The contributions to this edited volume explore, from various perspectives, the relationship between law and morality. The authors analyze specific issues in the domains of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, constitutionalism, the universality of human rights, animal rights, democracy and terrorism. What unites them is their search for an answer to the question of what values such as justice, fairness, and respect for human rights might mean. The focus on said domains ensures the societa...

Good governance is essential to the success of start-ups and scale-ups. In this book, Luc Sterckx, an expert in internal governance and general management, provides firsthand advice on how early-stage companies can be governed in an efficient and workable manner, regardless of their limited financial resources. The book combines legal and regulatory information with practical advice on implementation, including guidance on how to set priorities. As a company transitions from a startup to a sc...

In today’s competitive business landscape, efficiency and efficacy aren’t just advantages—it’s essential to become successful. Adding value with Shared Services is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of modern business operations, leveraging the power of shared services to streamline processes and drive growth.From IT and finance to HR and beyond, shared services offer a strategic approach to optimizing resources, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity. This guide provides...

A Practical Guide to Financial Accounting provides a thorough and essential introduction to financial accounting. At first, the concept of financial reporting will be defined. Next, the accounting process and the underlying accounting principles will be discussed. Finally, the different elements of the balance sheet (and relevant links with the income statement) will be addressed in detail.

Because different sets of accounting standards co-exist (e.g., IFRS for listed firms versus local stand...

Business Analytics: Solving Business Problems with R offers a practical, hands-on introduction to analytical methods, including machine learning in real-world business scenarios. Connecting business decisions and analytical methods across multiple fields, this book guides readers through a wide range of business problems and their fitting analytical solutions, offering examples and implementation using R.

Uneven Roads helps students grasp how, when, and why race and ethnicity matter in U.S. politics. Using the metaphor of a road, with twists, turns, and dead ends, this incisive text takes students on a journey to understanding political racialization and the roots of modern interpretations of race and ethnicity.

A comprehensive and current introduction to key topics in fundraising that balances theory and practice.