Managing in Changing Times: A Guide for the Perplexed Manager
Added by: alexa19 | Karma: 4030.48 | Non-Fiction, Science literature | 9 June 2010
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Managing in Changing Times: A Guide for the Perplexed Manager
This topical book challenges the hegemony of neoclassical scientific management approach, exploring new potentials for the development of the understanding of management and organization in the post-scientific era of globalization. It brings together distinguished writers from diverse fields to offer specialized perspectives on new ideas. This is particularly relevant in view of the fragmenting management theory in the face of the shift of the center of political and economic power to Asia and the increasing financial resurgence in the West.
Environmental issues are growing in importance to the most important political, social, legal, and economic decisions. The book presents chemical analyses of our most pressing waste, pollution, and resource problems for the undergraduate or graduate student. The distinctive holistic approach provides both a solid ground in theory, as well as a laboratory manual detailing introductory and advanced experimental applications.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual This book is a unique treatment manual which looks at the assessment of BDD, offering an treatment model in the form of CBT and pharmacotherapy
# Summarises the current knowledge and theoretical perspectives about BDD # Covers the practical aspects of assessment, engagement, and therapy # Uses a number of practical resources, including client handouts
The Case for Pluto: How a Little Planet Made a Big DifferenceIn support of Pluto–the cutest and most unfairly treated planet
Pity poor Pluto: It?s a planet that was discovered because of a mistake, a planet that turned out not to be a planet at all, thanks to a still–disputed decision made in 2006. And yet, Pluto is the planet best–loved by Americans, especially children, one that may have contained the building blocks of life billions of years ago and may well serve as life?s last redoubt billions of years from now.
Harmonic Analysis: A Gentle IntroductionMany branches of mathematics come together in harmonic analysis; each adds richness to the subject and provides insight into this fascinating field. DeVito's Harmonic Analysis: A Gentle Introduction presents a clear, comprehensive introduction to Fourier analysis and Harmonic analysis, and provides numerous examples and models, leaving students with a clear understanding of the theory.
