Driven by mega trends such as climate change, migration, globalization, or population development, sustainable development and sustainability management have now become vital areas of concern for almost all firms. This textbook provides comprehensive knowledge on sustainability management to reduce costs and risks, increase reputation and legitimacy, generate competitive advantages, and advance…
This book provides a basic introduction to Sustainability & Sustainable Developments, integrated with current business models and future business prospects. In 10 chapters, the authors cover a wide array of topics comprehensively, in an accessible style of language that will appeal to the uninitiated. Many eye-catching self-illustrated artworks, coupled with in-depth analyses of numerous case s…
In today's world, where many of us feel strapped with responsibility yet pressured and uncertain, the search for clear direction and personal courage can be a difficult one. This new interpretation of ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu's classic, the Tao te Ching, offers the practical wisdom to lighten your burden and freshen your spirits as you travel on your journey. Now available in paperba…
The management secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Management.Includes how to:• Build a goal-oriented team• Successfully manage individuals, teams and projects• Set clear goals and give quality feedback• Get things done on time and on budget• Deal with difficult situations
Flaherty (management, Pace U.) synthesizes and analyzes the work of management and business writer Drucker. The account explores three main themes: the formation of Drucker's theory culminating in the 1954 publication of , Drucker's views on strategy and entrepreneurship, and multiple perspectives on executive effectiveness. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book captures Drucker's visionary management concepts, applies them to the key business risks and oppotunities of the coming decades, and imparts Drucker's vies on current business practices, economic changes, and trends--many of which he first predicted decades ago. Drucker’s insights are devided into five main themes that the modern organization needs to, as Drucker would say, create …