Book DescriptionThe tools needed to make a better, more informed decision This book takes an innovative approach to decision analysis that moves away from cumbersome, quantitative methods to give students and professionals decision-making tools that can be applied immediately The author, who has forty years of experience in top-level decision оечяв consulting, explains how deciders actually think about their choices from the beginning and provides methods to solve problems by addressing a given choice several different ways Simple decision-making models are integrated into the thinking process to add logical rigor Careful account is taken of the use, the user, and the organization, as well as all available data and subjective knowledge Next, readersare given the chance to apply their new skills to resolve real-life problems Beginning with the basics, the text advances progressively, enabling readers to develop, and then use, more sophisticated decision-making skills that can be applied in both public and private enterprise, including: Modeling decision making under conditions of uncertainty or multiple objectives Risk analysis and risk assessment Facilitating group decision making Making personal life choices and political judgments Economic analysis of competitive and strategic decisions The cornerstone of Rational Choice and Judgment is a term project presented in the final chapter, where readers can pick an actual decision-making problem and apply their newfound tools to prepare a recommendation A sample student report is provided in the Appendix Replete with exercises, case studies, and observations from the author's own extensive consulting experience, the book quickly engages readers and enables them to master decision analysis by doing rather than simply reading Using familiar situations, readers learn how to handle knowledge as it unfolds in the real world Because of its broadapplicability, this is an excellent resource for any professional in any organization It also serves as a textbook for decision-making courses in a variety of fields, including public policy, business management, and systems engineering Download DescriptionThis book deals with logical methods for the improvement of decision making in public and private enterprises It promotes the development and use of logical methods for the improvement of decision-making in public and private enterprise Such methods include models for decision-making under conditions of uncertainty or multiple objectives; techniques of risk analysis and risk assessment; experimental and descriptive studies of decision-making behavior; economic analysis of competitive and strategic decisions; and techniques for facilitating decision-making by groups.  2005 г ISBN 0471202371.

Employees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in todays competitive business environment The question is how can employees learn to deal in innovative ways with new data, methods, people, and technologies? In this groundbreaking book, Arthur VanGundy -- a pioneer in the field of idea generation and problem solving -- has compiled оечяи 101 group activities that combine to make a unique resource for trainers, facilitators, and human resource professionals The book is filled with idea-generation activities that simultaneously teach the underlying problem-solving and creativity techniques involved Each of the books 101 engaging and thought-provoking activities includes facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity Using 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving will give you the information and tools you need to: Generate creative ideas to solve problems Avoid patterned and negative thinking Engage in activities that are guaranteed to spark ideas Use proven techniques for brainstorming with groups Order your copy today Download DescriptionEmployees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in todays competitive business environment The question is how can employees learn to deal in innovative ways with new data, methods, people, and technologies?In this groundbreaking book, Arthur VanGundya pioneer in the field of idea generation and problem solvinghas compiled 101 group activities that combine to make a unique resource for trainers, facilitators, and human resource professionals The book is filled with idea-generation activities that simultaneously teach the underlying problem-solving and creativity techniques involved Each of the books 101 engaging and thought-provoking activities includes facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity Using 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving will give you the information and tools you need to Generate creative ideas to solve problems Avoid patterned and negative thinking Engage in activities that are guaranteed to spark ideas Use proven techniques for brainstorming with groups Автор Arthur B VanGundy Артур Б ВанГанди.  Издательство: Pfeiffer, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 416 стр ISBN 0787974021.

Book DescriptionThis completely updated 7th edition provides the next wave of entrepreneurs and small business owners with a one-stop resource of vital business information This highly successful book is unique in offering not just informed advice on how to start, survive and succeed in business, but also has extensive directories of all the оечял contacts and addresses you'll ever need It will be an invaluable aid whether you are unsure how to go about market research, preparing a business plan, raising finance of legal requirements, or if you simply need a database of names and addresses.  2003 г ISBN 1841120790.

A Pathbreaking Model for Building a New-and Far Better-World of Work For more than a decade, business thinkers have theorized about how technology will change the shape of organizations In this landmark book, renowned organizational theorist Thomas Malone, codirector of MIT's "Inventing the Organizations of the 21st Century" initiative, оечят provides the first credible model for actually designing the company of the future Based on twenty years of groundbreaking research, The Future of Work foresees a workplace revolution that will dramatically change organizational structures and the roles employees play in them Malone argues that current notions about decentralization merely scratch the surface of what will be possible as technological andeconomic forces make "command and control" management increasingly less useful In its place will be a more flexible "coordinate and cultivate" approach that will spawn new types of decentralized organizations-from internal markets to democracies toloose hierarchies These future structures will reap the scale and knowledge efficiencies of large organizations while enabling the freedom, flexibility, and human values that drive smaller firms Exploring the skills managers will need in a workplace in which the power to decide belongs to everyone, this optimistic book shows how we can help create a world that is not just richer, but better.  Суперобложка ISBN 1591391253.

In biological ecosystems, "keystone" species maintain the healthy functioning of the entire system Why? Because their own survival depends on it This book argues that business ecosystems work in much the same way-one company's success depends on thesuccess of its partners Based on more than ten years of research and practical experience оечящ within industries from retail to automotive to software, The Keystone Advantage outlines a framework that goes beyond maximizing internal competencies to leveraging the collective competencies of one's entire network for competitive advantage.  ISBN 1591393078.

Сумка Lowepro Spectrum разработана для хранения компактных цифровых фотокамер ("мыльниц") Мягкое покрытие внутреннего отделения для защиты ЖК-экрана от царапин Отделения оечяю для принадлежностей и аксессуаров Водонепроницаемая ткань Размеры сумки позволяют брать её в салон самолёта Внешние размеры: 110 х 90 х 55 мм Внутренние размеры: 100 х 80 х 40 мм Вес: 70 г.  Lowepro.

The corporate board game is complex and fraught with dangers for the unwary In this practical look at life at the top of the organisational tree, Peter Waine distils his many years’ experience and exclusive access to leading board directors into abiting exposé of how company decisions are really made and executed The Board Game offers an unprecedented оешак close-up of why companies behave the way they do, where they go wrong, and what can be done to put things right In particular, the critical and often fraught relationship between CEO and Chairman is examined, along with the role of non-executive directors, a company’s relationship with the City, international trading, corporate characters and cultures, psychology and emotions, and strategies through a boom and bust cycle The Board Game is the book all company leaders, senior and aspiring executives, and captains of industry have been waiting for It will enable you to see the wood for the trees in corporate life and its conclusions will point the way to a winning formula in the boardroom .  ISBN 0470847646.

Book DescriptionMost events that catch us by surprise are both predictable and preventable, but we consistently miss (or ignore) the warning signs This book shows why such “predictable surprises” put us all at risk, and shows how we can understand, anticipate, and prevent them before disaster strikes There is a universal fear factor surrounding оешао this subject: that society and the workplace are filled with disasters in the making that we could prevent if we only knew what to look for This book plays on that fear and offers a positive, proactive resolution to it.  2004 г ISBN 1591391784.

Praise for Kellogg on Technology & Innovation " Will there be another technology-led boom? If you are tempted to say no, this provocative book will cause you to reexamine your views It provides an intriguing analysis of emerging technologiesfrom wireless networks to nanotechnologythat might yet revolutionize business as we know оешаф it "Nitin Nohria, Richard P Chapman Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School " Kellogg on Technology and Innovation is a timely and very informative book, which masterfully blends scholarly work with practical aspects of the ever-changing technology landscape Gulati, Sawhney, and Paoni managed to articulate in a concise and clear manner many complex issues of managing some of the most promising emerging technologies of this decade A most valuable read for any executive "Raffi Amit, Robert B Goergen Professor of Entrepreneurship The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania "This is the best book available for those who want to know what the business impact is of the most important technologies changing the global economic landscape The authors describe each technology in clear, accessible terms, but more importantly, they help readers understand from a business perspective what matters and why This book goes beyond merely describing the key actors in each technology It boldly forecasts which business models will win, which value propositions will matter, and how key industrial sectors will change as new generations of technology take hold If youre interested in the business impact of technological change, this book is a must-have It delivers cutting-edge thinking from one of the worlds best business schools in a manner that is easy to absorb without ever being superficial "Philip Anderson, INSEAD Alumni Fund Chaired Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director 3i Venturelab, Fontainebleau, France.  ISBN 047123592X.

This highly accessible book offers undergraduates and professionals a new, different interpretation and resolution of Arrow's and Sen's theorems Using simple mathematics, it shows that these negative conclusions arise because, in each case, some of their assumptions negate other crucial assumptions Once this is understood, not only do the оешаъ conclusions become expected, but a wide class of other phenomena can also be anticipated These include inter alia legislative cycles, supply and demand economics, statistical paradoxes, and diverse voting/election paradoxes.  ISBN 0521004047.

In light of the growing importance of and reliance on task groups in the social services, this comprehensive text examines the uses, methods and dynamics of such groups Following a description of the nature, history and variety of task groups, the authors discuss the role of the social worker in these groups, focusing on: the recruitment and composition оешбк of groups; participating as a team member; shepherding a group and dealing with problem behaviours within it Task Groups in the Social Services will prove a vital resource to both students and practitioners in social work.  ISBN 0803954506.

Since the mid-1970s, pressure from international competition has forced business in the United States to look for better ways to achieve and maintain a competitive position One popular tool is the self-managed work-team (SMWT) This book provides a thorough examination of SMWT both at the level of theory and at the practical level of when to use оешбр work teams to find solutions and how to develop successful teams By examining the most widely accepted theories of work-team performance, illustrated by 10 case studies from the areas of manufacturing, public service and health care, the authors define: how high-performing self-managed work teams differ from work groups and short-term teams; the problems which compel an organizati.  ISBN 0761904700.

"Credit Derivatives and Credit Linked Notes" is a complete reference work on credit derivatives and offers comprehensive information on credit derivative products, applications, pricing / valuation approaches, documentation issues and accounting/ taxation aspects of such transactions The book includes: - Coverage of all major оешбч credit derivative structures including credit derivatives, credit linked notes, repackaging structures and portfolio securitization - Examples of applications - Pricing approaches and models as well as credit portfolio management - Regulatory framework for credit derivatives - Documentation, accounting and taxation of credit derivative structures - Implications of credit derivatives for banking and credit management generally 2nd Edition Автор Сатьяджит Дас Satyajit Das.  Серия: Wiley Frontiers in Finance Series.

Handbook of Management Information Systems is a clear, specific, rigorous, and complete discussion regarding the design, implementation and utilization of computer-based information systems (CBIS) In an outstanding framework, it covers both humanand technical issues of successful information systems design for managerial applications оешбя It covers the existing technology of CBIS and also explores future and emerging trends and technologies by introducing information systems reengineering, security issues and measures, total quality management, information superhighway, Intranet, Extranet, electronic data interchange, global information systems, executive information systems, decision support systems, group support systems, geographic information systems, multimedia, virtual reality, expert systems, natural language processing, and applied artificial intelligence Numerous real life cases illustrate the practical applications of this growing technology Key Features * Includes detailed discussion of the upcoming information systems technologies * Presents numerous information systems applications found in the business world * Places heavy emphasis on human issues and the user perspective throughout the text * Presents a complete discussion of organizational, ethical and social impacts of information systems * Offers numerous review questions, and projects to facilitate the actual design of information systems * Features the most recent coverage of software products for successful information systems design.  ISBN 0120959755.

Сумка Lowepro Rezo-10 для компактной фотокамеры Чехлы изготовлены из материала на мягкой прокладке в сочетании с эластичной вставкой Передний карман для аксессуаров Передний откидной оешвб клапан с застежкой типа Velcro Регулируемый, съемный плечевой ремень Размеры сумки позволяют брать её в салон самолёта Система крепления SlipLock позволяет навешивать сумку на другие сумки с такой-же системой Внешние размеры: 110 х 83 х 41 мм Внутренние размеры: 90 х 70 х 20 мм Вес: 100 г.  Lowepro Предназначен для: Canon Digital IXUS i black, Canon Digital IXUS i5 Silver, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30/S.

The first comprehensive guide to designing highly usable, fully integrated computer-based information systems… Traditional human-computer interaction (HCI) and system design models have proven too narrow to adequately assess user needs and to designusable and efficient computer-based information support systems Taking modeling concepts оешвж from engineering, psychology, cognitive science, information science, and computer science, cognitive systems engineering (CSE) provides a much broader, more dynamic framework This book is the first comprehensive guide to the emerging new field of cognitive systems engineering Throughout, the emphasis is on powerful analytical techniques that enhance the systems designers ability to see the "big picture," and to design for all crucial aspects of human-work interaction Applicable to highly structured technical systems such as process plants, as well as less structured user-driven systems like libraries, these analytical techniques form the basis for the design and design evaluation guidelines that make up the bulk of this book The authors also provide a chapter-length case history in which they chronicle the success of their approach when applied to a full-scale software design project.  ISBN 0471011983.

Shockwave Flash RealPlayer QuickTime iPIX These and other Internet plug-ins, helper applications, and browser extending tools can make using the Web a snap With this guide to the Internets most dynamic applications, youll learn which plug-ins are best installed on public workstations, which best meet different staff needs, which to use оешвр on a library Web site and perhaps most important, which are most likely to cause problems Dont let your staff, your patrons, and your Internet access become mired in a cyber-swamp of useless bells and whistles Find out how to make the best use of office applications, image-viewing tools, sound enhancers, video players, and more Approximately 15 of the most essential plug-ins are discussed Topics include: > System requirements > Strengths and weaknesses > Installation instructions > Troubleshooting tips > Special benefits and applications for libraries Now you can provide state-of-the-art Internet access with this step-by-step guide.  ISBN 1555704417.

Praise for Forbes ASAP and its big issues "I enjoy reading and writing for Forbes ASAP more than any other magazine Best of all, its full of new ideas "Stephen Ambrose, historian, author of Nothing Like It in the World "Forbes ASAP is without question the foremost instrument of speculation into and intelligence of the digital оешвц culture, riding it like a rocket "Mark Helprin, author of A City in Winter "I couldnt put off any longer writing about your sensational issue It is unbelievably rich and Im not even through with it "William F Buckley Jr , author, founder of National Review "Forbes ASAPs Big Issue is a Big Deal! Its about the only thing I readliterally cover to cover (then save!) Its one of magazine publishings annual main events "Tom Peters, management expert, author of In Search of Excellence.  ISBN 0471414913.

This book probes the surface of contemporary economic and social change and reveals how the shift to a knowledge-based economy is redefining firms, empowering individuals, and reshaping the links between learning and work Using economic and management theories and illustrations from leading companies, Knowledge Capitalism illuminates оешвю the business landscape and provides a practical tool-kit for business managers and consultants to interpret and manage change in a rapidly-changing economic environment.  ISBN 0198296223.

A textbook on optimal contract theory, An Introduction to the Economics of Information covers the consequences for the character and efficiency of the interaction between individuals or organizations when one party has more or better information on some aspect of the relationship The book is written for a one-semester course for advanced undergraduates оешгз taking specialized course options, and for first year postgraduate students of economics or business After an introduction to the subject and the presentation of a benchmark model in which both parties share the same information throughout the relationship, chapters are devoted to the three main asymmetric information topics: *Moral Hazard--when the asymmetry arises after the contract has been signed *Adverse Selection--when the agent has relevant private infromation before the contract is signed; and *Signalling--when the informed part is able to reveal private information through behaviour before the agreement is formalized The wide range of economic situations where the conclusions are applied includes such areas as finance, regulation, insurance, labour economics, health economics, and even politics Each chapter presents the basic theory before moving on to applications and advanced topics The problems are presented in the same framework throughout to allow easy comparison of the different results Solved exercises test the student's understanding of the material, and develop the tools and skills provided by the main text to solve other, original problems.  ISBN 0199243255.

A brilliant blueprint for organizing information! Paper and electronic information management, including Internet, for the small business! Solutions to those often paralyzing decisions that can cost you in time and sales: What to keep? Where to put it? For how long? and the reasons why Includes a model filing system that can be adopted as is, or оешгр modified to suit the needs of unique businesses Index Resources section includes bibliography.  ISBN 0968572715.

An easy-to-follow guide to understanding some of business's most important ideas and best practices Most business readers don't have time to read every book they'd like for inspiration and guidance This follow-up to the sleeper success, The Guru Guide(TM), makes it possible to sample the best ideas of leading business thinkers The Guru Guide(TM) оешгщ to the New Economy is a clear, concise, and informative guide to the business topics that relate to the new business environment, including electronic commerce, customer relationship management, knowledge management, globalization, and business ethics Gurus to be profiled include Stan Davis and Chris Meyer, authors of Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy; Rosabeth Moss Kanter, author of World Class: Thriving Locally in the Global Economy; and Don Pepper, coauthor of The One-to-One Future and Enterprise One-to-One Joseph H Boyett and Jimmie T Boyett (Alpharetta, GA) are cofounders of Boyett & Associates, a consulting and research firm that specializes in helping companies implement state-of-the-art management and organizational practices Joseph and Jimmie Boyett are the coauthors of Beyond Workplace 2000 and The Guru Guide(TM) (0-471-38054-7) (Wiley).  ISBN 0471390852.

Drawing on the innovative concept of Organizational IQ and a study of companies in seventeen countries, Survival of the Smartest charts a course for managers to follow into the twenty-first century At the heart of the book is the authors' tool forassessing an organization's future health, which they call Organizational IQ It measures a company's оешде ability to quickly process information and make effective decisions As industry clock speeds accelerate everywhere, a high IQ has become a prerequisitefor survival Low IQ companies that the authors studied, on the other hand, have already vanished Case studies from Hewlett-Packard, British Petroleum, Sun Microsystems, and Chrysler, among others, illustrate how companies can improve their Organizational IQs How did Hewlett-Packard become the dominant player in printing? How did British Petroleum transform itself from a stodgy behemoth into the most agile and competitive player in the oil industry? How did Chrysler rise from the brink of bankruptcy to become the auto industry's prized asset? In these companies, technology by itself played only a secondary role: to be successful, the entire organization had to become smarter The authors show how key strategic decisions turned around these companies' Organizational IQs—and with it, their fortunes A detailed company case study takes you in slow motion through the different steps you can take to improve the IQ of your own organization Survival of the Smartest offers a rare blendof a coherent framework, in-depth company case studies, a sound research base, and a detailed, step-by-step implementation example Based on a landmark study of 164 organizations worldwide, conducted as part of a partnership between Stanford University, McKinsey & Company, and the University of Augsburg, Organizational IQ is proving to be the acid test for the success or failure of companies around the world "Survival of the Smartest is a practical and action-oriented road map for managing in the Information Age It can save you much pain by tapping into the experience of managers who have done it before "—Eric Benhamou, CEO, 3Com "Most executives acknowledge that they need to prepare their organizations for the challenges of the 21st century But how do you know where you stand and what are the most important levers for improvement? Survival of the Smartest is a must read for any manager who is looking for answers to these questions "—Guenter Mooshammer, Senior Vice President, Vishay Semiconductor "Mendelson and Ziegler brilliantly capture the character of organizations smart enough to function successfully in a turbulent world Loaded with powerful concepts and how companies have successfully applied them, Survival of theSmartest will teach you how to create a "High-IQ" company and avoid the traps that make good companies mediocre "—Jerry Porras, Lane Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford Business School, and coauthor, Built to Last "Professor Mendelson and Dr Ziegler make it abundantly clear that if your organization is not on the path to becoming a high-IQ company, then it is probably on the road to extinction This book packs a lot of wisdom that is eminently useful to companies large and small,hi-tech and low-tech With a solid research base at Stanford Business School and loads of real-world experience, Survival of the Smartest captures essential truths for management in the Information Age "—Charles Fine, Professor, Sloan School of Management, MIT, and author of Clockspeed: Winning Industry Control in the Age of Temporary Advantage "This book shows how winning information-age firms can turn speed from a potential problem into a weapon and turn a flood of information into a competitive advantage "—Scott Cook, cofounder, Intuit, Inc "Survival of the Smartest is a comprehensive set of tools for measuring the IQ of your organization and systematically improving an organization's ability to learn I found the book to be both a pragmatic and practical way to hone the competitiveness of any company "—John McHugh, General Manager, Hewlett-Packard ProCurve Networking Business.  ISBN 0471295604.

Book Description Explains to the reader how to find out whom they should be talking to, and how to get those people to agree to meet with them The reader no longer needs to wait for the phone to ring after sending out those resumes, but learns how to get informational meetings and networking interviews with decision-makers Also includes complete information оешдз and advice on using the internet to find out about industries, research companies, and identify key decision makers to contact.  2005 г ISBN 1418015024.

Эта книга является продолжением эзотерического бестселлера Елены Мир "Управляемые сны" В ней автор продолжает развивать свою концепцию осознания себя в сновидениях оешдл и выхода в другие миры Применяя эти методы, люди могут не только узнать о себе много новой информации, но и открыть иные вселенные Все, что написано Еленой Мир, основано на ее собственном опыте, обогащенном различными духовными практиками Автор утверждает, что люди в состоянии осознавать себя как днем, так и ночью, в своих сновидениях, что способно значительно расширить жизненный опыт и придать бытию большую полноту В книге приведена переписка автора с читателями, которые рассказывают о своих опытах контролируемых сновидений и исследования параллельных миров Автор Елена Мир.  Издательство: Диля, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 352 стр ISBN 5-88503-183-5 Тираж: 7000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Составитель: А Фунтиков Предвидеть - значит предотвратить удары судьбы или быть готовым к ним Именно это и поможет вам сделать книга `Лучшие гадания мира` Под ее обложкой собраны оешдс самые занимательные и необычные, но доступные каждому способы предсказания будущего.  Серия: Золотая коллекция магических знаний.

In today's competitive job market, giving a top-notch interview is the only way to gain that extra edge Featuring more than 200 sample questions you are most likely to encounter, The Everything(r) Practice Interview Book gives you smart answers to all the toughest questions, helping you impress the interviewer with your composure and intelligence оешдэ The Everything(r) Practice Interview Book, by Dawn Rosenberg McKay-manager of the Career Planning Site for About com-arms you with what to say and how to say it, giving you the advantage over your competitors and the confidence to succeed Features winning tips on how to: Research your prospective employer Make the best first impression Avoid making a costly faux pas Field trick questions Compensate for gaps in experience Whether it's your first interview or you just want to polish your skills, The Everything(r) Practice Interview Book will prep you for any curveballs!.  ISBN 1593371330.

GREAT INTERVIEW thoroughly covers all the information you need to have a successful interview experience Career coach Vivian Eyre leads you through the critical steps to take before you even set up the interview Learn how to gather your resources, contact and expand your network, and create and submit the ultimate resume/cover letter package оешеб Next, Eyre guides you through her surefire interview techniquethe success story strategy She also advises you on the importance of being well informed, well prepared, and well put together.  ISBN 1576853047.

Book Description Virtual organizations are frequently discussed in management texts in the context of e-business and remote working Yet the technical infrastructure that allows individuals, groups and corporations to have virtual relationships is rarely discussed in management books, and if so, the relationship between technology and оечяз the managerial issues is glossed over, or not properly elaborated This textbook, designed for final year undergraduates and MBA students, considers the theory and practice of virtual organizations at three levels: the individual, the group, and the corporation The justification for this approach is that at each level one sees manifestations of different problems that have to be considered in the design and implementation of relevant tools These problems center on how information is used or, more precisely, how it is accessed, created, communicated, and reused once again The technology appropriate for individuals may be different from the technology for groups or corporations Ultimately, the reader should get a better understanding of the relationship between people and technology.  2004 г ISBN 1402017324.

The Psychology of Decision Making provides an overview of decision making as it relates to management, organizational behavior issues, and research This engaging book examines the way individuals make decisions; how they form judgments privately and in the context of the organization It also discusses the interplay of group and institutional оечяк dynamics and their effects upon the decisions made within and on the behalf of organizations Researchers and advanced students in the field of organization science, social, and industrial psychology who want a better understanding of how the field has developed as a scholarly discipline and of the processes involved in decision making will find this an excellent resource The second edition has been entirely revised and updated to reflect recent research and changing perspectives with the help of new co-author Terry Connolly, Finova Professor of Management and Policy at the University of Arizona New to the second edition are: Latest developments in the field building on Prospect Theory Current research on Behavioral Theory Innovative suggestions by research scholars on subjects for new theoretical models Авторы Lee Roy Beach Terry Connolly.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 240 стр ISBN 1412904390.

Book DescriptionSuccessful business modeling is much more than a technical discipline; it's an art And as in most professional disciplines, you can tell the experts apart from the novices by the creativity they bring to the craft That's why Steve Powell and Ken Baker's THE ART OF MODELING WITH SPREADSHEETS covers spreadsheet engineering, management оечяп science techniques, and those essential craft skills needed to develop real expertise in business modeling Features: * Balanced and streamlined coverage ofspreadsheet engineering, management science techniques, and modeling craft * The CD-ROM packaged with this text features all of the spreadsheets referred to in the text, as well as three software tools of special importance to business analysts: PremiumSolver, Crystal Ball, and Sensitivity Toolkit (featuring four sensitivity tools).  2003 г ISBN 0471209376.

Thoroughly updated to include the latest information, this practical guide covers best practices for planning, organizing, and financing BIDs; the services they provide; and how they are operated and managed A leading expert, the author provides his insight on the methods successful BIDs have used to increase property values and profitability, оечяф and to generate tax revenue The new edition also covers challenges and opportunities encountered as BIDs mature, and information on BID-like organizations outside of the United States.  ISBN 0874209005.

Gilboa and Schmeidler provide a new paradigm for modeling decision making under uncertainty Case-based decision theory suggests that people make decisions by analogies to past cases: they tend to choose acts that performed well in the past in similar situations, and to avoid acts that performed poorly The authors describe the general theory оечяы and its relationship to planning, repeated choice problems, inductive inference, and learning They highlight its mathematical and philosophical foundations and compare it to expected utility theory as well as to rule-based systems.  ISBN 0521802342.

In its 104-year history, Lincoln Electric Company has managed to sustain its status as the world's leader in welding technology despite intense domestic and foreign competition The company's success can be attributed to founder James Lincoln, who began adopting principles of management that empowered workers and allowed the company to change оешаж rapidly to take advantage of new opportunities This book shows you how to duplicate these pioneering ideas and follow the brilliance of the Lincoln management system The results of this system include happier customers, more prosperous workers, and richly rewarded shareholders Joseph Maciariello uncovers Lincoln's approach to management in a systematic manner and demonstrates why the company has beenso effective for over a century You'll discover how Lincoln employs a mutually reinforcing set of management systems that creates a boost in overall performance When these systems are described and understood in their entirety, you'll see how the company's sustained success is due to its natural development of agility You'll findout how this agility is connected to its executive leadership, management systems, and cultural environment And you'll learn how to utilize these principles and techniques inyour own company to obtain similar results The management system detailed in this book has helped Lincoln Electric: * Obtain net sales of over $1 1 billion in 1998 * Grab 400f the U S market for welding machines and products * Double the average return on stock- holder equity in the metals industry * Provide production workers with an average salary that is twice as much as the industry median By implementing this system, you can also experience these strong financial returns for shareholders, an increase in wages for workers, higher productivity, and much more! "Lasting Value is that rarest of books: a "why to" book, a "what to" book, and a "how to" book- its examples deal with manufacturing companies and blue-collar workers But the lessons have particular force for the new job facing management: building organizations of knowledge workers who perform and who create lasting value " -Peter F Drucker "In today's world ofquarterly expectations and Wall Street's praise for major restructuring, Lasting Value successfully illustrates that long-term shareholder value can occur when corporations are truly customer and employee driven with the highest of motives " -Donald F Hastings Chairman Emeritus, Lincoln Electric Company "Worthington was founded on the lifelong principles rooted in the Golden Rule and today it represents one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American business We are proud of this important foundation for our company, as it has provided us with lasting value " -John H McConnell Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Worthington Industries "This book should be on every manager's bookshelf and be required reading at everybusiness school " -F Kenneth Iverson Chairman Emeritus, NUCOR Corporation "Joe Maciariello's in-depth description and detailed analysis of the Lincoln Electric Company will allow managers (and others) to revisit the powerful lessons this company has offered Lasting Value is a valuable and practical contribution that should be welcomed by managers everywhere " -Christopher A Bartlett Daewoo Professor of International Business and Chair, Program for Global Leadership Harvard University "Managers should consider the application of this novel approach to managing their companies Lincoln Electric has used it successfully for almost 100 years " -Robert N Anthony Walker Professor of Management Control, Emeritus The Harvard Business School.  ISBN 0471330256.

In todays world of rapid change, companies must unleash energy at all levels to identify new opportunities But unleashing energy creates centrifugal forces that can pull the organization apart Setting energy in motion isnt enoughit has to be focused No single theory can capture how successful companies simultaneously generate and focus оешал energy Far better is to draw upon multiple perspectives from different management disciplines to provide a practical approach This is exactly what Focused Energy provides It draws upon the faculty of Europes leading executive development school to help you: Energize your organization with initiatives coming from the frontline Build leadership capabilities to direct a bottom-up organization Integrate high energy into a coherent whole Identify new business opportunities and exploit radical business shifts In todays ever-changing business landscape, we see the need more than ever before for focused energy, for organizations that stimulate energy on the frontline, show great flexibility, and focus quickly on new breakthrough opportunities This book addresses the issues of what a bottom-up organization is and how high economic value can be created through focusing and harnessing frontline energy From the Foreword by Jorma Ollila, Chairman and CEO, Nokia.  ISBN 0471899712.

Сумка Lowepro Spectrum разработана для хранения компактных цифровых фотокамер ("мыльниц") Мягкое покрытие внутреннего отделения для защиты ЖК-экрана от царапин Отделения оешат для принадлежностей и аксессуаров Водонепроницаемая ткань Размеры сумки позволяют брать её в салон самолёта Внешние размеры: 110 х 80 х 45 мм Внутренние размеры: 100 х 70 х 33 мм Вес: 60 г.  Lowepro.

This book provides new application tools for stimulating creativity in the workplace Unlike other books on this topic, the Idea Edge takes you beyond the theory of creativity by providing team leaders and managers specific tools and techniques to support and practice creative thinking within their organizations The book is intended to turbo-charge оешач traditional continuous improvement activities and increase a team's ability to develop breakthrough ideas when solving problems, improving processes, developing new products, and creating strategic plans It's elements heighten traditional brainstorming methods by breaking people's routine patterns of thinking and surfacing their creative potential The steps covered are powerful, but practical, and inspire teams by evolving their skills and contribution to organizational success The Idea Edge highlights include: I: The Creativity Tools-describing the seven tools for generating ideas; II: The Idea Selection Tools-explaining how to select the most promising ideas generated; and III: Putting the Tools to Work-describing how to apply both the creativity and idea selection tools for achieving business excellence Also provided are numerous examples; tips on how to lead and facilitate teams; and guidance on how to sustain an organizational culture that encourages and nurtures creative thinking.  ISBN 1576810194.

Серия Rezo Collection представляет собой серию удобных, функциональных, отвечающих самым различным требованиям фотографов стильных рюкзаков Эта серия рассчитана на фотографов, оешаы которым приходится переносить довольно тяжелое оборудование Создавая эту серию, разработчики стремились достичь лучшего сочетания функциональности, прочности, вместимости рюкзаков, но при этом не забыли и об удобстве для фотографов и, конечно же, о дизайне Подходит для камер разного размера и формы Обтекаемость, стильная защита при отсутствии громоздкости Единая, компактная защита камеры и аксессуаров Износо- и водостойкость Безопасный и легкий доступ к камере Легкий доступ к аккумуляторам, картам памяти и другим аксессуарам Дополнительная защита Удобство ношения Свобода движения Крепление к поясу, сумке, чемодану или другому устройству совместимому с системой SlipLock Внутренние размеры (min /max): 7 5 x 3 0 x 10 5 / 7 5 x 4 5 x 10 5.  Lowepro Артикул: 3438010 Предназначен для: Fujifilm FinePix A600, Fujifilm FinePix F11 Zoom, Fujifilm FinePix F650, Kodak EasyShare V570, Olympus Mju DIGITAL 800, серебристый, Olympus Mju DIGITAL 800, синий, Pentax Optio E10, Pentax Optio T10, Pentax Optio W10, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500, _Olympus FE-250.

In Advantage Play, magician, producer and former tax lawyer David Ben explores the relationship between the secrets of magic and the secrets of success In lively prose peppered with references to conjurers past and present, Advantage Play offers readers an intensive course in gaining the upper hand Using classic magic tricks as case studies, оешбл Ben applies a magician's most sophisticated techniques to a business manager's most central concerns -- creativity, problem solving, sales and team management The goal is to teach people how to think like magicians, strike the word "impossible" from their vocabulary, harness their creativity, and control their destinies Thought provoking, surprising and full of practical magic, this is essential reading for Advantage Players present and future.  ISBN 1552633497.

Редакторы: Michael Lechner Friedhelm Pfeiffer Empirical measurement of impacts of active labour market programmes has started to become a central task of economic researchers New improved econometric methods have been developed that will probably influence future empirical work in various other fields of economics as well This оешбт volume contains a selection of original papers from leading experts, among them James J Heckman, Noble Prize Winner 2000 in economics, addressing these econometric issues at the theoretical and empirical level The theoretical part contains papers on tight bounds of average treatment effects, instrumental variables estimators, impact measurement with multiple programme options and statistical profiling The empirical part provides the reader with econometric evaluations of active labour market programmes in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Slovak Republic and Sweden.  Серия: ZEW Economic Studies.

Essential reading for fishers of any level, world-famous fisherman Brian Clarke has collected here his most important articles from the last three decades His experience shines through on every page and gives a whole new perspective on fishing techniques—in particular fly fishing for trout—and common mistakes Also addressed are threats оешбъ to local fish populations and the fisherman’s role in bringing attention to and correcting eroding habitats A distillation of a lifetime's experience, these essential works provide a better understanding of both the fisherman and the fish they pursue Автор Brian Clarke.  Серия: The Times.

Information technologies of the past two decades have created significant fundamental changes in the delivery of healthcare services by healthcare provider organizations Many healthcare organizations have been in search of ways and strategies to keep upwith continuously emerging information technologies, particularly Web-based driven оешва technologies Strategies for Healthcare Information Systems provides an overall coverage of different aspects of healthcare information systems strategies and challenges facing these organizations The book also provides solutions and remedies in utilizing information technologies in support of a strategic posture of healthcare organization in the new millennium.  ISBN 1878289896.

The effective use of information technology is seen by many as the key differentiator between the successful enterprise and the mediocre although it has always been difficult to demonstrate the actual value of IT investment However, this situation is nolonger acceptable Today, as management faces increasing pressure to cut costs and increase оешвг margins, even the most essential IT investment comes under scrutiny Achieving Maximum Value from Information Systems argues that to realise business benefits successfully, technology must be carefully integrated with the business strategy of the enterprise and its corporate culture The book then proposes a unique approach to this crucial process called Active Benefit Realisation This involves continuous participative evaluation to manage inevitable changes in the business, and a shifting of the focus of information systems to the shared responsibility of a group of the main information systems stakeholders.  ISBN 0471975001.

The evaluation of information technology and its business value is increasingly the subject of discussion and analysis as organizations and researchers look at how the contribution of IT to business performance can be evaluated This book provides researchers, practitioners, and managers with the most recent information on this critical area оешвй to enhance current methods and encourage the restructuring of the old Some of the topics covered include identifying the contribution of IT infrastructure to manufacturing agility, responding to the IT productivity paradox, designing and implementing an IT evaluation program, and developing a model for architectural coordination of business and IT perspective.  ISBN 1931777187.

This book investigates the precise effects on society of the new and much vaunted electronic technologies (ICTs) All aspects of our social, cultural, economic, and political life stand to be affected by their continued massive growth, but are fundamental shifts already taking place in the way in which we behave, organize, and interact as a direct оешвф result of the new technologies? The contributors to the volume argue that their transformative effects amount to our transition to a virtual society.  ISBN 0199248761.

"Anyone who finds Data Warehouse Project Management has found for themselves a veritable gold mine, a wealth of wisdom and experience from some real pros it is the most thorough and thoughtful work on data warehouse projects I have ever read " --From the Foreword by John A Zachman Data warehouse development projects present a unique set оешвш of management challenges that can confound even the most experienced project manager Data Warehouse Project Management addresses these challenges and provides a comprehensive roadmap to managing every aspect of data warehouse design, development, and implementation Drawing on their extensive experience in the field, Sid Adelman and Larissa Moss point to critical success factors, reveal the many pitfalls to watch out for, and offer proven solutions that will enable you to put a successful data warehouse project into place You will find in-depth coverage of such topics as: Critical success factors and reasons for failures Measuring results Cost-benefit analysis Selecting the right software and vendors Roles and responsibilities of team members Methodology, including rapid application development and parallel development tracks Developing a logical and physical data model for smooth data integration The important issue of data quality and how to cleanse dirty data from source files At the end of each chapter, "A Cautionary Tale" warns you of potential problems, and a workshop enables you to practice what you've just learned The book concludes with a comprehensive example that illustrates project planning and management in action, from determining milestones, schedules, and tasks to maintaining control when the project goes off course An accompanying CD-ROM contains the workshops in electronic format as well as helpful templates and additional reading material.  ISBN 0201616351.

Все лучшие особенности популярной сумки Domke F-5XB для самых популярных сегодня цифровых зеркальных камер Прочный, водонепроницаемый корпус из холста, дышащий хлопок с удобными оешгж карманами для мобильного телефона и MP3/MP4-плеера и плечевой ремень Идеальное место для: камеры, объектива, сотового телефона, MP3/MP4-плеера и аксессуаров Лучшая для бизнеса и необходима в путешествиях Пять отсеков Внешняя прочная ткань Нескользящий ремень Легкая конструкция Удобные карманы Доступное и широкие возможности Материал: Холст Внешний размер: 20,3 х 11,5 х 18,5 см Внутренний размеры: 19 x 10,2 х 15,2 см Гарантия: 2 года.  Domke Артикул: 700-52S.

An organization's culture lies at the heart of its ability to perform In the knowledge economy, new rules are emerging and organizations must rethink how they will compete by leveraging their tacit knowledge - their intangible assets - in order to create and sustain a strategic advantage In this book, Hubert Saint-Onge and Charles Armstrong, two оешгн corporate leaders who have been in the forefront of using knowledge management to gain strategic advantage, focus on knowledge-based customer relationships, innovative internal structures, and self-initiated learning cultures, in order to explain the building blocks that must be in place to create and sustain a knowledge-based culture within organizations - a culture that they argue is integral to a high-performance organization This book provides a blueprint for creating and leading organizations with strong knowledge-based cultures to achieve breakthrough performance Using the idea of conductivity, the authors describe the successful organization of the future as one that increases the quality and flow of knowledge within the organization and within its network of suppliers, customers, and other collaborators The narrative is based on the thoughts, experience, and models of Hubert Saint-Onge and Charles Armstrong, who have successfully led high-performance companies in the financial services sector and the engineering and manufacturing sector Each chapter includes practical examples from their experience and from other successful leaders 2nd edition Авторы Хьюберт Сэйнт-Онг Hubert Saint-Onge Чарльз Армстронг Charles Armstrong.  Издательство: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 250 стр ISBN 075067735X.

Going Wireless delivers the unexpected by showing how wireless is transforming every type of enterprise from micro-businesses to multi-national conglomerates Award-winning technology journalist Jaclyn Easton begins with an in-depth look at owning your customers and clients through mobile commerce -- whether your company focuses on consumers оешгу or business-to-business From there you will learn about the advantages of wirelessly fortifying your mobile workforce of itinerant executives, sales personnel, and field service technicians as well as how wireless is dramatically redefining customer service, marketing, and advertising Going Wireless also delves deep inside the corporation First you'll find out why most companies are "handsizing" in addition to deploying wireless technology to rejuvenate warehouses, supply chains, procurement procedures, data collection, competitive intelligence, and much more The best part is that these scenarios are supported by over 40 brand-name success stories, including: How Sears saves millions by wirelessly enabling 100 percent of their appliance repair technicians; How the Gap proved that by sewing wireless technology in their clothing they could reduce labor distribution costs by 50 percent; How McKessanHBOC -- a Fortune40 corporation -- used mobile technology to entirely eliminate all their manifest imaging costs While most people associate wireless with cell phones and Palm handhelds, you'll also learn that wireless has been around for over 100 years and has spawned mobile options you've never heard of and is being used in ways you've never imagined This makes Going Wireless the perfect book for executives and managers who need a comprehensive overview of the wireless options that can make their companies more competitive, more productive, and more profitable.  ISBN 0066213363.

In today's competitive workplace, your ability to communicate is your most important business skill This valuable handbook to better business communication can help you develop the skills you need to succeed Using real-life examples, it offers practical, easy-to-use instruction in writing effective memos and reports, making memorable presentations, оешдв and leading productive meetings It also introduces key telephone skills, shows you how to interpret body language and personal communication styles-- and teaches you the critical listening and questioning skills you need to get ahead Whether you're a top manager trying to lead a large organization or one of the millions of people who actually get the work done, Communicating at Work canhelp you be more effective, get more of what you want out of work, and improve your chances for success.  ISBN 0671788558.

Domke F-903 - предназначен для современных цифровых камер Обеспечивает защиту любого размера цифровой камеры Эта универсальная сумка также включает напоясную петлю и съемный оешдж плечевой ремень для различных вариантов ношения Один внутренний отсек и 4 кармана Прочный холст из хлопка Кожаные вставки Металлический каркас Материал: Холст Наружний размер: 9,5 x 6,3 x 12,7 см Гарантия: 2 года.  Domke Артикул: 707-20B.

The pressure is on during the interview process but with the right preparation, you can walk away with your dream job This classic book uncovers what interviews are really like at America's top software and computer companies and provides you with the tools to succeed in any situation The authors take you step-by-step through new problems and complex оешдк brainteasers they were asked during recent technical interviews 50 interview scenarios are presented along with in-depth analysis of the possible solutions The problem-solving process is clearly illustrated so you'll be able to easily apply what you've learned during crunch time You'll also find expert tips on what questions to ask, how to approach a problem, and how to recover if you become stuck All of this will help you ace the interview and get the job you want What you will learn from this book * Tips for effectively completing the job application *Ways to prepare for the entire programming interview process *How to find the kind of programming job that fits you best *Strategies for choosing a solution and what your approach says about you *How to improve your interviewing skills so that you can respond to any question or situation *Techniques for solving knowledge-based problems, logic puzzles, and programming problems Who this book is for This book is for programmers and developers applying for jobs in the software industry or in IT departments of major corporations Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved 2 edition Авторы Джон Монган John Mongan Ной Суоджейнн Noah Suojanen Эрик Гижере Eric Giguere.  2007 г Мягкая обложка, 264 стр ISBN 047012167X.

The Complete Resume & Job Search Book for College Students has the answers to every question relating to resumes This invaluable resource also provides over forty winning resumes and matching cover letters, quick tips to give your job search a boost, and an online appendix full of great resources for helping you find a job on the World Wide Web оешдм The Complete Resume & Job Search Book for College Students is the best job-hunting resource designed specifically for college students and recent grads Let this book help you get off on the right foot and land the best job possible today!.  ISBN 1580621368.

Вашему вниманию предлагается уникальное издание, объединившее в себе достоинства современной кулинарной книги и вековую магическую практику Прочитав ее, вы узнаете о том, оешды что нужно есть перед важной встречей, отправкой в долгую поездку, любовной ночью ит д Судебный процесс, конференция, предстоящая операция, первое свидание, устройство на работу, успешное завершение того или иного процесса во многом зависят от того, что вы перед этим съедите и, как следствие, какие скрытые силы своего организма вы сможете пробудить Особое внимание уделяется магическому аспекту, ведь приготовление и поглощение пищи обязательно должно сопровождаться заговорами в зависимости от предстоящего вида деятельности Автор Елизавета Данилова.  Серия: Золотая коллекция магических знаний.

А знаете ли вы, что сочетание букв в словах, произнесение слов и фраз в то или иное время суток, сопровождаемое магическими действиями рук и тела могут оказывать поистине исцеляющее оешеа действие? Знали, но никогда не решались применить на практике? Наша книгапоможет вам Прочитав ее, вы сможете узнать не только о том, как при помощи Слова можно избавиться практически от всех заболеваний, но и о том, как предотвратить их возможное появление Книга содержит заговоры, помогающие исцеляться от различных недугов:женских заболеваний, стоматологических, детских, гастроэнтерологических, способы избавления мужчин от импотенции (женщин от бесплодия), а также заговоры, при помощи которых возможно снятие стрессов, избавление от усталости и депрессии Автор Елизавета Данилова.  Серия: Золотая коллекция магических знаний.

В ваших руках удивительная книга потомственной сибирской целительницы Натальи Ивановны Степановой, в эффективности учения которой уже убедились миллионы читателей по оешев всей России Собранные здесь магические рецепты, привороты, заговоры, способы снятия порчи, сглаза и родового проклятия помогут вам надежно защитить себя и близких от воздействия темных сил и изменить свою жизнь к лучшему Автор Наталья Степанова Вся жизнь Натальи Ивановны посвящена восстановлению, сохранению и продолжению традиций отечественного целительства Усилиями и трудами многих и многих людей, чьи имена ныне утрачены, вопреки запретам и гонениям были сохранены знания, верования, опыт.  Серия: Золотая коллекция магических знаний.