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Hardcover. The book covers the legal, economic, socio-political and international aspects of economic integration and the contending forces of national identity and economic interests after the economies between Taiwan and China are integrated and the trading bloc is emerging across the Taiwan Strait. Editor(s): Chow, Peter C. Y. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPCW; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230116481
ISBN
9780230116481
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 25.30

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

€ 50.84
€ 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

€ 101.69
€ 95.96

Hardcover. The main aim of this book is to develop and implement an innovative tool: exchange-entitlement mapping, or E-mapping for short. This tool enables us to look at the economic and social opportunities to develop human capabilities for different groups of individuals, depending on their group identity such as age, ethnicity or gender. Series: Perspectives from Social Economics. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230120204
ISBN
9780230120204
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.04

Hardcover. Unal uses Turkey as a case study to investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of land and labor markets in spreading economic opportunities within agriculture and its ability to reduce rural poverty. Series: The Economics of the Middle East. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230120211
ISBN
9780230120211
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.89

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

€ 50.84
€ 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. In a unique undertaking, Andrew Yuengert explores and describes the limits to the economic model of the human being, providing an alternative account of human choice, to which economic models can be compared. Series: Perspectives from Social Economics. Num Pages: 246 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KCK; KCM; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230120914
ISBN
9780230120914
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.69
€ 49.91

This book explores three key areas of central banking and governance - autonomy, accountability and transparency. It looks at links between the areas, as well as assessing the impact of central bank autonomy on macroeconomic performance. The issues are approached from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Editor(s): Laurens, Bernard J.; Arnone, Marco; Segalotto, Jean-Francois. Num Pages: 292 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCB; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
289
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201071
ISBN
9780230201071
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.69
€ 75.86

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

€ 50.84
€ 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

€ 101.69
€ 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. The world is seeing a shift in economic power from west to east. Japanese FDI differs from the American example, and this will become crucial. This book tracks trends in Japanese FDI to other Asian countries, suggests future policies, analyzes methodological aspects, and provides an overview of Japanese FDI. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201552
ISBN
9780230201552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.69
€ 79.36

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

€ 50.84
€ 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

€ 101.69
€ 51.58

Hardcover. This book examines India's new economy - its strengths, weaknesses and potential. The book covers three key areas of growth in India's economy - the IT (information technology) sector, export trade (with its externality effects) and the financial sector (in particular, banking reforms). Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201705
ISBN
9780230201705
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.69
€ 56.51

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

€ 64.72
€ 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. The relationship between risk, return and the cost of capital is contextualized by relating it to the needs of investors and borrowers, the historical evidence, and theories of choice and behavior. The text spans financial theory, its empirical tests and applications to real-world financial problems while keeping an entertaining easy-to-read style. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFCC; KFFH; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536. 264 pages, 49, 31 black & white tables, 18 figures. The relationship between risk, return and the cost of capital is contextualized by relating it to the needs of investors and borrowers, the historical evidence, and theories of choice and behavior. The text spans financial theory, its empirical tests and applications to real-world financial problems while keeping an entertaining easy-to-read style. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KFCC; KFFH; KFFM. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 20. Weight: 536.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201835
ISBN
9780230201835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 23.32

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

€ 50.84
€ 36.15

Hardcover. People need a degree of free choice for creativity and change to happen. But they must also have boundaries. At one level this is what politics and business are all about. Too much of the wrong sort of control and the system becomes bureaucratic or tyrannical, too little and it becomes arbitrary and chaotic. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201996
ISBN
9780230201996
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.09
€ 40.34

Hardcover. Recognizing increasing returns disrupts much of the established wisdom in economic analysis, making money non-neutral, equity conflict with freedom, and encouraging goods with increasing returns efficient. This book discusses these problems and ways they can be handled, helping to explain phenomena in the real world. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230202092
ISBN
9780230202092
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.69
€ 98.74

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