For first courses in operations research, operations management. Covers a broad range of optimization techniques, including linear programming, network flows, integer/combinational optimization, and nonlinear programming. Emphasizes the importance of modeling and problem formulation, this text teaches students how to apply algorithms to real-world problems to arrive at optimal solutions.

This 24-page article is perfect for leaders with limited time and budget. It provides a concise overview of Kouzes and Posner's model and overall thoughts on leadership. Ideal for orienting readers to The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model at the beginning of a workshop or coaching session or prior to administering the LPI® assessment, the article contains two case studies, a short descriptions of The Five Practices, a section on "Learning to Lead", and background information on ...

Circuit analysis is the fundamental gateway course for computer and electrical engineering majors. Irwin and Nelms' Engineering Circuit Analysis has long been regarded as the most dependable textbook on the subject. Focusing on the most complete set of pedagogical tools available and student-centered learning design, this book helps students complete the connection between theory and practice and build their problem-solving skills.

Key concepts are explained multiple times in varying formats ...

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Welcome in a new era! Robotization strikes hard: the entire job market will be on fire soon. The key to durable employability is developing one’s creativity. This book explains straight forward how to do so. And, good to know: it’s loved for it’s entertaining tone of voice.

Scientists say half the work we do could soon be done by robots. The other half of our labor is changing rapidly. All this makes durable employability the number one challenge for employers and employees. Creativity ...

Visual messages are omnipresent in our daily life. They are constantly attempting to persuade us to buy, learn and act. Some are more successful than others in influencing our behavior and choices. What is the secret power of these messages? How do they succeed in changing our behavior?

This book analyzes advertising beyond the persuasive power of the imagery itself. It explains the psychology behind 33 effective influence techniques in visual persuasion and how to apply them.

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- Engelse gids voor praktijkgericht kwalitatief en kwantitatief onderzoek;

- behandelt de essentie van onderzoek in vier praktische stappen;

- met handige checklists voor het zelf opzetten en uitvoeren van onderzoek.

This is research! leert hbo-studenten in vier stappen onderzoek doen. Het boek behandelt kort en krachtig de theorie en de praktijk van onderzoek en bevat een schat aan onderzoeksvoorbeelden, direct toepasbaar bij projecten, stage- en afstudeeropdrachten. Bijzonder handig zijn de...

Newborn brands are like babies, you can be very proud of it and feel great love for it. They can also take up all your time and give you sleepless nights. This doesn’t matter, if they grow up to be big (and strong), it was all worth it. To prepare children for the big world, you have to help them develop their personalities, let them get the best out of their DNA.

The same goes for a newborn brand, successfully nurturing a project is an all-encompassing process. There’s a lot that comes w...

Industrial Production offers a broad and thorough introduction to the multidisciplinary field of production engineering, with a focus on the production of mechanical products. The book covers design and machining processes, as well as topics such as materials behaviour, manufacturing, assembly and manufacturing machines. It also looks at quality, costs, important aspects of product and production development (including design for production) as well as technical and organisational management.

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„I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. It is exceedingly informative and reads extremely well, it has a logical structure throughout and also for me a lovely rhythm and pace.“

Dr Simon Templar, Visiting Fellow, Cranfield Centre for Logistics and

Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management,

Cranfield University, United Kingdom.

“During more than 40 years of engaging with European and global intermodal transport I have seen its development with all the ups and downs that belo...