Management and management techniques Books

Using a wide range of OR optimization examples, this book demonstrates how the OR procedures in SAS work. The text is one of the first to extensively cover the application of SAS procedures to OR problems, such as single criterion optimization, project...

Culture Before Strategy - How the Invisible Shapes the InevitableBy Dr Leticia LilleströmWhat if the real engine of success isn't strategy, but the culture that shapes it?In this thought-provoking exploration of organisational life, Dr Leticia Lilleström...

This book provides a practical introduction to the application and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sales organizations. The author demonstrates how companies can generate a significant competitive advantage through the targeted use of...

Ziel dieses Fachbuchs ist es, Konflikte über die notwendige inhaltliche Tiefe und den Leistungsumfang der Entwurfsplanung der Technischen Ausrüstung durch eine konkrete, nachvollziehbare und begründete Leistungsdefinition zu vermeiden. Dazu wird auf der...

This book offers a rich compilation of research exploring key areas within "Theory and Applied Macroeconomics." Drawing on contributions from scholars at various academic institutions, the volume addresses a wide array of macroeconomic topics, ranging...

This book describes green human resource management as practices undertaken by organizations' human resource departments to create supportive environments in which employees can thrive and perform in their most productive capacity. Focusing on the Sri...

The book explores and positions citizen centricity within conventional public administration and public policy analysis theories and approaches. It seeks to define an appropriate perspective while utilizing popular, independent, and standalone concepts...

Becky Margiotta is the cofounder of the Billions Institute and host of the podcast Unleashing Social Change. She has trained thousands of people the world over on how to design and lead large-scale social change. Margiotta directed the 100,000 Homes...

Leadership Secrets is not your typical leadership book. It doesn't hand you theories-it gives you tools. Through unforgettable stories, practical strategies, and a fresh, authentic voice, Shawn Trautman reveals what separates forgettable managers...

Leadership is often talked about-but rarely understood.Extreme Leadership cuts through the jargon and theory to show what real leadership looks like under pressure. With clarity, edge, and real-world insight, Charles Patton delivers a direct, no-nonsense...

For decades, companies have invested billions in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives-yet the results have fallen short. Why? Because diversity alone doesn't drive innovation or performance. It takes intentional leadership development,...

The Business of Thinking in Nature"Take me out, use me, get me grubby, fill me with leaves, flowers and scribbles."To call this a book is far too formal; it's more of a field guide. One that allows you to reflect, refine and reinvigorate your practice,...

During my career, I've had the privilege of working with thousands of people all over the world, engaging with them and their thoughts on leadership, and how'd they'd describe effective leadership (from their own personal perspective).Remarkably, the...

Billionaires Club: Pure Love in Action is more than a book-it's a movement. A visionary exploration of wealth, consciousness, and the limitless potential of human evolution, this groundbreaking work unveils a new paradigm where prosperity and pure love...

This book offers an exploration of the continuous training of individuals, a subject crucial to business competitiveness and societal progress in today's rapidly changing world. It examines how lifelong learning helps workers adapt their skills to meet...

Agility, sustainability, and business value have become crucial in the ever-changing world of modern business. This book investigates how these can work harmoniously and create value for businesses.

According to leadership expert, Karen Morley, leaders who coach can double their engagement score. Even more importantly in today’s technology-driven, fast-paced world, they can lighten their load and reduce the pressure on themselves.Coaching...

What happens when we don't stand for ourselves - or up for ourselves?We feel overextended, overlooked and overwhelmed.In fast-paced, high-pressure environments like STEM, the demands are relentless and the expectations, often unspoken, are steep. For...

TRIZ is a valuable tool for inventive problem solving. Based on patent analysis TRIZ enables the faster solution-oriented generation of ideas in fields of technology, organizations, and software. TRIZ originated from mainly mechanical problems. But it...

In this Open Access Publication, we present four chapters that provide a holistic view of the critical steps in a family firm’s decarbonization journey. Achieving the EU's climate targets relies heavily on German family firms, given their pivotal...

In an increasingly fast moving business world, success depends not just on having great ideas, but on the strategy behind turning them into reality. In an environment marked by fierce competition, shifting consumer behavior, and ever evolving technology,...

 Remote but Not Alone: Navigating the Challenges of Working from Home is an honest, down-to-earth guide for anyone who's found themselves overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply exhausted by the realities of remote work. Whether you're juggling...

Is your dream of continuing the family business legacy becoming a nightmare? Do you feel your business is blowing up your family? Are there answers to your unique situation?When it's working, a family business is a dream come true-to...

Are you a leader feeling overwhelmed by AI's rapid advancement? In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, you need to navigate ethical challenges, reimagine work, and evolve your leadership style. But where do you start, and how...

How to develop young people's leadership potential and ambitions though a three-stage coaching model that is simple, effective and measurable.

An accessible, carefully researched, quick-read on managing workload and productivity for all early career teachers.

There is a huge scarcity of good, practical resources for designers and students interested in minimizing the environmental impacts of products. Design + Environment has been specifically written to address this paucity.  The book first...

The first text to comprehensively cover the financing and priorities of Australia's health system

We have never had more freedom to acquire information to make decisions, and organizations have never been so pressed to demonstrate accountability as they communicate with better informed customers and users. People who work IN an organization must also...

This comprehensive guide for management professionals discusses the IT-related legal issues faced by businesses on a daily basis. Legal concepts and terminology are notoriously difficult for non-specialists, but this book explains in plain English the...

In this book, management experts Brian Sutton and Robina Chatham describe six management techniques to help you develop your leadership capabilities and deliver benefit to your customers, team and organisation. With real life examples, tips and mini...

The development of technical leadership capabilities is often overlooked as a training requirement in organisations but these are key to business success.In this book five management techniques to help you develop your leadership capabilities and build a...

Agile testing brings many advantages to software teams, from increasing overall product quality to faster delivery of features. This book builds on the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester syllabus to explais, in an accessible way, the main agile testing...

Covering the latest thinking in IT service management, this new edition provides a comprehensive introduction for those preparing for their ITSM foundation exam.

This practical book presents a proven decision-making process to help IT and business managers select the off-the-shelf software product that best fits the needs of their organisation. Suitable for all sectors, it offers a structured approach to managing...

Compiles recent findings and developments in the field of graft copolymers made from polysaccharides. Details the design and synthesis of polysaccharide graft-copolymers specifically suited for drug delivery applications. Explores the relationship...

"Migs Damiani has come up with a winner. Here is a book you can open to almost any page and get useful information. You can spend a few minutes reading a chapter and get some profound thinking and solid advice. Creative Leadership gives specific,...

This manual details proven methods for turning around chronically late, over budget, underperforming projects. It explains how Theory of Constraints tools can be applied to achieve effective solutions in virtually any environment. It describes the...

If you manage inventory, you probably use MRPII, a system based on a push method that embraces work and purchase order execution

Business Theft and Fraud: Detection and Prevention offers a broad perspective on business-related theft, providing a detailed discussion of numerous avenues of theft, including internal and external fraud, organized retail crime, mortgage fraud, cyber...

The evolving field of production and operations management (P/OM) is reflected in this P/OM text.　 Proper management of the supply chain beginning with acquisition and ending with distribution involves coordination with finance and marketing. We must,...

The second edition of this popular resource reflects new technology in supply chain management (SCM). Providing a comprehensive review of business computing, it features new chapters on the fundamentals of computing and their enabling power as well as...

Drawing on over two decades of experience creating continuity plans and using them in actual recoveries, including 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, Kelley Okolita goes beyond theory to provide planners with the tools to build a continuity program in any...

This updated guide explains how to implement project management best practices for continued improvement to the supply chain. James Ayers, an authority on supply chain implementation and management, offers unique perspectives, augmented by...

Total Organizational Excellence: Achieving world-class performance sets down an implementation framework to guide managers on how to improve business performance in all types of organization. Drawing on extensive research and case study work conducted...

Provocative and reflective, this volume on the notion of knowledge and innovation in the business industry provides readers with a holistic approach to the subject of 'knowledge'.

Careers without Borders analyzes the challenges, debates and developments in global careers using a critical management perspective. In this edited collection, contributors from around the world offer strong theoretical analyses, and practical...