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Competition, Choice, and Incentives in Government Programs
. Ed(S): Kamensky, John M.; Morales, Albert
Paperback. Since the 1980s, the language used around market-based government has muddied its meaning and polarized its proponents and critics. This work hopes to reframe competing views of market-based government so it is seen not as an ideology but rather as a fact-based set of approaches for managing government services and programs more efficiently. Editor(s): Kamensky, John M.; Morales, Albert. Series: IBM Center for the Business of Government. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742552135
- ISBN
- 9780742552135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.15
€ 76.15
Hardback. These papers provide an ongoing exploration of the major current theoretical and methodological efforts in the fields of entrepreneurship, small and family business growth and firm emergence and growth. Editor(s): Katz, Jerome A.; Shepherd, Dean A. Series: Advances in Entrepreneurship, Firm Emergence and Growth. Num Pages: 380 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310524
- ISBN
- 9780762310524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.07
€ 210.07
New Research on Labor Relations and the Performance of University HR/I...
. Ed(S): Kaufman, Bruce E.; Lewin, David
hardcover. This volume presents five studies on key dimensions of union-management relations. Topics examined include union representation, financial consequences of unionism and wage determination, workplace innovation, and conflict resolution in unionized enterprises in North America. Editor(s): Kaufman, Bruce E.; Lewin, David. Series: Advances in Industrial and Labor Relations. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; JNMN; KJW; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762307500
- ISBN
- 9780762307500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.39
€ 150.39
Hardback. What are the forces that are driving firms and industries to globalize their operations? This volume explores how specific industries have organized their global operations through case studies of seven manufacturing industries including: garments and textiles, televisions and personal computers. Editor(s): Kenney, Martin; Florida, Richard. Series: Innovation & Technology in the World Economy. Num Pages: 304 pages, 38 tables, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: KCL; KJK; KND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804747578
- ISBN
- 9780804747578
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.95
€ 184.95
Hardback. Research methods present the strategic management field with opportunities and challenges. This second volume describes challenges and opportunities inherent in particular content areas, examines key ontological and epistemological issues in the strategic management context and also describes how strategy researchers can use particular methods. Editor(s): Ketchen, David J., Jr.; Bergh, Donald D. Series: Research Methodology in Strategy and Management. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312085
- ISBN
- 9780762312085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.07
€ 246.07
Hardback. Offers twelve chapters of discussion surrounding various tools and methods utilized by scholars and academics. This title covers a range of approaches for strategists, managers, and researchers. Editor(s): Ketchen, David J., Jr.; Bergh, Donald D. Series: Research Methodology in Strategy and Management. Num Pages: 436 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 36. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313396
- ISBN
- 9780762313396
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.26
€ 247.26
Hardback. Strategic management relies on an array of complex methods drawn from various allied disciplines to examine how managers attempt to lead their firms toward success. This book intends to bridge the gap between what researchers know and what they need to know about methodology. Editor(s): Ketchen, David J., Jr.; Bergh, Donald D. Series: Research Methodology in Strategy and Management. Num Pages: 412 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314041
- ISBN
- 9780762314041
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.33
€ 180.33
Hardback. This text tackles some of the issues facing practitioners and researchers in the field of management of technology. Special attention is given to the challenges facing nations and companies at the dawn of a new millennium where technology is expected to dominate every aspect of human endeavour. Editor(s): Khalil, Tarek M.; Lefebvre, Louis A.; Mason, Robert M. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 28. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080439976
- ISBN
- 9780080439976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 291.44
€ 291.44
Colonialism, Nationalism, and the Institutionalization of Industrial R...
. Ed(S): Kuruvilla, Sarosh; Mundell, Bryan
Hardback. A comparative study of how the industrial relations systems come to be and of changes in such systems in non-industrialized countries since the 1980s. Editor(s): Kuruvilla, Sarosh; Mundell, Bryan. Series: Monographs in Organizational Behavior & Industrial Relations. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJ; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762304967
- ISBN
- 9780762304967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.78
€ 221.78
Includes sections devoted to financial applications of forecasting, as well as demand forecasting. This publication also includes a section on general business applications of forecasting, as well as one on forecasting methodologies. Editor(s): Lawrence, Kenneth D.; Geurts, Michael D. Series: Advances in Business and Management Forecasting. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314782
- ISBN
- 9780762314782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.82
€ 161.82
Hardback. Aims to present state-of-the-art studies in the application of forecasting methodologies to such areas as sales, marketing, and strategic decision making. The topics in this title include: sales and marketing, forecasting, new product forecasting, judgmentally based forecasting, the application of surveys to forecasting, and more. Editor(s): Lawrence, Kenneth D.; Geurts, Michael D. Series: Advances in Business and Management Forecasting. Num Pages: 300 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCJ; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312818
- ISBN
- 9780762312818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.78
€ 173.78
Hardback. Suitable for researchers in both practice and academe, as well as libraries, this title includes articles on: value-creation models for value-based management; performance standards and managers adoption of risky projects; the effects of organizational culture on budgetary conflict; and, capacity utilization and the Befcu model. Editor(s): Lee, John Y.; Epstein, Marc J. Series: Advances in Management Accounting. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313877
- ISBN
- 9780762313877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.69
€ 179.69
The Manual of Museum Planning. Sustainable Space, Facilities, and Oper...
. Ed(S): Lord, Barry; Lord, Gail Dexter; Mart...
Hardback. Editor(s): Lord, Barry; Lord, Gail Dexter; Martin, Lindsay. Num Pages: 720 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GM; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 266 x 188 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1411.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759121454
- ISBN
- 9780759121454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.39
€ 272.39
Hardback. Affective phenomena permeate group life. This title examines how groups influence individual members emotional experiences; in turn, how a groups success depends on the emotions and emotional capabilities of its members; and, how moods and emotions mediate the effects of demographic diversity in groups. Editor(s): Mannix, Elizabeth A.; Neale, Margaret Ann; Anderson, Cameron; Wageman, R. Series Editor(s): Mannix, Elizabeth A.; Neale, Margaret Ann. Series: Research on Managing Groups & Teams. Num Pages: 364 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314133
- ISBN
- 9780762314133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.37
€ 214.37
Paperback. Examines alternative theories and the empirical testing of trade-offs we make in life among work, leisure, travel, and personal maintenance actions and how our plans relate to what we actually do. This book is suitable for researchers and advanced students in tourism and consumer behaviour, and travel and tourism destination managers. Editor(s): March, R.; Woodside, A.G. Num Pages: 280 pages, 50 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: KJSM; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 181 x 17. Weight in Grams: 644. Travellers' Decisions and Actions. 280 pages, 50 figures/illustrations. Editor(s): March, R.; Woodside, A.G. Examines alternative theories and the empirical testing of trade-offs we make in life among work, leisure, travel, and personal maintenance actions and how our plans relate to what we actually do. This book is suitable for researchers and advanced students in tourism and consumer behaviour, and travel and tourism destination managers. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KJSM; KNSG. Dimension: 240 x 181 x 17. Weight: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935870
- ISBN
- 9781845935870
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.37
€ 93.37
Competence-Building and Leveraging in Interorganizational Relations
. Ed(S): Martens, Rudy; Heene, Aime; Sanchez,...
Hardback. Includes papers that offer a review of inter-organizational relations in alternative approaches to the creation and management of competences. This volume offers an integrative approach to strategy and management theory, research, and practice. Editor(s): Martens, Rudy; Heene, Aime; Sanchez, Ron. Series: Advances in Applied Business Strategy. Num Pages: 218 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762314669
- ISBN
- 9780762314669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.88
€ 161.88
Hardback. Presents consistency/intentionality platforms and evolution models that help to evaluate the learning and renewal capability of an organization and to improve its enabling infrastructure. This book presents the living composition model which is an interpretation of the theory of living, self-producing systems. Editor(s): Maula, Marjatta (Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland). Series: Advanced Series in Management. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJ; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 24. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080439198
- ISBN
- 9780080439198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.06
€ 188.06
hardcover. Editor(s): Miller, Vernon D.; Gordon, Michael E. Num Pages: 282 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 174 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415630207
- ISBN
- 9780415630207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.74
€ 184.74
Hardback. Focuses on the foundations of global leadership, and explores a selection of the social and psychological processes underlying effective global leadership. This title also looks at the practice of global leadership, discussing practical solutions to the problems that leaders face. Editor(s): Mobley, William; Weldon, Ellie. Series: Advances in Global Leadership. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM; TNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762311606
- ISBN
- 9780762311606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.66
€ 179.66
Hardback. Containing eleven papers, this issue collects empirical studies on producers cooperatives in Israel, Italy, Spain and Canada. It focuses on theoretical advances in the literature on cooperatives with the objective of understanding the conditions that explain co-ops longevity. It contains a mix of empirical and theoretical research. Editor(s): Novkovic, Sonja; Sena, Vania. Series: Advances in the Economic Analysis of Participatory & Labor-Managed Firms. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCL; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313891
- ISBN
- 9780762313891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.54
€ 179.54
Hardback. Reflects the unintended and paradoxical effects of technology developments regarding HTSFs. This work uses explanatory studies, with an objective of understanding the processes that drive HTSF development. Editor(s): Oakey, R. P.; During, W. E.; Mukhtar, Syeda-Masooda. Series: New Technology Based Firms in the New Millennium. Num Pages: 324 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJVS; KNTX; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080427614
- ISBN
- 9780080427614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.15
€ 225.15
Hardback. This volume is part of a body of work that maps the evolution of high technology small firm research since 1993. Begun in a period of relative neglect of high technology small firms, the series has witnessed a resurgence of interest in this type and scale of enterprise in the UK and Europe. Editor(s): Oakey, Ray; During, W.; Kauser, S. Series: New Technology Based Firms in the New Millennium. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJVS; KN; T. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080441337
- ISBN
- 9780080441337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.35
€ 219.35
With societies facing a bewildering number of emerging technologies, there is increasingly a call for a more responsible approach to innovation from scholars, public figures, and the public at large. This book defines the idea of responsible innovation, addressing the issues, challenges, and solutions in a constructive way. Editor(s): Owen, Richard; Bessant, John; Heintz, Maggy. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KJD; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119966364
- ISBN
- 9781119966364
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.88
€ 169.88
Paperback. Examines the idea that the power and success of business is ultimately based on one's beliefs about life's meaning. This book reflects the unflinching belief that traditional Jewish sources provide useful and practical paradigms and solutions to many important issues facing the modern business manager. Editor(s): Pava, Moses L.; Levine, Aaron. Series: Orthodox Forum Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: HRJ; KJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765760562
- ISBN
- 9780765760562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.41
€ 85.41