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Paperback. Healthy growth is critical to the future of any business - too many rash decisions can lead to the demise of a family business. Author Jennifer Pendergast provides readers with practical knowledge to help determine whether to grow, what type of growth is healthy and sustainable and what the future potential is for any business. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 142 x 5. Weight in Grams: 116.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
104
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230111240
ISBN
9780230111240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.18

Hardcover. Inside the Multi-Generational Family is an inside look at how familial relationships affect the success or the failure of the family business. Many family business owners encounter conflict between siblings, children, and other relatives--especially when they're all involved with the business. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJMD; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 423.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Printing
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230111844
ISBN
9780230111844
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 18.04

Paperback. A comprehensive look at information and communication technologies in Latin America and their impact on development of the region. Editor(s): Chong, Alberto. Num Pages: 324 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJC; KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230111943
ISBN
9780230111943
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.74
€ 43.64

Hardcover. The approach to project management is too often formulaic, describing what should be done, but not describing why those actions are important. This book outlines the what and how of project management, emphasizing why actions matter, the overall intention of the formulaic steps, and the strengths or weakness of various tools and techniques. Num Pages: 343 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230112179
ISBN
9780230112179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 46.89

Hardcover. Since 1990, direct sales have attracted over two million recruits in Mexico and are characterized by a belief in the power of positive thinking. Through an ethnographic portrait, Peter S. Cahn demonstrates that the quasi-religious commission of self-empowerment accounts for the explosive growth of commission-based sales in the developing world. Series: Contemporary Anthropology of Religion. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JHMC; KJE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230112490
ISBN
9780230112490
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 43.12

Hardcover. De Lange suggests a new contextually linked building block model to develop theories of the firm in the field of strategy and organizations. Num Pages: 256 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230114548
ISBN
9780230114548
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 49.46

Hardcover. This non-traditional, OB-oriented book is designed to provide teachers in Organizational Behavior and management courses, as well as corporate workshops, with a highly effective way to address important issues in modern-days' management and organizational behavior-related issues. Editor(s): Marques, Joan; Dhiman, Satinder; Biberman, Jerry. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230116788
ISBN
9780230116788
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 28.09

Hardcover. Technology breakthroughs in sustainable renewable energy and energy conservation technologies require that there be a strong institutional ecosystem in place which supports innovation, but the nature of this foundation and how it works is not well-known. Becoming a leader necessitates new forms of cross-sector cooperation. Editor(s): Marcus, Alfred; Shrivastava, Paul; Sharma, Sanjay; Pogutz, Stefano. Num Pages: 326 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJMB; KJMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230119406
ISBN
9780230119406
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.74
€ 95.96

Hardcover. This volume centers on the lives and experiences of female and African American leaders of foundations and nonprofits. Contributors to the volume examine race and gender as constructs and provide a theoretical background for understanding their effect on the psycho-social development of the individuals. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JFSL3; JN; KJVX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230120396
ISBN
9780230120396
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 43.50

Hardcover. All Eyes East: How Chinese Youth will Revolutionize Global Marketing provides brands looking to capitalize on this new world order with the insight they need to understand and capture the world's most powerful audience. Bergstrom provides insights into Chinese youth, revealing what makes them unique from their counterparts around the world. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230120624
ISBN
9780230120624
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 29.11

Hardcover. Drawing upon current literature on the history and politics of therapeutic cultures and upon original, qualitative research this book was produced in response to rapidly growing interest in the rise of 'new' HRD practices such as coaching, 'soft skills' training and personal development training. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201361
ISBN
9780230201361
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 48.56

Hardcover. Should we rethink growth? Is the abundance of the western world still ethical? Growth, social responsibility and sustainable development are indeed deeply entangled. This book aims to provide the reader with a transversal, holistic view on these issues, and a real understanding of corporate growth, along with its possible alternatives. Series: The Diversity, Leadership and Responsibility Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 6 figures, 1 black & white tables, 2 maps. BIC Classification: KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201392
ISBN
9780230201392
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.74
€ 53.68

Hardcover. How can Multinational Corporations effectively manage and control their subsidiaries in transition countries? This empirical study on 40 MNCs operating in Central and Eastern Europe provides insights onto how the transition context and the culture of the region impact the choice and effectiveness of Headquarters control in subsidiaries. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; KJM; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201408
ISBN
9780230201408
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.89

Hardcover. Over the past few decades, there has been a rapid proliferation of eGovernance for Development projects. Drawing on evidence from three longitudinal case studies of rural eGovernance projects this book shows that improving systems of governance is fundamentally a social rather than managerial or technological activity. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJE; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201576
ISBN
9780230201576
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.82

Hardcover. Women are the most financially attractive target audience and buy the majority of products and services, so improving the way we market to women is the easiest and most effective business growth strategy. This book dispels the traditional stereotypes about women as consumers and creates a clear business case for marketing to women. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201606
ISBN
9780230201606
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 25.45

Hardcover. Alliances are becoming an ever more important strategic weapon to succeed in many industries. This book describes how various leading firms have succeeded in learning how to manage their alliance portfolios and uses cutting edge research to offer advice on alliance management skills. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201699
ISBN
9780230201699
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.74
€ 51.58

Hardcover. Virtual worlds such as Second Life, have millions of users worldwide. Virtual world "residents" wield huge purchasing power, and use real money in the online economies. Companies as diverse as Adidas, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and MTV have plunged into these unchartered waters to give their brands a virtual presence, using varied strategies. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201798
ISBN
9780230201798
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.75
€ 25.50

Hardcover. Employing a discourse analytical approach this book focuses on the under-researched strategy of humour to illustrate how discursive performances of leadership are influenced by gender and workplace culture. Far from being a superfluous strategy that distracts from business, humour performs a myriad of important functions in the workplace context. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFG; KJMB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
174
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201804
ISBN
9780230201804
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.28

Hardcover. Given the increased impact of non-market forces on business reputation, there has never been a greater need to grasp corporate social performance. This book demonstrates that a holistic perspective on corporate citizenship that accommodates the importance of profits and other time-honored social values is both desirable and possible. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201873
ISBN
9780230201873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.36

Hardcover. The authors offer an approach to leadership practice which is more appropriate for the challenges of today's digitally networked economy. They conclude that, contrary to popular opinion, the practices proposed are not provoked by leadership education as they are evoked from a deep emotional feel for leading and leadership. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201910
ISBN
9780230201910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.87
€ 36.15

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