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Hardcover. Uses new research to examine performance implications of different employee relations in German firms in the UK, Are they using the liberal institutional system for employee relations in the UK to escape the heavily regulated system in Germany? The authors explore best practice approaches common to the best performing subsidiaries. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KJK; KJVG; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006966
- ISBN
- 9780230006966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.91
€ 63.91
The Realities of Partnership at Work (Future of Work)
Upchurch, Martin, Danford, Andy, Richardson, ...
Hardcover. A definitive study of partnership at work in the UK, with extensive surveys and interviews in organizations from the finance, NHS and local government sectors. The authors challenge conventional assumptions about the mutual interest associated with partnership, and find evidence of work intensification where partnership has been introduced. Series: Future of Work. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJVV; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006973
- ISBN
- 9780230006973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.99
€ 121.99
Hardcover. The global custody product was conceived out of changes to United States pension law. Today, service providers act for clients in many countries worldwide, handling assets across 100 countries of investment. The range of services is ever more sophisticated. Measured by the value of assets held under custody, it is a multi trillion dollar industry. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 339 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007000
- ISBN
- 9780230007000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.13
€ 240.13
Hardcover. This comprehensive study of the rise of multinational corporations from emerging economies explores the basis of their success. Andrea Goldstein argues that the history of multinational business offers valuable lessons for the present and shows how emerging multinationals are embedded in dense political, social and ethnic networks. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007048
- ISBN
- 9780230007048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.14
€ 64.14
Knowledge Processes in Globally Distributed Contexts (Technology, Work...
Julia Kotlarsky, Ilan Oshri, Paul Van Fenema
Hardcover. This book considers the importance of organizing knowledge processes to overcome geographical, time zone and cultural challenges found in global work. Providing tools to help readers find a balance between these processes it is a must read of practitioners, academics or students concerned with knowledge processes in globally distributed work. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 271 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007314
- ISBN
- 9780230007314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.43
€ 91.43
Hardcover. This book presents a deeper understanding of the on-going de facto economic integration in East Asia, looking at the extent of economic integration, what sort of integration has been accomplished, and comparing the level of integration reached and the path followed to that of the European Union. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007826
- ISBN
- 9780230007826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardcover. The 21st century Latin American developmental welfare state model is based on a new public-private alliance, where state-led developmental social policy relies for its implementation mainly on proactive, emerging regional entrepreneurs and a growing middle class. This volume illustrates where innovative development strategy may be in the making. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context Series. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007888
- ISBN
- 9780230007888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.94
€ 123.94
Franco Modigliani: An Intellectual Biography (Great Thinkers in Econom...
Szenberg, Michael, Ramrattan, Lall
Hardcover. Starting with an overview of Modigliani's life, the authors explain and assess his influential theories, including his theory of the life-cycle hypothesis of saving; the famous Modigliani-Miller theorem in corporate finance; stabilisation policy; econometric model building and forecasting, and his legacy and influence on contemporary economics. Series: Great Thinkers in Economics. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGB; KC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007895
- ISBN
- 9780230007895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.45
€ 122.45
Hardcover. This book presents recent theoretical and empirical advances on business cycle analysis with particular attention to Euro-zone characteristics. It also seeks to increase interaction between academics, researchers and institutions in the area of business cycle analysis. Editor(s): Mazzi, Gian Luigi; Savio, Giovanni. Num Pages: 492 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCBM; KCH; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007901
- ISBN
- 9780230007901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.73
€ 145.73
Labor Markets in Asia: Issues and Perspectives (Asian Development Bank...
Felipe, Jesus, Hasan, Rana
Hardcover. This volume argues that while labour market reforms may be necessary in some specific cases, by no means are labour market policies the main explanation for the widespread increase in unemployment and underemployment across Asia and country specific studies undermine the case for across-the-board labour market reforms. Num Pages: 730 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCFM; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 158 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007918
- ISBN
- 9780230007918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.81
€ 126.81
The Socio-Economic Transformation: Getting Closer to What?
Nahorski, Zbigniew, Owsinski, Jan W., Szapiro...
Hardcover. Transition economies offer a test case for concepts and theories, for broader ideas and for the methods of scientific enquiry, but also for the multiplicity of ideological interpretations. This volume addresses the major issues of transformation, institutional design, the redistribution paradigm and the macroeconomic decisions to be made. Num Pages: 163 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007949
- ISBN
- 9780230007949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.69
€ 121.69
Hardcover. This book offers a new interpretative key, which we call 'a stage and eclectic approach', to the development of clusters. This approach supports public efforts to increase the effectiveness of policy-making and development operations in local contexts. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007970
- ISBN
- 9780230007970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.79
€ 121.79
Hardcover. This book draws on case studies of social, economic and political governance policies from Latin America, Africa and Asia to examine the circumstances in which governments and societies produce policies that overcome initial opposition to meet their aims. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; GTF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230008212
- ISBN
- 9780230008212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.27
€ 123.27
Hardcover. Suggesting that an expressive ideology has arisen within the workplace public sphere around the theme of 'competence', this book explores the hegemony of global finance and the fetishism of the new economy, exposing the dilemmas of the competence agenda, and illustrating how competence is played out in the workplace public sphere. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCP; KJB; KNXB2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230008731
- ISBN
- 9780230008731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.86
€ 63.86
Paperback. There are many books on strategy. The specific purpose of this book is to give a concise and portable guide to the essential elements of successful strategy. The readers will be able to improve the quality and content of their own strategies and thus improve substantially the results achieved. Num Pages: 106 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 130 x 202 x 6. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230009066
- ISBN
- 9780230009066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.21
€ 64.21
Hardcover. This book gives a comprehensive analysis of the different real estate markets in Europe, with a thorough description of the various sectors. The recent disturbing events in the real estate industry and its interrelationship and repurcussions on the adjacent financial industries is also addressed. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 179 x 24. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013162
- ISBN
- 9780230013162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.40
€ 75.40
Hardcover. Dealing with high-stakes risk potentials is dependent on getting to grips with easy to understand, yet difficult to apply, criteria for decision. With a fresh, honest approach, this book shows why scientific assessments of catastrophic risk based on averages don't work, and sets the stage for making the tough choice between precaution and fatalism. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013520
- ISBN
- 9780230013520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.84
€ 121.84
Hardcover. Knowledge management has become a well-known term, but science-based innovation remains relatively unexploited. Bridging the gap between knowledge management theory and studies of science of technology, such as in the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology firms, this book provides a timely insight into the innovation of the knowledge economy. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013544
- ISBN
- 9780230013544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
The Global Business Revolution and the Cascade Effect: Systems Integra...
Nolan, Peter, Jin, Zhang, Chunhang, Liu
Hardcover. Using empirical data from the supply chain of aerospace, beverages and retail this text develops an original framework, the 'cascade effect', to explain changes in industrial concentration. This provides an original insight into the determinants of industrial structure and has vital implications for firms and policy-makers in developing countries. Num Pages: 196 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJVG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013582
- ISBN
- 9780230013582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.92
€ 121.92
Hardcover. Historical translations and underground transfers of knowledge and values between cultural domains merit more attention. This book discusses the past, present and future of meaning. It shows how management of meaning in organizations fuels sociocultural evolution in complex societies, changing semantic fields of possible meanings ahead. Num Pages: 273 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013612
- ISBN
- 9780230013612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.34
€ 64.34