Business & Economics - Education

The book shows the bases for contemporary job analysis. The European Questionnaire for Job Analysis presents a new psychometric and econometric tool to state the specific job requirement profiles for work efficiency in particular job positions. Such profiles create an informational (a)symmetry between employers...

The question of modern performance evaluation has been extensively discussed in the literature, leading to a call for models including non-optimizing behaviors of decision makers and non-financial performance criteria. A promising management instrument is data envelopment analysis (DEA), which enables the aggregation of financial...

This book assesses the size, structure and evolution of the public-private wage gap in Poland - a country frequently regarded as an example of a successful transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy. The author extensively elaborates on the issue of...

Since years, e-business research is subject of many conferences and publications. While researchers and practitioners often focus on e-business systems and applications, so far little attention has been given to the development of innovative and sustainable e-business models and solutions. This publication fills this...

The results of the study reveal differences of the financial reporting quality (operationalized by reporting content, readability and earnings management) of listed companies in the two emerging economies Brazil and South Africa as well as Germany. The findings show significant determinants of financial reporting...

In this volume Alojzy Z. Nowak presents articles by different authors who analyse the impact of the current crisis in the financialisation of the world economy. The contributions also discuss the ethical failures of the financial crisis in Europe and whether continued convergence is...

The recent transformations of the national agricultural economics prove more than ever the need for optimization of the agricultural production structures. The book presents five alternatives in valuing the agricultural potential by designing farming production modules with different production surface from 60 ha to...

The New Principles of Management is a textbook meant for European students. Developed basing mainly on international cases, it addresses the needs of globalized companies better than US-centric textbooks. It also covers the topics most relevant for modern 21st century organizations, rather than their...

This work examines the topic of EDLP versus Hi-Lo pricing strategies in retailing. Based on a comprehensive conceptual examination of pricing strategies in retailing, the author conducted two large-scale empirical studies about the impact of the retailer's pricing strategy on store performance.Author: Martin Fassnacht,Sabine...

Is the euro area getting closer with regard to business cycles? The study investigates the linkage between business cycle convergence and financial portfolio choice for a panel of 18 European countries. For this purpose an index is constructed which measures the similarity of investment...

Since 1998, South Korea underwent a dramatic change, from a tiger in trouble in the wake of the Asian crisis to a showcase of economic development. This book deals not with the causes of the crisis, but rather with the implications for the development...

In a timely contribution to the international discussion of the post-Kyoto climate regime this study hypothesizes that Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in the land use and forestry sector are an efficient instrument for climate change mitigation that contributes to rural development and poverty...

The process of health care reforms must be based on demographic, epidemiological and economic evidence if it is to achieve the fundamental target of affordable, sustainable and efficient health care services for the entire population. Consequently, costing of health care services has become a...

Efficient, equitable and sustainable water management at the river basin level plays a crucial role in solving growing water shortages. However, water allocation decisions are highly complex due to the temporal and spatial variation in supply and demand. The increasing competition for water among...

Having the courage to lead is the starting point to upward mobility and success. Acting on it is next! Welcome to the journey of an evolving career and management focus on personal leadership and engaged coaching. Change in global perspective has placed a new...

Pen to Published Author: How to Publish a Book on Amazon in Just 30 Days!Author: Kriston Gordon-Cathey M. EdISBN-10: 198526837XISBN-13: 9781985268371Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2018Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d

There is a new way to invest and make money. When it comes to investing money, there is a new form taking over that is proving to be very successful. Ethereum is the new way people can invest their money. This form of cryptocurrency...

Wealth Building AXIOMS Volume 1: A concise and to the point guide on how you can use empowering axioms to encourage and inspire you to achieve the goals that you desire most in a more efficient and effective manner at the various stages in...

The volume How to Succeed in Accounting Studies presents various learning strategies leading to success. It provides many ways to learn to focus on the essentials, with a winning attitude. The volume offers accessible keys for any student in accounting: Summarizing information efficiently; Preparing...

The books covers all below areas: FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT, STYLES OF LEADERSHIP, TYPES OF MANAGER, LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT, MINTZBERG'S MANAGER ROLES, PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT SKILLS, GUIDELINES FOR MANAGER, MANAGEMENT AS "ART " and "SCIENCE", OPEN/ CLOSE SYSTEM VIEW OF ORG., CHARACTERISTICS OF MANAGEMENT,...

Like most lawyers, I have had others attach labels to me over the years, including: (a) the baby faced assassin (b) the lawyer to get when you don't want to deal with a lawyer (c) the 'www' (why the wealthy win) guy. The one...

Russell Ackoff's long and distinguished career as the doyen of Design and Systems Thinking was built around a collection of deceptively simple-but often overlooked-principles and observations. In Differences That Make a Difference-the last of his many books-Ackoff determined to distill the wisdom of a...

This book offers individuals and families a place to gather all their important information so that when the time comes the family will know how to carry out their loved one's true wishes. The original outline of Nickisms II was developed for the author's...

Entrepreneurship education is a rapidly evolving field that is critical to the development of well-equipped and competent business leaders. The importance of training the future generation of managers and leaders cannot be overlooked as they play a vital role in ensuring the survival of...

Utilizing a skill and ability-based competency approach can be used to develop both individuals and organizations. Whether the skills are developed through on-the-job training or trained through educational programs, to be proficient is to gain mastery in the defined area. These standards of proficiency...

The continuously growing list of technological, economic, and social challenges in today's world has made it imperative for higher educational institutions to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to seek employment and work in such a challenging global context. Specifically, within...

The Future MBA brings together 100 ideas on how to rethink management education in order to embed sustainability. This book acts as a creative toolkit for individuals working in management education on how to design new and innovative products, services, and experiences for the...

There are thousands of people who deliver training. How do you stand out AND make a difference?Every training day is precious. In sectors where case-loads are increasing, staff are suffering with burnout and every decision impacts lives, it's paramount that we upskill and positively...

Do you have what it takes to lead?"Leading from the InsideOUT" shows how to... > Cultivate your character as a leader > Interact confidently with your constituents > Establish credibility to justify your role > Create enduring connections so others want to follow >...

Blockchain is the technology storage and transmission of information in the form of a database, which has the individuality of being shared simultaneously with all its users and which does not depend on any central body. It has the benefits of being fast and...

Author: Information Reso Management AssociationISBN-10: 1668429276ISBN-13: 9781668429273Publisher: Business Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2017Pages: 544Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.39lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.19d

We're so proud to be releasing updated magazine of The Reader's House that exists to connect writers, authors, artists, musicians, coaches who are always ready to share their story and passion with an interview, and we put them to The Reader's House spotlight. On...

This report is an expanded version of the article, "Promotion Deci­sions as a Diversity Practice," published in 1995 as part of a special issue of the Journal of Management Development on gender issues in management development (volume 14, issue 2, pp. 6-23). The journal,...

The Learning Tactics Inventory Facilitator's Guide will assist facilitators, trainers, and presenters with the resources to offer the optimal learning experience for those taking the self-scoring Learning Tactics Inventory. The guide offers: - An explanation of the underlying learning model; - Suggestions for presenting...

DIGITAL WAR-The One Cybersecurity Strategy You Need to Implement Now to Secure Your Business. Radical Insights on Cybersecurity and The Digitalization Age Discover the undisclosed, of-the-record issues of today's emerging security threats. From the secretive profiling initiatives of large data aggregators to Nation States...

The dominant capital structure studies across the globe have been concentrated in developed countries and specifically for listed companies and few on unlisted companies or mixed companies. This thesis aims to examine the extent to which company liquidity, profitability, tangibility, and company size influence...

School systems nationwide are struggling to excel as they lurch from crisis to crisis-teacher shortages, school shootings, high turnover rates, weak discipline systems, and more. These things can pull the focus of school boards away from why school systems exist: to educate students. airick...

A history of the Harvard Business School class of 1966Author: James R. UllyotISBN-10: 1533165378ISBN-13: 9781533165374Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2016Pages: 278Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d

101 Quotes To Think and Grow rich has been curated by Donna Still to retain the intended essence of Napoloeon Hill's seminal work. It has been quoted as the best selling business book of all times, with over 70 million copies of the original...

This book has been written for all persons interested in how business is conducted within the Caribbean. The writers of this publication have both been teachers of Principles of Business at this level and have been practitioners in several fields of business in the...

This book introduces the investment strategy of cycle investing. Understanding how the stock market and economic cycles are linked can help readers enhance their return on investments. The authors draw upon the United States economy and market data to illustrate key concepts for investing...

"Healthcare has a history of promoting employees because they excel in their clinical role. Yet when they move into a leadership role they often lack the training to make those around them better. Matt has the insight, creativity and tools to teach managers to...

Investments in education across countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have transformed the lives of millions of girls and the prospects of their families and societies. Unleashing the full economic potential of women is nevertheless still a curtailed issue in the region: just...

There is a dynamic and growing energy in Indonesia focusing on parenting education, particularly for low-SES families. However, little is known about parenting styles and related outcomes, much less the coverage and effectiveness of various parenting education approaches. In 2013, the Government of Indonesia...

"The weak economic performance and insufficient and low-quality job creation in Tunisia is primarily the result of an economic environment permeated by distortions, barriers to competition, and excessive red tape, including in the labor market. This has resulted in the creation of a insufficient...

The World Bank Group is currently engaged in reflection and debate on how to improve the delivery of development support. Part of this debate concerns strengthening the knowledge agenda. The findings of this evaluation are particularly relevant because they speak directly to questions that...

This study asseses the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system of Yunnan Province in China, including a skills-demand analysis and a review of work-based and non-formal training systems. It promotes policies for a demand-driven, high-quality, and equitable education and training system conducive...

Author: Douglas P. MenellyISBN-10: 1453520104ISBN-13: 9781453520109Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2010Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d

Martin Zumbuehl's professional activities begun as a carpenter apprentice in a tiny Swiss village and started later a bank apprenticeship finishing it successfully in Lucerne. Then he increased his professional and linguist knowledge through learning by doing in companies of the banking, industrial and...

Anyone smart enough to hold down a responsible job in these highly competitive days of specialization can learn to write successful business letters. And it doesn't take five or ten months to learn how, either. It can be done in just 15 days, in...