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Economic Policies for a New South Africa

Against a backdrop of the dismantling of apartheid and the current government's commitment to negotiating a new constitution based on universal suffrage and protected human rights, discussions are under way on the appropriate economic policies to be pursued in the new political climate. This paper focuses on the redistributive and growth policies needed in the new South Africa.

Prediction Machines, Updated and Expanded

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Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The EconomistThe impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple.Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life—driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI brings can be paralyzing. How should companies set strategies, governments design policies, and people plan their lives for a world so different from what we know? In the face of such uncertainty, many either cower in fear or predict an impossibly sunny future.But in Prediction Machines, three eminent economists recast the rise of AI as a drop in the cost of prediction. With this masterful stroke, they lift the curtain on the AI-is-magic hype and provide economic clarity about the AI revolution as well as a basis for action by executives, policy makers, investors, and entrepreneurs.In this new, updated edition, the authors illustrate how, when AI is framed as cheap prediction, its extraordinary potential becomes clear:Prediction is at the heart of making decisions amid uncertainty. Our businesses and personal lives are riddled with such decisions.Prediction tools increase productivity—operating machines, handling documents, communicating with customers.Uncertainty constrains strategy. Better prediction creates opportunities for new business strategies to compete.The authors reset the context, describing the striking impact the book has had and how its argument and its implications are playing out in the real world. And in new material, they explain how prediction fits into decision-making processes and how foundational technologies such as quantum computing will impact business choices.Penetrating, insightful, and practical, Prediction Machines will help you navigate the changes on the horizon.

Managez humain c'est rentable !

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Managez humain, c'est rentable ! tient les promesses de provocation de son titre. Il échappe aux conventions du genre. Cet ouvrage attire l'attention sur un monde professionnel qui se perd lui-même à force de perdre tout sens humain. Le management humain, pour ne pas dire "humaniste", est empreint de bienveillance, de respect et d'altruisme : des mots trop souvent étrangers au monde du travail. Vous découvrirez des histoires vraies, des expériences dont on tire des outils pratiques. Sincérité, liberté de pensée, style anti-ampoulé, respect, c'est le ton qui est donné.Ce livre est aussi un élan. Franck Martin bouscule les idées reçues : réussir, c'est avant tout créer un climat de confiance, surtout dans le cadre de projets stratégiques ou vitaux. Là où l'habitude vous amène naturellement à traiter les organisations, les reportings en tous genres, les process et les organigrammes.Il est un cri du coeur, devenu raisonnement. Une vision et des outils salutaires en ces temps où il est vital de savoir s'adapter, de savoir apprécier à sa juste valeur la force de l'humain, avant le pouvoir du bénéfice.Ce livre est à mettre entre toutes les mains ! Il touchera professionnels du management, chefs d'entreprise, étudiants et professeurs de communication, de stratégie mais aussi tout un chacun fervent de pensée multiple et désireux de "manager humain", attirés par la chaleur ajoutée avant la valeur ajoutée.

The New Financial Deal

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The good, the bad, and the scary of Washington's attempt to reform Wall Street The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is Washington's response to America's call for a new regulatory framework for the twenty-first century.In The New Financial Deal, author David Skeel offers an in-depth look at the new financial reforms and questions whether they will bring more effective regulation of contemporary finance or simply cement the partnership between government and the largest banks. Details the goals of the legislation, and reveals that how they are handled could dangerously distort American finance, making it more politically charged, less vibrant, and further removed from basic rule of law principles Provides an inside account of the legislative process Outlines the key components of the new law To understand what American financial life is likely to look like in five, ten, or twenty years, and how regulators will respond to the next crisis, we need to understand Dodd-Frank. The New Financial Deal provides that understanding, breaking down both what Dodd-Frank says and what it all means.

Paths of Enterprise

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While small scale enterprise has expanded rapidly in recent years the way ahead looks uncertain. Drawing together recent research and thinking on small business activities from several disciplines, this book gives a comprehensive picture of the current situation and assesses the future. It evaluates the impact of such diverse influences as technological innovation, demogrpahic change, changes in orgh environment, women and entreprenuership, and by analysing trends in employment levels, banking policies and government schemes it explores ways to survive in an increasingly hostile environment.

Springboard

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Everyone knows that you are supposed to “follow your dream.” But where is the road map to help you discover what that dream is? You have just found it. In Springboard, award-winning author and teacher G. Richard Shell helps you find your future. His advice: Take an honest look inside and then answer two questions: What, for me, is success? How will I achieve it? You will begin by assessing your current beliefs about success, including the hidden influences of family, media, and culture. These are where the pressures to live “someone else’s life” come from. Once you gain perspective on these outside forces, you will be ready to look inside at your unique combination of passions and capabilities. The goal: to focus more on what gives meaning and excitement to your life and less on what you are “supposed” to want. Drawing on his decades of research, Shell offers personalized assessments to help you probe your past, imagine your future, and measure your strengths. He then combines these with the latest scientific insights on everything from self-confidence and happiness to relationships and careers.Throughout, he shares inspiring examples of people who found what they were meant to do by embracing their own true measure of success.Eric Adler: one of Shell’s former students who walked away from a conventional business career to help launch a revolutionary new concept in public education that has placed hundreds of inner-city high school students in top colleges.Kurt Timken: a Harvard-educated son of a Fortune 500 CEO who found his true calling as a hard-charging police officer fighting drug lords in southern California.Cynthia Stafford: an office worker who became one of her community’s leading promoters of theater and the arts.Get ready for the journey of a lifetime—one that will help you reevaluate your future and envision success on your own terms. Students and executives say that Richard Shell’s courses have changed their lives. Let this book change yours.

Propriétés et économies entre matériel et immatériel XVIe-XXIe siècle

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Quel est le point commun entre le canal de la Loire à l’Yonne, un tableau de Jean-François Millet, un immeuble à Milan et un étang de Camargue ? Ces biens appartiennent tous à une personne physique ou à une institution. Les chapitres de ce livre envisagent la genèse et les évolutions d’un large éventail de régimes de droits, qu’il s’agisse de la propriété éminente, utile ou divisée, des fidéicommis, des maîtrises de métier, des privilèges pour l’Ancien Régime, des fonds de commerce, du domaine royal puis public, ou encore, pour la période la plus récente, des droits de reproduction et de suite d’un artiste ainsi que des conséquences des « droits » à polluer et à prélever des ressources naturelles. Les contributions de cet ouvrage apportent ainsi un éclairage historique sur les mutations contemporaines des différents droits régissant les propriétés matérielles et immatérielles.

Kapitał i ideologia

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Wspaniała kontynuacja bestsellerowego Kapitału w XXI wieku, jednej z najważniejszych książek ekonomicznych ostatnich lat. Thomas Piketty przedstawia w niej idee, które stały za wzrostem nierówności w minionym tysiącleciu, bada ideologiczne spory, które dały nam niewolnictwo, poddaństwo, kolonializm, komunizm oraz kapitalizm i w ten sposób ukształtowały losy miliardów ludzi. Wnioski z tego badania są następujące: postęp gospodarczy przez wieki polegał na walce o równość i edukację, a nie, jak się często przyjmuje, o uznanie świętych praw własności. Nowa epoka skrajnej nierówności, która w latach 80. XX wieku stanęła na drodze postępu, jest częściowo reakcją na schyłek komunizmu, ale też owocem ignorancji, intelektualnej specjalizacji oraz coraz silniejszej polityki tożsamości. Piketty przedstawia w niej nie tylko historię idei, ale też druzgocącą krytykę współczesnej polityki oraz śmiałą propozycję nowego i bardziej sprawiedliwego systemu gospodarczego. To jedna z tych książek, które trzeba znać, żeby zrozumieć świat, w których przyszło nam żyć. Bestseller “New York Timesa” Książka roku 2020 National Public Radio

Conversazioni cruciali

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Quando la posta in gioco è alta, le opinioni divergono e le emozioni sono forti, ci sono tre possibilità: evitare le conversazioni cruciali; gestirle in modo inadeguato; oppure applicare le lezioni e le strategie di questo libro per migliorare le relazioni e i risultati. "Conversazioni cruciali" è ormai un classico della comunicazione, con oltre cinque milioni di copie vendute in tutto il mondo, attualizzato in questa edizione aggiornata con nuove prospettive e strumenti per rispondere ai bisogni mutati del mondo di oggi. Questo libro insegna a prepararsi mentalmente ed emotivamente per le conversazioni significative, a creare un ambiente di sicurezza psicologica, a esprimere le idee con chiarezza e rispetto, ad ascoltare attivamente e comprendere le prospettive altrui e a tradurre le conversazioni in azioni concrete. Gli autori illustrano anche le tecniche più efficaci per riuscire a essere persuasivi piuttosto che adottare uno stile di comunicazione ruvido, per tornare a un dialogo produttivo quando i nostri interlocutori esplodono in uno scoppio d’ira o si chiudono a riccio, e per padroneggiare le conversazioni ad alto rischio, indipendentemente dall’argomento su cui vertono o dalle persone coinvolte. Scritto con uno stile chiaro e accattivante, "Conversazioni cruciali" fornisce competenze per garantire che ogni conversazione significativa che ci troviamo ad affrontare porti ai risultati desiderati. Prefazione di Alessandra Colonna.

Wayne Eisener's Career Choice

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Wayne Eisener has received two job offers. The first offer is an executive vice-president position at Richmond Hill Mortgages (RHM). The second offer is a junior lawyer position at Weiler and Simons LLP, Barristers and Solicitors. The mortgage company offers a small base salary but potentially large commissions in the long run. The law firm offers a higher base salary and the opportunity to be promoted to partner within five years. However, Eisener would need to update his knowledge of law substantially. As he reflects on the advantages and disadvantages of each job, Eisener must consider his past and how each job will help him accomplish the goals of providing for his family and creating a resurgence in his career.

Staff Appraisal and Development

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Organisations of all kinds have invested a great deal of time and effort in staff appraisal and management development, continually re-defining their aims and methods. This book, first published in 1976, reviews the progress made by 17 organisations in both public and private sectors. It presents the findings of an extensive series of research studies that assess the effectiveness of appraisal interviews and identify the factors contributing to their success or failure. Looking beyond appraisal, further measures needed to increase job satisfaction and efficiency are outlined. These include more systematic career development plans for all staff and fresh initiatives to secure their more active participation in the appraisal process. This title will be of interest to those who are concerned in management, and those studying business studies and human resource management.

Erfolgreiches wissenschaftliches Schreiben

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Inhaltlich fundiert, leicht verständlich und gut nachvollziehbar geschrieben, basiert dieses "Lernbuch" auf den gültigen formalen Standards, die das Grundgerüst jeder wissenschaftlichen Arbeit bilden. Berücksichtigt und einbezogen sind ebenfalls die Entwicklung und die sinnvolle Nutzung der elektronischen Medien. Sachlich und strukturiert - wo es sein darf, auch direkt auf Hemmschwellen, Unsicherheiten oder Fehlerquellen eingehend - wird jeder Studierende an das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten und Schreiben herangeführt. Zahlreiche Praxisbeispiele sowie aussagekräftige und übersichtliche Darstellungen erleichtern jedem die einzelnen Arbeitsschritte, die detailliert beschrieben werden: von der Themenfindung zur Themeneingrenzung über die Literaturrecherche und Materialauswertung, das richtige Zitieren bis hin zum wissenschaftlichen Schreiben und schließlich zur Überarbeitung der Rohfassung.

Money Shackles

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In Money Shackles, Dutch Mendenhall takes readers on a transformative journey to address the financial vulnerabilities plaguing Americans. Drawing from his own poignant epiphany on a frosty New Year's night, Mendenhall challenges the predefined societal notions of the American Dream. This book delves deep into the core of financial vulnerabilities that bind many Americans to a life they never chose. He spotlights the "Money Shackles" and "Freedom Traps," terms he coined to describe the burdens of societal expectations and financial constraints that many people unwittingly bear. Mendenhall provides readers with tools to understand their unique money personalities, the significance of diversifying investments, and the power of strategies like Fractional Ownership. He emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective, from being ensnared by financial obligations to achieving true financial freedom, a freedom that goes beyond finances to encompassing social responsibility and creating positive impact. The book is enriched with surprising statistics on the ubiquity of financial stress and remarkable stories of personal success using the principles that Mendenhall teaches. Through his work with RADD, the company he founded, Mendenhall is helping to reshape America's relationship with money, and sparking a financial paradigm shift. Money Shackles is more than a finance guide. It's a call to action, urging readers to shatter their chains, redefine personal success, and secure a legacy built on genuine aspirations and lasting impact.

Digital Transformation in Business and Society

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The digital traces that people leave behind as they conduct their daily lives provide a powerful resource for businesses to better understand the dynamics of an otherwise chaotic society. Digital technologies have become omnipresent in our lives and we still do not fully know how to make the best use of the data these technologies could harness. Businesses leveraging big data appropriately could definitely gain a sustainable competitive advantage. With a balanced mix of texts and cases, this book discusses a variety of digital technologies and how they transform people and organizations. It offers a debate on the societal consequences of the yet unfolding technological revolution and proposes alternatives for harnessing disruptive technologies for the greater benefit of all. This book will have wide appeal to academics in technology management, strategy, marketing, and human resource management.

The Rules of Influence

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"Look out, Goliath—David has a training manual! . . . One of the best books on social psychology ever written."---Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on HappinessNo one doubts the power of the majority. It makes the rules and enforces them, and most of us are willing to go along with it, most of the time. But what happens when you're not? What about when the issue is so important to you that you're willing to take on the naysayers? It doesn't matter if you're trying to sell a new product or service, persuade colleagues to try out a new business plan, start a revolution, or simply convince your family where to go for dinner. In all of these cases you're going up against the majority, and more often than not your efforts are going to come up short.Or at least that was the case before Dr. William Crano—an expert in the field of influence—applied the science of persuasion to those moments when you find yourself outnumbered and overmatched. By doing so, he has discovered proven strategies, such as working from the inside and changing the game from subjective preferences to objective decisions, and distilled these strategies and more into an extraordinary collection of rules that radically affect the likelihood of success.The Rules of Influence—the most powerful guide to being persuasive even under the most inhospitable conditions—gives you the tools to overcome overwhelming odds and take back control in every situation.

Routledge Handbook of Bounded Rationality

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Herbert Simon’s renowned theory of bounded rationality is principally interested in cognitive constraints and environmental factors and influences which prevent people from thinking or behaving according to formal rationality. Simon’s theory has been expanded in numerous directions and taken up by various disciplines with an interest in how humans think and behave. This includes philosophy, psychology, neurocognitive sciences, economics, political science, sociology, management, and organization studies.The Routledge Handbook of Bounded Rationality draws together an international team of leading experts to survey the recent literature and the latest developments in these related fields. The chapters feature entries on key behavioural phenomena, including reasoning, judgement, decision making, uncertainty, risk, heuristics and biases, and fast and frugal heuristics. The text also examines current ideas such as fast and slow thinking, nudge, ecological rationality, evolutionary psychology, embodied cognition, and neurophilosophy. Overall, the volume serves to provide the most complete state-of-the-art collection on bounded rationality available.This book is essential reading for students and scholars of economics, psychology, neurocognitive sciences, political sciences, and philosophy.

Business Resilience in the Pandemic and Beyond

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COVID-19 set new challenges for the economies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Strong policy and fiscal support allowed businesses to stay afloat, with firms making long strides in innovation and in becoming global suppliers. This report examines the pandemic's business impact, trade and innovation, green economy and the financial gaps in this region. The report's analysis is based on the EBRD-EIB-WBG Enterprise Survey 2019, covering over 28 000 registered firms, and the first round of the COVID-19 Follow-up Enterprise Surveys, with over 16 000 firms.

Dieta de noticias

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Cada vez estamos más informados y cada vez sabemos menos. ¿Por qué? Porque constantemente consumimos "noticias": pequeños fragmentos de historias triviales, imágenes impactantes, "hechos" sensacionales. Rolf Dobelli, autor de varios best sellers en todo el mundo ha estado viviendo durante muchos años sin noticias, y puede describir de primera mano el efecto liberador que produce la dieta de noticias. Haz como él: Desbloquéate. Descubra el arte de una vida digital libre de estrés, y recupera un pensamiento claro que te permita generar ideas más valiosas y centrarte menos en los problemas sobre los cuales no tienes ningún control. Tomarás mejores decisiones, para tu vida privada y en el trabajo, y de repente tendrás más tiempo para usar para lo que te enriquece y te hace feliz.

80/20 Daily

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From the bestselling author of THE 80/20 PRINCIPLE, a book of daily advice to help you live better for less effort80/20 DAILY is million-copy bestselling author Richard Koch's most accessible exploration to date of the potential of 80/20 to transform your life. It features a year's worth of powerful daily insights to inspire you identify the 20% in your life that works so brilliantly you should be doing more of it.Discover the magical power of intelligent laziness one day at a time with 80/20 DAILY. 80/20 IS LIFE-ENHANCINGThe essence of 80/20 is identifying activities that have a high ratio of results to effort. In this day-by-day guide you'll discover how:--A small proportion of your time generates most of your results.--Fewer than 10 decisions in life are truly important.--Four factors influence your happiness more than anything else.80/20 is an invitation to share in delights without downsides; success as you define it, with as little or as much effort as you want to put in.

New Paradigms of Business Management in the Era of Analytics, Sustainability and Innovation

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This proceedings volume brings together leading experts in business management, analytics, sustainability and innovation, from academia and corporate world, to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities faced by today’s business leaders. It discusses and elaborates on the conceptual and the current practices prevalent globally, and also touches on expectations of tomorrow for ensuring future readiness of organizations. The contributions are divided into five contemporary tracks – a. Navigating the uncharted horizons of innovation and sustainable practices; b. Financial horizons: navigating through the ever-changing landscape; c. Re-Imagining human resources: unlocking the innovation paradox; d. New age marketing: connecting dots between sustainability, analytics and innovation; and, e. Entrepreneurship & growth: leveraging innovation, network and policy for sustainability. The volume concludes by summarizing key takeaways from each track and emphasizes on the importance of understanding and implementing new paradigms of analytics, sustainability and innovation in the evolving business landscape. It offers real-world examples of how businesses have leveraged analytics, sustainability and innovation to achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition. The volume offers a comprehensive resource for professionals, researchers, scholars and students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving landscape.

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