Corporate Social Responsibility
Islam provides a basis and guideline for living one's life. Within this, there is a very detailed concept of ethical and social behaviour which allows us to deduce that the concept of social responsibility automatically has a role in Islam. This is a critical point that must be firstly understood as the role of moral ethics has been underpinned in Islam for over 1400 years whilst the concept of CSR remains relatively new for businesses today.The scope of this book is to briefly outline some of the major aspects of Islam which give consideration for businesses and their push towards Corporate Social Responsibility. It considers the belief system of Islam and how this belief has a significant underpinning of social behaviour.
Chapter 31 - Called to Business
Are you constantly seeing business opportunities all around you as you formulate solutions to the needs in your community?Chapter 31 - Called to Business is the result of one woman's journey into entrepreneurship. It is the book that the author and respected financial coach, Christine Addis, would have loved to have found at her local bookstore when she was looking for answers on how to juggle the care and nurture of her family and pursue what she felt God was calling her to do.Chapter 31 - Called to Business is full of biblical wisdom gleaned from years of having the Holy Spirit as her only teacher and contains many personal and practical life lessons that have already helped many women to discover the right way to do business.So if you are sensing that God is calling you to business, get ready to go on a journey and be part of an amazing group of women who are destined to change the way society sees the role of daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and entrepreneur.
The Goddess Guide to Branding
Branding is not only more fun with a goddess to guide you--it's also more powerful. In The Goddess Guide to Branding, brand strategist Jane McCarthy and venture capitalist Kate McAndrew introduce you to eight goddess archetypes whose timeless energies are alive in successful brands today. From there, they lead you on a journey to build your own brand in a way that is authentic to your company and ultra-appealing to your community. Throughout the book, female founders and brand leaders share what they've learned on their own brand-building journeys. It's truly a powerhouse collective of women invested in seeing you succeed: Laura Modi (CEO & Co-Founder Bobbie) Sallie Krawcheck (CEO & Founder Ellevest) Georgina Gooley (Co-Founder Billie) Sophie Bambuck (CMO The North Face) Sali Christeson (CEO & Founder Argent) Susan Griffin-Black (Co-CEO & Co-Founder EO Products) Alexandra Fine (CEO & Founder Dame) Sashee Chandran (CEO & Founder Tea Drops) and more... The branding method shared in the book is intuitive and inspired. You don't need an MBA or a background in marketing to "get" it. You'll be showered with ideas at every step. And you'll walk away with a complete blueprint for your brand, so your business can flourish and endure. If you're starting your brand from scratch, this book is for you. If you're looking to enrich your existing brand, this book is for you. If you need to make a pivot and evolve your brand, this book is for you too.
Indestructible Wealth
Have you ever wondered how the wealthy aristocracy got to be so rich? Did it ever occur to you that they are not so different than you, but rather, they know something that you don't know? In Indestructible Wealth, David J. Rogers takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Inside, you will learn how to go from flat-broke to super-rich. It's not magic, it's not hard, and it's not impossible. Follow the steps and, in a short amount of time, you too can have indestructible wealth!
Organizational Corruption, Crime and Covid-19
Corruption often flourishes in times of uncertainty and crisis. When institutions and oversight are weak, and public trust low, corruption can thrive and undermine how societies respond to the crisis. Covid-19 brought this issue into sharp focus, and this book uncovers some of the problems experienced across the globe and, crucially, explains how organizations and countries can strengthen their anti-corruption systems to prevent problems in the future.The book has been created by the members of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education group on anti-corruption and brings together top international experts to consolidate the lessons from the Covid-19 crisis in order to improve transparency, integrity, trust, and governance in the future. Cybersecurity and cybercrime related to the pandemic are a particular focus. These factors are essential to social and economic order. Practice-oriented, each chapter offers examples of methods, approaches, tools, and cases which can be used for anti-corruption teaching, policy, and corporate initiatives.With insights and cases from right across the globe, the book will be of interest to NGOs, policymakers, organizational leaders, students, and researchers looking to foster accountability, integrity, and transparency across organizations in times of crisis.
The Glass Elevator
The Glass Elevator is a transformational guide for leaders who are ready to embrace the future of leadership. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Glass Elevator marks a turning point in the understanding of modern leadership" Prof. Dr Kai Reinhardt, Expert on Digital Transformation⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Highly recommended for new-age leaders." Pegah Gol, Board Member & Investor, AI Talent PlatformJutta dos Santos Miquelino introduces the innovative concept of 5D-Leadership, a unique approach that blends personal growth with organizational success through the pillars of Oneness, Collaboration, and Transformation. This book offers actionable insights and practical tools to help leaders cultivate personal fulfillment, harness collective intelligence, and inspire their teams to achieve extraordinary results. Rooted in empathy, sustainability, and conscious growth, The Glass Elevator empowers leaders to lead with purpose, innovate with impact, and create a culture of collaboration. Whether you're navigating the complexities of the digital age or seeking personal and professional transformation, this book is your essential companion. Elevate your leadership today with this groundbreaking work and dare to be the change you want to see in the world.Jutta dos Santos Miquelino is a visionary leader, award-winning entrepreneur, mindset-coach and Co-CEO of the Think Tank ... and dos Santos. She has pioneered transformative strategies for global blue-chip companies. Committed to blending holistic growth with cutting-edge design thinking and collective intelligence, Jutta's work redefines how conscious leaders and organizations innovate and evolve. In The Glass Elevator, she distills her extensive experience into a guide that champions fiercely human leadership in the digital age while promoting personal elevation and fulfillment. Her unique approach inspires leaders to shape a better, more connected and sustainable future.
Appraisals, Ratings, & Reviews
This is an excellent performance evaluation tool. Conducting performance evaluations is an important responsibility of every supervisor. Employees deserve to know where they stand in the eyes of your organizations' leadership. If done intelligently, this process can foster honest communication between employees and supervisors and help create a stronger team by encouraging professional growth.Appraisals, Ratings & Reviews for Servicemembers and Civilians is an excellent investment for those who are charged with the responsibility to craft employee evaluations. ARR outlines a methodology for evaluating your workers and contains a bounty of example bullet comments. These examples are organized into 33 subject areas and they address all levels of performance.Not only does this book cover everything you need to know about evaluations, but it also includes information about punctuation, numbers, and homonyms so you do not have to stop what you are doing to consult a cryptic style guide. Simply open the table of contents and flip directly to the information you need. What is the difference-if any-between an em dash and an en dash? Did you know that a suit may have been well made, but it is a well-made suit? A level of proficiency with the written word is expected of all leaders in a professional setting.Covers 33 performance areas: AccountabilityDisciplineListeningAdministrative DutyDutyLoyaltyAppearance & BearingEnvironmental AwarenessPerformanceBudgetEqual OpportunityProficiencyCommunicationFlexibilityReliabilityCompetenceFulfill ObligationsResource ManagementConflict ResolutionHonorRespectContributionsHuman ResourcesSelfless ServiceCritical ThinkingInformation TechnologyTeamworkCustomer ServiceIntegrityTime ManagementDeals with PressureLeadershipTraining"Many supervisors lack the tools necessary to write effective evaluations. Appraisals, Rating and Reviews, gives you those tools."-MG Jan Edmunds USA, Ret. Senior Vice President for Logistics, Cypress International"I wish Appraisals, Rating and Reviews had been available years ago. This book has a permanent place in my professional library."-Brigadier General Dan Montgomery(United States Army, Retired), Former Vice President, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Co-founder &CEO, Strategic Defense Solutions, LLC."Appraisals, Rating and Reviews will help you transform the dreaded yearly appraisal interview process into a mutually beneficial exchange."-Chuck Allen Vice President &General Manager, Rotorcraft Division, The Boeing Company"Appraisals, Rating and Reviews is a good investment on two points-accessibility and material... Supervisors will appreciate the high-quality bullet comments."-Thomas Snell, Manager of Information Systems, Fortune 500 Company
Shrinking Elephants
Conflict is an opportunity. Use it wisely and you will unlock value in you, your team and your organisation. Conflict exists in every organisation. Sometimes very obviously. Sometimes quietly. Very few love it. If you are frustrated with yourself for not stepping in; with others, for not playing ball; with the politics that get in the way of getting results; with the clearly dysfunctional teams; then this book is for you. A companion to Mentally at Work, but also a stand-alone book, it takes the science of our brains and the reality of the workplace and gives you practical tools to more effectively navigate the elephant in the room, to decrease conflict. In reading this book you will: Learn how to identify the elephants that are blocking effective problem solving.Start to understand the underlying unconscious reactions and blind spots, that are at the heart of growing elephants.Build confidence in elephant shrinking, that helps you learn about yourself, build trust-based relationships, and stop wasted energy in your organisation.Know how to look after your mental health and that of others, through louder conflict issues, coming out the better for it.Scale elephant shrinking in your team.We live in a complicated world that needs more elephant shrinkers. Start learning to become one today! This book is targeted at people in leadership roles. It helps them to better understand how they influence workplace culture and how they can create psychological safety at work through how they lead. It helps leaders to become caring scientists, using intentional actions to influence the brain chemicals in the people they work with to untangle conflict and, in doing so, unlock value in themselves, their team and their organisation.
Dark Sides of Organizational Life
Exploring the darkest side of organizations may have a potential to change our previous assumptions about business life. Scholars both in management and organizational research fields have shown interest in the "bright" side of behavioral life and have looked for the ways to create a positive organizational climate and assumed a positive relation between happiness of employees and productivity. These main assumptions of the Human Relations School have dominated the scientific inquiry on organizational behavior. However, "the dark side of organizational life" may have more explanatory power than "the bright side". Hostility, jealousy, envy, rivalry, gossip, problematic personalities, dislike, revenge, and social exclusion are the realities of business life. A manager may devote most of their time to cope with conflicts, deviant behaviors, ambitious individuals, gossips, and dysfunctional rivalry among employees. It is evident that negative events and interactions among employees cost more time and energy for a manager than the positive side of organizational life. This edited collection specifically focuses on these issues and will be of interest to researchers, academics, and advanced students in the fields of management, organizational studies and behavior, sociology, social psychology, and human resource management.
Business Ethics through Movies
The second edition of Business Ethics through Movies: A Case Study Approach examines a wide range of ethical dilemmas, principles, and moral reasoning through a series of popular films, real-world case studies, and corporate ethics codes. This includesEight new films (The Armstrong Lie, Athlete A, The Biggest Little Farm, Control Room, The Corporation, Outsourced, The Social Dilemma, and Spotlight)Eight new cases (flash mob thefts, Deepwater Horizon, Maui fires of 2023, United Auto Workers strike of 2023, listeria in milkshakes, lead in children's apple sauce, and news media election lies)A new chapter on journalistic ethicsOnline chapter quizzes to reinforce ethical theory and moral reasoning (accessible at https: //rowman.com/ISBN/9781538194447)Movies provide an excellent platform for developing techniques of analysis and sharpening our critical thinking skills. They bring ethics to life and draw us in, so we identify with the characters as they confront issues, make decisions, and face consequences. Thanks to the engaging ways ethical dilemmas are presented, movies and case studies are perfect vehicles for studying and doing business ethics.
Currere and Legacy in the Context of Family Business
This book presents a new conceptualisation of the idea of legacy in a family business setting as an educational experience of teaching and learning between generations.
The Business School Curriculum Debate
With more than 14,000 business schools worldwide, what is included in their curricula matters for how the economy and the corporate system are managed. Business schools should be subject to scholarly inquiries and critical reflection. While many studies of business schools examine its general role in the tertiary education system and in society more broadly, this volume examines how one specific theoretical perspective and a normative model derived therefrom were developed and gradually appropriated within the business school setting. This volume demonstrates that agency theory, based on a daring conjecture that firms can be construed as bundles of contacts, rose to prominence in the business school context. It examines how the elementary proposition of agency theory, that the firm is to be considered theoretically and practically as a "nexus of contracts," was never consistent with corporate law and contract law, and it was empirically unsubstantiated.Business schools are under pressure to teach not only practically useful theories and models, but also theories that are also scientifically qualified. Despite having this ambition, certain theories are widely taught despite failing to live up to such declared ambitions, which means that business schools may be criticized for including theories on ambiguous grounds in the curricula. This book examines how business schools seek to honour the ambition to teach both scientifically verified theories and practically useful concepts and models, and how the tensions derived from this duality may be problematic to handle. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, and advanced students in the fields of management education, organizational studies, and legal theory.
Your Power Unleashed
"Your Power Unleashed is more than just a guide for career advancement; it's a manifesto for living a life imbued with purposeful power." -Lisa Nichols, New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder & CEO Motivating the Masses, Inc."Your Power Unleashed provides genuinely useful advice to help high-performers do fulfilling work while embracing their authentic selves. Kisha offers actionable steps for leaders to effectively coach and use their power to champion female talent within their organizations. This approach fosters a more inclusive environment and also drives innovation and success. Full of inspiring stories and practical strategies, this book is a refreshingly insightful read." -Khozema Shipchandler, Chief Executive Officer of Twilio"Practical, relevant, and strategic ... Written like a personal coaching session, this book provides a playbook for doing the internal work necessary to succeed professionally, while challenging corporations to create environments where women can thrive." -Elaine Lin Hering, USA Today Bestselling Author of Unlearning Silence"For women eager to take control of their road to career success-and men ready to insist on gender equality-this is a must read." -BookLife by Publishers WeeklyDo you feel stuck in your career, as if you're running in circles, doing everything to advance professionally but making no progress?Now imagine...Recapturing the hope you have lost and restoring your diminishing self-confidence.Having a professional impact beyond your wildest dreams-aligned with your values, purpose, and vision for your life.Receiving the recognition, promotion, and pay you deserve with grace and ease, instead of struggle.Discover your inner DIVA and take control of your career todayFrom the creator of the DIVA Method(R), Kisha Wynter, comes a transformative guide for women navigating the corporate world. Your Power Unleashed: How Savvy Women Use Courage to Get Promoted, Get Paid, and Find Fulfillment is for astute businesswomen ready to unlock their full potential and achieve unparalleled success.Drawing on the insights and lessons developed in Kisha's coaching programs, Your Power Unleashed(R) lays out practical strategies for corporate women looking to succeed in their careers, with a special emphasis on the nuanced needs of women from diverse backgrounds.Break free from self-doubt and imposter syndrome as you embrace newfound confidence and resilience.Navigate organizational politics strategically with practical tools to increase your visibility and gain influential allies.Cultivate a robust network of advocates, mentors and sponsors to propel your career.Step confidently into the winner's circle at work, fortifies with savvy strategies to shield yourself from professional landmines.Discover the transformative DIVA methodology that has already impacted thousands of women globally-now accessible to anyone ready to own their greatness. Become your own advocate and thrive professionally with this roadmap to fulfillment and authenticity. Your quest to actualizing your highest self begins here.
Graph Learning and Network Science for Natural Language Processing
Advances in graph-based natural language processing (NLP) and information retrieval tasks have shown the importance of processing using the Graph of Words method. This book covers recent concrete information, from the basics to advanced level, about graph-based learning, such as neural network-based approaches, computational intelligence for learning parameters and feature reduction, and network science for graph-based NPL. It also contains information about language generation based on graphical theories and language models.Features: Presents a comprehensive study of the interdisciplinary graphical approach to NLP Covers recent computational intelligence techniques for graph-based neural network models Discusses advances in random walk-based techniques, semantic webs, and lexical networks Explores recent research into NLP for graph-based streaming data Reviews advances in knowledge graph embedding and ontologies for NLP approaches This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in computer science, natural language processing, and deep and machine learning.
Working Through Conflict
Encompassing theory, research, and practice, this tenth edition provides an introduction to conflict communication and conflict management. This text features real-life case studies across a range of theoretical perspectives and conflict settings, including interpersonal, group, and organizational. Approachably written for students and with an eye to application, the book teaches conflict theory in the context of practical skills. This edition features new sections and references on recognizing intractable conflict and managing online conflict, a new exhibit on conflict escalation, and a new section on interpersonal goals, as well as an updated list of powerful ways to resolve and manage conflict.This textbook is ideally suited to undergraduate or graduate courses on conflict communication within communication studies, business and management, political science, and counseling programs. An Instructor's Manual, including a sample syllabus, written and oral assignments, cases, exercises, video and online resources, sections from previous editions, and test questions is available at www.routledge.com/9781032489186.
Mechanizing Hypothesis Formation
The GUHA is a method of mechanizing hypothesis formation. The input of the GUHA procedure consists of analysed data and several parameters defining a large set of relevant patterns. The output is a representation of a set of all relevant patterns satisfying the given true condition.
Qualitative Management Research in Context
This concise book uses narrative fiction to address how researchers can conduct qualitative research using both online and first-hand data and digital and face-to-face methods. The book is structured around four phases of the research process.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
"Think and Grow Rich" is a seminal self-help book written by Napoleon Hill, first published in 1937. Drawing on Hill's interviews with successful individuals like Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford, the book explores the principles of personal achievement and financial success.Hill outlines a philosophy of success based on the power of thought and the importance of setting clear goals. He emphasizes the role of desire, faith, and persistence in overcoming obstacles and realizing one's dreams. The book delves into the concept of the "mastermind," highlighting the value of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals who can offer support and guidance.Through practical advice, inspirational anecdotes, and actionable strategies, "Think and Grow Rich" has empowered countless readers to unlock their full potential and achieve their aspirations. It remains a timeless classic in the field of personal development, offering valuable insights into the mindset and habits of successful individuals.
A Return to Radiance
Even those who love their jobs, enjoy parenting, and have good relationships also feel overwhelmed, burned-out, and pulled in many directions, as though the light of their dreams has dimmed. Becca Powers knows this acutely -- and she wrote this book to help others find their way, as she did. She combines science, psychology, and metaphysics to offer a proven path toward joy and fulfillment, perfected through her lived experience and interactive training with corporate clients. Packed with real-world lessons, practical tools, inspiring true stories, and innovative action steps, A Return to Radiance will help you reconnect with your deepest desires and transform from the inside out to express your vibrant, unique self.
Online Learning Systems
This book discusses the newest approach to online learning systems in higher education. As e-Learning platforms change their mechanisms for data processing and storage, there is a need to move these systems toward being more efficient and smarter. This book covers online learning systems and their application to large-scale data along with the technological aspects of these processes and problem-solving methods.Online Learning Systems: Methods and Applications with Large-Scale Data discusses the efficiency measurement and environmental impact of online education. The book offers a parametric evaluation and categorization of online learning systems and provides an exploration of big data ecosystems in cloud computing. Descriptive analytical methods that assist in finding solutions for big data challenges are also covered within the book.The book is written for academicians, which includes teachers, students, and higher education policymakers who believe in transforming the education industry, as well as research scholars and those working in education technology and artificial intelligence. Industry professionals involved in education management and those working in e-Learning companies will also find this book useful.
Money Laundering Blacklists
This book is an unprecedented study on the countries at highest risk of attracting money laundering and organised crime proceeds. It aims to satisfy both scholars and students in particular from criminology, economics and international relations, and practitioners from banks, professional firms, AML authorities.
Jump In
Invest in the change you want to see in the world.Why did a band of women in a small corner of Southeast Tennessee take huge risks in their careers and jump into the uncharted territory of the startup world? What did they do to convince other women in their community to join their quest to address the gap table for female founders? And how did Chattanooga become a leader in the rising tide of women growing their impact in startup ecosystems across the U.S. and beyond? Jump In charts the story of the JumpFund, a women-led angel fund investing through a gender lens, based in Chattanooga, TN, and its powerful network of women investing in women. A groundswell of women are discovering the power and purpose of angel investing. Women are reshaping the conversation in startup investing not only to open doors for other women and more diverse founders but also to consider a wider lens of companies solving problems that matter to women. Learn from women who have put their resources to work to increase access to capital for other women. Gain a better understanding of Gender Lens Investing and the women behind this important movement. Discover the basics of how to get started as an angel investor, and how to seed your own group of women investing in women. Join the new wave of women investing in the change they want to see in the world. Jump in!
The Global Financial Crisis and the Islamic Finance
While some have proposed that the Islamic finance serves as a vehicle for recovering from the international financial crisis and The Islamic banking industry may be able to strengthen its position in the international market as investors and companies seek alternate sources of financing. Other economists have argued that Islamic finance, is a different way of structuring financial dealings; but, it is not a totally different financial system. This book tries to note the main causes and the impacts of the financial and economic crisis. In addition to discuss the belief that the Islamic finance and its prospective is a viable alternative to the ailing global financial system.
Business Ethics through Movies
Teays introduces students to foundational ethical reasoning and case-specific business ethics as seen in movies from the classics through the latest streaming hits. The second edition includes new featured movies throughout and a new chapter on journalism ethics featuring Shattered Glass, Spotlight, and Control Room.
Ethics, CSR and Sustainability (ECSRS) Education in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
This book presents a fresh perspective into the nuances of ECSRS education especially with reference to the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) pedagogy and framework in a novel context; the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Confidence Unleashed
Become the leader you were born to be. Confidence Unleashed: 10 Kick-Ass Strategies To Grow As A Leader (Without Changing Who You Are). This full-color guided workbook-inspired by a decade of mentoring young women-is the ultimate roadmap to unleashing your leadership potential and building an authentic, fulfilling career. Did you know that 75% of female executives face imposter syndrome? Or that the most important leadership quality isn't strength, it's adaptability? In the early stages of your career, navigating the modern workplace's unwritten rules can feel impossible. But there are more opportunities than ever-if only you know where to look. Enter Sheri West, former Fortune 500 management executive turned social entrepreneur and founder of women's leadership organization LiveGirl. West leverages her 25 years of corporate and leadership development experience to identify ten key areas of career growth necessary for women to thrive-and then shows you exactly how to achieve it. Through a series of evidence-based strategies, you will learn how to shift your mindset, build your skills, and become the leader you were meant to be. This workbook covers how to: Own Your CareerFail ForwardEmbrace ImperfectionFind Your VoiceInvest in Relationship CurrencyBe an Inclusive Leader-and much more! In her trademark engaging voice, West draws on her significant mentoring experience to support you every step of the way; sharing hard-won advice, while opening your eyes to theopportunities all around. Confidence Unleashed is more than a guided workbook; it's a manifesto. And its message is clear: The key to a compelling, authentic career is YOU.
Business Techniques
Discover the transformative techniques revolutionizing the world of business and economics. With in-depth exploration of disruptive technologies, innovative business strategies, sustainable practices, financial strategies, globalization, marketing, and future trends, this book is a comprehensive guide to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the business world.
She-Wolves
First came the secretaries from Brooklyn and Queens--the "smart cookies" who saw that making money, lots of it, might be within their grasp. Then came the first female Harvard Business School graduates, who were in for a rude awakening because an equal degree did not mean equal opportunity. But by the 1980s, as the market went into turbodrive, women were being plucked from elite campuses to feed the belly of a rapidly expanding beast, playing for high stakes in Wall Street's bad-boy culture by day and clubbing by night.In She-Wolves, award-winning historian Paulina Bren tells the story of how women infiltrated Wall Street from the swinging sixties to 9/11--starting at a time when "No Ladies" signs hung across the doors of its luncheon clubs and (more discretely) inside its brokerage houses and investment banks. If the wolves of Wall Street made a show of their ferocity, the she-wolves did so with subtlety and finesse. Research analysts signed their reports with genderless initials. Muriel "Mickie" Siebert, the first woman to buy a seat on the NYSE, threatened she'd have port-a-potties delivered if the exchange didn't finally install a ladies' room near the dining room. The infamous 1996 Boom-Boom Room class action lawsuit, filed by women at Smith Barney, pulled back the curtain on a bawdy subculture where unapologetic sexism and racism were the norm.As engaging as it is enraging, She-Wolves is an illuminating deep dive into the collision of women, finance, and New York.
Innovation Research in Technology and Engineering Management
Philosophy may not seem to be an obvious source to discover methods for successful product innovation management. However, this book shows that systematic reflection on the nature of product innovation management, supported by insights from the philosophy of technology, can illuminate the innovation process in technology and engineering.Presenting methodological guidelines and philosophical reflections, this book guides readers through each phase of product innovation. At each step, ideas from the philosophy of technology are translated into practical guidelines for managing these processes. The book works through the philosophical perspectives on innovation, methods in innovation design and research, and the value and ethical implications of innovation.Bridging the gap between philosophical context and practical methodologies, this book will be highly valuable for postgraduate students and academics researching and teaching innovation and philosophy of technology.
Higher Education and Employment
Originally published in 1987, this book focusses on the relationship between higher education and employment and is based on case studies from Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Egypt, Germany, Malaysia, Pakistan, Yemen, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, the USSR, Zambia, West Bengal (India), Mali, Nepal, France, Indonesia and Peru.
Data Mining and Exploration
This book introduces both conceptual and procedural aspects of cutting-edge data science methods, such as dynamic data visualization, artificial neural networks, ensemble methods, and text mining. There are at least two unique elements that can set the book apart from its rivals.First, most students in social sciences, engineering, and business took at least one class in introductory statistics before learning data science. However, usually these courses do not discuss the similarities and differences between traditional statistics and modern data science; as a result learners are disoriented by this seemingly drastic paradigm shift. In reaction, some traditionalists reject data science altogether while some beginning data analysts employ data mining tools as a "black box", without a comprehensive view of the foundational differences between traditional and modern methods (e.g., dichotomous thinking vs. pattern recognition, confirmation vs. exploration, single method vs. triangulation, single sample vs. cross-validation etc.). This book delineates the transition between classical methods and data science (e.g. from p value to Log Worth, from resampling to ensemble methods, from content analysis to text mining etc.). Second, this book aims to widen the learner's horizon by covering a plethora of software tools. When a technician has a hammer, every problem seems to be a nail. By the same token, many textbooks focus on a single software package only, and consequently the learner tends to fit the problem with the tool, but not the other way around. To rectify the situation, a competent analyst should be equipped with a tool set, rather than a single tool. For example, when the analyst works with crucial data in a highly regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical and banking, commercial software modules (e.g., SAS) are indispensable. For a mid-size and small company, open-source packages such as Python would come in handy. If the research goal is to create an executive summary quickly, the logical choice is rapid model comparison. If the analyst would like to explore the data by asking what-if questions, then dynamic graphing in JMP Pro is a better option. This book uses concrete examples to explain the pros and cons of various software applications.
Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Global Fashion Sector
This book covers responsible business practices and sustainability in the fashion textile supply chain, from the raw fibre stage, through production, to the point of customer consumption.
Industry 4.0 Interoperability, Analytics, Security, and Case Studies
All over the world, vast research is in progress on the domain of Industry 4.0 and related techniques. Industry 4.0 is expected to have a very high impact on labor markets, global value chains, education, health, environment, and many social economic aspects.Industry 4.0 Interoperability, Analytics, Security, and Case Studies provides a deeper understanding of the drivers and enablers of Industry 4.0. It includes real case studies of various applications related to different fields, such as cyber physical systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, machine learning, virtualization, decentralization, blockchain, fog computing, and many other related areas. Also discussed are interoperability, design, and implementation challenges.Researchers, academicians, and those working in industry around the globe will find this book of interest.FEATURES Provides an understanding of the drivers and enablers of Industry 4.0 Includes real case studies of various applications for different fields Discusses technologies such as cyber physical systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, machine learning, virtualization, decentralization, blockchain, fog computing, and many other related areas Covers design, implementation challenges, and interoperability Offers detailed knowledge on Industry 4.0 and its underlying technologies, research challenges, solutions, and case studies
The Creative Way Forward
"Martin's well-researched and thoughtfully crafted book provides a road map for staying resilient, adaptable, and true to yourself in the face of life's challenges."-Daniel H. Pink, New York Times best-selling author of The Power of Regret and DriveLearn How to Creatively Adapt, Improvise Solutions, and Embrace ChangeChange is inevitable. If there's one thing we can plan on, it's that nothing will stay the same. Yet change can also be challenging, especially when it's unexpected. In times of disruption when we most need to be creative, we're often reactive. We hang on to what we know instead of being open to the vast possibilities of what's next. Professional coach and consultant Jen Martin shows us another way: how to build your creative capacity and ability to improvise forward, even during life's biggest twists and turns.For those navigating any type of change-whether at work or in life-Jen shares research-backed practices and tools to help you strengthen your agility and adaptability. In this book, you will learn: The four-part Change Curve for navigating transitionsHow to regulate your nervous system to be creative versus reactiveWhy knowing "what's core for you" is critical for being adaptiveThree powerful ways to reframe your perspectiveThe type of curiosity you'll need in order to embrace what's nextHow to creatively navigate detours and setbacks on the journeyThis book is a beautiful reminder that while the future is inherently uncertain, it's precisely when we don't have all the answers that we often come up with the most interesting ideas and discover the creative way forward.
Your True Power
Do you want to live your most exceptional life? This is for you.14 ordinary but remarkable women come together to share their stories - 100% raw and authentic - of how they overcame their biggest and darkest challenges by embracing their true power.In Your True Power, join one strong group of magnificent women as they share their first-hand experiences to help you understand what true power is. With richly vibrant voices from many backgrounds illustrating one and the same message, you will be inspired to unlock your amazing life!Here's what you'll experience when you dive into these powerful stories: going from being an overwhelmed high achiever to moving into the state of flow;finding infinite possibilities after losing everything;going from treating your body as a burden to treating it as a guide;pivoting from seeking externally to looking within;going from "I'm not enough" to "I am the answer";finding freedom from codependency;going from "this is the end" to "the best is yet to come;"And much, much more!Grab your copy now to go from ordinary to extraordinary and start living the life you were always meant to have!Full contributor list: Suyen Angbetic Bailey, Leslie Sandra Black, Debbie Shuman Espinoza, Heather Ann Fink, Fiorella Garibaldi, Dawn Gomez, Sandra Ann Grant, Aurora Hood Hammond, Judith Krug, Barbara Harumi Otis, Silvia Rios, Dionnie Simone, Trissa Tismal-Capili, Gale Ziccarelli.
Working Mothers Inspiring Others
Are you ever left wondering how other mums manage the delicate balance between work and motherhood? How do they handle the endless demands, the societal pressures to 'do it all, ' and the guilt of feeling stretched too thin? Here's the truth: You're not alone.Author Sarah Maconachie shares her own journey and the stories of 17 other remarkable women who've faced these exact challenges. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed, wondering if it's possible to balance a career you love with the joy of motherhood, this book is your lifeline. Through the personal and powerful stories of career-driven mums-CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and more-you'll see just how possible it is to flourish in both your professional life and your role as a mother. Meet the inspiring women: Sarah Maconachie, Vicky Wren, Tracey Vermaak, Stacey Webb, Cheryl Edwardes, Tania Gomez, Sarah Coleman, Kerry McNamee, Carla Lombardo, Lisa Younger, Ashley McGrath, Nicola Veal, Leisa Van Geest, Fiona Yue, Kate O'Hara, Sandra Morell, Alicia White, and Michelle Travis. From navigating challenging childhoods and single parenthood to overcoming career transitions and realising that personal development can be the most essential aspect to success as a working mum - these women have each found ways to create balance. They have challenged societal norms and the status Quo, realising what they feel they 'should' do isn't always the right way for them, and they have created their version of balance that works to thrive in their careers without sacrificing their role as a mother. What you'll take away from Working Mothers Inspiring Others: Raw, Real Stories: This isn't your typical 'how-to' parenting book. It's filled with the honest truths of working mums who've been through the highs and lows, offering a look into what worked well, what didn't, and what they'd do differently.Relatability & Support: Finally, feel truly seen and heard. These stories reflect your own struggles and victories. You'll walk away feeling less alone, with a new sense of belonging to a community.Balance Strategies That Work: These mums have tried, tested, and honed approaches that have allowed them to thrive at work and at home. Each story is packed with tips and strategies you can try.Empowering Takeaways & Worksheets: You'll find actionable advice, hands-on worksheets, and steps you can use to make positive changes in both your work and home life.Inspiration to Embrace Both Roles: This isn't about just getting through the chaos-it's about flourishing. This book is for mums who want to feel empowered, balanced, and confident in their dual roles as dedicated mothers and driven professionals.Are you ready to feel seen, to gain new strategies for creating balance, and to be inspired to redefine what 'having it all' looks like for you? Plus! Check out the companion book, Working Dads and Balancing Acts, where 20 dads share their own real and honest journeys.
Business Marketing
"Business Marketing" by Andleeb Kamal is a comprehensive guide that dives deep into the dynamic world of marketing. This book is designed for students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the core principles of marketing in today's ever-changing business landscape. From market research and consumer behavior to branding, pricing strategies, and digital marketing, this book covers all the essential aspects of business marketing in a clear, accessible way. Through practical insights, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies, readers will gain a solid foundation in marketing concepts and learn how to apply them effectively in their careers. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned marketer, "Business Marketing" offers valuable knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of the market and achieve success.Andleeb Kamal is a passionate marketer and writer with a unique blend of creative and analytical skills. Born and raised in UP West, Andleeb has always been fascinated by the science of rockets and the art of storytelling through advertisements. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Brand Management and Communication from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Uttar Pradesh. During the pandemic, she furthered her education with courses in Digital Marketing and a postgraduate diploma in Travel and Tourism from Jamia Millia Islamia. Currently, she is pursuing an Executive MBA from Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi while continuing to express her thoughts and emotions through poetry and micro tales. Andleeb's passion for writing and her deep understanding of marketing come together in this book, where she aims to empower others to explore their creativity and succeed in the business world.
The New C-Suite
The New C-Suite offers a transformative approach to leadership, blending visionary thinking, ethical practice, and social responsibility to meet the challenges of the modern world.Through the combined wisdom of Tiana Sanchez and seven distinguished co-authors, this book presents a groundbreaking framework for "Civil Leadership"-a model that integrates community-first leadership, social responsibility, and the power of diversity. Each chapter delves into critical aspects of leadership, offering practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies to drive long-term success while making a positive impact on society.Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or simply someone passionate about creating change, The New C-Suite will inspire you to lead with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to making a difference.Join us on this journey to redefine leadership for the future-where success is measured not just by profits, but by the positive impact we leave on the world.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2024
This publication provides updated statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, and environmental measures as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The report covers the 49 regional members of ADB. It discusses trends in development progress and the challenges to achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Asia and the Pacific. This 55th edition explores the data necessary to guide climate-related policies. It assesses the availability and sufficiency of data on climate change drivers, impacts, vulnerabilities, and strategies for mitigation and adaptation, and emphasizes the need for more geographically granular data.
Youth, Unemployment and Training
Originally published in 1985, this book brings together diverse perspectives of global policy and experience concerning threatened or high levels of youth unemployment and the measures taken in the countries concerned. From the examples quoted it is obvious that there was little consensus concerning what one is led to believe life after school is about or what one would like life after school to be about, and how these expectations and aspirations may be accommodated.
Education Versus Qualifications?
Originally published in 1984, this book investigates the validity of educational qualifications: how they are determined, what justifications exist for them and how they change. It examines the assumption linking education and productivity and explores the belief that the ways in which scholastic qualifications are acquired distort education. In the investigations, the labour market, the school and community are not treated as 'black boxes' with no questions asked of their contents. Each is opened and placed under the microscope. Human resource personnel are asked to explain qualifications and selection for jobs. Supervisors are asked to estimate the quality of their workers. Teachers are observed in classrooms. Parents are asked what they hope for when they send their children to school. Simultaneously, research from a wide range of countries and cultures is explored.
The Life Coach’s Tool Kit, Vol. 3
The Life Coach's Tool Kit, Vol. 3 highlights strategies that will take your performance as a life coach to the next level.This book is an essential companion for any life coach. If you are new to life coaching, this book provides 27 chapters each filled with life coaching tips and strategies that you can implement immediately with your new coaching clients. If you are a seasoned life coach, this book will provide an array of perspectives around coaching that will add something unique to the coaching you are already doing with your long-time clients.Each chapter in The Life Coach's Tool Kit, Vol. 3 reveals a high-level coaching strategy or philosophy followed by a short activity or worksheet that coaches can use with their clients without a lot of preparation.The number one goal in The Life Coach's Tool Kit, Vol. 3 is to provide examples and strategies from elite coaches, mentors, psychologists, doctors, business owners, and lifestyle experts who all have something unique to say about life coaching. The idea is that this book will supplement the material you already know as a life coach. The goal is to help coaches help their clients in different coaching situations so both coaches and clients succeed in becoming the very best they can be.The experts authoring this book are from all over the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Romania, and South Africa. They are professionals who are leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, transformation, and self-actualization experts, senior business executives, hypnotists, podcast hosts, TEDx speakers, motivational keynote speakers, military veterans, medical doctors, psychotherapists, C-suite strategists, neuro-linguistic programming masters, retreat facilitators, consultants, neurologists, and more.The one thing the authors of this book have in common is that they all have an idea about life coaching, and these ideas can be applied to multiple life coaching situations.The co-authors of this book include Neil Bailey, Rachelle Buskas, Dana E. Crawford, Skye Deane, Lara Doherty, Eric Ekle, Jolie Engelbrecht, Adele Frost, Ada F羹rst, Alex Garner, Steve Hammond, June Hans, Chris Ho, Kristelle S. Kamini, Elena Kim, Ren矇 Kok, Irina Kuhlmann, Ashley Kuhnau, Mindy McKibbin, Tanya Newbould, Joyce de Nooijer, Jennifer Richardson, Nick C.I. Schaart, Mary Beth Schrudder, Alex Webb, Sabrina Vogler, Po Wu, MD.
Inspiring Integrity
Inspiring Integrity: How to Win with Compliance and Propel Performance by L. Stephan Vincze provides an essential leadership roadmap for transforming compliance from a tedious obligation into a strategic business advantage. Vincze, a seasoned attorney, Washington political veteran, and corporate compliance professional with over twenty-five years of experience, emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and a strong corporate culture in achieving compliance excellence. The book introduces a practical, five-step framework to create and sustain effective compliance programs, from defining success and developing a shared strategy to executing plans collaboratively and measuring results.Through compelling real-life anecdotes and case studies, Vincze demonstrates how compliance, when done right, can propel performance and inspire a culture of integrity. For instance, he shares the inspiring story of a biotech CEO motivated by his son's illness to push the boundaries of innovation, resulting in groundbreaking treatments. He also recounts how a heartfelt plea from a mother of a sick child inspired a sales team to adhere to compliance regulations, showing the human impact of their work. Additionally, Vincze discusses the lessons learned from high-profile compliance failures, such as the Theranos scandal, underscoring the necessity of early ethical leadership and robust compliance programs.This book is a must-read for CEOs, senior executives, compliance officers, and legal counsels, as well as law and business students, investors, and board members. With its actionable insights and practical advice, Inspiring Integrity equips readers with the leadership knowledge and tools to embed ethics and integrity into their corporate DNA and achieve sustainable business success."When it comes to ensuring a healthy corporate culture-one that understands and respects the business value of compliance-Steve Vincze is the 'go-to' professional. Steve and I have worked together in multiple companies to develop and instill a culture that can win with compliance at the forefront. This book is an essential read for those who want to do the right things in the right way. Winning with compliance is the only way to run your business." - Rich Daly, President and CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc."Wow. This is an important book. Inspiring Integrity is not just about compliance; it's about how to develop a culture based on ethics and integrity, which every organization needs. Every CEO and director should read and draw inspiration from it." - Dr. Michael Gibbs, Ph.D., Clinical Professor of Economics, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Breaking Boxes
What Boxes Define You?"I thought I'd figured out boxes early in life. From the anticipation of the puppet leaping out of my wind-up jack in the box to constructing castles from oversized cardboard containers, I thought I understood their boundaries. Yet, as life unfolded, I realized boxes aren't always square, and some are cleverly designed to keep us confined."Boxes are a part of our lives, following us wherever we venture, whether we acknowledge them or not. They provide structure, safety, and security and often help identify similarities between us. We live in boxes (houses), receive boxed gifts, and pack our belongings into boxes to move into a new "box." We use boxes to express things: "Think outside the box," "She's boxed into a corner," or "Be sure to check all the boxes." Some people base their identity on the box they put themselves in.Boxes can also be scary. By nature, they divide and separate. Unseen, metaphorical boxes of expectations of our families, religions, communities, employers, and others can evoke intense emotions and trap us.Serial real estate entrepreneur Betsy Pepine has lived in her share of boxes. From growing up with the expectation of becoming a doctor through creating a successful real estate business-one of Inc.'s 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the USA multiple times-her compelling stories shared in Breaking Boxes will help you: Understand the labels and stereotypes associated with boxes, so you can step outside societal expectationsRecognize the boxes that contain you, so you can unpack what's keeping you stuckDiscover your true identity, so you can live free of the expectations of othersWhatever box you are in, it's time to unpack and step into your authentic self today!
Breaking Boxes
What Boxes Define You?"I thought I'd figured out boxes early in life. From the anticipation of the puppet leaping out of my wind-up jack in the box to constructing castles from oversized cardboard containers, I thought I understood their boundaries. Yet, as life unfolded, I realized boxes aren't always square, and some are cleverly designed to keep us confined."Boxes are a part of our lives, following us wherever we venture, whether we acknowledge them or not. They provide structure, safety, and security and often help identify similarities between us. We live in boxes (houses), receive boxed gifts, and pack our belongings into boxes to move into a new "box." We use boxes to express things: "Think outside the box," "She's boxed into a corner," or "Be sure to check all the boxes." Some people base their identity on the box they put themselves in.Boxes can also be scary. By nature, they divide and separate. Unseen, metaphorical boxes of expectations of our families, religions, communities, employers, and others can evoke intense emotions and trap us.Serial real estate entrepreneur Betsy Pepine has lived in her share of boxes. From growing up with the expectation of becoming a doctor through creating a successful real estate business-one of Inc.'s 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the USA multiple times-her compelling stories shared in Breaking Boxes will help you: Understand the labels and stereotypes associated with boxes, so you can step outside societal expectationsRecognize the boxes that contain you, so you can unpack what's keeping you stuckDiscover your true identity, so you can live free of the expectations of othersWhatever box you are in, it's time to unpack and step into your authentic self today!
Business English Study - Intermediate 4 - The Maritime Industry
Business English Study - Intermediate 4 - looks at The Maritime Industry: Maersk, The Port of Shanghai, The International Maritime Organisation, Carnival Cruise Line, and Sea Machines Robotics. Each module contains: Business Skills, Grammar point, Listening practice, Reading exercise, Vocabulary building, Pronunciation, and Role-plays. Business English Study produces a variety of books that are an excellent resource for Business English Tutors who want to inspire their students, and offer career opportunities.
Flow
Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do weaves scientific principles, stories, positive psychology, inspiration, and actionable steps to go beyond what you ever thought possible.You'll learn...What the flow state is.How flow enables you to go beyond success.You'll discover...What makes you tick.How to get into flow, on demand.So you can...Always be in your genius. Love what you do.Are you ready to live in your greatness? Buy your copy today and experience the incredible benefits of flow.
