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From Stimulus to Consolidation

This paper identifies policy tools that could be used for fiscal consolidation in advanced and emerging economies in the years ahead. The consolidation strategy, particularly in advanced countries, should aim to stabilize age-related spending in relation to GDP, reduce non-age-related expenditure ratios, and increase revenues. Bold reforms are needed to offset projected increases in age-related spending, particularly health care. On the revenue side, measures could include improving tax compliance, for example through better international cooperation, as well as increasing the yield from VAT by eliminating exemptions and reduced rates, further developing property taxes, and increasing excise rates within the range of rates already applicable in comparable countries.

Gender and Family Entrepreneurship

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This book focuses on gender and family entrepreneurship, as they are interrelated concepts particularly important in today’s global society. The book highlights the significance of the role of gender in the development and growth of family businesses. It helps readers understand the role of family dynamics in business, particularly in terms of succession planning, strategic development and internationalization. Often, both gender and family entrepreneurship are studied independently, but this book aims to marry both perspectives with a novel approach. This creates a synergy between gender and family entrepreneurship that increases the potential value to entrepreneurship scholarship, policy and business practice. This edited book is a useful and insightful addition to the entrepreneurship field.

How to Succeed

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The great need at this hour is manly men. We want no goody-goody piety; we have too much of it. We want men who will do right, though the heavens fall, who believe in God, and who will confess Him. Rev. W. J. Dawson. All the world cries, Where is the man who will save us? We want a man! Don't look so far for this man. You have him at hand.

Life Inc.

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Now includes “The Life Inc. Guide to Reclaiming the Value You Create”In Life Inc, award-winning writer Douglas Rushkoff traces how corporations went from being convenient legal fictions to being the dominant fact of contemporary life. The resulting ideology, corporatism, has infiltrated all aspects of civics, commerce, and culture—from the founding of the first chartered monopoly to the branding of the self, from the invention of central currency to the privatization of banking, from the Victorian Great Exhibition to the solipsism of Facebook. Life Inc explains why we see our homes as investments rather than places to live, our 401(k) plans as the ultimate measure of success, and the Internet as just another place to do business. Most important, Rushkoff illuminates both how we’ve become disconnected from our world and how we can reconnect to our towns, to the value we can create, and, mostly, to one another. As the speculative economy collapses under its own weight, Life Inc shows us how to build a real and human-scaled society to take its place.

The 7 Commitments of a Great Team

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From Jon Gordon, 17-time bestselling author, top leadership speaker, and the #1 consultant to elite CEOs, championship coaches, and high-performing teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, comes a powerful new fable on what it takes to build a truly great team.What separates great teams from the rest? It's not just talent—it's commitment.In The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, we follow the journey of Tim, a struggling leader facing declining business performance, low team morale, and self-doubt. While visiting his old college coach who is on his deathbed, Coach Richie reminds him of a lesson from years past: “Teammates are forever.”This poignant moment triggers a powerful flashback to Tim's past, where his team defied all odds and achieved something remarkable. As Tim reflects on that experience, he realizes that the same 7 Commitments that led to success back then can be applied to his current team—and to any team striving to achieve extraordinary results together.Through engaging storytelling, real-world lessons, and actionable insights, Jon Gordon reveals the seven commitments that great teams must make to build trust, foster connection, overcome adversity, and achieve extraordinary success. ✔ The 7 Commitments Every Team Needs – Proven principles to transform any team into a high-performing, united force. ✔ The Secret to Building Unshakable Trust – Simple, yet powerful team-building exercises that create deeper connections. ✔ Why Positivity Is a Competitive Advantage – Learn how optimism fuels resilience and success, even in tough times. ✔ The Best Way to Hold Your Team Accountable – Strike the perfect balance between accountability and encouragement. ✔ The Formula for Giving Your Best – A powerful equation that individuals and teams can use to maximize their potential. ✔ How to Turn Challenges and Change into Growth – Discover how the greatest teams use adversity and change to grow stronger. ✔ The Mindset Shift That Leads to Long-Term Success – Focus on the relationships that drive the process to build a lasting legacy. Whether you're a business leader, coach, entrepreneur, or team member, this book will inspire you to commit, lead with purpose, and build a team that wins, thrives, and leaves a lasting impact.A team that reads this book together and applies its lessons will become stronger together and achieve more together.

eMaintenance

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eMaintenance: Essential Electronic Tools for Efficiency enables the reader to improve efficiency of operations, maintenance staff, infrastructure managers and system integrators, by accessing a real time computerized system from data to decision. In recent years, the exciting possibilities of eMaintenance have become increasingly recognized as a source of productivity improvement in industry. The seamless linking of systems and equipment to control centres for real time reconfiguring is improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in a variety of settings.The book provides an introduction to collecting and processing data from machinery, explains the methods of overcoming the challenges of data collection and processing, and presents tools for data driven condition monitoring and decision making. This is a groundbreaking handbook for those interested in the possibilities of running a plant as a smart asset. Provides an introduction to collecting and processing data from machinery Explains how to use sensor-based tools to increase efficiency of diagnosis, prognosis, and decision-making in maintenance Describes methods for overcoming the challenges of data collection and processing

The 9 Levels to Greater Profitability

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to greater profitability and take your business to new heights?Real estate entrepreneur, Peter Mueller shares his game-changing secrets to turn your sales-driven business into a thriving, profit-driven one in The 9 Levels to Greater Profitability: How I Tripled Net Profit in 12 Months.Discover Peter’s groundbreaking Profitability Business Model. With nine solution-oriented levels, he unveils the secrets that helped him triple net profits in just one year. From cultivating a profitability mindset to making strategic investments in the right people, each level is a vital step towards unlocking your business’s full potential. Avoid the Pitfalls and Embrace SuccessPeter’s vast experience in the real estate industry will help you sidestep common pitfalls that hinder profitability. His straightforward approach shatters the misconception that solutions come solely from working harder and driving more volume. Instead, learn the art of generating greater returns on your volume and initiate a paradigm shift in your business operations.Your Profitability Journey Starts HereThe 9 Levels to Greater Profitability: How I Tripled Net Profit in 12 Months is your roadmap to transformative success. Whether you’re a real estate broker or a business owner in any industry, Peter Mueller’s expert guidance will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to elevate your profits, revolutionize your business, and steer you toward a brighter future.

The Wellbeing of Women in Entrepreneurship

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Women accomplish nearly two-thirds of total work around the world (including household duties), comprise one-third of the formal labor force, but women receive one-tenth of the world's income and own only one-hundredth of the world’s property. Entrepreneurship is a vehicle for advancing the lives of women around the world. This book brings together 49 distinguished entrepreneurship scholars to provide a unique global vision of the wellbeing of women entrepreneurs necessary for fostering sustainable development and inclusive societies.Although gender inequality is an important issue, solutions leading to gender parity are far from reaching ideal levels in the formal workplace and globally. Meanwhile the number of women involved in entrepreneurship is growing exponentially because there are more opportunities for women to own a business and be their own boss. This offers women the most desirable and flexible working conditions that better align with women’s lifestyles and multiple family responsibilities. However, entrepreneurial activities are demanding and complex; compared to men, women face special challenges that deserve close attention. This book presents research and programs to effectively support women entrepreneurs in reaching levels of wellbeing required to ensure business sustainability and personal prosperity. Offering a diversity perspectives from around the globe, The Wellbeing of Women in Entrepreneurship is of great interest to academics and practitioners working in teaching and research in disciplines including business management, entrepreneurship, oganizational change, human centered management, human resources, sustainable development, and women’s studies.

Digital Marketing Outreach

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This book studies the use of digital marketing across the economic, social, and political sectors of India. It looks at diverse areas of business and non-business activities involving the use of digital platforms to augment marketing initiatives and improve reach, sales, and social media engagement. The volume analyses various themes including viral marketing, influencer marketing, webrooming behaviour, online impulse buying, telemedicine, social media advertising, and app-based cab services. It examines the role of digital marketing in creating a positive and favourable brand image for organizations by advertising their social responsiveness on social media and studies the influence of political brand value on social media activities. The authors also provide insight into changing trends within consumer behaviour, reflect on future challenges within the field, and highlight areas of growth.An important contribution to the study of new and emerging marketing practices, the book will be indispensable for students, researchers, and teachers of communication, marketing, brand management, social media marketing, advertising, e-business, digital humanities, and consumer behaviour.

Pro en Management

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Un livre pratique, simple et concret pour développer et consolider ses compétences managériales.Cet ouvrage très complet, à la fois accessible et sérieux, présente les principaux outils et plans d'action à la disposition du manager, qui joue d'un orchestre particulier, l'entreprise, composée de métiers et de compétences diverses qu'il doit comprendre, faire vivre en parallèle et faire progresser ensemble pour le développement de l'activité.La collection Pro en... propose des livres pratiques permettant de consolider ses compétences professionnelles. Dans les Objectifs qui constituent cet ouvrage, on trouve :- 70 modules 'Outil' qui présentent, agrémentés de schémas ou matrices, tous les outils essentiels, spécifiques du métier : une définition ou description de l'outil + les bénéfices de son utilisation + un exemple d'application + les pièges à éviter. - 16 Plans d'action qui présentent : l'intérêt du plan d'action + les actions prioritaires à mener + des encadrés informatifs + des éclairages d'expert + des apports novateurs pour mettre à jour ses compétences 'métier' + un cas d'entreprise pour illustrer le plan d'action + les critères de réussite du plan d'action.

Originales

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¿Cómo generar nuevas ideas y prácticas sin temer romper con lo establecido? ¿De qué forma defender iniciativas que van en contra de la corriente, oponerse a la conformidad y a la tradición? A partir de casos concretos, Adam Grant explora qué ocurrió detrás de situaciones realmente disruptivas que cambiaron en algo el curso de un proyecto, una empresa o una cultura entera. Nos enseña cómo reconocer una idea buena y, ante todo, la persistencia que se necesita para convertirla en realidad cuando se trata de algo que contraviene lo aceptado por la mayoría. Este libro confirma que, en muchos casos, los grandes innovadores han dado ideas transformadoras gracias a tener una perspectiva amplia del mundo, dedicar mucho tiempo a procrastinar, esperar con paciencia el momento correcto para lanzarse al mundo, conseguir apoyos para sus iniciativas y controlar el miedo y las dudas que surgen en el camino. Originales es una invitación a cambiar el mundo, a ser un inconforme, a apostar siempre por lo novedoso e innovador sin miedo al error o a la dificultad.

Managing Human Resources in the Middle-East

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Managing Human Resources in the Middle East provides the reader with an understanding of the dynamics of HRM in this important region. Systematic analysis highlights the main factors and variables dictating HRM policies and practices within each country. Diverse and unique cultural, institutional and business environment factors which play a significant role in determining HRM systems in the region are also elaborated upon.The text moves from a general overview of HRM in the Middle-East to an exploration of the current status, role and strategic importance of the HR function in a wide-range of country-specific chapters, before highlighting the emerging HRM models and future challenges for research, policy and practice. This text is invaluable reading for academics, students and practitioners alike.

Alan S. Milward and Contemporary European History

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Alan S. Milward was a renowned historian of contemporary Europe. In addition to his books, as well as articles and chapters in edited books, he also wrote nearly 250 book reviews and review articles, some in French and German, which were published in journals world-wide. Taken together they reveal a remarkable degree of theoretical consistency in his approach to understanding the history of Europe since the French Revolution. This book brings together these previously unexamined pieces of historical analysis in order to trace and shed light on key intellectual debates taking place in the second half of the 20th century. Many of these discussions continue to influence us today, such as the role of Germany in Europe, the economic, social and political foundations of European integration, the European rescue of the nation-state, the reasons for launching the single currency, the conditions for retaining the allegiance of European citizens to the notions of nation and supra-nation, and ultimately the issue of democratic governance in a global environment. In bringing together these reviews and review articles, the book provides an introduction to the main scholarly achievements of Milward, in his own words. Fernando Guirao and Frances M.B. Lynch provide an introduction to the volume, which both guides the reader through many of the academic debates embedded within the text while underlining their contemporary relevance. By introducing and bringing together this hitherto overlooked treasure trove of historical analysis, this book maps a close itinerary of some of the most salient intellectual debates of the second half of the 20th century and beyond. This unique volume will be of great interest to scholars of economic history, European history and historiography.

Tame the Primitive Brain

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A new and simple system to understanding and controlling the behavior of others Noted body language, behavior and communication expert Mark Bowden offers a totally practical, easy-to-read guide to understanding the impulsive actions of others, along with the best tools to manage them. A number one anxiety in business is dealing with problem people. In Tame the Primitive Brain, Mark Bowden's fresh approach is the fastest and most effective way to understand why someone acts towards you the way they do; why you react to their behavior in the way you do; and most importantly, what exactly to do about it to achieve the right outcomes. Brings new and fresh perspectives to business readers for dealing with tricky behaviors Explains how to effectively manage those around you at any level in an organization Shares the latest evolutionary behavioral theory, neuroscientific evidence, and the tried and tested tools and tricks based on these premises This simple model of how we humans can and do relate to each other brings increased depth of understanding and expands your toolset to better manage yourself and others to achieve anything.

Knowledge Management in Organizations

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This book contains the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Knowledge Management in Organizations, KMO 2015, held in Maribor, Slovenia, in August 2015. The theme of the conference was "Knowledge Management and Internet of Things."The KMO conference brings together researchers and developers from industry and academia to discuss how knowledge management using big data can improve innovation and competitiveness.The 59 contributions accepted for KMO 2015 were selected from 163 submissions and are organized in topical sections on: knowledge management processes, successful knowledge sharing and knowledge management practices, innovations for competitiveness, knowledge management platforms and tools, social networks and mining techniques, knowledge management and the Internet of Things, knowledge management in health care, and knowledge management in education and research.

The Lean Strategy: Using Lean to Create Competitive Advantage, Unleash Innovation, and Deliver Sustainable Growth

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A groundbreaking and revolutionary book that will transform how lean is understood, practiced, and used within organizationsA lean strategy is about gaining a competitive edge by offering better quality products at competitive prices and making a sustainable profit by eliminating waste through engaging employees in discovering deeper ways to think about their own jobs and smarter ways of working together. In its current form, lean has been radically effective, but its true powers have yet to be harnessed.Lean Strategy harnesses that power and delivers a new way of creating value from lean. Leading lean experts address popular misconceptions about the basics of lean/TPS, showing the true purpose of tools, methods, and attitudes that leverage the intelligence of every employee doing the work. You’ll learn how to think—and then act—differently, tapping the power of every person in your organization in a disciplined manner that generates unparalleled, sustainable success that is responsive to today’s most pressing challenges

Knowledge Spillover-based Strategic Entrepreneurship

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This book is about the role of knowledge spillovers and strategic entrepreneurship in the management context. It focuses on how knowledge spillovers and strategic entrepreneurship are crucial to the process of creative destruction and construction.The book aims to provide insights into and discussion on how firms combine entrepreneurial action that creates new opportunities for industries, regions and economies. This book is first of its kind to link knowledge management perspectives to strategic entrepreneurship to understand the co-creation process. Being interdisciplinary in nature, this book appeals to entrepreneurship and knowledge management scholars, students and practitioners.

The Adoption of Fintech

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The term Fintech is a combination of the words “financial” and “technology,” which is now a real business need. However, there are limited books covering holistic aspects from adoption to the future of Fintech. This book directs readers on how to adopt Fintech, develop regulation and risk frameworks, implement it in financial services, address ethical dilemmas, and sustain improvements. The anticipated challenges are developing trust, security, privacy, and a regulated environment without compromising profitability and financial stability. The anticipated solution is strengthening the governance, use of unbreachable technologies, risk management, consumer data protection, and sustainable practices.This book is recommended for stakeholders, especially Fintech scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. It provides holistic insight and opportunities to support Fintech developments for the betterment of the economy and society. Fintech is defined as injecting technology into the area of finance for better security, speed, and customer experience. This book provides readers with direct case studies for better understanding. In addition, it explains the regulation and usage of Fintech in daily transactions. Readers are shown how Fintech has an imperative role in financial analysis, Insurtech, and the share market.

Web Information Systems and Technologies

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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 3rd Interntaional Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies, held in Barcelona, Spain, in March 2007.The 23 papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 367 submissions. Their extended and revised versions are published in this book together with 2 invited lectures.The contributions cover topics on internet technology; Web interfaces and applications; society, e-business and e-government; and e-learning.

The Startup of You (Revised and Updated)

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The groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestseller that taught a generation how to transform their careers—now in a revised and updated edition “A profound book about self-determination and self-realization.”—Senator Cory Booker “The Startup of You is crammed with insights and strategies to help each of us create the work life we want.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project In this invaluable book, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Ben Casnocha show how to accelerate your career in today’s competitive world. The key is to manage your career as if it were a startup business: a living, breathing, growing startup of you.Why? Startups—and the entrepreneurs who run them—are nimble. They invest in themselves. They build their professional networks. They take intelligent risks. They make uncertainty and volatility work to their advantage.These are the very same skills professionals need to get ahead today.This book isn’t about cover letters or résumés. Instead, you will learn the best practices of the most successful startups and how to apply these entrepreneurial strategies to your career. Whether you work for a giant multinational corporation, stitch together multiple gigs in a portfolio career, or are launching your own venture, you need to know how to• adapt your career plans as pandemics rage and technologies upend industries• develop a competitive advantage so that you stand out from others at work• strengthen your professional network by building powerful alliances and maintaining a diverse mix of relationships• engineer serendipity that produces life-changing career opportunities• take proactive risks to become more resilient to industry tsunamis• tap your network for information and intelligence that help you make smarter decisions The career landscape has changed dramatically in the decade since Hoffman and Casnocha first published this guide. In an urgent update to the frameworks that have helped hundreds of thousands of people transform their careers, this new edition of The Startup of You will teach you how to achieve your boldest professional ambitions.

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