Systems & Planning

This reader-friendly edition opens each chapter with a real life vignette which introduces the topic of that chapter. The "Organizational Theory Close Up Boxes" which have been increased in this edition give more detailed insight into relevance of organizational theory concepts. All the concepts are... More

Most companies ignore one of their best opportunities for honing competitive advantage:proactively managing the business cycle and broader macroeconomics turbulence. In The Well-Timed Strategy, Peter Navarro reveals why the business cycle is an even more powerful P&L driver than you may realize, and... More

Martin Hilb presents an innovative and integrated approach to the theory and practice of corporate governance. Central to this approach is a set of instruments - developed and tested by the author - that can be used by boards to offer effective strategic direction and control to their organizations.... More

Martin Hilb presents an innovative and integrated approach to the theory and practice of corporate governance. Central to this approach is a set of instruments - developed and tested by the author - that can be used by boards to offer effective strategic direction and control to their organizations.... More

You're growing fast. You're profitable. Maybe they're even writing great things about you in the business press. But, just beneath the surface, you are incubating the seeds of disaster? It's happened over and over again, in one industry after another, to companies ranging from IBM to Upjohn Pharmace... More

The authoritative hands-on guide to putting the Six Sigma strategy into practice, written by Mikel Harry, co-founder of the Six Sigma Academy, and Don Linsenmann, the Six Sigma champion who helped to implement Six Sigma across DuPont's eighteen business divisions. The ideal companion to Mikel Harry ... More

Straight information and practical steps for better purchasing and procurement. The purchasing function is in the middle of unprecedented change. The transformation is being driven by globalization in consumer and supplier markets, as well as by rapid technological advances that facilitate procureme... More

Getting Corporate provides essential tips and ideas to help you achieve your goals and reach the top. It is packed with advice on business etiquette, developing personal presence, working in the international arena, networking skills and how to dress with flair and confidence.... More

This book seeks a balanced treatment of all the aspects of the theme and blends problem-solving techniques, creativity aspects, mathematical modelling and qualitative approaches in order to present the subject of Management Research Methodology in a lucid and easily understandable way. ... More

From historian and strategic analyst Copley comes a charter for personal business success based on the "28 Maxims of Victory"--lessons from history on how civilizations and societies have evolved.The Art of Victory begins with a single act...is the principal goal of a society...is never created or ... More

For business executives, complexity and uncertainty often characterizes the competitive landscape and strategic choices surrounding technology and innovation. In this fascinating and enjoyable new read, e-business expert Dave Rochlin dispels many of the myths, and outlines the primary factors which ... More

Introduction  I. Internal Influences On Decision Making * Biological Factors Influencing Decisions * Why We Don't Decide As We Should : The Influence of Want * Judgmental Biases Influencing Decisions * Perceptions of Risk and Decision Making  II. Understanding And Improving Critical Th... More

Describes the new knowledge workplace-where intellectual capital is a key managed assest and where Web based collaborative team service and broadcast delivery of information to every desktop to enable constant productivity gains.... More

This interesting book discusses the concept of creativity and innovation in management. The author suggests that insight-rather than data-is the key ingredient for developing a different vision of where the business (or category, product, model, or brand) can go. Encouraging the manager to look beyo... More