Management and management techniques Books

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...

This is the third edition of a popular introductory guide to the function and future of the air cargo supply chain, an industry which responded with remarkable efficiency when faced with the challenges and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It reviews the...

Cybernetics is about having a goal and taking action to achieve that goal. Knowing whether you have reached your goal (or at least are getting closer to it) requires "feedback", a concept that was made rigorous by cybernetics.The subject of Cybernetic...

Chapter authors have been drawn from across five continents and eleven countries to provide ground-breaking research in wellbeing from different regional perspectives, looking at both developed and developing world scenarios.

This concise overview of the theories and practice of leadership in the African context is the first of its kind. Essentials of Leadership in Africa introduces leadership as an art and science to inspire confidence and support among the people who need...

Interpreting Heritage is a practical book about the planning and delivery of interpretation that will give anyone working in the heritage sector the confidence and tools they need to undertake interpretation.

Working with Conservation Data provides a practical, step-by-step guide that describes how to approach the issue of documentation in a professional conservation environment.

Engaging in ongoing, continuing professional development (CPD) is a strategic imperative for the health informatics professional. In our global economy, healthcare is fast-paced, dynamic, and ever-changing. While this rapid change is both exciting and...

This book provides a comprehensive, forward-looking examination of how artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and anthropomorphized robots shape the future of space exploration and commercialization. Space tourism is on the brink of a...

This book provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by businesses striving for survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents the grave issues encountered during the pandemic, highlighting the threats and the strategies adopted to seize...

This book examines the notion and understanding of innovation and knowledge societies as they particularly apply to the Gulf states and their broad range of communities. Key to this examination will be the role that intellectual property - its promotion...

Your business isn't broken. It's just not built to scale.If you're still the most capable person in your company, you're the bottleneck. The Apple Effect gives you the playbook to fix that.Built for founders, CEOs, and operators scaling service-based or...

Navigate Your Path to Success speaks to those passionate about personal growth. It was created by Allegheny County Judge Ron Arnoni (a former mayor, councilman, and GM of a multi-million-dollar environmental company) and national speaker Mr. Brad...

What really happens in those split-second decisions that can change the course of a college football game? As an SEC football official and successful business leader, Chris Garner gives readers an unprecedented look inside the high-pressure world of...

This book is a collection of key principles that should be used to "deliver" difficult and unrealistic projects. These principles are independent of the chosen project management methodology - they remain complementary to them and help to successfully...

Nothing great in history has ever been built by one person alone. Successful organizations rely on their employees, who are their greatest asset and opportunity. Investments in training, development, and retention are crucial. Every successful...

Empowering sustainable performance and competitive advantage in tourism requires a strategic balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. As global tourism faces pressure from climate change, resource depletion,...

In an era where talent drives organizational success, effectively managing the workforce has become increasingly complex and vital. The shift toward data-driven strategies empowers business to better understand employee needs, predict workforce trends,...

Dieses Buch fasst Ergebnisse einer umfangreichen Studie zusammen und beantwortet folgende Fragen:Was kann als belastende Situation erlebt werden?Was genau bedeutet „Stress" in diesem Zusammenhang?Und was sind hilfreiche Unterstützungsangebote?Was ist ein...

The book examines the adoption of different innovative technologies and explores the behavioral intention of both consumers and companies of using these technologies. Both determinants of acceptance and resistance of technology are considered by...

In einer dynamischen und unsicheren Unternehmenswelt, in der Planbarkeit oft an ihre Grenzen stößt, wird die Fähigkeit zur Improvisation zu einer unverzichtbaren Managementkompetenz. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie sich Improvisation auf allen Ebenen - von der...

This book brings a negotiation perspective to healthcare. It opens the hidden box of pricing and reimbursement (P&R) negotiations, showing their huge impact on global healthcare systems and how they could be drastically improved.The authors offer a...

Success today feels harder than ever.- Too many plans. - Not enough clarity.Are you tired of endless strategy slides, vague visions, and change programs that go nowhere?KAIZUNO cuts through the noise with a simple, fast, and proven 5-step formula -...

Anyone can make it in business. Contrary to what you might have heard, you don't need a degree from a prestigious university. The market and economy don't control your bottom line. And taking a few hits doesn't mean you can't find success...

Forget everything you think you know about failure. The most successful people don't avoid failure - they transform it into their greatest competitive edge.Are you tired of feeling like one misstep could expose you-or set you back for good?If you're a...

Tony Cooke is no ordinary director of a world-renowned sports brand-just ask anyone who has worked with him across the UK or France or Holland or Spain or Sweden or Germany!A great innovator, he has inspired and motivated countless people while roguishly...

Are you leading change in your organisation, but are unsure how to avoid blind spots, anticipate hidden obstacles and alleviate resistance?Master the Change Maze draws on real-world examples and behavioural expertise to provide actionable insights...