Graphic tools and visual solutions for team building and development Visual Teams uses visual tools and methods to help teams both face-to-face and virtual reach high performance in today's work environment. As teams become more and more global and distributed, visualization provides an important channel of communication one that opens up the group's mind to improving work systems and processes by understanding relationships, interconnections, and big picture contexts. Visual Teams shares bes...

A detailed and critical analysis of the multiple types of entrepreneurship, helping students to understand the practical skills and theoretical concepts needed to create their very own entrepreneurial venture.

Economie, wat doe je ermee? Dat vragen veel studenten zich weleens af, want werkloosheid, productiekosten, marktprijs… dat alles klinkt voor vele als een ver-van-mijn-bedshow. En toch hebben die economische principes een enorme invloed op bijna alle beslissingen die vandaag in bedrijven en overheden worden genomen. Ze hebben een impact op jouw keuzes, jouw leven en jouw toekomst.

Wanneer je de economische principes begrijpt zal je ook zelf in staat zijn betere beslissingen te nemen. Daarom ...

For first courses in operations research, operations management. Covers a broad range of optimization techniques, including linear programming, network flows, integer/combinational optimization, and nonlinear programming. Emphasizes the importance of modeling and problem formulation, this text teaches students how to apply algorithms to real-world problems to arrive at optimal solutions.

With little domestic fanfare and even less attention internationally, Japan has been reinventing itself since the 1990s, dramatically changing its political economy, from one managed by regulations to one with a neoliberal orientation. Rebuilding from the economic misfortunes of its recent past, the country retains a formidable economy and its political system is healthier than at any time in its history. Japan Transformed explores the historical, political, and economic forces that led to th...

In order to run a successful business, today's manager needs to combine business skills with an understanding of information systems and the opportunities and benefits that they bring to an organisation. Starting from basic concepts, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:understanding the technology of business information systems; choosing the right information system for an organisation; developing and managing an efficient business information system; employing informa...

Recente ontwikkelingen in de organisatietheorie, de sociale wetenschappen en de filosofie komen hier bij elkaar in een theorie, die een geheel nieuw licht werpt op de praktijk van de organisatieadviseur en de manager. De veelvormigheid van conflict en onderhandeling vraagt om een benadering waarin de meest voor de hand liggende valkuilen en blunders worden voorkomen.

Dit boek is bestemd voor zowel professionele conflicthanteerders als voor degenen die – om welke redenen dan ook – geïnter...

Now in its ninth edition, Financial Management for Decision Makers provides students with a unique focus on the practical application of financial management and its role in decision making. Covering topics such as financial planning, making capital investment decisions, and financing a small business, it provides an ideal introduction to the world of financial management. New to this edition:* A new chapter on international aspects of financial management, which explores the benefits and pro...

Oikonomia — het goed besturen van een huishouden — is een concept dat zijn oorsprong kent in het oude Griekenland. Sindsdien is economie alsmaar belangrijker geworden in de samenleving, en toch blijft het voor velen een abstract begrip. Niet langer.

In dit werk presenteren Johan Albrecht en Bruno Merlevede op een toegankelijke manier de essentie van de economische analyse. De auteurs loodsen hun leespubliek doorheen de verschillende economische stromingen en benadrukken hierbij de samenha...

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content, which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. Help your students launch their careers with modern communication skillsFor the past two decades, business communication has been in a constant flux, with email, web content, social media, and mobile devices changing the rules of the game.

Business Communication Essentials: Fundamental S...