.07
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240940
- ISBN
- 9780230240940
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Condition: New
€ 119.66
€ 119.66
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
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Condition: New
€ 118.85
€ 118.85
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241411
- ISBN
- 9780230241411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.98
€ 139.98
Hardcover. Today Japan is still the second largest and most important consumer market in the world. This book discusses the development of Japanese consumerism, particularities of Japanese consumer behaviour and consumer rights, new consumer groups and emerging trend in the Japanese market. Editor(s): Haghirian, Parissa. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJK; KJSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230242869
- ISBN
- 9780230242869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.85
€ 118.85
Hardcover. A comprehensive picture of the Greek business system and management practices placed in a comparative context. The editors bring together knowledge from contemporary research in a comprehensive, analytical and comparative way that enables readers to see the Greek system in a holistic way. Editor(s): Prouska, Rea; Kapsali, Maria. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVG; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 133 x 32. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230245853
- ISBN
- 9780230245853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
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
€ 120.36
€ 120.36
Hardcover. An historical context of the development of global outsourcing with case study analysis in four countries where the industry is large or growing. It provides policy advice from employers to policy makers on how the growth of good quality jobs can be ensured as this industry grows and matures around the world. Editor(s): Messenger, Jon C.; Ghosheh, Naj. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KJC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230248861
- ISBN
- 9780230248861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
Hardcover. Key practitioners and researchers explore how people routinely and at particular sites are discursively constructed as deficient in ways that may affect their life chances. The book offers examples of how adopting multiple perspectives on research can provide a rich explanatory analysis of the construct of 'deficit' in a range of domains. Editor(s): Candlin, Christopher N.; Crichton, Jonathan. Series: Communicating in Professions and Organizations. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFG; KJP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249721
- ISBN
- 9780230249721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
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
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. If we ask simply whether Japanese business has changed, our answer must be an unequivocal yes and this is answered with a primary focus on technology, the traditional source of Japan's strong competitiveness. But if we ask whether Japanese firms have also changed in any substantive ways we must accept a less sanguine conclusion. Editor(s): Miyoshi, Hiroaki; Nakata, Yoshifumi. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJU; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 528. The Lost Decade. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. 336 pages, 79, 28 figures, 51 black & white tables. Editor(s): Miyoshi, Hiroaki; Nakata, Yoshifumi. If we ask simply whether Japanese business has changed, our answer must be an unequivocal yes and this is answered with a primary focus on technology, the traditional source of Japan's strong competitiveness. But if we ask whether Japanese firms have also changed in any substantive ways we must accept a less sanguine conclusion. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJU; KN. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 25. Weight: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230250215
- ISBN
- 9780230250215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.12
€ 63.12
Hardcover. This important source for students, researchers, advertisers and parents reviews the debates and presents new research about advertising to children. Chapters cover food and alcohol advertising, the effects of product placement and new media advertising, and the role of parents and teachers in helping children to learn more about advertising. Editor(s): Blades, Mark; Oates, Caroline; Blumberg, Fran C.; Gunter, Barrie. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFDV; JFSP1; KJSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252028
- ISBN
- 9780230252028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. This book seeks to offer for the first time a detailed, well researched and holistic account of social responsibility from Asia. Bringing forth rich and live cases of Asian social responsibility it offers an understanding of their practices and philosophies in this area. Editor(s): Williams, Geoffrey. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252417
- ISBN
- 9780230252417
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Hardcover. The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issues. The chapters build up a prospectus on how best to create globally capable localities. Editor(s): Dallago, Bruno; Guglielmetti, Chiara. Num Pages: 304 pages, 44, 25 black & white tables, 17 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KJH; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480. 304 pages, 44, 25 black & white tables, 17 figures, 2 maps. Editor(s): Dallago, Bruno; Guglielmetti, Chiara. The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issues. The chapters build up a prospectus on how best to create globally capable localities. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KJH; RGCM. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 23. Weight: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252721
- ISBN
- 9780230252721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.87
€ 62.87
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
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Hardcover. This book shows how a system theoretical concept of technology helps us to understand the paradoxes of control. It describes a phenomenon which shows regularity that is unexpected against the background of received knowledge within management studies. It presents a series of cases which touch upon a range of technologies within the public sector. Editor(s): Thygesen, Niels. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230272941
- ISBN
- 9780230272941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.61
€ 119.61
Hardcover. Hong Kong's laissez-faire tradition has crippled attempts to transform it into a more knowledge-intensive economy and this is a lesson with wide applicability. Many emerging economies face innovation bottlenecks, but even some more advanced economies face similar constraints and may benefit from the lessons of its negative example. Editor(s): Fuller, Douglas B. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KCD; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522. Hong Kong's Policy in Comparative Perspective. 344 pages, 65, 24 figures, 41 black & white tables. Editor(s): Fuller, Douglas B. Hong Kong's laissez-faire tradition has crippled attempts to transform it into a more knowledge-intensive economy and this is a lesson with wide applicability. Many emerging economies face innovation bottlenecks, but even some more advanced economies face similar constraints and may benefit from the lessons of its negative example. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KCD; KJK. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 24. Weight: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230273368
- ISBN
- 9780230273368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.30
€ 120.30
Hardcover. Contextualizing Humanitarian work in history, justice, methods and professional ethics, this book articulates process skills for transformational partnerships between diverse organizations, motivating education, organisational learning and selecting the disaster workforce. Editor(s): Carr, Stuart C.; Furnham, Adrian F.; MacLachlan, Malcolm. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230275454
- ISBN
- 9780230275454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.08
€ 120.08
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
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Hardcover. This book looks at quantitative studies on media markets, examining economic environment, supply and concentration in the media, and demand. It presents the most recent econometric research on the media and their markets, and provides insights on media enterprises, such as, corporate strategy, marketing and advertizing. Editor(s): Badillo, Patrick-Yves; Lesourd, Jean Baptiste. Series: Applied Econometrics Association Series. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCH; KJC; KJSM; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277700
- ISBN
- 9780230277700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.05
€ 119.05
Hardcover. A comprehensive insight into a region which is characterized by rapid economic and social changes with a significant rise in foreign direct investments and privatization. Analysis covers political, legal, economic and social trends,and topics such as the influence of informal networks and corruption, as well as cultural diversity. Editor(s): Sternad, Dietmar; Doring, Thomas. Num Pages: 594 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVW; KC; KJC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 37. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278653
- ISBN
- 9780230278653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.20
€ 122.20
Hardcover. World economy globalization is driven by multiple interactive forces. They give rise to a number of paradoxes that impact the functional and developmental characteristics of firms. This book offers for the first time an in-depth study of the logical contradictions that stream from economic integration on the supranational level. Editor(s): Milliot, Eric; Tournois, Nadine. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492. 312 pages, 0, 12 black & white tables, 18 figures. Editor(s): Milliot, Eric; Tournois, Nadine. World economy globalization is driven by multiple interactive forces. They give rise to a number of paradoxes that impact the functional and developmental characteristics of firms. This book offers for the first time an in-depth study of the logical contradictions that stream from economic integration on the supranational level. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK. Dimension: 222 x 132 x 23. Weight: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278684
- ISBN
- 9780230278684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57