Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Summary: This book serves as a reference for individuals interested in knowledge management (KM) and educational issues surrounding KM. It looks at KM as an emerging profession and the need to educate a new generation of knowledge professionals to deal with managing knowledge on the one hand and man... More

In his book, Gardner defines the cognitive abilities that will command a premium in the years ahead and takes that thinking to the next level. Concise and engaging, he provides valuable insights for those charged with training and developing organizational leaders, both today and tomorrow.... More

This brand-new title in the revamped WSJ Guidebook program offers a complete plan for readers to protect themselves against identity theft.It could happen when you make a routine withdrawal from an ATM, respond to an e-mail asking for information about an online account, or leave a new box of checks... More

Next time someone tells you business can't be done ethically -- corners must be cut, negotiations can't be honest -- hand them Jon Huntsman's new book. He started with practically nothing, and made it to Forbes'list of America's Top 100 richest people. Huntsman's generous about sharing the credit, b... More

Here's a brilliant parable for everyone who wants to lead a fuller, happier life. Millions of business people have already used the bestselling FISH! books to improve the way they work. Now, the authors turn their attention to life's daily personal challenges, helping readers deal with them simply a... More

Decision Making and Problem Solving explains the key principles for developing your thinking skills and applying them creatively and productively to every challenge. Acknowledged as an international authority on management thinking, Adair combines practical exercises with straightforward guidance on... More

This book will introduce you to techniques that are familiar, and many that are new. All of them are designed for the uncertainties of today's business environment. The key idea, positive uncertainty, is a concept that assumes change as an element of every decision we make. It calls for us to accept... More

Decision Support System (DSS)/Business Intelligence (BI) is quickly becoming a shared commodity across the organization. It helps decision-makers take better decisions because the decision-makers have more accurate information at their fingertips.The purpose of this book is to introduce the readers ... More

Through stories and action-oriented tools, Useem shows how to get to the go point--when it's time to get off the fence, say yes or no, and jump the right way.The Go Point--the moment of truth when you have to say "yes" or "no" when it's time to get off the fence. Michael Useem--through dramatic stor... More

This is the third book in Wileys series of Wharton-branded books presenting the perspectives and research of the Wharton faculty. Decision making, particularly where it involves risk management, confronts all managers working in complex situations, and Wharton is one of the worlds leaders in researc... More

In the workplace, challenges arise daily we must find solutions to problems, evaluate proposals, and make decisions large and small. Critical thinking skills help us determine our best course of action and the best methods for analyzing and judging the information presented to us. This book provide... More