A completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling productivity guide

Announcing the Third Edition of the Bestseller - unrivalled both in its contemporary relevance to research methodology, and in its coverage of the interplay between the philosophy of science, methodology and business.

An urgent and persuasive argument for why we must fight global monopolies to protect freedom and prosperity.

Explore how and why change occurs, and how the change management process can be managed effectively with this popular CIPD textbook.

Smart strategic thinking for easy and quick solutions - the latest book from bestselling author Kevin Duncan.

Sixth edition updated and revised to take account of changes in approaches to the management of F&B operations brought about by issues such as COVID, Brexit, staff shortages, technology and sustainability ethics; * Content based on the application of systems operations management theory to traditional and current industry practice in food and beverage operations * Specially designed to support learning being divided into ten chapters, ideal for semester teaching, thorough pedagogic features, ...

This upper-level open access textbook uses an interdisciplinary perspective to discuss the 'what and why' of public procurement, providing insight into the 'how' of contemporary procurement in the public sector. The authors use theories and exemplary practices to show the next generation of public procurement professionals how public value can be created via the acquisition of works, supplies, or services by organizations operating in the public domain. Perfectly tailored to university studen...

Nay-Sayers

How to innovate and deal with resistance against new ideas

Ben je al die zwartkijkers die je nieuwe ideeën afwijzen of lachen om je innovatieve plannen zat?

Iedereen die zich bezighoudt met innovatie, onderzoek of het creëren van nieuwe ideeën kan je vertellen dat het overwinnen van weerstand een van de moeilijkste dingen is als je iets nieuws introduceert. Soms lijkt het schier onmogelijk om de zwartkijkers te overtuigen, en als je met argumenten komt wordt het alleen maar erger.

Het Nay-Sayers boek biedt een speelse en effectieve methode om met kritiek en weerstand van de zwartkijkers om te gaan. Je lee...

The "Power of Contract Management" is a comprehensive guide that explores the essential principles and best practices of effective contract management. This book is the ultimate resource for professionals who want to improve their contract management skills and achieve better outcomes for their organizations. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the critical role that contract management plays in mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and optimizing performance.