All Summaries

All Summaries

 
The Rise and Decline of Nations Olson, Mancur Yale University Press , 1982 Economics & Finance

The years since World War II have seen rapid shifts in the relative positions of different countries and regions. Leading political economist Mancur...

 
 
Chaotics Kotler, Philip | Caslione, John A. AMACOM , 2009 Business Strategy, Change Management, Management

According to authors Philip Kotler and John A. Caslione in Chaotics, the world has entered the chaotic Age of Turbulence. To maneuver successfully through this, businesses need the Chaotics Management System - a...

 
 
The Supply-Based Advantage Rogers, Stephen C. Amacom , 2009 Business Strategy

The notion of the supply chain as a strategic driver is not a new one, but the ability to implement that ideal is rare. Today’s supply chain and supplier management is more than an opportunity to save money and...

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e-Learning 2.0 Rosen, Anita AMACOM , 2009 Productivity

Even though e-learning has become a widely accepted practice, many organizations do not invest enough time to fully realize its potential. Instead of sticking with outdated tactics, organizations should embrace...

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The Marketing Accountability Imperative Dunn, Michael E. | Halsall, Chris Jossey-Bass , 2009 Business Strategy, Marketing

Marketing opportunities have exploded in the last decade, increasing customer touch-points far beyond the traditional print, television, radio, and out-of-home categories. At the same time, audience groups have become...

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The Black Swan Taleb, Nassim Nicholas Random House , 2008 Business Strategy

A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, afterwards, we concoct an...

 
 
Franchise: Freedom or Fantasy? York, Mitchell iUniverse, Inc , 2009 Economics & Finance

We are in the midst of a worldwide economic shift. Thousands of people are losing their jobs every day. Many have experienced successful business careers, but now their employers are dumping them. Those who have lost...

 
 
Nudge Thaler, Richard H. | Sunstein, Cass R. Penguin Books , 2008 Business Strategy

Nudge is about choices - how we make them and how we're led to make better ones. Authors Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein offer a new...

 
 
World Famous Tyreman, David AMACOM , 2009 Business Strategy, Marketing

Understanding brand identity is crucial for every business; yet, few actually have a well-defined brand identity that inspires legions of loyal followers. Companies that are the most successful, that consistently...

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Business Development for the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry. Austin, Martin Gower Publishing Limited , 2008 Business Strategy, Health Care

In Business Development for the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry, Martin Austin describes the basic processes needed to identify new business opportunities and to bring pharmaceutical alliances to a successful...

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