This collection of essays covers the progress made by women in the workplace. It addresses such issues as mentoring, networking, dealing with sexual attraction in the office, the dilemmas faced by working mothers concerning work and family, competition between men and women, developing negotiating skills, and managing conflict. Some of the contributors are well-known authors; all have extensive…
A groundbreaking look at a new social-political model on the rise John and Doris Naisbitt, longtime China observers, provide an in-depth study of the fundamental changes in China’s social, political, and economic life, and their impact on the West. With extraordinary access, and using the same techniques behind John Naisbitt’s international bestseller Megatrends, the Naisbitts have tr…
The ingredients for success in starting and developing a technology-based company aren't obvious. Why, for example, did Digital Equipment Corporation succeed--and indeed become one of the most successful high-tech corporations in the world--while dozens of other companies with similar beginnings fail? It is a question that demands careful consideration by anyone setting up a new company or who …
This text is aimed at those studying entrepreneurship as part of any degree or management course. The book presents a clear style, coherent and logical organisation of themes, and a critical discussion of key ideas to facilitate students' learning and lecturers' course planning and delivery.Strategic Entrepreneurship provides comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field, which is growing fast i…
This book is about three interrelated topics: small business, enterprise development, and entrepreneurship. Each of the three has many definitions. The emphasis of this book, is on identifying opportunities and strategic strengths, om applying them to venture formation and development, and on transformaing entrepreneurial small firm, with their hands-on operations, to entreprises with more prof…