From the ancients to the moderns, questions of economic theory and policy have been an important part of intellectual and public debate, engaging the attention of some of history's greatest minds. This book brings together readings from more than two thousand years of writings on economic subjects. Through these selections, the reader can see first-hand how the great minds of past grappled with some of the central social and economic issues of their times and, in the process, enhanced our und...

For undergraduate and graduate courses in organisational behaviour and human resources. An applied approach to developing and practicing interpersonal skills. By developing and practicing the material in Training in Interpersonal Skills, students can learn how to build productive relationships for any situation.

This text also helps students master the skills necessary for personal and organisational effectiveness such as self-management, communication, teaming, and problem solving. The sixth...

Unieke visies, uitdagende opvattingen en heldere stellingen over de toekomst van woningcorporaties.

Hoe ziet de toekomst van woningcorporaties eruit en hoe dragen medewerkers daaraan bij?

36 Deskundigen van binnen en buiten de volkshuisvesting vertellen hún verhaal. Een enquête onder corporatiemedewerkers geeft de noodzaak aan van binden en verbinden, de dialoog, kwaliteiten, kansen en vernieuwend leiderschap.

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'There are two people, and only two, whose ideas must be taught to every MBA in the world: Michael Porter and Henry Mintzberg.' - Forbes Magazine The Strategy Process is a truly original and authoritative strategy textbook. The author team of Mintzberg, Lampel, Quinn and Ghoshal introduce a richness of theory and practice into this text, offering an ideal introduction for those who want to develop a deep understanding of strategy. Now into its fifth edition, this text does not shy away from t...

In dit "pamflet" betoogt de schrijver dat ons begrippenkader omtrent projectmanagement in essentie dateert uit de jaren zestig van de vorige eeuw. De keuzes die toen gemaakt werden bepalen hoe we nu tegen projecten aan kijken. Maar zonder dat we er erg in hadden is ons blikveld steeds kleiner geworden. Ofschoon we het gevoel hebben steeds meer te weten en te begrijpen. Onze retoriek heeft ons ogenschijnlijk verrijkt. Maar in werkelijkheid zorgt zij ervoor dat we in een steeds beperktere set a...

Andrew Harrison has expertly authored this engaging text on the business environment, offering theoretical rigour, along with a truly global focus, and an understanding of the economic dimensions of the subject. The text takes a unique approach exploring the business environment at different spatial levels (global, international, national, and regional), in different dimensions (culture, ethics, internationalization, markets, technology, and risk) and in the maingeopolitical regions (Europe, ...

For courses in International Marketing and Global Marketing. This is the leading MBA text in international marketing-with comprehensive cases.

Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, this title offers key roles for creators - from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. It also features interviews with video game art professionals who've worked for top gaming companies.

In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video gam...

Is de economie een proces van autonome wetten die zich gedragen als natuurwetten? Of speelt de human factor mee, in de vorm van keuzes, ethische afwegingen, en culturele en religieuze achtergronden? Lange tijd is aangenomen dat in de marktwerking 'de onzichtbare hand van God' aan het werk is en dat zelfsturing van de economie als vanzelf een goede maatschappij oplevert. Dit roept het beeld op van de economie als een zelfstandig voortbewegende kolos met eigen onveranderlijke wetten. Met deze m...

This introduction to Event Sponsorship provides students with an essential understanding of the important role of sponsorship in an event, how this can be gained and successfully managed to the benefit of both the sponsor and sponsee. The text starts with an investigation of the origins of sponsorship and then considers all important elements of Events sponsorship management. It considers what sponsorship is, its history and evolution, what its marketing uses are, how it can used efficiently;...