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Survey Methodology and Missing Data: Tools and Techniques for Practitioners
Par Seppo Laaksonen. 2018
This book focuses on quantitative survey methodology, data collection and cleaning methods. Providing starting tools for using and analyzing a…
file once a survey has been conducted, it addresses fields as diverse as advanced weighting, editing, and imputation, which are not well-covered in corresponding survey books. Moreover, it presents numerous empirical examples from the author's extensive research experience, particularly real data sets from multinational surveys.Contemporary Issues in Accounting: The Current Developments in Accounting Beyond the Numbers
Par Elaine Conway, Darren Byrne. 2018
The book explores the developing challenges and opportunities within the business and finance world which are likely to impact the…
accounting profession in the near future It outlines a number of approaches to ensure that the accountants of the future are equipped with a useful awareness of some of the key topic areas that are quickly becoming a reality and helps bridge the gap between academia and practice The chapters are standalone introductory pieces to provide useful pr cis of key topics and how they apply to the accounting profession in particular It aims to deliver key readings on hot topics not addressed in other texts which the accounting profession is tackling or are likely to tackle soon Hence the book provides accounting students and researchers a solid grounding in a broad range of highly relevant non-technical accounting themes looking at the bigger environment in which future accountants will be operating involving considerations of strategic corporate governance issues and highlighting competences beyond the standard technical accounting skill setsMachine Learning Paradigms: Advances in Data Analytics (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #149)
Par Dionisios Sotiropoulos. 2019
This book explores some of the emerging scientific and technological areas in which the need for data analytics arises and…
is likely to play a significant role in the years to come At the dawn of the 4th Industrial Revolution data analytics is emerging as a force that drives towards dramatic changes in our daily lives the workplace and human relationships Synergies between physical digital biological and energy sciences and technologies brought together by non-traditional data collection and analysis drive the digital economy at all levels and offer new previously-unavailable opportunities The need for data analytics arises in most modern scientific disciplines including engineering natural- computer- and information sciences economics business commerce environment healthcare and life sciences Coming as the third volume under the general title MACHINE LEARNING PARADIGMS the book includes an editorial note Chapter 1 and an additional 12 chapters and is divided into five parts 1 Data Analytics in the Medical Biological and Signal Sciences 2 Data Analytics in Social Studies and Social Interactions 3 Data Analytics in Traffic Computer and Power Networks 4 Data Analytics for Digital Forensics and 5 Theoretical Advances and Tools for Data Analytics This research book is intended for both experts researchers in the field of data analytics and readers working in the fields of artificial and computational intelligence as well as computer science in general who wish to learn more about the field of data analytics and its applications An extensive list of bibliographic references at the end of each chapter guides readers to probe further into the application areas of interest to themMuseum Management and Marketing (Leicester Readers in Museum Studies)
Par Richard Sandell, Robert R. Janes. 2007
Drawing together a selection of high quality, intellectually robust and stimulating articles on both theoretical and practice-based developments in the…
field, this Reader investigates the closely linked areas of management and marketing in the museum. The articles, from established and world-renowned contributors, practitioners and writers at the leading edge of their fields, deal with the museum context of management and how marketing and management practices must take account of the specifics of the museum and the not-for-profit ethos. Key writings from broader literature are included, and the collection of key writings on the investigation and study of management and marketing in the museum are of great benefit not only to those studying the subject, but also to professionals working and developing within the field.Comparative Employment Relations in the Global Economy: In The Global Economy
Par John Kelly, Carola Frege. 2013
Employment Relations is widely taught in business schools around the world Increasingly however more emphasis is being placed…
on the comparative and international dimensions of the relations between employers and workers It is becoming ever more important to comprehend today s work and employment issues alongside a knowledge of the dynamics between global financial and product markets global production chains national and international employment actors and institutions and the ways in which these relationships play out in different national contexts This textbook is the first to present a cross-section of country studies including all four BRIC countries Brazil Russia India and China alongside integrative thematic chapters covering all the important topics needed to excel in this field The textbook also benefits from the editors and contributors experience as leading scholars in Employment Relations The book is an ideal resource for students on advanced undergraduate and postgraduate comparative programmes across areas such as Employment Relations Human Resource Management Political Economy Labour Politics Industrial and Economic Sociology Regulation and Social PolicyThe ABC's of Property Management
Par Ken Mcelroy. 2008
So you ve made your investment now the question is how are you going to sustain it …
make it grow maximize its potential One word management Hundreds of thousands know Ken McElroy as real estate investment tycoon and according to him sound property management is the cornerstone of his success Now he reveals the most important principles of property management his new book You ll learn When to manage your own property and when to hire someone else to do it How to implement the right systems and structures for you How to manage cashflow A month in the life of an owner manager How to find a good property manager and avoid the bad ones How to assemble a superior management team and more The unofficial but totally necessary sequel to The ABC s of Real Estate Investing and The Best Kept Secrets of Real Estate Investing THE ABC S OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT will fill an important slot in both the Rich Dad s Advisor series as well as in the general business marketplaceCapacity Building in Technology Transfer: The European Experience (SxI - Springer for Innovation / SxI - Springer per l'Innovazione #14)
Par Massimiliano Granieri, Andrea Basso. 2019
This book tells the story of capacity building in Europe with respect to technology transfer offices and organizations TTOs…
The traditional underdevelopment of technology markets in Europe has often been explained in terms of lack of capacity and skills among technology transfer professionals both as individuals and as part of TTOs Because of the severe consequences for economic development and industrial growth this situation has been repeatedly addressed by policy makers until the European Commission within the framework of Horizon 2020 decided to initiate a pan-European pilot project on capacity building This book builds on the experience gained through that project and tries to reconnect it with current scholarly works on technology management by focusing on the new methodology developed In addition the authors present a series of case studies that may be used as a benchmark and as examples that will help high-potential TTOs to improve their performance Both practitioners and researchers will benefit from the holistic perspective of the book which goes beyond the traditional approach and attempts to reconcile the theory and practice of organizing for technology transferSustainable Fashion: Governance And New Management Approaches (Management For Professionals)
Par Anna-Maria Schneider, Sarah Margaretha Jastram. 2018
This edited volume comprises ideas, visions, strategies, and dreams of entrepreneurs, managers, scientists and political experts who share their best…
practice experience relating to the joint goal of a more sustainable, humanistic, and responsible fashion industry. Readers will find a variety of approaches and strategies that in sum represent a rich pool of insights and cases for anyone interested in the study of new management perspectives and in the systematic advancement of sustainable fashion.In 14 chapters, international authors discuss topics such as Sustainable Business Models, Cradle-to-Cradle, Circular Economy, Human Rights, Ethical Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Fashion Consumption, Certification and Auditing, Traceability, Impact Measurement, and Industry Transformation. Business case studies include H&M, Filippa K, Melawear, Otto, Tauko, and Tchibo. Further brands that are discussed in the book are Prada, Burberry, Hermès, Hugo Boss, and many more. The book demonstrates that sustainable fashion can hardly be realized by just one actor or by using just one business tool or governance instrument. The sustainable transformation of the textile sector requires concerted action of businesses, governments, NGOs, and consumers to clearly demonstrate a coalition for change and a willingness and power to end inhumane and unsustainable business practices in the 21st century. The sum of innovative approaches and solutions presented in this book shows that the momentum for change is strong and that mutual learning, respect and collaboration can lead to interesting and effective new paths of co-creation and shared responsibility in the fashion industry.This book shows how a stormy parliamentary debate over the sale of German properties in Nigeria on 8 November 1916…
began the process which brought down Asquith and made Lloyd George prime minister The colonial secretary Bonar Law who was also leader of the Conservative Party wanted neutral firms to bid Usually presented as a policy imposed on him by doctrinaire Liberal free-traders it was in fact that of the colonial government which hoped that encouraging foreign competition would prevent the Nigerian export economy becoming controlled by a ring of mainly Liverpool firms Seeing itself as the defender of Nigerian interests the Colonial Office endorsed this The large British companies got up an agitation which was taken over by Sir Edward Carson the one significant opposition politician as part of his attack on supposed German influence in high places Law counter-attacked by arguing that a supposedly patriotic cause masked the greed of an emergent cartel He succeeded because smaller British and African firms trying to break into the now profitable produce export trade had already painted that picture By defeating Carson in the debate Law became again an effective party leader who hoped to re-invigorate the coalition but instead found himself working with Lloyd George to sideline Asquith Based on underused sources and overturning established interpretations the book situates the debate within the context of the development of the Nigerian economy the conflicts between the major firms the role of oils and fats in wartime and the emergence of Nigerian nationalismRethinking Entrepreneurial Human Capital: The Role of Innovation and Collaboration (Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics)
Par Giulio Bosio, Tommaso Minola, Federica Origo, Stefano Tomelleri. 2018
This book focuses on the specific traits and nature of entrepreneurial human capital and the extent to which it can…
be stimulated by entrepreneurship education especially when these activities combine collaborative practices and innovation It includes a comprehensive collection of articles on how entrepreneurship education can be structured providing theoretical reflections as well as empirical evidence As such it contributes to the ongoing debate on the teachability of entrepreneurial skills and the role of innovation and collaboration in the design of educational programs that aim to spread entrepreneurial human capitalHealth Economics: An International Perspective
Par Barbara Mcpake, Samantha Smith, Charles Normand. 2013
This third edition of Barbara McPake and Charles Normand s textbook confirms it as providing the only properly international treatment…
of health economics on the market A key tenet of the book is its analysis of comparative health systems across borders and the text has been updated and revised to take account of changes in a host of countries Barack Obama s reforms in the United States are considered alongside the provision of healthcare in China providing a unique overview of these different approaches The introduction of performance related payment in various forms is appraised with the experience of developing countries such as Cambodia Rwanda and Uganda important in this regard An overview of the range of mathematical techniques available to perform economic evaluation in healthcare is also introduced although the text avoids becoming too technical In all the text builds on the success of the first edition and provides the perfect introduction to the fast changing world of health economicsUsing unique field research from across Asia this book examines the real markets of illicit products that breach intellectual…
property rights IPR The text presents three case studies regarding IPR infringements unauthorised music content fake spare parts of motorcycles and fake Japanese food Each study has unique characteristics though their general concepts and problems have similar roots The book shows what is happening in the black market and systems of illicit trade providing information for stakeholders in Intellectual Property Rights to consider in devising effective methods for minimizing profits lost to copied and fake productsGlobal Approaches in Financial Economics, Banking, and Finance (Contributions to Economics)
Par Hasan Dincer, mit Hacioglu, Serhat Y ksel. 2018
This volume discusses the impact of Financial Economics Growth Dynamics and the Finance Banking sector in…
the economies of countries The contributors analyse and discuss the effects of the recent financial crises on the economic growth and performance in various countries The volume covers aspects like foreign borrowing impact on productivity and debt crises that are strongly affected by the financial volatility of recent years and includes examples from Europe and Asia In addition the authors give particular attention to the private sector of Finance and Banking which is deeply interwoven with the financial performance of a country s economy Examples such as bank profitability and troubled loans are covered and the volume also discusses the economic impact of banks such as the Ottoman Bank in a national economy The book also explores the importance of financial stability intellectual capital and bank performance for a stable economic environmentOne of the first of its kind this book examines the digitalization of Chinese businesses both theoretically and practically…
Taking a fresh and unique approach the authors seek to adopt individual theories for each empirical case explored and investigate the dramatic digital transformation that Chinese firms have undergone in recent years With a particular focus on social networks the authors observe and analyze the way that digitized applications can interlink with financial systems developing new capabilities that help to yield competitive advantage Covering both small to medium sized enterprises SMEs and globally orientated multinational enterprises MNEs this book is a valuable resource for those researching Asian business or international business more generally as well as innovation and technology managementJacob Henry Schiff 1847 1920 a German-born American Jewish banker facilitated critical loans for…
Japan in the early twentieth century Working on behalf of the firm of Kuhn Loeb Co Schiff s assertiveness in favour of Japan separated him from his fellow German Jewish financiers and the banking establishment generally This book s analysis differs from the consensus that Schiff funded Japan largely out of enmity towards Russia but rather sought to work with Japan for over thirty years This was as much a factor in his actions surrounding the Russo-Japanese War 1904 1905 as his concern to thwart Russian antisemitism Of interest to financial historians alongside Japanese historians and academics of both genres this book provides a lively and thoroughly researched volume that precisely focuses on Schiff s mastery of bankingEnergy Effectiveness: Strategic Objectives, Energy and Water at the Heart of Enterprise
Par Sandra McCardell. 2018
This book describes practical ways to understand energy and water use in organizations and then manage or control that use…
thereby reducing risk and cost The author presents a strategic framework to focus on the types of questions that should be addressed internally Including evaluation of potential projects planning and implementing energy projects and evaluating results The premise is that no modern organization can exist without energy despite the fact that energy is also one of the mandatory inputs that receives little to no attention in most organizations This work highlights methodologies and projects that illuminate ways in which energy management is central to an organization s success considering in each case the four main determinants of energy use People Buildings Equipment Processes and the Environment The book constitutes a complete energy savings resource for business owners middle managers and building and energy managers providing options free tools and flexible project templatesThis book details a process of creating a long-term sustainability and resilience plan for local governments to use in designing…
and implementing sustainability and resilience-related policies, initiatives, and programs. It offers guidance and methods in applying sustainability and resilience strategies to attain the prosperity of organizations and communities. The recommendations in this book are based on the author's years of experience in directing applied resilience and sustainability planning for a local government, and years of research covering diverse aspects of sustainability and resilience from climate change, climate preparedness and readiness, quadruple bottom line strategy, greenhouse gas emission reduction policies, climate adaptation and mitigation to sustainable energy policies and initiatives. Chapter one defines terms related to sustainability and resilience and addresses how the topics reshape local governments and communities. Chapter two maps out the sustainability and resilience process for organizations and communities, determining the appropriate steps to be taken at each level of sustainability and resilience planning. Chapter three identifies community and organizational level engagement, with internal and external stakeholders, including designs necessary throughout these processes. Chapter four contains measuring, tracking, monitoring and reporting methods using the quadruple bottom line strategy, and developing a sustainability and resilience progress report to ensure accountability, transparency, and good governance. Then, chapter five details the implementation of a sustainability and resilience plan once it is established, describing potential programs and initiatives to achieve sustainable and resilient communities. Chapter six describes the intersection between sustainability and resilience, and chapter seven examines the tools and resources available to create a practical sustainability and resilience plan. Chapter eight concludes the text by addressing the future of sustainability and resilience, and complexities of the modern dynamics of the interconnected systems in cities, counties, and organizations, and recommends how local government administrators in their planning methods and strategies must consider these challenges.Consumer Psychology: A Life Span Developmental Approach
Par Brian Young. 2018
This book approaches consumer psychology from a unique perspective - it covers the entire lifespan from birth to old…
age Childhood and youth are not discussed as areas special different and remote from the rest of consumer research but are integrated into our development as humans Consumption is viewed as a process by groups and individuals with the cycle continuing through to disposal or ownership and possession The author discusses how people s natural lifespan influences their relationship to the things they own how preferences are developed from childhood and how motivations for purchases change throughout their lives from childhood to old age This book brings together the most recent findings and theories on child and youth consumption including children s understanding of advertising and marketing teen and youth identities and their consumption tastes Moving through Erikson s life stages chapters continue on to adulthood the mid-life crisis and possessions and ownership in older consumers This is a deeply interdisciplinary work that will be of interest to scholars across the fields of psychology business and marketing as well as to the more general consumerBusiness and Society: Making Management Education Relevant for the 21st Century
Par Danica Purg, Alenka Lali, Jennifer Pope. 2018
The world of business is constantly evolving and management education institutions will likely face a number of challenges in keeping…
up with these changes While most books focus on the needs of management education institutions this work addresses the needs of the corporate world in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Featuring an extensive research study spanning 11 countries it offers a unique perspective on the business challenges and developmental needs of companies in emerging and recently emerged economies and on the missing links between those needs and management education Using both company-specific and country-level data the book provides businesses and educators with rare insights and recommendations on strengthening existing partnerships or establishing them anew between management education institutions and the corporate sector in order to make management education relevant for the 21st century The book argues that relevance should take the center-stage of all higher education institutions in order to accomplish their third mission namely service to society This is especially important for management education institutions whose mission is to mold future managers and leaders who can have a significant influence on economic success and the wellbeing of societyUnderstanding International Art Markets and Management
Par Iain Robertson. 2005
This groundbreaking text brings together experts in the field of visual art markets to answer some fundamental questions …
Is art a good investment Why is the art market dominated by America and Western Europe Where are the key emerging markets and what are the next good buys in art Providing readers with an understanding of the challenges facing art market makers dealers auctioneers collectors and artists and the decision-making process experienced by market players and investors this exciting text merges the key theories with examples of practice in a highly accessible style Written by an international array of experts from the US the UK and China this book is essential reading for all those studying or interested in art markets and management