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Authors: Robert A. Wilson (1999) - This is a fully-searchable, complete text of The MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences (MITECS) Since the 1970s the cognitive sciences have offered multidisciplinary ways of understanding the mind and cognition. The MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences (MITECS) is a landmark, comprehensive reference work that represents the methodological and theoretical diversity of this changing field. At the core of the encyclopedia are 471 concise entries, from Acquisition and Adaptationism to Wundt and X-bar Theory. Each article, written by a leading researcher in the field, provides an accessible introduction to an important concept in the cognitive sciences, as well as references or ...
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Authors: Stephen Spinelli (2004) - Franchising: Pathway to Wealth Creation is franchising as true entrepreneurship, for every potential franchisor and franchisee ready to generate large-scale wealth. Authors include the entrepreneur who built the world's largest system of Jiffy Lube franchises, the executive who grew Dunkin' Donuts by 1,000%, and the franchising expert at the world's #1 franchise bank lender. This remarkable team covers every step from assessment through cashing out, every element of the product/service delivery system, and every facet of the franchisee/franchisor relationship.
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Authors: Ilan Alon (2010) - Franchising Globally is first of its kind to examine franchising both from an entrepreneurial and from an international perspective. The book includes theoretical discussions and practical examples of international franchising as well as both micro and macro studies of franchising environments in different parts of the world
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Authors: Thomas R. Robinson (2015) - This rich, clear reference covers all aspects from financial reporting mechanics and standards to understanding income and balance sheets. Comprehensive guidance toward effective analysis techniques helps readers make real-world use of the knowledge presented, with this new third edition containing the most current standards and methods for the post-crisis world. Coverage includes the complete statement analysis process, plus information on income tax accounting, employee compensation, and the impact of foreign exchange rates on the statements of multinational corporations.
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Authors: Thomas R. Robinson (2009) - This book will help you understand the mechanics of the accounting process, which is the foundation for financial reporting; comprehend the differences and similarities in income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements around the globe; and assess the implications for securities valuation of any financial statement element or transaction. Along the way, you'll also discover how different financial analysis techniques-such as ratio analysis and common-size financial statements-can provide valuable clues into a company's operations and risk characteristics.
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Authors: Bennet P. Lientz (2003) - 'International Project Management' provides specific guidelines for achieving greater project success. It is the result of 15 years of work on international projects by the authors across various project areas and industries. The authors address a need for modern techniques in project management geared and suited to international projects. They offer lessons learned from failures and problems in international projects, and suggest alternative solutions for project issues. Industry examples include manufacturing, distribution, communications, media, transportation, government, IT, marketing, energy, medical care, tourism, and others in forty countries across five continents.
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Authors: Panos Kouvelis (2008) - Global supply chain management is a core business process of the utmost strategic importance that all global firms have to manage. The Structure of Global Supply Chains provides a better understanding for the development of the right "footprint" of a global firm in its effort to supply its markets in environments of fast paced competition and tremendous uncertainty. The authors focus on the structure of global supply chains and the detailed choices involving the network of facilities at all stages of the supply chain in order to successfully execute the global business strategy. The main purpose of The Structure of Global Supply Chains is to go beyond an elementary exposition of globa...
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Authors: Elizabeth Harrin (2018) - This book is a highly accessible guide to being a project manager (PM), particularly a project manager working within an IT field. The role is set out with reference to required skills, competencies and responsibilities. Tools, methods and techniques for project managers are covered, including Agile approaches; risk, issue and change management processes; best practices for managing stakeholders and financial management.
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Authors: Roel Grit (2022) - Project Management introduces business and management students to project-based working as a means to tackle projects successfully in a unique and accessible way.
Not only in business circles, but also in the field of education, increasingly more activities are performed using a project-based approach. Consider, for example, comprehensive study assignments, internal projects and projects during work placements and the final stages of a degree. This book's line of approach is practice-oriented. Based on assignments, groups of two to three students work on a project plan and an executive summary.
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Authors: Thomas W. Grisham (2010) - This book explores the professional best practices of international projects, emphasizing the importance of leadership skills and virtual teamwork to successfully navigate an international project. Along with discussions on the process groups, such as initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing out, this reference is organized according to these knowledge areas:
Introduction to international project management
Integration management
HR management (Diversity & Communications)
Scope management
Cost and progress management
Risk management
Time management
Customer satisfaction (Quality)
Procurement management
CPE in the future...
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Authors: Project Management Institute (2020) - Developed within the framework of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Second Edition focuses on providing models for the project management profession in both plan-driven and change-driven adaptive (agile) life cycles. This practice standard describes the aspects of project estimating that are recognized as good practice on most projects most of the time and that are widely recognized and consistently applied
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Authors: Project Management Institute. (2019) - Earned value management (EVM) is considered by many to be one of the most effective performance measurement and feedback tools for managing projects. A central theme in this standard is the recognition that the definition for value in EVM has expanded. This book also integrates hybrid methodologies that blend together historical EVM concepts with the needs of the agile practitioner, all with an eye towards aiding the project team in enhancing overall project delivery. It provides insight and detailed explanations of the basic elements and processes of EVM, and demonstrates how to scale EVM to fit varying project sizes and situations. It also includes graphical examples and detailed ex...
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Authors: - (2017) - Provides examples of evidence required to demonstrate competence • Recognizes and addresses the need for career development along a continuum of expertise and experience The PMCD Framework is designed so all participants in the project management process are be able to assess their current level of project/program/portfolio management competence.
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Authors: Project Management Institute (2019) - The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) serves as a guide for defining work as it relates to a specific project’s objectives. This book supplies project managers and team members with direction for the preliminary development and the implementation of the WBS. Consistent with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
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Authors: John Mangan (2016) - Includes bibliographical references and index.
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, now in its third edition, provides essential reading for anybody studying SCM and logistics. Encompassing both practical and strategic perspectives, it takes a truly global perspective, recognising the transnational nature of logistics activities in today’s world.
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Authors: Thomas R. Robinson (2009) - To enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques presented in International Financial Statement Analysis, pick up the International Financial Statement Analysis Workbook. This companion study guide contains carefully constructed problems with detailed solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary chapter overviews. With this Workbook, you can test your understanding of the many issues associated with this discipline, before putting them to use in real-world situations. If you intend on acquiring a practical mastery of international financial statement analysis, this informative guide can help you succeed.
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Authors: Harold Kerzner (2010) - With new and updated information on the latest developments in the field, Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence, Second Edition offers a must-have window onto the issues—and their real-world solutions—facing corporate managers, project and team managers, engineers, project team members, and business consultants in today's global market.
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Authors: Jón Daníelsson (2011) - Financial Risk Forecasting is a complete introduction to practical quantitative risk management, with a focus on market risk. Derived from the authors teaching notes and years spent training practitioners in risk management techniques, it brings together the three key disciplines of finance, statistics and modeling (programming), to provide a thorough grounding in risk management techniques.
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Authors: Joel D. Wisner (2018) - This book guides you step-by-step through the management of all supply chain activity. You review issues related to both domestic and global supply chains as comprehensive, one-of-a-kind coverage encompasses important processes in operations, purchasing, logistics, as well as process integration. A balanced approach follows the natural flow through the supply chain. Well-organized chapters demonstrate the practical applications of supply chain management in today's workplace with the help of intriguing SCM Profiles and interesting real business examples. Relevant end-of-chapter questions, problems, and new cases help you put what you learn into practice as you sharpen your management ...
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