Authors
- G. Haour
- M. von Zedtwitz
- L.A. Lefebvre
- T. Khalil
Publication date: 2003-02-01
Dewey code: 658.406
List Price: $145.00
Price: $145.47
Review Management of Technology / Pergamon:This is a selection of papers representing the best thinking of leading researchers and practitioners in the field of management of technology. Based on a conference on growth through business innovation and entrepreneurship, it addresses a wide range of starting points for technology and innovation managers on how to develop and commercialize new technologies. The book is structured along three themes: entrepreneurship and venture creation; knowledge management; and multi-actor innovation. The first theme essentially deals with entrepreneurial energy, the conditions for its appearance and its success. It focuses mostly on entrepreneurs in innovation, start-ups and venturing activities. The second theme is composed of articles addressing various issues of knowledge and know-how management - the role that information and technologies play to facilitate and create new business opportunities. The third theme discusses the trend towards a multi-actor innovation process, according to which developments are carried out by several organizations, firms or otherwise, each contributing a piece of the innovation puzzle. The concentration is on three areas: the actual implementation of collaborative developments, involving various types of partners; supply and demand chains; and the interplay between technology and its societal context.
Creator: Domingo Ribeiro
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2008-12-01
Dewey code: 338
List Price: $159.00
Price: $135.98
Review Entrepreneurship and Business: A Regional Perspective / Springer:This book examines the relationship between entrepreneurship, growth and regional aspects of business. The text offers two broad perspectives of entrepreneurship, a historical one and a comparative perspective. In the historical part, several examples of the co-operation between regional aspects and aspects of entrepreneurship are presented. The second part shows different aspects of entrepreneurship in a more and more globalizing world. Networking, the relationship between clusters and business innovation, economic transition and the links between social capital and business competitiveness are some of the topics.
Creator: Alexander Roy Thurik
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2009-03-01
Dewey code: 338
List Price: $159.00
Price: $135.98
Review Entrepreneurship and Culture / Springer:The book Entrepreneurship and Culture is an innovative compilation of papers that explore the relationship between cultural features and entrepreneurship. The relative stability of differences in entrepreneurial activity across countries suggests that other than economic factors are at play. The contributions to this edited volume deal with the foundations of entrepreneurship and with the effects of different cultural settings on the incidence and success of entrepreneurs.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2008-04-14
Dewey code: 658827
List Price: $149.00
Price: $135.15
Review International Brand Management of Chinese Companies: Case Studies on the Chinese Household Appliances and Consumer Electronics Industry Entering US and ... Markets (Contributions to Economics) / Physica-Verlag Heidelberg:This book is a must read for all those interested in building successful global brands and for all those interested in China and Chinese companies - A strange combination? No. Based on extensive research and interviews with Lenovo, Haier, TCL, Hisense and key decision makers worldwide, Sandra Bell gives reasons and identifies a Chinese way of international brand management. She reveals: - Who are Chinese branded companies? Where are they coming from, where are they heading for? What are their strengths and weaknesses regarding branding, marketing and going global? - How does an appropriate brand strategy look like, when Chinese branded companies enter developed markets in the US and Western Europe? What can they learn from successful brands from Japan and Korea? - How have Lenovo, Haier, TCL and Hisense entered the US and Western European markets so far? To what extend have they followed the recommended brand approach. What did they decide differently and why? Read the book and discover yourself.
Creator: T.M. Williams
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1997-10-31
Dewey code: 658.404
List Price: $227.50
Price: $134.65
Review Managing and Modelling Complex Projects (NATO Science Partnership Sub-Series: 4:) / Springer:Projects are becoming more complex and traditional project management is proving inadequate. The key papers in this volume, which takes a look at a variety of new approaches, have been written by 13 leading figures and are discussed by 54 invited academics, consultants, contractors and clients from 15 countries. The papers cover modelling techniques (extensions to PERT methods, risk analysis, and system dynamics), particular domains (new technology, software development and infrastructure projects, specifically human factors), corporate structures (from both Western and Eastern European perspectives), management techniques (Western and Eastern), and the management of portfolios of projects. The book adopts a wide view, rather than advocating one technique: the mix of authors provides a rich, heterogeneous perspective. Mathematical modelling is balanced with human management, and over-complex of simplistic techniques are avoided. Readers are assumed already to have a sound knowledge of project management.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2006-10-24
Dewey code: 658.421082
List Price: $160.00
Price: $137.89
Review Female Entrepreneurship (Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies) / Routledge:Over recent years, the promotion of female entrepreneurship has become a key area of debate amongst academics, policy makers and support agencies. Today, woman entrepreneurs represent a third of all business start-ups, and the need to understand the why, what and how of women entrepreneurs has increased the need for a well-researched, comprehensive publication on this important topic. At last, this book presents the subject of female entrepreneurship in systematic way, capable of separate and detailed analysis. Featuring contributions by Sara Carter, Candida Brush, John Watson and Elisabeth Ljunggren, as well as international scholars based in the UK, mainland Europe, the USA and Australia, Female Entrepreneurship provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing female entrepreneurs worldwide. The book advances the general understanding of female entrepreneurship, and sets a research agenda on how best to promote female owned/led businesses both nationally and internationally. Providing a much-needed, insightful analysis into the complex range of issues facing female entrepreneurs throughout the world, this book also provides recommendations as to how support agencies, educators and trainers can best respond to the challenge of encouraging more women to get involved in new business creation. It will also be of benefit to those working in the areas of Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Gender Studies and Business Development.
Creator: M. Levis
Publication date: 1996-11-01
Dewey code: 658.15224
List Price: $148.00
Price: $137.81
Review Empirical Issues in Raising Equity Capital (Advances in Finance, Investment and Banking) / North Holland:This volume covers issues of interest to corporate financiers, investment bankers, fund managers and investors involved in the process of raising long-term capital. The papers, which represent original contributions in their specific subject areas, cover a wide range of issues. These include initial public offerings, privatisation issues, seasoned issues and international equity offerings, with empirical evidence from more than eight countries in Europe, the Far East and the Americas. The volume makes a significant contribution to bridging the gap between modern finance theory and corporate financing practice. It is a vital book for postgraduate and Phd finance courses.
Publication date: 2002-03
Dewey code: 338
List Price: $13.99
Price: $137.28
Review Seven Steps to Starting and Running an Editorial Consulting Business / Unlimited Publishing:"Seven Steps," a handbook replete with tips and case examples, guides readers through each step of starting and maintaining an editorial consulting business. Experienced writer and editor Jane M. Frutchey has assisted numerous publishers, authors and corporate clients. Fully returnable.
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 1997-11
Dewey code: 346.75106622
Price: $16.95
Review How To Incorporate and Start a Business in Delaware / Adams Media Corporation:Over 30 books covering individual states! How to Incorporate and Start a Business in. covers every essential topic you need to understand to start a business right. Protect yourself and your business with expert knowledge provided in this book. The easy-to-follow steps and worksheets guide you through every aspect of incorporation and starting your own business. This book discusses in detail: Selecting an operating entity-which one is best for you? Learn the pros and cons of each type: Sole proprietorships Partnership-general and limited "S" corporations Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) The five necessary steps to incorporation-five essential moves you must know and follow: Choose a name: learn the legal ramifications of this simple step Prepare the Articles of Incorporation Write the bylaws Hold the organizational meeting Issue the stock Raising Capital-Avoid costly mistakes and financing pitfalls that leave other business owners behind: Identify potential investors Sell stocks, notes, bonds, or convertibles Borrow money from banks, credit unions, and venture capital firms Dealing with the law-Legal issues always come up, so be prepared: Learn how to arm yourself with knowledge Handle disputes Tips to keep you out of court Preparing Contracts and Leases-Learn the tricks of the trade to save you time and money: Identify the essential elements Master unique aspects of your business Negotiate a lease for maximum benefit, minimum risk Understanding copyrights, trademarks, and patents-How does this apply to you? Learn how to copyright material Identify the key elements of a trademark Navigate the patent process Mastering your taxes-Save money by following advice outlined in this chapter: Choose an accounting method Keep accurate records Learn what you can deduct, and what you can't How to Incorporate and Start a Business in. will also each you how to hire the best employees, extend credit to your customer, acquire the proper insurance for your business, and maximize corporate and executive benefits. [+]Don't be left out in the cold! How to Incorporate and Start a Business in. How to Incorporate and Start a Business in. will guide you past common snares and pitfalls that hamper the efforts of many new business owners. This book contains dozens of profit strategies engineered to maximize your profit and prevent common mistakes. Plus, this book outlines specific laws and procedures you need to be aware of to do business in your state. It's specifically designed for you. How to Incorporate and Start a Business in. is easy to read, informative, and will save your business both time and money. Use its expert advice to get you started and keep you business on the path to success!.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2005-04-19
Dewey code: 338.642
List Price: $180.00
Price: $135.12
Review The Economics and Management of Small Business: An International Perspective / Routledge:Despite the seemingly relentless march of the multinationals, small businesses continue to thrive across the globe and form a vital part of all successful economies. The Economics and Management of Small Business provides an international perspective on this important topic, and includes many pedagogical features such as questions for discussion, international case-studies, and empirical research. Students studying small business and entrepreneurship courses will find Graham Bannock's accessible writing style to be very helpful in gaining a good understanding of this important area.
Authors
- Gary A. Zwick
- James John Jurinski
Dewey code: 346.730668
List Price: $136.00
Price: $136.00
Review Transferring Interests in the Closely Held Family Business / Amer Law Inst:
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2009-01-15
Dewey code: 338
List Price: $150.00
Price: $135.64
Review Building Big Business in Russia: The Impact of Informal Corporate Governance Practices (Basees/Routledge Series on Russian and East European Studies) / Routledge:This book examines the development of big business in Russia since the onset of market oriented reform in the early 1990s. It explains how post-Soviet enterprises, many of which made little sense as business units, were restructured into functional firms able to operate in the environment of a market economy. It provides detailed case studies of three key companies - Yukos Oil Company, Russian Aluminium and Norilsk Nickel - all of which played a key role in Russia's economic recovery after 1998, describing how these companies were created, run and have developed up to the present day. It shows how Russian businesses during the 1990s routinely relied on practices not entirely compatible with formal rules, in particular in the area of corporate governance. This book fully explores the critical role played by informal corporate governance practices (ICGPs) - such as share dilution, transfer pricing, asset stripping, limiting shareholders access to votes, and bankruptcy 'to order' - as Russian big business developed during the 1990s. It shows that the use of informal corporate governance practices had both constructive as well as destructive consequences for the Russian economy. It suggests that although their use proved costly to Russia's business reputation, they helped core groups of owners/managers to establish coherent business firms. Overall, this book shows that we cannot understand the nature of current economic changes in Russia without recognising the crucial role played by ICGPs in the creation and development of big business in post-Soviet Russia.
Authors
- Johann Nieburh
- Abby Ghobadian
- Hans-Joachim Braczyck
- Michael White
Review Small Firm Innovation / Policy Studies Institute:
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2009-02-22
Dewey code: 658.30080941
List Price: $150.00
Price: $135.64
Review Diversity Management (Routledge Research in Employment Relations) / Routledge:A comprehensive and critical review of the global scholarly literature on diversity, this book presents findings from original UK-based research involving in-depth organizational case studies, interviews, observation and documentary data from over fifty organizations. Analyzing the findings from the perspective of key stakeholder groups - diversity practitioners, line-managers, trade union equality officers, workplace trade union representatives and employees, it addresses a range of questions, including: How is the diversity concept developing in the UK? Has the UK deconstructed and reconstructed the diversity concept to fit with the legal, social and economic context of UK organizations? How are organizations in the public and private sectors responding in practical terms to the diversity concept? What is the legacy of the traditional equal opportunity concept? What are the experiences of different organizational stakeholders of diversity management? and, Whose interests does diversity management serve? Looking at many of the weaknesses associated with more traditional equal opportunity policy approaches, this book is excellent reading for all students of international business, entrepreneurship and small businesses.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2005-01-21
Dewey code: 306.342
List Price: $160.00
Price: $136.65
Review Gender and Entrepreneurship: An Ethnographic Approach (Studies in Management, Organizations and Society) / Routledge:Entrepreneurship can be read as a cultural and economic phenomenon. In recent times, gender has become an increasing influence on entrepreneurship. This groundbreaking new study considers both gender and entrepreneurship as symbolic forms, looking at their diverse patterns and social representation. Presenting an ethnographic study of the gender structuring of entrepreneurship, the work a employs three strategies:* A critical survey of gender studies which argues that entrepreneurship is a cultural model of masculinity that obstructs the expression of other models* "Reflexive" ethnographic observation conducted in five small firms which describes how business cultures are "gendered" and how gender is the product of a social practice* An analysis of how discursive and narrative practices in business cultures constitute gender and entrepreneurshipGender and Entrepreneurship is essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers and academics with an interest in entrepreneurship, business and management, innovation economics and gender studies.
Creator: Thomas Riggs
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2008-03-14
Dewey code: 332.024
List Price: $195.00
Price: $136.50
Review Everyday Finance: Economics, Personal Money Mangement, and Entrepreneurship / Gale Cengage:
Publication date: 1999-10-11
Review International Joint Ventures in China: Ownership, Control and Performance (Studies on the Chinese Economy) / Palgrave Macmillan:
Authors
- Henrik Wenzel
- Michael Z. Hauschild
Publication date: 1997-12-18
Dewey code: 577
List Price: $185.00
Price: $146.94
Review Environmental Assessment of Products - Volume 2: Scientific Background / Springer:This major two volume work presents a new decision making tool which enables manufacturers and scientists to undertake life cycle assessment (LCA) of new products from the design and development stages. The methodology allows the environmental consequences of a product to enter into decision making in the same way as traditional commercial parameters such as price, quality etc. Significantly, it is in accordance with international consensus, as defined by SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Moreover, the individual steps have been made operational through the creation of a collection of tools for assessment. The books are derived from the Environmental Design of Industrial Products (EDIP) programme organized by the Technical University of Denmark and five leading Danish companies. The project was sponsored by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Confederation of Danish Industries.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2000-11
Dewey code: 658.403
List Price: $153.00
Price: $137.70
Review Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods: A comparative Study (Applied Optimization, Volume 44) (Applied Optimization) / Springer:Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) has been one of the fastest growing problem areas in many disciplines. The central problem is how to evaluate a set of alternatives in terms of a number of criteria. Although this problem is very relevant in practice, there are few methods available and their quality is hard to determine. Thus, the question `Which is the best method for a given problem?' has become one of the most important and challenging ones. This is exactly what this book has as its focus and why it is important. The author extensively compares, both theoretically and empirically, real-life MCDM issues and makes the reader aware of quite a number of surprising `abnormalities' with some of these methods. What makes this book so valuable and different is that even though the analyses are rigorous, the results can be understood even by the non-specialist. Audience: Researchers, practitioners, and students; it can be used as a textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate courses in business and engineering.
Publication date: 2006-10-01
Review Autoprofits / Canonbury Publishing Ltd:
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