The global financial crisis has drawn attention to the importance of understanding historical ideas and learning lessons from the past. However, it can sometimes be difficult to trace the connections between old ideas and modern day issues. This textbook traces the evolution of economic ideas from the ancient to the modern world by examining the contributions of the most important scholars to some of the most important ideas in economics.

The History of Economic Ideas surveys topics that are ...

This new textbook, Hospitality Revenue Management: Concepts and Practices, provides a comprehensive, in-depth introduction to the basic concepts and best practices of hospitality revenue management. With a real-world, hands-on approach, the book places students in the role of a revenue manager striving to succeed in an ever-changing hospitality business environment. The book takes a unique multi-author, collaborative approach, with chapters from outstanding industry leaders who share their ex...

Hospitality Finance and Accounting provides a uniquely concise, accessible and comprehensive introduction to hospitality, finance and accounting from a managerial perspective. By avoiding unnecessary jargon and focusing on the essentials, this book offers a crucial breakdown of this often overly-complex subject area. The concise chapters cover the essential concepts, ideas and formulas to be mastered within the hospitality industry including income statements, balance sheets, pricing and budg...

Provides information on how to implement the ideas outlined in "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team".

Stepping into the CEO role for the first time is a formidable challenge.

With high expectations for transformative leadership, how do you create lasting change? This book serves as your essential guide, offering the tools and insights necessary to succeed. The first 100 days are crucial for analyzing your organization and building a robust growth strategy. Even seasoned CEOs will find valuable insights to inspire new avenues for expansion. Why? Written by a CEO, for CEOs Hands-on advice, imm...

Spotify gaat over hoe een kleine Zweedse start-up een miljardenindustrie volledig ontwrichtte en aan de basis stond van streaming. Lees hoe oprichters Daniel Ek en Martin Lorentzon de platenmaatschappijen uiteindelijk redden van de piraten en Apple ertoe bracht van bedrijfsmodel te veranderen. Spotify, geschreven door twee Zweedse onderzoeksjournalisten is het eerste boek in zijn soort met het volledige verhaal van het bedrijf en bevat nooit eerder onthuld materiaal over het maken van spectac...

Leiderschap kun je leren. Toekomstige ontwikkelingen in organisaties worden in sterke mate beïnvloed door de effectiviteit van ons leiderschap. Margareth de Wit beschrijft in tien stappen hoe je je als leidinggevende kunt trainen om gewenste transities in je organisatie te bewerkstelligen.

Margareth de Wit, zelf opgeleid aan INSEAD en Wharton, heeft een lange en rijke ervaring in de toppen van internationale bedrijven in de VS, India, Engeland en Afrika. Zij geeft intensieve leiderschapssess...