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The Principles of Islamic Marketing

The Principles of Islamic Marketing fills a gap in international business literature covering the aspects and values of Islamic business thought. It provides a framework and practical perspectives for understanding and implementing the Islamic marketing code of conduct. It is not a religious book. The Islamic Economic System is a business model adopted by nearly one fifth of the world's population. Baker Alserhan identifies the features of the Islamic structure of International Marketing practices and ethics. Adherence to such ethical practices elevates the standards of behaviour of traders and consumers alike and creates a value-loaded framework for firms, establishing harmony and meaningful cooperation between international marketers and their Muslim target markets. His book provides a complete guide to the requirements an organization needs to follow when managing its entire marketing function within the Muslim market or when adapting part of its offering to that market. It addresses the challenges facing marketers involved in business activities with and within Islamic communities, the knowledge needs of academic institutions, and the interest of multinationals keen on tapping the huge Islamic markets. Along the way, Baker Alserhan provides insights into the various aspects of promoting to the Islamic markets such as franchising, distribution channels, and retailing practices, branding, positioning, and pricing issues; all within the Muslim legal and cultural norms. Above all, The Principles of Islamic Marketing will lay the foundation of, and advance, Islamic Marketing as a new social science.

The Wealth of Nations

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Discover the economic blueprint that shaped the modern world—written by the father of capitalism himself, Adam Smith. First published in 1776, The Wealth of Nations is one of the most influential books ever written. In this seminal work, Smith lays out the principles of free markets, labor, capital, and the "invisible hand" that guides supply and demand. His analysis of productivity, taxation, trade, and individual self-interest continues to resonate with economists, business leaders, policymakers, and curious readers alike. This expertly formatted Kindle edition makes it easy to explore Smith's timeless insights in the digital age. ???? Features: ✔ Complete and unabridged text ✔ Table of contents for easy navigation ✔ Ideal for students, scholars, and business professionals ✔ A cornerstone for anyone interested in economics or political philosophy ???? What Readers Say: "Essential reading for understanding capitalism and the global economy." "More relevant today than ever." "Dense, but incredibly rewarding for thoughtful readers." Whether you're a student of economics, a policy analyst, or simply want to understand the foundation of market theory, Adam Smith's work is the ultimate guide. ???? Download The Wealth of Nations today and explore the roots of free-market thought.

Indosuez : l'autre grande banque d'affaires

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L’on connaît Rothschild, Paribas, voire Lazard : le prestige de la Banque est suggéré quand on évoque ces « banques d’affaires », souvent comparées aux « investment banks » et aux « merchant banks » anglo-saxonnes. Il existe pourtant un « challenger » qui perce sur la Place bancaire depuis une douzaine d’années : Indosuez. Ce livre retrace d’abord son histoire. Il évoque la carrière de ses « ancêtres » – la Banque du Suez, l’Union des Mines, la Banque de l’Indochine – en un nouvel exemple de « business history », grâce à l’accès à des archives et à des témoignages. Puis il décrit les « métiers » actuels d’Indosuez, ses combats pour rester compétitive à l’heure des bouleversements financiers. Quelles sont les « vertus » de cette banque jeune qui expliquent sa pugnacité, sa mobilité ? Comment arrive-t-elle à galvaniser ses « golden boys » ? Existe-t-il, chez Indosuez, une « culture d’entreprise » qui permette de comprendre cet « esprit d’entreprise » ? Comment l’Histoire et les défis de l’avenir s’entremêlent-ils pour étayer la réussite d’Indosuez ?

Advances and New Trends in Environmental Informatics

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This book is an outcome of the 38th International Conference EnviroInfo 2024, held at the German University in Cairo (GUC), Egypt, November 12–14, 2024. It explores the latest advancements in applied informatics, environmental informatics, and relevant sustainability practices.With a special focus on the topic "Transboundary Environmental Challenges: Digital Inclusion for Sustainable Development,” the conference’s goal was to foster transnational discussions and present innovative research on a wide range of subjects. From green computing to sustainable software engineering and digital transformation in addition to circular economy and business intelligence, the book covers essential elements of shaping a greener future, while also highlighting the transformative power of digital tools and data-driven strategies in addressing environmental problems that transcend geopolitical boundaries. From climate change and biodiversity loss to water scarcity and pollution, the book examines how digital inclusion can empower communities, enhance decision-making, and promote sustainable development on a global scale. It also explores the societal aspects of environmental informatics, including environmental informatics, e.g. in developing countries.The book is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers interested in leveraging ICT to address pressing environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. It offers valuable insights, thought-provoking discussions, and innovative approaches to creating a sustainable and eco-friendly digital society in keeping the global sustainable development goals.

Pizza Public Company Limited, Thailand (D)

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In this supplement to Pizza Public Company Limited, Thailand (A), product 9B03A024, the chief operating officer and his team are planning for a new pizza brand when plans are stopped by a court summons from Tricon USA accusing the company of too closely following the Pizza Hut brand. Pizza Public Company is required to continue operating Pizza Hut until the matter is settled in court; lawyers predict this could take six months. New brand planning comes to a halt and the company's marketing manager resigns.

Bien-être et population

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Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

Homo Curator: Towards the Ethics of Consumption

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This book explores the under-researched sources of the consumerist culture and the environmental damage it has brought about. The book is an outcome of the symposium on “The Ethics of Consumption” organised and hosted by the Las Casas Institute at the Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford as part of its Economics as a Moral Science Programme. It takes on two contemporary problems: the human weakness and capacity for wrong-doing, and the failure of modern economic theory to account for the moral character of human behaviour and its implicit encouragement of gluttonous life-styles. In a time when grand political schemes are proposed to revive sustainability of global economy, the authors of the papers collected in this book highlight the need for moral renewal without which the most revolutionary structural reforms are bound to fail at producing the desired outcome. Topics of the book include the meaning and sources of avarice, the attempt to define what is enough, exploration of philosophical and theological perspectives which can serve as building blocks for the ethics of consumption. This makes the book of great interest to a broad readership of economists, social scientists and philosophers.

Communicate Better with Everyone (HBR Working Parents Series)

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Conduct more productive conversations.As a working parent, you lead meetings, advocate for your children, and make presentations that win clients—all with ease. But when your personal life spills into your professional life—whether it's negotiating a schedule change with your boss or talking to your spouse about responsibilities at home—it can be a challenge to communicate effectively and reach agreement.Communicate Better with Everyone provides the expert advice, sample language, and practical solutions you need to help you have more productive conversations with everyone, from your manager to yourself.You'll learn to:Discuss your career and family commitments with your bossSet boundaries—and stick to themCreate a safe environment for open, honest conversationsDecide whether—and what—to disclose when facing a personal crisisTalk back to your inner criticThe HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

Can You Hear Me?

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A Washington Post BestsellerYour manual for remote and virtual work.Communicating virtually is cool, useful, and now even more ubiquitous and necessary than ever. But we're often reminded that the quality of human connection we experience in many forms of virtual communication is awful. We've all felt disconnected in a video conference, frustrated that we're not getting through on the phone, upset when our email is badly misinterpreted, or anxious that we're being misunderstood.How can we fix this? In this powerful, practical book, communication expert Nick Morgan outlines five big problems with communication in the virtual world--lack of feedback, lack of empathy, lack of control, lack of emotion, and lack of connection and commitment--and shows how to overcome them as we shift to working remotely more and more.Morgan argues that while virtual communication will never be as rich or intuitive as a face-to-face meeting, recent research suggests that we need to learn is to consciously deliver a whole set of cues, both verbal and nonverbal, that we used to deliver unconsciously in the pre-virtual era. He guides us through this important process, providing rules for virtual feedback, an empathy assessment and virtual temperature check, tips for creating trust in a virtual context, and advice for specific digital channels such as email and text, the conference call, Skype, and more.Whether you're an entrepreneur, an independent professional, or a manager in an organization that has more than one office or customers who aren't nearby, Can You Hear Me? is your essential communications manual for twenty-first-century work.

Navigating AI in Business

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This book examines how AI transforms business administration, creating entrepreneurial opportunities and innovative business models. AI supports sustainable business models by driving social, environmental, and financial value. It accelerates information dissemination, networking, and communication efficiency, benefiting family businesses and large companies alike. The book provides insights into integrating AI in marketing, finance, and HR to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. Featuring unique models, research, and case studies, it addresses practical AI applications, ethical considerations, and future trends. This book is essential for professionals and academics leveraging AI at the intersection of technology and business.

Les ports maritimes

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Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

Le Modèle EDF

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Que reste-t-il du modèle EDF, mis en place en 1946, de cette formule que beaucoup ont cru et voulu exemplaire ? Que subsiste-t-il de cet ensemble intégré de relations entre les dirigeants d'une grande entreprise nationale et divers acteurs, CGT, appareils d'État, clientèle industrielle et domestique, etc. ? Où sont désormais la toute confiance dans la science, la raison et le progrès, l'identification à la Nation, l'adhésion à la notion de service public, qui apportèrent sa cohésion au modèle EDF ? En quarante ans, celui-ci a subi bien des chocs, il a été bousculé, complexifié et affaibli, du dedans de l'entreprise, et du dehors plus encore, ne serait-ce qu'avec l'entrée en lice de nouveaux acteurs, syndicats et mouvement antinucléaire notamment. Son avenir semble incertain. Au fil d'une longue et exigeante recherche, Michel Wieviorka et Sylvaine Trinh ont d'abord organisé une série de rencontres où tous les acteurs impliqués ont eu l'occasion de vivre avec les dirigeants de l'entreprise des débats approfondis. Ils ont ensuite encouragé les dirigeants d'EDF à analyser eux-mêmes leur action et à réfléchir sur leur attachement au modèle de 1946, aussi bien que sur leur capacité de le rénover. Mais qu'on ne s'y trompe pas. Par sa démarche novatrice, par les questions qu'il pose, par les réponses qu'il apporte, ce livre est beaucoup plus qu'une monographie d'EDF, déjà décisive. Il renouvelle, de façon originale, la méthode de la sociologie des organisations, dont il élargit l'espace ; en même temps, il aide à comprendre la crise de la social - démocratie à la française et les changements qui affectent nos entreprises - en particulier dans le secteur public - entrées dans l'ère des stratégies et en quête d'un management à la fois mobilisateur et rationnel.

Rainmaking Conversations

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Conversations make or break everything in sales. Every conversation you have is an opportunity to find new prospects, win new customers, and increase sales. Rainmaking Conversations provides a proven system for leading masterful conversations that fill the pipeline, secure new deals, and maximize the potential of your account. Rainmaking Conversations offers a research-based, field-tested, and practical selling approach that will help you master the art of the sales conversation. This proven system revolves around the acronym RAIN, which stands for Rapport, Aspirations and Afflictions, Impact, and New Reality. You'll learn how to ask your prospects and clients the right questions, and help them set the agenda for success.Armed with the knowledge of the markets you serve, the common needs of prospects, and how your products and services can help, you can become a trusted advisor to your clients during and after the sale. With the RAIN system, you'll be able to: Build rapport and trust from the first contact Create conversations with prospects, referral sources, and clients using the telephone, email, and mail Uncover the real need behind client challenges Make the case for improved business impact and return on investment (ROI) for your prospects Understand and communicate your value proposition Apply the 16 principles of influence in sales Overcome and prevent all types of objections, including money Craft profitable solutions and close the deal The world-class RAIN SellingSM methodology has helped tens of thousands of people lead powerful sales conversations and achieve breakthrough sales performance. Start bridging the gap between "hello" and profitable relationships today.

The Economics of Agro-Chemicals

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Published in 1998. This book provides a global overview of agrochemical use against the backdrop of future agricultural production requirements and environmental concerns. From acknowledged experts in their field this book examines the relationship between agro-chemical use and sustainability, producer knowledge and policy analysis for less developed and industrialized economies.

Erich Mühsam: Gegen das Vergessen - Ausgewählte Werke und Schriften

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Erich Mühsam: Gegen das Vergessen – Ausgewählte Werke und Schriften • Für die eBook-Ausgabe neu editiert • Mit voll verlinktem, detailliertem Inhaltsverzeichnis • Mit einem aktuellen Vorwort (Jan/2013) Freidenker, Freiheitskämpfer, Revoluzzer. Es gibt Fotos, auf denen ähnelt der junge Erich Mühsam der Revolutions-Ikone Che Guevara. Und ähnlich konsequent und radikal war er in seinem Denken. Zwar war es Erich Mühsam durchaus nicht in die Wiege gelegt, Revoluzzer zu werden. Doch das dritte Kind des gutbürgerlichen Lübecker Apothekers Siegfried Seligmann Mühsam und dessen Frau Rosalie verspürte schon früh den Drang, gesellschaftliche Missstände aufzudecken, politische Unterdrückung anzuprangern und für wahrhafte demokratische Emanzipation zu kämpfen. In Berlin und später München wird er Zentralfigur der künstlerischen Bohème und des revolutionären antifaschistischen Freiheitskampfes, immer wieder von einem erzkonservativen vor-nationalsozialistischen Regime angeklagt und in Haft genommen. Mühsam gehört zu den Initiatoren und Anführern der Münchner Räterepublik ab dem 7. April 1919, die jedoch nur wenige Wochen Bestand hat, bis sie von Rechtsnationalen überfallen wird. Wieder wird er verhaftet. Mit der Machtergreifung der Nazis wird Widerstand vollends unmöglich. In der Nacht vom 27. auf den 28. Februar 1933 – es ist die Nacht des Reichstagsbrandes – schlagen die Nazis zu und verhaften ihn in seiner Berliner Wohnung. Anderthalb Jahre später, am 10. Juli 1934, wird Erich Mühsam im KZ Oranienburg von SS-Schergen ermordet. Erich Mühsam wurde auf dem Waldfriedhof Dahlem in Berlin beigesetzt. Heute sind viele Straßen und Plätze in ganz Deutschland nach ihm benannt. Diese Ausgabe erhebt nicht den Anspruch, eine Gesamtausgabe von Erich Mühsams Werk zu sein. Unsere rund 400 Buchseiten umfassende Auswahl bietet aber einen hervorragenden Querschnitt aus Mühsams literarischem und journalistischem Schaffen. Aus dem Inhalt: • Von Eisner bis Leviné – Die Entstehung der bayerischen Räterepublik, 1920 • Judas – Arbeiter-Drama in fünf Akten, 1920 • Ein Mann des Volkes (Romanmanuskript, Fragment), 1921 • Die Psychologie der Erbtante, Eine satirische Studie, 1905 • Verschiedene Stücke, zwischen 1902 und 1925, u.a.: Der Anarchisterich, 1902 Die Boheme, 1903 Die Demokraten, 1904 Die Ratte, 1905 Der Revoluzzer – Der deutschen Sozialdemokratie gewidmet, 1907 Ein Gespräch bei Königsberger Klops Appell an den Geist Der Gefangene, August 1919 Das neue Deutschland, 1919 Das Volk der Denker, September 1924 • Verschiedene Stücke aus der »Vossischen Zeitung«, 1927–29, u.a.: Soll man Memoiren schreiben? Latente Talente Namen und Menschen Die zehnte Muse Wanderjahre Berliner Nachlese Schwabing Wiener Episode Pariser Eindrücke Die Gräfin Brutstätten der Münchener Kultur Rummelplätze des Geistes Der gute Richter Frank Wedekinds letzte Jahre • Aphorismen eClassica – Die Buchreihe, die Klassiker neu belebt.

La Banque et les banquiers en France

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Étape après étape, Hubert Bonin analyse ici les grands moments de l'histoire des banques et des banquiers en France, depuis l'arrivée des lombards italiens au Moyen Âge, jusqu'à la constitution des puissants groupes internationaux modernes. Tout en offrant un panorama détaillé du fonctionnement des institutions bancaires et des mécanismes financiers, l'auteur s'interroge sur le rôle et l'image du banquier dans la société, à travers l'évolution des mentalités, des comportements et des règles du métier.

Human Interface and the Management of Information. Interacting with Information

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This two-volume set LNCS 6771 and 6772 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Symposium on Human Interface 2011, held in Orlando, FL, USA in July 2011 in the framework of the 14th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2011 with 10 other thematically similar conferences. The 137 revised papers presented in the two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers accepted for presentation thoroughly cover the thematic area of human interface and the management of information. The 75 papers of this first volume address the following major topics: design and development methods and tools; information and user interfaces design; visualisation techniques and applications; security and privacy; touch and gesture interfaces; adaption and personalisation; and measuring and recognising human behavior.

Managing Oneself

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We live in an age of unprecedented opportunity: with ambition, drive, and talent, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession regardless of where you started out. But with opportunity comes responsibility. Companies today aren't managing their knowledge workers careers. Instead, you must be your own chief executive officer. That means it's up to you to carve out your place in the world and know when to change course. And it's up to you to keep yourself engaged and productive during a career that may span some 50 years. In Managing Oneself, Peter Drucker explains how to do it. The keys: Cultivate a deep understanding of yourself by identifying your most valuable strengths and most dangerous weaknesses; Articulate how you learn and work with others and what your most deeply held values are; and Describe the type of work environment where you can make the greatest contribution. Only when you operate with a combination of your strengths and self-knowledge can you achieve true and lasting excellence. Managing Oneself identifies the probing questions you need to ask to gain the insights essential for taking charge of your career. Peter Drucker was a writer, teacher, and consultant. His 34 books have been published in more than 70 languages. He founded the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, and counseled 13 governments, public services institutions, and major corporations.

The Alter Ego Effect

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Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller.What if the games we played as children were the greatest gift to helping us achieve more today?Before stage fright, impostor syndrome, emotional baggage, and the other dubious gifts of adulthood, everyone pretended to be a superhero, a favorite athlete, an inspiring entertainer, a nurse, a firefighter, a lion, or whatever else captured our imaginations. And yet, that natural creativity is slowly squeezed out of us because we think it’s childish or it’s “time to grow up.” Now Todd Herman—backed by scientific research and countless stories from the real world—will show us how to tap into the human imagination to unleash new versions of ourselves, ready-made to kick ass. Herman has been coaching champions in every field for over twenty years, and he’s helped them bring out their Heroic Self to transcend the forces pulling them into the Ordinary World. Anyone attempting ambitious things faces adversity, resistance, and challenges, but Herman confronts these obstacles with a question: Who or what needs to show up to make success inevitable? In The Alter Ego Effect, Herman presents countless stories from salespeople, executives, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, and historical figures to illustrate how to activate the Heroic Self already nested inside each of us. And he reveals that we may not be using those traits in the moments when we need them the most. From the creative entrepreneur who resisted their craft, to the accomplished military officer who wanted to be a warmer dad at home, Todd Herman’s clients have discovered there is no end to the parts of their lives they could improve by using Alter Egos.

Tiburon

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In April, 2008, the president of Tiburon, a manufacturer of camouflage components based in the Dominican Republic, met with Tiburon’s parent company and sole customer, GMA. GMA, based in Guelph, Ontario, was an equipment supplier to the United States Army. Tiburon had only been in business one month, and the president was analyzing the current production process in each of the Dominican and Guelph plants. There were noted differences between the two plants’ production methods, which could affect Tiburon’s ability to meet monthly capacity demands of GMA. The president wanted to present and implement her own ideas to improve the efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness of the production line in the Dominican Republic. In doing so, she had to balance the high expectations of GMA and Tiburon’s investors with the plant managers’ cultural observations about employees and their work.

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