Management Books

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This book explores and explains the critical link between Inventory and Supply Chain Management - a critical component of all Supply Chains.

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There are many books covering Procurement, mainly of products and goods; but only few cover the procurement of services. It has long been thought by the authors that a specific book covering this procurement was needed, as buying services represents far more complex challenges than buying tangible products and goods. The style of the book is direct with little jargon. It covers all of the basics as well as providing detailed and wider discussions to encourage thought and practical application. To facilitate practical application, the book is illustrated by case studies and application checklists. The contents cover the following main sections: Procurement Objectives, Services: Definition and specific characteristics, Outsourcing, Public Sector Service Procurement, Services Contexts, Supplier Relationship Management

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This book concentrates on the need for better supplier management, and improving supplier management. It gives guidelines on how to better manage contracts and develop suppliers.

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The past three or four decades have seen a steep rise in the number of cross-border operations taking place throughout the world, as measured in terms of trade flows (imports-exports), FDI (foreign direct investment), or joint venture initiatives. The scope and depth of today’s international business operations would suggest that cross-border contacts are inevitable for all but a small minority of companies. If we accept this premise, then it surely follows that those companies that wish to operate competitively should be prepared to adapt their operations accordingly.

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A guide to recent concepts, theories, and practices in management, based on the Management Charter Initiative and containing case studies for practice and syndicate work. Aimed at students of management at introductory or intermediate level.

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Few people today enjoy a "career for life". This text, based on recent research, examines the motives, experiences and personal characteristics of successful and unsuccessful potential career changes. From these findings, it provides information to help those considering a career change.

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This introductory text on general management covers some of the new concepts in management. Management theory and practice are merged through the use of case studies to create a credible basis for the resolution of problems encountered in everyday management situations.

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Containing the latest information on stores and distribution management, including both management and technological developments, this book brings together all of the latest theory and practice in this important area of business.

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Based on the first year of a training course leading to the qualification of Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist, this book contains an explanation and discussion of the key concepts of gestalt psychotherapy, with particular reference to the author's observation and experience.

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This is a book on leadership, and it uses as its key source the gospels; the gospels, or good news being the reporting by four people (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) of the words and actions of the founder and leader of Christianity, Jesus Christ.

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This book is the result of studies of a large number of companies operating "Total Productive Maintenance" (TPM) around the world. It contains examples and illustrations of how the TPM philosophy can be adapted and implemented as part of a lean enterprise strategy.

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This practical guide attempts to define stress and explain why it appears to be more of a problem in modern society. A range of strategies which can be used to manage stress are outlined and illustrated with stories based on real lives and case studies.