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Hardcover. Imagine planning an event like the Olympics. Now imagine planning the same event but not knowing when or where it will take place, or how many will attend. This is what humanitarian logisticians are up against. Oversights result in serious consequences for the victims of disasters. So they have to get it right, fast. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSR; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205758
- ISBN
- 9780230205758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.22
€ 80.22
Outsourcing Global Services: Knowledge, Innovation and Social Capital ...
Ilan Oshri, Julia Kotlarsky, Leslie Willcocks
Hardcover. This book provides in-depth insights into the practices that lead to success in outsourcing global services. Written by internationally acclaimed academics, it covers best practices on IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing and netsourcing. This book is a must read for any practitioner, academic or student concerned with global sourcing. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230206670
- ISBN
- 9780230206670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.65
€ 65.65
Hardcover. By analysing the rationales for sustainability strategies, this book addresses a timely question for managers, academics and MBAs: 'when does it pay to be green?' Based on solid theoretical foundations and empirical research, it clarifies the elements involved in the formation and evaluation of sustainability strategies in firms. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 272 pages, 13 figures. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230212985
- ISBN
- 9780230212985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.03
€ 65.03
Hardcover. It is imperative to equip practitioners with a workable framework to manage component-based development in distributed environments, and to offer a theoretical construct to academics wishing to advance the study of global teams. This book outlines the key challenges faced by projects and offers tools to implement CBD in global teams. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM; UMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222441
- ISBN
- 9780230222441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.53
€ 64.53
Hardcover. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 628. Four Necessary Steps to Make Clean Energy the Next Success Story. 320 pages, 5 tables, 10 figures. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229198
- ISBN
- 9780230229198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.39
€ 81.39
The Outsourcing Enterprise: From Cost Management to Collaborative Inno...
Willcocks, Leslie P., Cullen, Sara, Craig, An...
Hardcover. Evidence shows that organizations with both a CEO and a team involved in sourcing strategy and supplier configuration make more effective decisions. If the wrong supplier is chosen, performance can be negatively affected. Here the authors look at how companies can improve their outsourcing capabilities. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 316 pages, 303 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230231917
- ISBN
- 9780230231917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.76
€ 123.76
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235502
- ISBN
- 9780230235502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.10
€ 65.10
Hardcover. This book investigates the business strategies chosen by oil and gas service companies operating in China, Singapore and Malaysia. It provides an analytical view of the reliability of strategic theoretical frameworks based on Western business practice but applied in a non-Western business environment like Asia. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMM; 1FMS; 1FPC; KJC; KNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235595
- ISBN
- 9780230235595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.81
€ 64.81
Hardcover. The threat we face from high-stakes risk has never been higher. These challenges include environmental pollution, fragile financial systems and the threat of widespread geopolitical violence. This book suggests that a return to natural risk levels -- those in accordance with naturally occurring background levels -- is both desirable and achievable. Num Pages: 171 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238275
- ISBN
- 9780230238275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.97
€ 63.97
Hardcover. A lively and hands-on exploration of corporate-NGO alliances. It offers original insight to understand why alliances exist and to what end. It also looks into the asymmetries between partners and dwells on three crucial aspects of alliances management : alliance capacity development, stakeholder involvement and alliance metrics. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJVV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240964
- ISBN
- 9780230240964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.41
€ 122.41
Leading Smart Transformation: A Roadmap for World Class Government
Kakabadse, Nada, Omar, Mohammad, Abouchakra, ...
Hardcover. In the turbulence of recent times, how we run corporations has been examined from every angle. Corporations have proved adept at change; governments have stuck to established rules. The challenge is to put in place machinery to provide services in a way that resists the growth of bureaucracy. The need for SMART government could not be starker. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJD; KJMB; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243729
- ISBN
- 9780230243729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.37
€ 91.37
Big Business, Big Responsibilities: From Villains to Visionaries: How ...
Wales, Andy, Gorman, Matthew, Hope, Dunstan
Hardcover. Big business is often seen as the villain in terms of the environment or social wellbeing. But some leading businesses are becoming leaders in the fight against climate change and protectors of human rights. This book explains why this is now a core part of strategy and not just philanthropy for these businesses. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243958
- ISBN
- 9780230243958
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Hardcover. This is an inspiring, and practical book about seeing more of the future markets than the competitors. It is the first comprehensive model for analyzing and managing the future systematically and effectively. The five futures glasses and the 'Eltville Model' are simple, but thorough tools to improve thinking and communicating about the future. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230247055
- ISBN
- 9780230247055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.98
€ 64.98
Hardcover. An engaging discussion of the goals and purpose of the business enterprise illuminating the long-running debate over the goals of the firm. Series: Bocconi on Management. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230250161
- ISBN
- 9780230250161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.53
€ 122.53
Strategic Management and Public Service Performance
Andrews, Rhys, Boyne, George, Law, Jennifer, ...
Hardcover. Strategic management makes a difference to the performance of public organizations. This book demonstrates that the most appropriate response is 'it all depends': on which aspects of strategy content and processes are pursued together, and how these are combined with organizational structure and the technical and institutional environment Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252424
- ISBN
- 9780230252424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.79
€ 122.79
Hardcover. Social businesses and non-profit organizations act at the interface of markets and civil societies. Their executives are challenged by issues of social mission and economic rationale. This book presents a new concept of social businesses and a framework for the mission and strategy-related decision making in this complex concept. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJU; KJVX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252547
- ISBN
- 9780230252547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.07
€ 123.07
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252554
- ISBN
- 9780230252554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.44
€ 122.44
Hardcover. In many regions the current focus of the state is to initiate and stimulate the emergence of inter-firm networks in order to produce growth. This book takes a management perspective on the operations and processes in these networks and describes and analyzes how and why geographical proximity influences inter-firm networks. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230273306
- ISBN
- 9780230273306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Hardcover. The second annual volume of the International Place Branding Yearbook; this collection looks at the case for applying brand and marketing strategies and to the economic, social, political and cultural development of cities, towns and regions around the world to help them compete in the global, national and local markets. Num Pages: 267 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJSA; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230279537
- ISBN
- 9780230279537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.23
€ 69.23
Hardcover. Public sector organizations are about to enter one of the most challenging environments they have ever had to face as they bear much of the cost of the credit crunch. This timely book shows public sector leaders what they need to understand in order to be able to cope with these challenges. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFD; KJC; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230283565
- ISBN
- 9780230283565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.98
€ 64.98
Hardcover. If you think more strategically than your competitors, your company will win the competitive battle in the mid or long term. This book explains simply and clearly the elements, concepts, analyses and interrelationships that make up this strategic thinking, and shows how to employ it in your business or organization. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230284876
- ISBN
- 9780230284876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.88
€ 69.88
Hardcover. Green business is here. It is a multi billion business with enormous growth potential, driven by megatrends such as demographic change, climate change and urbanization. It is driving the transformation of existing businesses and changing the way customers and suppliers act, forcing them to rethink their business strategy. Series: International Management Knowledge. Num Pages: 288 pages, 47 figures. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285439
- ISBN
- 9780230285439
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.93
€ 59.93
Hardcover. The world's governments are overwhelmed with climate change, war and unrest, the global financial crisis and poverty but there is a promising invention in Global Action Networks (GANs). GANs mobilize resources, bridge divides and promote the long-term deep change and innovation work that is needed to address the global challenges. Series: Bocconi on Management. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPR; KJC; KJK; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285484
- ISBN
- 9780230285484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.03
€ 65.03
Hardcover. Combining insights from leading academic research and experienced managers, this book provides a systematic framework to understand what innovation is, why it matters, how it can be managed and how it can help your organization to reach its objectives. Num Pages: 224 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230289420
- ISBN
- 9780230289420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.30
€ 112.30