Economics & Finance

Economics & Finance

 
Profit for Life Bragdon, Joseph H. Society for Organizational Learning , 2006 Business Strategy, Economics & Finance

How did companies like Nokia, Canon, Intel, HP and 3M become leaders of industry in terms of profit and quality? Why did firms like Toyota, Southwest...

 
 
The Essential Controller Bragg, Steven M. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012 Economics & Finance

With The Essential Controller, Steven M. Bragg has provided a primer for the new controller. The world of accounting has changed, and with it the role of the controller. A once isolated profession,...

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Investing From the Heart Brill, Jack A. | Reder, Alan Crown Publishing , 1992 Business Biographies, Economics & Finance, Social Responsibility

Brill and Reder offer a logical, user-friendly guide that does an excellent job of educating the novice investor in a language anyone can understand. They pack an incredible amount of information into one volume (...

 
 
Deals from Hell Bruner, Robert F. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2005 Economics & Finance, Management

Mega-mergers and acquisitions seem to be the norm these days. They garner a lot of press, and with good reason. Shareholders, stockholders, competitors, and regulatory agencies all follow these deals with great...

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Turning the Tables Burstein, Daniel Simon & Schuster , 1993 Economics & Finance, Global Business

Turning the Tables is a challenge to conventional wisdom as it concerns both the Japanese and American economies. Burstein moves beyond the classic analyses of U.S-Japan relations and illuminates long-...

 
 
Investing In People Cascio, Wayne | Boudreau, John FT Press , 2008 Business Strategy, Economics & Finance, Human Resources, Leadership, Productivity

Decisions about talent, human capital, and organizational effectiveness are increasingly central to the strategic success of virtually all organizations. Unfortunately, these decisions are often addressed with limited...

 
 
Every Business Is a Growth Business Charan, Ram | Tichy, Noel M. Times Business , 1998 Economics & Finance, Leadership

Successful business leaders believe that there is no such thing as a mature business and are, thus, relentless in their pursuit of profitable, sustainable, and capital efficient growth. This mindset is hot-wired into...

 
 
Leadership in the Era of Economic Uncertainty Charan, Ram McGraw-Hill , 2009 Business Strategy, Change Management, Economics & Finance, Leadership

Leadership in the Era of Economic Uncertainty by Ram Charan is a common-sense guide outlining the management practices necessary to weather the current economic storm. Throughout the book Charan...

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Profitable Growth Is Everyone's Business Charan, Ram Crown Business , 2004 Economics & Finance

The bottom line for all companies is to make a profit. The higher the earnings and the profit, the better for everyone involved. The best way to do this is through...

 
 
The Richest Man in Babylon Clason, George S. Signet/New American Library , 2004 Economics & Finance

This "book of cures for lean purses" is a guide to financial understanding. It offers insights that will aid you acquire money, keep money and make...

 
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