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Managing Human Resources in Asia-Pacific

This book presents an HRM scenario in a number of South-East Asian and Pacific Rim countries. It highlights the growth of the personnel/HR function, the dominant HRM system(s) in the area, the influence of different factors on HRM, and the challenges faced by HR functions in these nations. An excellent addition to this subject area, each chapter ha

The Victorious Attitude

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Like all the Marden books, it contains a sane and helpful philosophy of right conduct. This book shows the importance of the proper attitude to any successful endeavor. How controlling the mind is the key to success.

Free the Land

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Land reform has been the most challenging social issue for China, which is in transition from an agricultural society to an industrialized country. As the initiator of "common-ownership trust", the author introduces trust theory into China's land reform, trying to settle the issues of land right verification and land circulation.Firstly, this book reflects on land circulation and common ownership theoretically. Then it reviews China's rural land system transition in history as well as its current circumstances and problems. Based on theoretical thinking and practice, this book proposes land trust and expounds on its nature and content. Lastly, it interprets the "cloud trust + land trust" model which combines science, technology, knowledge and capital with land to realize the intensive and overall development of land.This book attempts to solve China's land problems with financial tools, which provide significant implications for not only land reform but also trust theory study.

Beyond AI

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This book explores the transformative potential of ChatGPT, Web3, and their impact on productivity and various industries. It delves into Generative AI (GenAI) and its representative platform ChatGPT, their synergy with Web3, and how they can revolutionize business operations. It covers the potential impact surpassing prior industrial revolutions.After providing an overview of GenAI, ChatGPT, and Web3, it investigates business applications in various industries and areas, such as product management, finance, real estate, gaming, and government, highlighting value creation and operational revolution through their integration. It also explores their impact on content generation, customer service, personalization, and data analysis and examines how the technologies can enhance content quality, customer experiences, sales, revenue, and resource efficiency. Moreover, it addresses security, privacy, and ethics concerns, emphasizing the responsible implementation of ChatGPT and Web3.Written by experts in this field, this book is aimed at business leaders, entrepreneurs, students, investors, and professionals who are seeking insights into ChatGPT, ChatGPT Plug-in, GPT-based autonomous agents, and the integration of Gen AI and Web3 in business applications.

Service Business Development

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How can manufacturers of capital goods succeed in service business development? What are the potential network approaches for manufacturing companies planning on extending their service business? Over the last decade, the business environment of capital goods manufacturers has changed dramatically. Few capital goods manufacturers are able to outrun the competition with pure product-related technologies and innovation alone. For this reason they have added services to products as a way of responding to eroding margins and the loss of strategic differentiation through product innovation and technological superiority. Based on over twelve years of research, this book provides academics and business professionals with a thorough overview of the strategies available for value creation through service business development. It features case studies and covers a wide range of topics, including emerging issues such as service business in small and medium-sized companies, business innovation through services and the impact of rapidly growing Asian markets.

Die Managerschmieden

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10 Erfolgstipps für die richtige Studienwahl! Das Buch erläutert die Vorteile eines Studiums an einer deutschen, privaten Hochschule und erklärt, warum „Education Made in Germany“ ein international hochwertiges Produkt ist. Die Autoren zeigen konkrete Strategien, um die Studienorganisation erfolgreich zu gestalten, sodass Zeit und Geld sich auszahlen und auch der Spaß am Studium nicht zu kurz kommt. Mithilfe ihrer internationalen Expertise und anhand zahlreicher realer Erfolgsbeispiele deutscher sowie ausländischer Absolventen geben die Autoren dieses Ratgebers 10 Erfolgsgeheimnisse preis, die dabei helfen, das passende Studium an der richtigen Hochschule zu wählen und den Grundstein für ein erfülltes Berufsleben zu legen.Der InhaltPrivate Hochschulen im WandelStudieren an privaten HochschulenStudien und Fächerangebote an privaten HochschulenSo finden Sie die beste private Hochschule für Ihre ZieleLeben und Lernen: Relevante Tipps für eine gelungene SelbstorganisationAusblick auf ein erfülltes BerufslebenDie AutorenDr. Annette Doll ist eine erfahrene Dozentin und eine erfolgreiche Managerin in der Wissenschaft. Sie kennt das deutsche, europäische und nordamerikanische Hochschulsystem aus dem Effeff. Seit Jahren unterstützt sie im In- und Ausland mit erprobten Strategien aus der Praxis Menschen auf ihrem Weg zu einem erfolgreichen Studium und einem erfüllten Berufsleben.Dr. Alexander P. Hansen kennt durch seine Lehr- und Forschungstätigkeiten in den USA, Australien, Japan, Indien und Deutschland Bildungssysteme weltweit. Das Zusammenspiel von Ausbildung und Wirtschaft kennt er aus langjähriger Praxis. Er hat eine Professur an einer der größten indischen privaten Universitäten und ist Autor und Herausgeber zahlreicher internationaler Bücher.

Humor, Seriously

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WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Don’t miss the authors’ TED Talk, “Why great leaders take humor seriously,” online now.“The ultimate guide to using the magical power of funny as a tool for leadership and a force for good.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive We are living through a period of unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval in both our personal and professional lives. So it should come as a surprise to exactly no one that trust, human connection, and mental well-being are all on the decline. This may seem like no laughing matter. Yet, the research shows that humor and laughter are among the most valuable tools we have at our disposal for strengthening bonds and relationships, diffusing stress and tension, boosting resilience, and performing when the stakes are high. That’s why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach the popular course Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where they help some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds infuse more humor and levity into their work and lives.In Humor, Seriously, they draw on findings by behavioral scientists, world-class comedians, and inspiring business leaders to reveal how humor works and—more important—how you can use more of it, better.Aaker and Bagdonas unpack the theory and application of humor: what makes something funny, how to mine your life for material, and simple ways to identify and leverage your unique humor style. They show how to use humor to rebuild vital connections; appear more confident, competent, and authentic at work; and foster cultures where levity and creativity can thrive.President Dwight David Eisenhower once said, “A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” If Dwight David Eisenhower, the second least naturally funny president (after Franklin Pierce), thought humor was necessary to win wars, build highways, and warn against the military-industrial complex, then you might consider learning it too.

Strategy for the Portuguese

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For the first time in a study, three perspectives: economic, socio-cultural, and institutional are presented in an intertwined, holistic approach. This book on the Portuguese-speaking market really strikes on the complexity of decision-making, and on what must be done to turn companies successful and make States and populations prosperous.

Real Optimization with SAP® APO

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Optimization is a serious issue, touching many aspects of our life and activity. But it has not yet been completely absorbed in our culture. In this book the authors point out how relatively young even the word “model” is. On top of that, the concept is rather elusive. How to deal with a technology that ?nds applicationsinthingsasdi?erentaslogistics,robotics,circuitlayout,?nancial deals and tra?c control? Although, during the last decades, we made signi?cant progress, the broad public remained largely unaware of that. The days of John von Neumann, with his vast halls full of people frantically working mechanical calculators are long gone. Things that looked completely impossible in my youth, like solving mixed integer problems are routine by now. All that was not just achieved by ever faster and cheaper computers, but also by serious progress in mathematics. But even in a world that more and more understands that it cannot a?ord to waste resources, optimization remains to a large extent unknown. R It is quite logical and also fortunate that SAP , the leading supplier of enterprise management systems has embedded an optimizer in his software. The authors have very carefully investigated the capabilities and the limits of APO. Remember that optimization is still a work in progress. We do not have the tool that does everything for everybody.

ÜBERLEBEN

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Die Risiken, die Journalisten in Krisen- und Kriegsgebieten eingehen, sind nicht immer kalkulierbar und so wird ihr Einsatz oft zum Horrortrip. Dieses Buch ist ein Ratgeber, wie ihre Risiken überschaubarer werden und wie sie mit der Angst umgehen können.

Macroeconomic Challenges of Scaling up Aid to Africa: A Checklist for Practitioners

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Over the next decade, African countries are expected to be the largest beneficiaries of increased donor aid, which is intended to improve their prospects for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. This handbook will help these countries assess the macroeconomic implications of increased aid and respond to the associated policy challenges. The handbook is directed at policymakers, practicing economists in African countries, and the staffs of international financial institutions and donor agencies who participate in preparing medium-term strategies for African countries, including in the context of poverty reduction strategy papers. It provides five main guidelines for developing scaling-up scenarios to help countries identify important policy issues involved in using higher aid flows effectively: to absorb as much aid as possible, to boost growth in the short to medium term, to promote good governance and reduce corruption, to prepare an exit strategy should aid levels decrease, and to regularly reassess the policy mix.

Hiring for Attitude (PB)

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Build a high-performance workforce by abandoning skills-based hiring practices and focusing on employee attitudeHiring for Attitude offers a groundbreaking approach to recruiting, assessing, and selecting people with both tremendous skills but, more importantly, an attitude that aligns with the organization’s culture.Murphy cites his own company’s research and examines recent scientific studies about the practical effects a person’s attitude has on the outcome of his or her job performance. Clear and practical lessons are illuminated by numerous case studies of organizations like Microchip, Southwest Airlines, and The Ritz-Carlton.

Barling Financial: Sexual Harassment (A)

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Barling Financial is a subsidiary of U.S.-based Apple Financial and is the sixth largest asset-management company in Canada. The assistant supervisor of client services is confronted by a customer service representatives who has been experiencing ongoing sexual harassment from a co-worker. The assistant supervisor must investigate the situation and determine what to do next. Supplemental cases Barling Financial: Sexual Harassment (B), product 9B01C015, Barling Financial: Sexual Harassment (C), product 9B01C016 and Barling Financial: Sexual Harassment (D), product 9B01C017 follow the sequence of events.

One Last Great Thing

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A powerful, honest, and inspiring tribute to the incredible life of Richard Burke, the founder of Trek Bicycle Corporation, written by his son John.Richard Burke, known to many as “The Big Guy,” was a legend. With his friend Bevil Hogg, he founded the Trek Bicycle Corporation in 1976 and then went on to establish the company as one of the leading bicycle companies in the world. He was a man who called his son, John, his best friend. Indeed, they did many great things together: ran the Boston Marathon, followed the Tour de France throughout France, and later ran Trek together. In March 2008, he passed away after complications of heart surgery. The Big Guy touched people’s lives in countless ways, and his passing was deeply emotional for many. Now John (current president of Trek Bicycle) has written a powerful tribute to the incredible life his father led and the ways in which he was an inspiring businessman, leader, and person. Taking readers deep into the history of Trek, John shares how his father taught, trained, and instilled in him the confidence and desire to be a leader. A portrait of a great man, the book culminates with John telling his father on his deathbed of their twenty greatest moments together. This is an intimate portrayal of a father-son relationship filled with poignant experiences and lessons on how to get the most out of life.

Habits for Success

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Discover the power of habits and unlock your true potential! This powerful compilation from the famous radio broadcasts of Earl Nightingale, offers timeless, practical insights to help you develop the habits necessary for achieving self-mastery and living a life of freedom and fulfillment. Earl Nightingale, a legend in the personal development field, reveals the secrets to building successful habits that lead to self-actualization. Drawn from decades of Nightingale's experience, this book will inspire you to take control of your thoughts, develop productive habits, and transform your life in the process. In Habits for Success, you’ll learn: • How to harness your deep reservoirs of ability and unlock your true potential. • How to develop the mindset and habits necessary for achieving self-mastery and freedom. • How to discover the strength of motivation and how it can drive you to achieve your goals. • How to apply possibility thinking, creative power, and pure energy to transform your daily life. Whether you are new to personal development or looking to deepen your understanding, take the first step towards a better, more fulfilling life. Order your copy of Habits for Success: The Pathway to Self-Mastery and Freedom today and start building the habits that will lead you to success.

Handbook on Business Process Management 1

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Business Process Management (BPM) has become one of the most widely used approaches for the design of modern organizational and information systems. The conscious treatment of business processes as significant corporate assets has facilitated substantial improvements in organizational performance but is also used to ensure the conformance of corporate activities. This Handbook presents in two volumes the contemporary body of knowledge as articulated by the world' s leading BPM thought leaders. This first volume focuses on arriving at a sound definition of Business Process Management approaches and examines BPM methods and process-aware information systems. As such, it provides guidance for the integration of BPM into corporate methodologies and information systems. Each chapter has been contributed by leading international experts. Selected case studies complement these views and lead to a summary of BPM expertise that is unique in its coverage of the most critical success factors of BPM. "The practice of Business Process Management has progressed significantly since Michael Hammer and I wrote the Reengineering book. This Handbook presents the most complete description of the competencies required for BPM and exhaustively describes what we have learned about process management in the last 20 years." Jim Champy

Learning, Unlearning and Re-Learning Curves

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Learning, Unlearning and Re-learning Curves (Volume IV of the Working Guides to Estimating & Forecasting series) focuses in on Learning Curves, and the various tried and tested models of Wright, Crawford, DeJong, Towill-Bevis and others. It explores the differences and similarities between the various models and examines the key properties that Estimators and Forecasters can exploit.A discussion about Learning Curve Cost Drivers leads to the consideration of a little used but very powerful technique of Learning Curve modelling called Segmentation, which looks at an organisation’s complex learning curve as the product of multiple shallower learning curves. Perhaps the biggest benefit is that it simplifies the calculations in Microsoft Excel where there is a change in the rate of learning observed or expected. The same technique can be used to model and calibrate discontinuities in the learning process that result in setbacks and uplifts in time or cost. This technique is compared with other, better known techniques such as Anderlohr’s. Equivalent Unit Learning is another, relative new technique that can be used alongside traditional completed unit learning to give an early warning of changes in the rates of learning. Finally, a Learning Curve can be exploited to estimate the penalty of collaborative working across multiple partners. Supported by a wealth of figures and tables, this is a valuable resource for estimators, engineers, accountants, project risk specialists, as well as students of cost engineering.

Collaborative Networks for a Sustainable World

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Collaborative Networks for a Sustainable World Aiming to reach a sustainable world calls for a wider collaboration among multiple stakeholders from different origins, as the changes needed for sustainability exceed the capacity and capability of any individual actor. In recent years there has been a growing awareness both in the political sphere and in civil society including the bu- ness sectors, on the importance of sustainability. Therefore, this is an important and timely research issue, not only in terms of systems design but also as an effort to b- row and integrate contributions from different disciplines when designing and/or g- erning those systems. The discipline of collaborative networks especially, which has already emerged in many application sectors, shall play a key role in the implemen- tion of effective sustainability strategies. PRO-VE 2010 focused on sharing knowledge and experiences as well as identi- ing directions for further research and development in this area. The conference - dressed models, infrastructures, support tools, and governance principles developed for collaborative networks, as important resources to support multi-stakeholder s- tainable developments. Furthermore, the challenges of this theme open new research directions for CNs. PRO-VE 2010 held in St.

CXP Publishing Inc. (A)

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The newly promoted director of sales and marketing at CXP, a publishing company, has just inherited an employee conduct issue. In her previous position she became aware that a sales representative was having sexual relations with the company's clients, but the company's president was dealing with the issue. In her new role she discovers that issue still persists and this employee now reports to her. She realizes that this was a 'hot issue' and needed to determine the best way to handle the situation. There was more to consider than just dealing with the employee, there was the company's relationship with their clients and she did not want to put this in jeopardy.

Truth and Lies

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National bestsellerA fresh, insightful guide to reading body language in the post-digital age Whether you’re at a job interview or a cocktail party, searching LinkedIn or swiping right on a dating site, you want (no—need) to understand what people are really thinking, regardless of what they’re saying. Understanding what others are trying to tell you with their posture, hand gestures, eye contact (or lack thereof) or incessant fiddling with their iPhone might all be even more important than what you’re projecting yourself. Do they plan on making a deal with your company? Are they lying to you? Can you trust this person with your most intimate secrets? Knowing what others are thinking can tell you when to run with an opportunity and when not to waste your time, whether at work, in a crucial negotiation or on a promising first date.Bestselling authors Mark Bowden and Tracey Thomson, principals at the communications company Truthplane, illustrate the essential points of body language with examples from everyday life, leavened with humour and insights that you can use to your advantage in virtually any situation.

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