Global Japaniziation? Brings together research from North America, Japan, Europe and Latin America to analyse the influence of Japanese manufacturing investment and Japanese working practices across the global economy. The editors present original case studies of work reorganization and workers’ experiences within both Japanese companies and those of their competitors in diverse sectors and n…
Most employers will at some time wish to read employees' e-mails, check on employees' use of the Internet and open correspondence addressed to an individual. There may be clear cases where secret or covert surveillance either by video camera or private investigators is required. The law is complex and, in some cases, confusing. This book aims to set out the law clearly and give practi…
Knowledge Management is a mission critical concern for all managers of today and tomorrow. In a world where political borders are becoming less significant than organizational borders, we face more competition from regions that never before entered our concerns. Unfortunately, with a global market we are also beginning to suffer under a deluge of data and information, the mass volume of which c…
In the dizzying world of New York fashion, Runway is the Holy Grail. Overseen with a finely manicured fist by Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the magazine is a fearsome gauntlet for anyone who wants to succeed in the fashion world. A stint as Miranda's assistant could blast open the doors for recent college graduate Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway). More college drab than haute couture, she stands a…