All Summaries

All Summaries

 
The Bridge at the Edge of the World Speth, James Gustave Yale University Press , 2008 Business Strategy, Social Responsibility

Environmental expert and activist James Gustave Speth discusses the causes of and potential solutions to the current global environmental crisis in his book The Bridge at the Edge of the World. He...

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The Business Model Innovation Factory Kaplan, Saul John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012 Business Strategy, Innovation

In The Business Model Innovation Factory, Saul Kaplan introduces the concept of business model innovation factories, the 15 principles associated with that concept, and how these factories can benefit...

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The Business of Being the Best Fletcher, Molly | Spizman, Justin Jossey-Bass , 2012 Personal Growth

In every field there are certain individuals that excel and demonstrate outstanding performance. Many aspire to emulate these leaders, but are unsure how to attain their goal. In The Business of Being the Best...

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The Business of Influence Sheldrake, Philip John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2011 Communication, Marketing

When individuals think or do something they would not ordinarily think or do, they have been influenced. Although, the heart of any traditional Marketing and Public Relations (PR) effort is to influence an intended...

 
 
The Business of Innovation Bean, Roger | Radford, Russell AMACOM , 2001 Innovation, Management

Companies that want to survive and prosper in today’s hypercompetitive environment, must constantly innovate-not just with new products/services but also with breakthrough process, managerial, and organizational...

 
 
The Business Owner's Guide to Reading and Understanding Financial Statements Epstein, Lita John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012 Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurship

In The Business Owner's Guide to Reading and Understanding Financial Statements, Lita Epstein presents a guide for business owners to gain a better working knowledge of what exactly goes into the three...

 
 
The Business Sale… An Owner’s Most Perilous Expedition Jordan, Mark | Gould, Mark | Dillon, Rick | Presogna, Jeffrey | Perkins, David L. Jr. Vercor Publishing , 2001 Business Strategy, Marketing

For most owners, the business sale, merger, or acquisition process is a mountain of uncertainty. The right guide is critical for maximizing the...

 
 
The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation Luecke, Richard A. | McIntosh, Perry AMACOM , 2009 Management, Productivity

All managers, from CEOs to frontline supervisors, must delegate to accomplish their goals. Yet, even though delegation enables managers to produce results through other people, many supervisors have not yet mastered...

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The Capitalist Philosophers Gabor, Andrea 2002 Business Biographies

Throughout the 20th century, shapers of modern management theory and practice have searched for "one best way" to improve productivity. As a result, companies have jumped from one management fad to the next, running...

 
 
The Carrot Principle Gostick, Adrian | Elton, Chester The Free Press , 2007 Human Resources, Management, Productivity

Numerous organizations employ business leaders who set clear goals, communicate openly, treat people fairly, hold them accountable, and create trusting relationships. However, there’s often something critical missing....

 
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