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Design Research in Information Systems

The study of Information Systems (IS) design is an essential part of the education of IS students and professionals. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough reference on Design Science Research (DSR), and it comes from two authors closely identified with DSR – Alan Hevner and Samir Chatterjee. As founders of the Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST) annual conference, and as leading educators and researchers in the field, these authors, along with several invited contributors , are uniquely qualified to create this easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-apply text/reference.Suitable for graduate courses in IS, computer science, software engineering, engineering design and other design-oriented fields, it can be used as a core text or a reference for doctoral seminars in DSR. IS faculty and researchers will find much of value here as well. It requires no extensive background in design and can be appreciated by practitioners working in IS or technology design. Its 18 chapters are all individually referenced, and two appendices provide a reprint of the seminal 2004 MISQ paper by Hevner, March, Park, and Ram, as well as a list of exemplar papers in Design Science. The book provides a thorough introduction to DSR, a look at DSR in IS, examinations of DSR frameworks and design theory, and a look at the key principles of DSR in IS. Other chapters look at design for software-intensive systems, people and design, the past and present of software designs, evaluation methods, focus-group use, design creativity, and a design language for knowledge management systems.Later chapters explore integrating action research with design research, design science in management disciplines, a critical realist perspective of DSR in IS, a taxonomic look at design of emerging digital services, the dissemination of DSR, and, finally, a look at the future for DSR in IS.

Managing Mergers Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances

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Mergers, acquisitions, and alliances continue to be almost an everyday feature of the contemporary business scene, yet at least half prove to be unsuccessful. The authors show the contribution that psychology can make to our understanding of the merger phenomena - how it affects organizational performance, and how it affects the managers and employees involved. Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances is intended as a guide to successful organizational marriage. Great emphasis is placed on the issue of cultural compatibility as it concerns partner selection, integration practices and venture outcomes. The book also focuses on cross-national mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. With the increasing economic activity within the European Union and between the unions of other countries, there is a need to know more about the corporate and national cultures in these strategic alliances. The authors have drawn upon an extensive body of research based on recent cases in a wide cross section of industries across Europe. The book is unique in showing the actual effect mergers and acquisitions have on people, and consequently on the performance of the 'new' organization. It will be particularly relevant for decision makers - those who are involved in planning and implementing a large organizational change, and those responsible for ensuring successful integration afterwards. It would also be extremely useful for postgraduate management students, personnel executives and management consultants.

Sovereign Assets and Liabilities Management

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This volume, edited by David Folkerts-Landau and Marcel Cassard, consists of papers presented at a conference held in Hong Kong SAR that was hosted by the IMF and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. It focuses on a wide range of issues confronting policymakers in managing their sovereign assets and liabilities in a world of mobile capital and integrated capital markets. Topics include public debt management strategy, central bank reserves management, technical and quantitive aspects of risk management, and credit costs and borrowing capacity in optimizing debt management. The papers draw on experiences of policymakers and private sector participants actively involved in formulating and implementing debt and reserves policy.

Business Skills All-in-One For Dummies

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Find workplace success There are some things that will never go out of style, and good business skills are one of them. With the help of this informative book, you’ll learn how to wear multiple hats in the workplace no matter what comes your way—without ever breaking a sweat.Compiled from eight of the best Dummies books on business skills topics, Business Skills All-in-One For Dummies offers everything you need to hone your abilities and translate them into a bigger paycheck. Whether you’re tasked with marketing or accounting responsibilities—or anything in between—this all-encompassing reference makes it easier than ever to tackle your job with confidence. Manage a successful operation Write more effectively Work on the go with Microsoft Office 365 Deal with marketing, accounting, and projects with ease If you’ve ever dreamed about being able to juggle all your work responsibilities without ever dropping the ball, the book is for you.

Leadership Paradoxes

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Leadership Paradoxes was shortlisted for the 2017 Management Book of the Year, an industry book award organised by the Chartered Management Institute and the British Library.********************************************Leadership remains one of the most sought-after qualities in contemporary society, yet after centuries of research, education and debate it remains just as elusive as ever. Leadership Paradoxes: Rethinking Leadership for an Uncertain World argues that the key to understanding and enhancing leadership education, theory and practice lies in the recognition of its paradoxical tendencies. Drawing on the expertise of an international team of leadership scholars and practitioners, this book examines common leadership paradoxes and challenges faced by leaders — and shows how they can be reconceived as opportunities to be embraced, rather than problems to be solved. Readers will benefit from reflective questions at the end of each chapter, plus a companion website at www.leadershipparadoxes.com offering further material and a forum for discussion.Leadership Paradoxes will be valuable supplementary reading for students of leadership at advanced undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-experience level, as well as professionals seeking to improve their practice.

The KD Public Relations Brand Guide; Knowing and Understanding the Basics to Building a Brand

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Book Description:Navigating the complexities of running a business can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the vital roles that Public Relations, Marketing, Sales, and Advertising play in your success. Whether you're a new entrepreneur just getting started or a seasoned business owner facing unexpected challenges, the KD Public Relations Brand Guide is here to help.With over 15 years of experience in the PR industry, Katherine De'Na Parker, Executive Director of KD Public Relations, has crafted this comprehensive guide to demystify the often confusing world of strategic communications. This workbook is designed to provide clarity and direction, helping you make informed decisions about where to invest your resources and how to effectively communicate your brand's message.Inside, you'll find practical insights and actionable steps to:Understand the critical differences between Public Relations, Marketing, Sales, and Advertising.Develop a strategic communications plan that aligns with your business goals.Answer the tough questions that every business owner should consider when planning for growth.Avoid common pitfalls that can drain your working capital and hinder your progress.Whether you're a contracted client of KD Public Relations or simply looking for expert guidance, this Brand Guide is an invaluable tool on your journey to business success. It's more than just a guide-it's a roadmap designed to lead your brand towards greater visibility, growth, and resilience.Welcome to the KD Public Relations Community! We're excited to see where your journey takes you, and we're here to support you every step of the way.(Certain restrictions may apply.)

Bank of Montreal: Investore

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Several years ago, Bank of Montreal conducted an intensive review of the wealth management areas of the Bank's business and held national focus groups. The outcome of this research led to two main findings: Canadians were anxious about their money management decisions and they were looking for a new way to shop for money management. From these findings, Investore was born. The stores provided customers with everything to manage their money, ranging from a staff of money management experts to a resource library, Internet kiosks, touch-screen terminals, co-promotions and information seminars. The management of the Bank of Montreal was pondering the future of Investore. The five outlets and the mobile unit were performing well, but they now faced major decisions about the next stages of development. Should the concept be expanded on a conservative or aggressive basis? Should any expansion go to new markets or infill existing major Canadian markets? Should expansion be in physical stores or move onto the Internet platform? Should they make changes to the Investore concept? Should they change the funding model?

Artificial Intelligence in Business Management

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Artificial Intelligence in Business Management is a review of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in businesses. This book adopts a cross-disciplinary strategy toward AI adoption. Book chapters explore many projects that go beyond simple data management and accessibility to showcase the growing role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the enterprise data space. AI methods for tackling marketing and commercial strategies, as well as the use of AI and machine learning in tourism, insurance and healthcare systems, are discussed. A study on the significance of cultural assets in evaluating risks and protection is also presented. The content gives valuable insights on the application and implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning from this book to readers aiming for corporate roles, such as directors, executives, senior software developers, and digital transformation managers. The book is an essential resource for researchers and professionals in business, economics, and allied disciplines. Readership Researchers and professionals in business, economics and allied disciplines.

Burnout While Working

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This book offers an extensive look into the ways living through the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened our understanding of the crises people experience in their relationships with work. Leading experts explore burnout as an occupational phenomenon that arises through mismatches between workplace and individuals on the day-to-day patterns in work life. By disrupting where, when, and how people worked, pandemic measures upset the delicate balances in place regarding core areas of work life. Chapters examine the profound implications of social distancing on the quality and frequency of social encounters among colleagues, with management, and with clientele. The book covers a variety of occupational groups such as those in the healthcare and education sectors, and demonstrates the advantages and strains that come with working from home. The authors also consider the broader social context of working through the pandemic regarding risks and rewards for essential workers. By focusing on changes in organisational structures, policies, and practices, this book looks at effective ways forward in both recovering from this pandemic and preparing for further workplace disruptions.A wide audience of students and researchers in psychology, management, business, healthcare, and social sciences, as well as policy makers in government and professional organisations, will benefit from this detailed insight into the ways COVID-19 has affected contemporary work attitudes and practices.

Power and Love

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“A profound book that offers us a wise way to negotiate our toughest group, community, and societal challenges.” —William Ury, New York Times-bestselling coauthor of Getting to Yes To try to solve their toughest problems, people either push for what they want at all costs or try to completely avoid conflict. Adam Kahane argues that these two seemingly contradictory approaches are each a reflection of two distinct, fundamental drives: power, the single-minded desire to achieve one’s solitary purpose; and love, the drive towards unity. They are inextricable parts of human nature, so to achieve lasting change you have to able to work fluidly with both. Kahane delves deeply in the dual nature of power and love, exploring their complex and intricate interplay. With disarming honesty he relates how, through trial and error, he learned to balance between them, shifting from one to the other as though learning to walk—at first falling, then stumbling forward, and finally moving purposefully toward true, lasting reconciliation and progress. For the last twenty years Kahane has worked around the world on a variety of challenges: economic development, food security, health care, judicial reform, peacemaking, climate change. He has worked with diverse teams of leaders—executives and politicians, generals and guerillas, civil servants and trade unionists, community activists and United Nations officials, clergy and artists. He has seen, up close and personal, examples of inspiring progress and terrifying regress. Power and Love reports what he has learned from these hard-won experiences.“This exceptionally brave book pierces to the heart of how we must act in the world we so want to change.” —Margaret J. Wheatley, bestselling author of Leadership and the New Science

Le meilleur de l'actualité 2016-17

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Un outil indispensable pour préparer les écrits comme les oraux de tous les concours (grandes écoles, administratifs, etc.) et de tous les examens.Crise de l'Union européenne, immigration aux portes de l'Europe, loi Travail, intervention russe en Syrie, portraits de Donald Trump, d'Hillary Clinton…Le meilleur de l’actualité 2016-2017 fait la synthèse de tous les événements majeurs de l’année :• Plus de 50 fiches qui couvrent toutes les thématiques clés : Économie ; Géopolitique ; Culture et société ; Sciences, technologie et innovation.• Des fiches « Débats » et « Personnalités » pour enrichir le contenu de vos dissertations et de vos oraux.• Une mise en avant systématique du contexte, des chiffres clés et des enjeux de chaque sujet.• De nombreux graphiques, des chronologies thématiques et des cartes.Des mises à jour et de nouvelles fiches sur l’actualité 2017 sont à télécharger sur www.dunod.com à partir de fin avril. (accessibles uniquement aux acheteurs de l'ouvrage).

Artificial Intelligence for Business

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the business world at an unprecedented pace. From automating mundane tasks to predicting consumer behaviour, AI is changing the way businesses operate across all sectors. This book is an exploration of AI in business applications, highlighting the diverse range of ways in which AI is being used across different industries. The book begins with an overview of AI in business and its impact on the workforce. It then explores the role of AI in marketing, advertising, and tourism. The use of AI in personalized recommendations and chatbots is discussed in detail. The book then moves on to examine how AI is changing the retail industry, improving supply chain management, and enhancing the customer experience. The media and entertainment industry is also examined, with a focus on how AI is being used to personalize content and improve the user experience. The book also explores the use of AI in human resources, insurance, legal, and finance. The impact of AI on talent identification, recruitment, underwriting, document analysis, and financial forecasting is discussed in detail. In the healthcare and sports industries, AI is transforming the way we approach diagnosis, treatment, and training. The book examines how AI is being used to analyse medical images, develop personalized treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes. The use of AI in sports performance analysis is also discussed in detail. Finally, the book explores the use of AI in agriculture, energy, education, and the public sector. The potential of AI to optimize crop yields, reduce energy consumption, and improve the quality of education is discussed in detail. The book also examines how AI is being used to improve public services, such as transportation and emergency services. This book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, professionals, and policymakers who are interested in understanding the potential of AI in the business world. The contributions from leading experts and researchers provide a comprehensive overview of AI in business applications, and how it is transforming different sectors. The book also examines the ethical dilemmas that arise from the use of AI in business, such as the impact on privacy and data security, and the potential for bias in AI algorithms. It provides valuable insights into how businesses can ensure that the use of AI is ethical and responsible. In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the potential of AI in the business world. It provides a comprehensive overview of AI in business applications and how it is transforming different sectors. The book examines the ethical dilemmas that arise from the use of AI in business, providing valuable insights into how businesses can ensure that the use of AI is ethical and responsible. We hope that readers will find this book informative and thought-provoking.

Keynes, Chicago and Friedman, Volume 1

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These two volumes present essays on the subdiscipline of Chicago Monetarism in economics. Some of the issues under dispute can be regarded as resolved, while others are still being debated. The contibutors include Friedman, Patinkin, Harry Johnson and James Tobin.

Maple Leaf Simply Fresh (D)

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In this supplement to Maple Leaf Simply Fresh (A), the Simply Fresh team is preparing a formal debrief of the so far disappointing program.

Les secrets pour intégrer HEC - 4e éd.

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Les secrets pour intégrer HEC ou la grande école de commerce de vos rêves ?Les bonnes méthodes pour travailler chaque matièreLes stratégies efficaces pour réussir chaque épreuve des concoursLes analyses des copies des meilleurs étudiantsLes astuces pour développer un mental de championDe nombreux cas pratiques, des commentaires des rapports de jury et des témoignages d’experts et d’étudiants illustrent les facteurs clés de succès.

Petits mais costauds ! - Redonner confiance à nos enfants

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Des conseils d'expert en négociation pour apprendre à bien négocier avec vos enfants, pour vivre un quotidien serein et bâtir des échanges constructifs ! Ce livre s'adosse à la méthode de négociation PACIFICAT créée par les négociateurs français Laurent Combalbert et Marwan Mery. Utilisé dans le monde entier par plus de 500 entreprises et par les diplomates de l'ONU, le référentiel a été adapté en 2016 aux enfants et adolescents grâce à l'association ADN Kids. L'initiative, unique en son genre, oeuvre auprès des écoles partout en France pour former les enfants. Lors d'ateliers pratiques, les animateurs reviennent sur 5 notions clés : la gestion des émotionsl'identification d'un problèmele respect des règlele négociable et le non négociablela confiance en soi Un ouvrage pour toutes les personnes intéressées par l'éducation et la façon dont nous pouvons transmettre aux futures générations des clés pour aller bien et être heureux.

Devenez riche

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Le livre de l'expert en finance, Ramit Sethi, le phénomène Netflix !Un programme de 6 semaines qui fonctionne !Vous aimeriez faire fructifier votre argent ? Économiser suffisamment pour monter votre propre entreprise ? Ou faire le voyage de vos rêves ?Et si c’était juste une question de gestion et de méthode ?Dans ce guide vraiment très pratique, découvrez des conseils simples à mettre en oeuvre et qui changeront votre vie. N’attendez plus, passez à l’action et suivez le programme en 6 semaines pour réorganiser vos finances.Ramit Sethi, américain et diplômé de Stanford, est devenu en quelques semaines une véritable star aux États-Unis grâce à son livre. Son blog (Iwillteachyoutoberich.com) est visité par plus de 500 000 Internautes tous les mois.La première édition de Devenez Riche s'est vendue à plus de 400 000 exemplaires dans le monde et a été traduite en sept langues.

J'accuse l'impôt sur le revenu

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René Maury démontre ici avec fougue que notre système d’imposition sur le revenu est l’une des principales causes du chômage en France : c’est un impôt injuste, rétrograde, absurde, impossible à réformer dans le détail, qui pénalise les salariés et leur interdit de s’enrichir. Son abolition est devenue un devoir national. Elle est conjoncturellement possible et financièrement faisable. Possible parce que la France est à la fois le plus imposé des grands pays industrialisés de la planète et celui où le pourcentage de l’impôt sur le revenu est le plus faible en proportion des recettes fiscales totales. Faisable sans affecter nos services publics si l’on tient compte des principaux moteurs de la compensation. Cette abolition n’est pas une utopie irresponsable : elle a déjà été réclamée à la fois par la gauche, le centre et la droite en France, et préconisée par cinq prix Nobel d’économie dans le monde.

HYPERAUTOMATION

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HYPERAUTOMATION is a collection of expert essays on low-code development and the future of business process automation. In each chapter, an academic, analyst, implementer, or end-user examines different aspects of low-code and automation in the enterprise, clarifying both value and barriers through personal experiences and insights.With contributions from:Dr. George Westerman, MIT - Neil Ward-Dutton, IDC - Lakshmi N, Tata Consultancy Services - Sidney Fernandes & Alice Wei, University of South Florida - Lisa Heneghan, KPMG - Chris Skinner, FinTech expert - John R. Rymer, Forrester (Emeritus) - Isaac Sacolick, StarCIO - Darren Blake, Bexley Neighbourhood Care - Rob Galbraith, InsureTech expert - Ron Tolido, Capgemini - Michael Beckley, AppianAll proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Black Girls Code, an organization providing young girls of color opportunities to learn in-demand skills in technology and computer programming.

La Crise bancaire française et mondiale

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Ce livre présente les mutations structurelles des systèmes bancaires nationaux en pleine crise conjoncturelle. Il relie l'évolution de l'environnement financier et la crise des organisations bancaires. Il suit l'actualité des nombreuses restructurations des groupes bancaires et des mécontentements syndicaux qu'elles entraînent.

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