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Responsible Leadership for Sustainability in Uncertain Times

This book contains compilation of emerging discourses on responsible leadership for sustainability in uncertain times. Uncertainty is looming large at global level due to COVID, climatic disruptions and persisting social discriminations, especially since the pandemic, which have disrupted economies at both local and global levels. Technology was a boon to mitigate hardships emerging from such disruptions. The book documents the leadership roles, welfare issues, best practices and innovations that help organizations to sustain in a VUCA world. Economic, social and environmental concerns and their mitigation as documented in this book will be relevant for future planning and execution for sustainable existence. A blend of research by practitioners and academicians, capturing organizational experiences through case studies makes it attractive for a wide range of readership. Business leaders will find this book extremely helpful to understand the nuances and insights for responsible leadership and innovative strategies for stakeholder management and engagement for sustained businesses. Practitioners would get insights into responsible leadership for improving existing sustainable practices and speed up the transition which is necessitated due to disruptions. Prospective entrepreneurs may find that book helpful for creating responsible organizations which are sustainable due to responsible management of resources, employees and environment. Students and researchers can learn from the cases and documentation on responsible leadership, social and environmental concerns and sustainability in this book.

Government and Economies in the Postwar World

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The chance to begin anew seldom occurs. Yet the nearly complete breakdown of the world economy between 1939 and 1945, together with the dominant position of the United States at the end of the war, provided just this opportunity. A new international economic order was built on the ruins of the old. How this happened - and the role of government in economic performance - is the subject of this important and timely book. Written by political scientists, contemporary historians and economists, it includes ten country studies covering all the major industrialized nations in the West: the USA, USSR, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Eastern Europe, and Scandinavia. In each chapter readers will find information on the main objectives and instruments of economic policy, the institutional framework, where the country started from at the end of the war, and a summary of what happened thereafter both in terms of policies and outcomes. Each chapter also contains data on the country's economic performance, a list of selected dates of important events, and a guide to further reading. The book begins with an overview of the sytem of international trade and payments since the war, and ends with five commentaries drawing attention to contrasts and similarities between the nations. The commentaries feature David Henderson, Head of the Economics Division of the OECD, on the overall economic performance, Charles Feinstein on the influence of different starting points, David Marquand on the effect of different political and institutional structures, and Sidney Pollard on economic policies and traditions. Learning from other countries' experience as well as understanding how they see their own problems is increasingly important with 1992, glasnost', and the problem of international policy coordination between the USA, Japan, and Germany so high on the agenda. No other book provides such a wide-ranging account of how the industrialized world came to be where it is today.

"Biopetrol": A swot analysis of non-fossil fuels for cars within Europe

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Fuel and diesel petrol are derived from crude oil, and since this is a limited raw material, unevenly distributed over the world, it will become very important in the future to find alternatives to petrol; one of them are biofuels. The present paper was written in order to find out about the biofuels market in Europe. An overview of different types of biofuels, including Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Synthetic Fuels as well as various others was compiled, describing advantages and disadvantages of each biofuel. Afterwards, Biodiesel is the main focus of the conducted SWOT analysis. This is due to the fact that Biodiesel is the major biofuel consumed within the EU, with a market share of about 80% of all biofuels available. It is found that Biodiesel does have several Strengths, both product Specific and Environmental specific, which could help the product become even more successful. On the other hand, Weaknesses, also product Specific and Environment specific are shown. Also, Opportunities and Threats are told about, with both of the topics divided into Political influences, Environmental factors and Other factors. Opportunities and Threats are influences coming from the outside, and they cannot be directly influenced by the producers of biofuels. Yet, knowing about these factors can be helpful in order to plan for future actions and gain a better understanding of the current situation of the product. Finally, a Conclusion shortly sums up the information gained in course of the study, and afterwards an Outlook for the future of biofuels is given. An Overview of the SWOT analysis shows the researched information in a compressed way in the Appendix.

Herói em missão

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Pare de Deixar Sua Vida nas Mãos do Destino O destino é um escritor terrível. Quando você confia nele para escrever sua história, perde o controle sobre sua vida e perde o interesse em sua própria história. Herói em Missão ajuda a criar um plano de vida que lhe permite viver todos os dias com um profundo senso de significado e de propósito. Há quatro personagens em cada história: a vítima, o vilão, o herói e o guia. Esses quatro personagens vivem dentro de nós. Se fizermos o papel de vítima, estamos condenados ao fracasso. Se fizermos o papel de vilão, não criaremos laços genuínos. Mas, se fizermos o papel de herói ou o de guia, nossas vidas prosperarão. O difícil é ter consciência de si mesmo o suficiente para saber qual personagem estamos interpretando.

The Cell Game

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"It began with a promising cancer drug, the brainchild of a gifted researcher, and grew into an insider trading scandal that ensnared one of America's most successful women. The story of ImClone Systems and its "miracle" cancer drug, Erbitux, is the quintessential business saga of the late 1990s. It's the story of big money and cutting-edgescience, celebrity, greed, and slipshod business practices; the story of biotech hype and hope and every kind of excess.At the center of it all stands a single, enigmatic figure named Sam Waksal. A brilliant, mercurial, and desperate-to-be-liked entrepreneur, Waksal was addicted to the trappings of wealth and fame that accrued to a darling of the stock market and the overheated atmosphere of biotech IPOs. At the height of his stardom, Waksal hobnobbed with Martha Stewart in New York and Carl Icahn in the Hamptons, hosted parties at his fabulous art-filled loft, and was a fixture in the gossip columns. He promised that Erbitux would "change oncology," and would soon be making $1 billion a year.But as Waksal partied late into the night, desperate cancer patients languished, waiting for his drug to come to market. When the FDA withheld approval of Erbitux, the charming scientist who had always stayed just one step ahead of bankruptcy panicked and desperately tried to cash in his stock before the bad news hit Wall Street.Waksal is now in jail, the first of the Enron-era white-collar criminals to be sentenced. Yet his cancer drug has proved more durable than his evanescent profits. Erbitux remains promising, the leading example of a new way to fight cancer, and patients and investors hope it will be available soon.

Glow

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For every new project or high-profile assignment, there is a mile-long line of wannabes waiting to grab the brass ring. But those consistently at the forefront have something truly extraordinary in common. You know them at first sight: teammates or colleagues, direct reports or bosses who radiate enthusiasm, positive energy, and inspiration. Even when confronted with circumstances that work against them they, Glow with an attitude that inspires others, fosters a great working experience for themselves and everyone around them, and creates empowering relationships. And Lynda Gratton can make sure you’re one of them. In her book Hot Spots, Gratton explored how pockets of energy and innovation are created in organizations. Now she zeroes in on how you can become a source of energy and innovation yourself. Drawing on years of original research, Gratton identifies three principles that people who Glow live by: they cultivate a cooperative mind-set, they are adept at reaching across traditional boundaries—what Lynda calls “jumping across worlds”—to gain great new ideas and powerful insights, and they are able to ignite inspiration and energy in others. For each principle, Gratton outlines three actions anyone can take to put it into practice, illustrated with dozens of examples and personal stories. Easy-to-use tools enable you to evaluate where you are now and measure your progress. Success isn’t about just working harder—there’s always someone out there who will put in longer hours. But if you can learn to Glow, you will add tremendous value to your organization in a way that will make your work more satisfying and fulfilling.

The Macroeconomic Management of Foreign Aid: Opportunities and Pitfalls

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Relatively slow progress toward meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by their 2015 target date has added urgency to the challenge of reducing global poverty. The authors of this new book--who include scholars from the IMF, World Bank, Oxford University, and the Center for Global Development--argue that the MDGs cannot be achieved without a substantial scaling up of foreign aid. They show how such increased aid flows must be managed effectively to ensure the greatest benefit. And they offer analysis and insight on a variety of macroeconomic policy implications that both donors and recipients should consider.

Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems

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Seven practical habits for people ready to stop observing broken systems and start changing them, whether at the neighborhood level or the global stage.Adam Kahane, bestselling author of Collaborating with the Enemy and a veteran facilitator who has worked with presidents, executives, and community organizers across dozens of countries, distills decades of real-world experience into a clear, actionable framework for everyday changemakers.This book is built for people working on problems that feel too big or too entrenched to move, including climate advocates, healthcare reformers, nonprofit leaders, local activists, and organizational managers who want their work to have lasting impact.Inside, you will findthe 7 habits that help ordinary people become effective agents of systemic change,strategies for collaborating across deep political and organizational divides,methods for identifying leverage points that others overlook,real examples from peacebuilding and community transformation, andguidance for sustaining momentum through setbacks.Rather than offering inspiration without instruction, Kahane gives readers concrete behaviors they can practice in their existing roles and communities.If you work within systems that feel resistant to change, this is a grounded, experience-backed guide to making progress anyway.

Bollettino dei Musei Comunali N.S.XXVI/2012

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MARIA MANGIAFESTA, Antichità dei Colli Albani ai Musei Capitolini, dallo scavo al collezionismo ALESSIO CAPORALI, Il demolito Palazzo Bini in via del Consolato Frammenti della decorazione perduta al Museo di Roma STEFANO PIERGUIDI, Vicende della Cappella Falconieri in San Giovanni dei Fiorentini: dal modello di Pietro da Cortona al “Battesimo di Cristo” di Mochi FRANCESCO PAOLO ARATA, Un dono di Benedetto XIV per il Museo Capitolino: due medaglioni rinascimentali con ritratti “all'antica” ROBERTO VALERIANI, Un portoghese in Campidoglio L'inventario di Vincenzo Nunez Sanchez a Palazzo Caffarelli nel 1740 LUCIA PIRZIO BIROLI STEFANELLI, Un viaggio in Europa “per negoziar di camei, intagli ed altri oggetti di antiquaria” e un frammento di cammeo con il “Pianto di Achille” MARCO PUPILLO, Il miglior lume Appunti sulla sistemazione dell'“Ercole e Lica” di Antonio Canova a Palazzo Torlonia FERDINANDO BURANELLI, Nuove lunette di Cesare Fracassini e Paolo Mei nel Quadriportico del Verano Roma CRISTINA DELVECCHIO, La fascinazione del mondo islamico nelle mascherate romane di fine Ottocento: le fotografie del Fondo Le Lieure¬Bettini al Museo di Roma SUSANNA MISIANO, I ritratti di Augusto Jandolo al Museo di Roma: immagini tra storia e cronache d'arte Donazioni DIANA SCARISBRICK, Thomas Couture (1815¬1879): il ritratto della principessa Mathilde Un dono al Museo Napoleonico degli “Amici dei Musei di Roma” FEDERICA PIRANI, Un ritratto di Balla da casa Levi Della Vida MARIA ELISA TITTONI, L'incoronazione di Giovanni XXIII di Lelia Caetani Howard Musei MARIA CATALANO, I dipinti di Marcello Avenali nella collezione della Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Roma Capitale Notiziario dei Musei 2012: nuove acquisizioni, nuovi allestimenti, restauri, prestiti in comodato d'uso, mostre e prestiti a mostre Pubblicazioni Attività degli “Amici dei Musei di Roma” 2012 Organi sociali 2012¬2014 Soci 2012

Bollettino dei Musei Comunali di Roma N.S. XXI 2007

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In questo numero: ROSELLA CARLONI, Maestranze specializzate nella Roma del Settecento: i Cartoni, storia di una famiglia di scalpellini LAURA BIANCINI, Ritratto di famiglia: i Raffaelli FRANCESCA DI CASTRO, Via del Babuino 93: dalla Locanda delle Tre Chiavi a Casa Raffaelli CHRISTIAN OMODEO, Vincenzo Camuccini, Pietro Herzog e due ritratti inediti del marchese Tommaso Gargallo di Castel Lentini CARLA BENOCCI, Due progetti di Andrea Busiri Vici per la Villa Celimontana, 1857-1859 LUCIA PIRZIO BIROLI STEFANELLI - GIOVANNA CURIALE, Una raccolta di "impronte" Cades nel Museo di Roma Donazioni MARIA ELISA TITTONI, Un dipinto di Virginio Monti per la chiesa di San Gioacchino ai Prati di Castello ANGELA MARIA D'AMELIO, Le carte da gioco nell'arte contemporanea: la Collezione Paola Masino al Museo di Roma Musei LUCREZIA UNGARO, Il Museo dei Fori Imperiali nei Mercati di Traiano ALBERTA CAMPITELLI, I musei di Villa Torlonia Mostre ANITA MARGIOTTA, San Pietro. Fotografie dal 1850 ad oggi Attività associative ENZO SCOTTO LAVINA - ELENA DI MAJO, L'Italia vista dal cielo di Folco Quilici. Una proposta degli Amici dei Musei di Roma Pubblicazioni Notiziario dei Musei 2007: nuove acquisizioni, restauri, mostre e prestiti a mostre Attività degli "Amici dei Musei di Roma" 2007 Organi sociali 2005-2007 Soci 2007 Direttore responsabile e di redazione: Lucia STEFANELLI PIRZIO BIROLI Redazione: Manlio Barberito, Liliana Barroero, Piero Becchetti, Antonio Giuliano, Barbara Pettinau, Maria Elisa Tittoni Monti, Alessandra Caravale, Marco Fortini

Goodbye iSlave

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Welcome to a brave new world of capitalism propelled by high tech, guarded by enterprising authority, and carried forward by millions of laborers being robbed of their souls. Gathered into mammoth factory complexes and terrified into obedience, these workers feed the world’s addiction to iPhones and other commodities--a generation of iSlaves trapped in a global economic system that relies upon and studiously ignores their oppression. Focusing on the alliance between Apple and the notorious Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn, Jack Linchuan Qiu examines how corporations and governments everywhere collude to build systems of domination, exploitation, and alienation. His interviews, news analysis, and first-hand observation show the circumstances faced by Foxconn workers--circumstances with vivid parallels in the Atlantic slave trade. Ironically, the fanatic consumption of digital media also creates compulsive free labor that constitutes a form of bondage for the user. Arguing as a digital abolitionist, Qiu draws inspiration from transborder activist groups and incidents of grassroots resistance to make a passionate plea aimed at uniting--and liberating--the forgotten workers who make our twenty-first-century lives possible.

An Economic History of Tropical Africa

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These articles cover: early agricultural development; history of agricultural crops; patterns of land use and tenure; introduction and use of metals; economic and technological aspects of the Iron Age; patterns of trade; trade routes and centres; and media of exchange.

International Law for Energy and the Environment

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This revised edition of Energy Law and the Environment considers how international and national legislation now requires the energy sector to focus more on sustainability and the circular economy in response to new policies at both international and national levels. It explores how environmental law engages with multinational companies regarding energy sources, ownership of those resources, and state sovereignty. Written for all the players in the energy sector, lawyers and non-lawyers alike, this third edition considers the issues of energy sector regulation related to economics and protection of intellectual property associated with the development of technologies for mitigating environmentally damaging emissions. It has been updated throughout and adds new and fully revised chapters on subjects, including climate change, human rights, renewable energy, and energy law in China.Features: Updated throughout and adds new and fully revised chapters Focuses on the global trends and mandates towards environmental sustainability Examines the latest international legislation involving climate change Includes the coverage of oil and gas industries, as well as nuclear and renewable energy

ESG Disclosures in the Southern African Development Community

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This book critically examines the legal and regulatory framework for environmental social governance (ESG) regulation in the South African hemisphere. It focuses on the compliance of local and international companies with ESG requirements in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries in promoting shared values through good governance practices. The book discusses the above in a legal context, with particular attention to Southern African corporate laws and the legal and regulatory frameworks related to human rights and environmental law in SADC.The book is valuable for students, practitioners, and researchers.

Summary of Sam Zell's Am I Being Too Subtle?

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I am known as the Grave Dancer, because I help turn around companies that have been neglected or devalued. I am not claiming to be altruistic; I am just optimistic and confident that I can turn those assets around. #2 I make a point of shutting out the noise and doing what makes sense to me. I want everyone’s opinion, but I determine my own path. I look for clarity, and if something isn’t clear, I get more information. #3 I am the son of Jewish immigrants who fled Poland to escape the Holocaust and come to the United States. I have always been drawn to the experience rather than the accumulation of wealth. I believe that 1 + 1 can equal 3 or 4 or 6. I never want that to be me. #4 I have never worked a day in my life. I’ve been able to do what I love because I’ve loved doing it. I thrive on inspiring and challenging people, and I take great pride in their accomplishments.

Katalizátor

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Mi visz rá egy demokratát arra, hogy a republikánusokra szavazzon? Hogyan érhetnénk el, hogy az izraeliek és az arabok bízzanak egymásban? Mivel vehetnénk rá a kamaszokat, hogy eldobják a cigarettát? Miként győzhetjük meg a vevőket, hogy ne a versenytársak termékét válasszák? Mindenki változtatni akar valamin. És rendszerint mindenki meggyőzéssel, erőltetéssel vagy nyomásgyakorlással próbálkozik – pedig létezik egy hatásosabb mód is a gondolkodás megváltoztatására. Jonah Berger, a Wharton Üzleti Iskola marketingprofesszora szerint célravezetőbb, ha katalizátorként viselkedünk. Kutatások segítségével tárja fel a változást lassító vagy ellehetetlenítő öt akadály tudományos hátterét, és esettanulmányokon keresztül mutatja be azokat az elveket, amelyek alkalmazásával egyének vagy szervezetek sikerrel bonthatják le a változás útjában álló korlátokat. Könyvéből hatékony gondolkodásmódot és olyan technikákat tanulhatunk, amelyek révén igazi katalizátor válhat belőlünk – akár egyetlen személyt akarunk megváltoztatni, akár egy teljes iparág működésében próbálunk irányváltást elérni.

Pour Your Heart Into It

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In Pour Your Heart Into It, former CEO and now chairman emeritus Howard Schultz illustrates the principles that have shaped the Starbucks phenomenon, sharing the wisdom he has gained from his quest to make great coffee part of the American experience.The success of Starbucks Coffee Company is one of the most amazing business stories in decades. What started as a single store on Seattle's waterfront has grown into the largest coffee chain on the planet. Just as remarkable as this incredible growth is the fact that Starbucks has managed to maintain its renowned commitment to product excellence and employee satisfaction.Marketers, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs will discover how to turn passion into profit in this definitive chronicle of the company that "has changed everything... from our tastes to our language to the face of Main Street" (Fortune).

Leveraging Business Analysis for Project Success

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Only 39 percent of projects today are successful. Nearly half of the projects that fail do so because of “poor requirements management” (PMI 2014). Leveraging Business Analysis for Project Success, Second Edition explores the role of the business analyst in setting a project up for success. It informs and educates project managers, sponsors, and organization leaders on what is necessary for project success. This book goes beyond requirements management in exploring how business analysis professionals (business analysts, product managers, product owners, and others) can contribute to increased profitability through project selection, scope definition, and postimplementation evaluation.The reader will learn about the history of business analysis, professional organizations and resources to support the profession, and what to expect from the business analysis professional at each phase of the project lifecycle as presented in a case study throughout the book. Project leaders will better be able to support the business analysis needs of the project by understanding the skills, expertise, tasks, resources, and time needed to do business analysis right and maximize the return on investment for each project.

Social Media Risk and the Law

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Social media has many advantages for professional communication – but it also carries considerable risks, including legal pitfalls. This book equips students and communication professionals with the knowledge and skills to help minimise the risks that can arise when they post or host on social media. It offers them strategies for taking advantage of the opportunities of social media while also navigating the ethical, legal, and organisational risks that can lead to audience outrage, brand damage, expensive litigation and communication crises. The book uses stakeholder theory and risk analysis tools to anticipate, identify, address and balance these opportunities and risks. It takes a global approach to risk and social media law, drawing on fascinating case studies from key international jurisdictions to explain and illustrate the basic principles. Whether you are a corporate communicator, social media manager, journalist, marketer, blogger or student you will find this book an essential addition to your professional library as the first reference point when social media and legal risks arise.

The Science of Getting Rich

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Wallace D. Wattles introduced the world to the power of positive thinking. In his book, Wattles stresses the power of the human mind claiming that one's way of thinking can attract or repel wealth. According to him, there are certain laws that govern the process of acquiring riches. Once these laws are obeyed by any person, he will get rich with certainty. Discover the law of attracting wealth from among the first master to propagate it. Discover the secret of how to get rich, starting from where you are, with what you have. 'The Science of Getting Rich' holds the secret to how economic and emotional security can be achieved in a practical, imaginative and non-competitive way, while maintaining a loving and harmonious relationship with all of life. 'The Science of Getting Rich' remains relevant more than 100 years after its initial publication. "Whatever may be said in praise of poverty, the fact remains that it is not possible to live a really complete or successful life unless one is rich. No man can rise to his greatest possible height in talent or soul development unless he has plenty of money; for to unfold the soul and to develop talent he must have many things to use, and he cannot have these things unless he has money to buy them." —'The Science of Getting Rich'. ------------------------------------------------About the Author:Wallace D. Wattles was an American author and a pioneer success writer. A practical author, Wattles encouraged his readers to test his theories on themselves rather than take his word as an authority, and he claimed to have tested his methods on himself and others before publishing them. Born in the mid 1800s during the War between the States, Wallace D. Wattles experienced a life of failure after failure, until he formulated and put into practice the principles laid out in 'The Science of Getting Rich'. His daughter Florence notes that in those last years, "He wrote almost constantly. It was then that he formed his mental picture. He saw himself as a successful writer, a personality of power, an advancing man, and he began to work toward the realization of this vision. He lived every page... His life was truly the powerful life." Although Mr. Wattles died relatively young, and although his work was largely forgotten for years, those who have studied and applied these principles throughout the 20th century have experienced remarkable results. They have gotten rich! Rhonda Byrne told a Newsweek interviewer that her inspiration for creating the 2006 hit film The Secret and the subsequent book by the same name, was her exposure to Wattles's The Science of Getting Rich. Byrne's daughter, Hayley, had given her mother a copy of the Wattles book to help her recover from her breakdown.(The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles, ebook, 9788180320972)

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