This book examines the business case for good corporate citizenship and gives a workable management system for auditing and transforming stakeholder relationships. It provides numerous case studies of successful businesses, which demonstrate that stakeholder inclusion is both practical and good business. The central proposition of this book is that the long term value of a company rests primari…
This is the tool for gaining and maintaining innovation capacity. Explains how eco-efficiency can enhance business operations, contribute to a better environment and improve quality of life. Includes a model of long term technology development and a detailed explanation of six dimensions of eco-efficiency and how to access and score for each. (cited from www.amazon.com)
Provides guidelines for determining whether a small or midsized business is a viable candidate for expansion into the global market, and if so what options are available, such as exporting, establishing alliances, starting entirely new operations overseas, or modifying an existing product to fill a foreign niche. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
This book focuses on three core knowledge requirements for effective and thorough data analysis for solving business problems. These are a foundational understanding of: 1. statistical, econometric, and machine learning techniques; 2. data handling capabilities; 3. at least one programming language. Practical in orientation, the volume offers illustrative case studies throughout and…
Changes in the world economic climate have fundamentally altered not only the way products are created, but also the way businesses form and thrive. Large organizations once grew by swallowing whole the smaller companies with which they worked. Now, growth for both large and small companies is fostered and nurtured by strategic alliances. This timely book illustrates five types of strategic …