Death and Funeral Practices in Russia
Built on original ethnographic research, this book offers a comprehensive account of funerary history and practices in Russia. It provides data on mortality statistics, trends in the funeral market in contemporary Russia, the legal framework of funerary practices, as well as regional and demographic disparities.
Application of digital transformation in Management Sciences
Digital transformation is a change in mentality that companies undergo in order to become more modern and keep up with the technological advances that are constantly emerging. There isn't a person in the world who hasn't been impacted by this process. Human potential, digital culture and technology: the three pillars that support digital transformation.Gone are the days when digital transformation was a trend. Today, it's a reality and companies that don't adapt will lose competitiveness and market share to the growing number of purely digital-based companies, such as startups.But digital transformation in companies is not a simple process and involves several aspects that need to be considered when adopting a renewal strategy. There are countless points, ideas and characteristics that need to be considered in order for the process to take place in a solid and efficient manner.
Non-Financial Motivation and Employee Efficiency in Nigerian Banks
This study, "Non-Financial Motivation and Employee Efficiency in Nigerian Banks," explores how non-financial motivation affects employee efficiency and productivity in Nigerian banks. Grounded in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the study employs a literature review methodology, synthesizing academic sources, scholarly articles, and case studies. Findings indicate that non-financial motivators such as recognition, career development, work-life balance, job security, and a supportive work environment significantly enhance job satisfaction and performance. Employees perceiving high non-financial support are more engaged and productive. The study underscores the importance of non-financial motivation alongside financial incentives, recommending Nigerian banks implement recognition programs to boost morale and productivity by making employees feel valued.
Construction Digitalisation
This book explores construction digitalisation, particularly in developing countries. The book conceptualises a digitalisation capability maturity model that will enable construction organisations to self-assess and benchmark their digital capabilities in their quest for digital transformation.
Effect of Teamwork on Employees Job Performance
In "Effect of Teamwork on Employees' Job Performance: A Study of Meklit Micro Finance Institution," the scholar delves into how collaborative efforts within teams influence individual job performance in a microfinance setting. The book explores various dimensions of teamwork, including communication, trust, and shared goals, and their direct impact on productivity, job satisfaction, and overall performance. Through empirical research and case studies from Meklit Micro Finance Institution, the author provides insights into the dynamics of team collaboration and its role in enhancing employee effectiveness. This comprehensive analysis offers valuable strategies for fostering a collaborative work environment to boost performance and achieve organizational goals.
Female entrepreneurship and the creation of micro-businesses
Female entrepreneurship and the creation of artisanal micro-businesses in Senegal are essential elements of the economic and social landscape. Senegalese women have long played a vital role in the informal economy, particularly in the artisanal sector, where they often pass on traditional skills from generation to generation.The creation of artisanal micro-enterprises offers Senegalese women a route to economic autonomy, enabling them to generate an income for themselves and their families. These enterprises can range from textile dyeing to jewelry making, pottery and basketry, reflecting the diversity of craft skills present in Senegal.However, women craft entrepreneurs in Senegal often face unique challenges, including access to finance, vocational training and the market. Initiatives to support female entrepreneurship, such as micro-credit programs and business management training, play a crucial role in strengthening these businesses.
Management Mess to Leadership Success
Management Mess to Leadership Success by Scott Jeffrey Miller is a transformative guide that stands out amidst the vast array of books about leadership. Drawing from his own experiences, including failures and setbacks, Miller offers a refreshing perspective on honed skills and leadership development.
The Organization and Duties of Iran’s Chambers of Commerce
According to Article 2 of the Law on the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Chamber of Commerce of Iran is a non-profit organization that has legal personality and financial independence. This organization has been established in order to create coordination and cooperation between businessmen and the owners of industries and mines in important business centers of the country, according to the demand of local businessmen and the proposal of the Ministry of National Economy and with the approval of the government to coordinate their activities and bargain with government institutions to ensure their interests. The Iran Chamber is in charge of managing the secretariat of the dialogue council between the government and the private sector. This chamber has 60 representatives, 40 of which are elected from the private sector and 20 from the government.
International Finance
In today's globalized economy, understanding international finance is crucial for businesses, investors, and policymakers. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of international finance, covering the complexities of global financial markets, exchange rates, and investment strategies.The book begins by introducing the basics of international finance, including the balance of payments, exchange rates, and international monetary systems.The book uses simple examples and case studies to help you understand complex concepts. This book is perfect for students who want to learn about international finance in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
Business, Bosses, & Success
Gerald Oppliger, former manager the Shuttle Processing Contract Program as President of Lockheed Space Operations, has written a valuable collection of his insights into how any individual hoping for a successful career in business can achieve his or her goal. In his book-a volume packed with valuable information about every step of any business venture-he tells the reader the essential elements of succeeding at winning contracts; designing a production and fulfilment plan; ensuring the right people are in place; tackling problems; creating the product; and presenting the finished product to the customer's satisfaction. Because every enterprise depends upon the people behind it to succeed, Oppliger lays out what's expected of employees-and offers insights into how YOU can become one of the right people in your career.
The sharpest problems of energy storage, astrophysics and health
Previously, the Author has implemented a number of projects in cooperation with powerful teams of developers and manufacturers. The projects presented in the book can only be implemented by Companies that have enough (team) of specialists capable of solving all technical, financial, legal and other problems. The company that starts promoting the Projects will have the opportunity to obtain Patents in its own name and in the names of specialists who will make a worthy contribution to the specification of technological and design solutions. The return on investment does not exceed several years.
Marketing
At the end of the last century, we were at a crossroads when it came to our economic future and a mindset for managing organisations' strategic resources. This content, which has been completely revised, once again attracts attention due to its topicality and necessity, as we observe the entry of the Asian Tigers onto the global competitive scene, especially China. With repercussions on current business strategies, I invite everyone to read this book, which recognises a need of the time that is now an organisational reality: sustainability.
Financial Audit of the Disbursement Cycle
This paper addresses the fundamental issues of the work of financial auditing, its emergence and evolution in the world and in Cuba, its types and main rules of execution. The advantages it provides as it gives information on the financial situation in an entity, benefits the internal control processes and locates possible errors in the financial statements in order to take corrective measures, hence the importance of executing this type of audits in entities that provide benefits to society as is the Centro de Elaboraci籀n del Municipio de Manicaragua that has not received audits of this type and that presents an unfavorable financial situation due to the shortage of raw materials and materials to fulfill its social purpose, thus contributing to identify the risks that affect internal control and to create strategies to adequately plan the use and destination of material and financial resources.
The Process Improvement
Do you think process improvement is a tedious, low-value task confined to the back office of overstaffed companies? Think again.In this insightful book, you'll discover why and how process is the key to consistent delivery, a crucial factor that separates winners from losers in most organizations. The message inside is clear: Embrace process improvement, or risk being overtaken by competitors who do.The author, Vaughn Thurman, a passionate tech leader and company builder, presents undeniable empirical data showing the significant and sustainable advantages that process improvement brings to organizations. He then reveals how to cut through the complexity, drudgery, and friction typically associated with process improvement efforts.Finally, Thurman guides you through easy-to-understand steps to effectively champion and execute change within your organization. This book will transform your perspective on process improvement and equip you with the tools to lead your company or organization to market-leading success.Vaughn Thurman is the Founder and Chief HighGear Evangelist at HighGear, Inc., a leading, intuitive no-code platform for business analysts to rapidly build enterprise-grade workflow applications.
Underpricing and share performance of IPOs
A company's debut on the stock market can become a great opportunity for investors. However, with the implementation of anti-flipping mechanisms, the feasibility of taking advantage of underpricing movements is questioned, since the investor will have to postpone the sale of shares for the minimum period established in the prospectus. This study presents the valuation of shares in IPOs carried out in Brazil at the best moment in the market, which experts call the 'hot issue'. Knowing that this was a unique moment in Brazilian history, it was expected that the result would be very positive in the long term, i.e. for investors who decided to postpone selling their shares. Robust statistical analyses will present the short-, medium- and long-term results of these securities. A special read for beginners looking to learn about the capital markets and Initial Public Offering (IPO) processes.
Emerging Strategy in Context (Covid-19) Iron and Steel Sector Col.
The research project of the iron and steel sector is carried out with the purpose of analyzing the strength of the sector in the Colombian country, reviewing the strengths (Opportunities) and weaknesses (Threats), in order to define how attractive the market is and what impact it has on the economy. For this purpose, the PESTEL analysis tools and Porter's five forces are used, which allow to have a global and macroeconomic vision of the environment. Once this exercise has been carried out, it can be defined that the iron and steel sector is one of the strongest in Colombia (ANDI, 2018) since it is presented as the backbone for the country's development. In the research it is found that this sector is one of the main suppliers of raw materials for strong sectors such as construction, automotive and hardware (Hadad, 2017) which concludes that it is a sector that generates strong profits, which has a strong impact on the market, making it aggressive and tending to have a strong bargaining power with its suppliers and customers.
Virtual Reality Applied to Teaching
The use of Virtual Reality is growing more and more in school management. This is due to technological developments and the facilities that they bring to people's teaching and learning processes. Against this backdrop, this book discusses the use of technology and its importance in education. It also presents the main advantages and challenges encountered when applying new technologies in the field of education.
Labour benefits of workers and micro and small enterprises
THE LABOR BENEFITS OF WORKERS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FORMALIZATION OF MICRO AND SMALL AGROINDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES IN THE DISTRICT OF TAMBOPATA - 2022", aims to determine the relationship between labor benefits and the formalization of Micro and Small Agroindustrial enterprises in the District of Tambopata - 2022.The research is quantitative and will help us to propose new theories to improve the knowledge of labor benefits in formalization and it is an applied study that allows us to propose new theoretical alternatives. In addition, this research is descriptive and of correlational design, because it describes the relationship between the variables labor benefits and formalization in micro and small agroindustrial enterprises. The population and sample is made up of 40 workers of the MYPES, for the data collection work, surveys were used to measure the level of the variables with their respective dimensions, and were validated with the Cronbach's alpha statistic whose result is 0.790 and 0.764.
Analytics
In the pulsating heart of every successful enterprise lies a profound understanding of data. "Analytics: Decision Making through Data" is an illuminating compass for those seeking mastery in the art of leveraging information for decisive action. This book navigates the intricate landscape of analytics, unraveling the symbiotic relationship between data and effective decision-making. From interpreting patterns to forecasting trends, it transforms raw data into strategic wisdom, empowering leaders and practitioners alike. With a blend of practical insights and methodologies, this comprehensive guide equips readers with the tools to harness the full potential of analytics. Whether steering a multinational corporation or propelling a startup, this book serves as a catalyst, propelling decision-makers toward astute, data-driven choices that redefine success. Embark on a transformative journey, where data is not just information but a powerful catalyst for informed decisions. Welcome to the world of "Analytics: Decision Making through Data."
Project Management Information System
This book presents a series of techniques, practices and processes to help project managers and project staff to manage information in a systematic way that will help improve the project interventions. It is through information management that we can improve decision making process, learn and create new knowledge. Knowledge derives from information, as information derives from data. Information becomes knowledge when people do the work and realize an action that generates experiences. The creation of valuable knowledge depends on the adoption of a holistic approach to information management! an approach that takes into consideration organizational culture and politics, information economics and processes, information standards and policies, information strategies and governance. All this translates to an information ecosystem that puts people at the centre and technology as an enabler. Managing a project information system has to do more with managing human behaviors than managing technology.
Ethical Crm
"Ethical CRM: BUILDING TRUST WITH GEN Z" examines the convergence of customer relationship management (CRM) and ethics, specifically focusing on Generation Z's expectations. The book highlights how CRM practices have evolved to emphasize ethical principles like transparency, data privacy, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. It provides a framework for ethical CRM integration, featuring case studies and strategies that showcase effective engagement with Gen Z. Additionally, it explores future CRM trends, including blockchain for transparency and predictive analytics in ethical decision-making. This guide is essential for business leaders and CRM professionals aiming to build trust and maintain long-term loyalty with Gen Z customers.
Category Management
This is a sequel to the seminal work by O'Brien on category management. What this book adds is its contextual nature, with authors from sub-Saharan Africa. It further provides the opportunity to reach out to a wider audience on contemporary strategies aimed at managing organizational spend and creating value out of its management. This is a must read for academics and professionals in the area of procurement.
Effective Modern Coaching
Written by one of the world's leading business coaches, the new and updated edition of this book provides authoritative and proven guidance and techniques for any manager, executive or indeed coach who wants to bring out the full potential of their employees and clients through coaching. Individual performance is a cornerstone of corporate performance and the need to achieve more- be that productivity or innovation- from fewer is becoming increasingly vital. Coaching is a demonstrably successful approach to helping individuals to perform to higher levels. This classic and inspiring book aims o develop managers and executives into great coaches, who can transform the performance of individuals and teams in their organizations. The author looks at the art of coaching from different perspectives and provides practical tips and models (such as the "Spectrum of Coaching Skills" and " GROW" ).
Personal and Business Financial Management
In the personal context, effective financial management is a crucial skill for ensuring economic stability and making well-informed financial decisions throughout life. In the organizational context, financial management is one of the most important factors in maintaining a company's success, regardless of its market or size, as it enables the management of all the business's resources and facilitates the strengthening and growth of the enterprise. Based on this understanding, this book was prepared considering the basic theory of personal and business financial management, taking into account the consumption profile of people from different generations; the new consumption habits acquired with the advance of the internet and social networks; and the financial models of technology companies from Silicon Valley.
Handbook On Shopping Centre Management
About the Book"Handbook on Shopping Mall Management: Simplified!" by Nauman Thakur, is a set of 5 booklets that offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the trillion-dollar shopping centre industry. Thakur explores the economic impact, growth factors, and evolving consumer preferences that drive this dynamic sector. Uncover the vital role shopping centres play in local economies, providing employment opportunities and supporting diverse businesses. With a projected industry value of 30 trillion dollars by 2030, this handbook anticipates future trends and challenges. Thakur simplifies the complexities, highlighting the advantages for communities and detailing the essential elements that contribute to a successful shopping centre. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer, this handbook is your go-to resource for mastering Shopping Mall Management in a simplified manner.About the AuthorMohammed Nauman Thakur, a polymath with a three-decade career spanning engineering, law enforcement, and retail management, unveils his expertise in "Handbook on Shopping Centre Management: Simplified!" Recognizing the industry's needs, he envisions a pioneering institution for shopping centre management. His initial literary endeavour, "My Memoir: Essentials of Mall Management," offers readers a glimpse into his formative years and the inception of his remarkable journey in the realm of shopping centres. A devoted philanthropist, Nauman engages in social work alongside his passion for cricket and golf. In his personal life, he's a dedicated family man to his wife, Dr. Irum Thakur, and sons Nooran and Naushan.
Marketing, social networks and consumption
Consumption through online platforms is growing every year all over the world. Making a purchase using a smartphone, a social network and a digital payment method is now a reality for thousands of people. In this sense, it is important for entrepreneurs to understand which of the main strategies applied to social networks are most effective in helping to increase sales and satisfy consumer needs. With this in mind, this book highlights the theory of Digital Marketing; online consumer habits and the main strategies applied to the Instagram social network.
Succession Planning for Impact
Seventy percent of businesses fail or are sold before the next generation gets to take over. Are you one of the 70% of business owners who fear their company won't survive the transition to the next generation? Don't let your life's work crumble when you step away. In Succession Planning for Impact, seasoned CEO and business coach Harry T. Jones reveals the seven essential steps to building a lasting legacy and ensuring your company thrives long after you've handed over the reins. With decades of experience guiding entrepreneurs to success, Harry shares his proven strategies for: Confronting your fears about succession planningEstablishing your succession planning teamDefining your impact and nicheDeveloping leaders on your teamPassing the baton on to your successorsFinishing wellDon't leave your legacy to chance. Whether you're just starting to think about succession or are ready to put your plan into action, this book is your essential guide to building a significant life and a business that will stand the test of time. "I highly recommend this book to any entrepreneur who wants to build a business that will thrive for generations to come. This book is the perfect guide to help you every step of the way."-Sam Campbell IV, CEO, Chattanooga Bakery, the Moon Pie Co.
Predictive Analytics for Business Using R
The fields of mathematical statistics, statistical graphics, computer science and operations research have created the rich set of methods now called Analytics. Often analytics is characterized along three poles: descriptive analytics (what do data tell us), predictive analytics (what can be forecast based on the data, and with what certainty), and prescriptive analytics (how can the data inform changes to improve system performance).This book focuses on the second pole, predictive analytics. The areas of predicting a number, a class, and dynamic behavior are distinct, with different methods. This text has three parts based on these areas. Topics in predicting a number include simple and multiple linear regression, transformation of variables, analysis of observational data via cross-validation, the generalized linear model, designed experiments, and Gaussian process and neural network regression. Classification methods include neural networks, logistic regression, k-nearest neighbor, and linear discriminant analysis. Methods for predicting dynamic behavior include trend analysis, time series analysis and discrete-event dynamic simulation.Characterizing prediction uncertainty is a key focus of this text. The text provides analytic methods appropriate to each area, with an explicit process for applying such methods. Case data with corresponding R code are used to illustrate each method.Predictive Analytics for Business using R is designed for a hybrid class structure. Class sessions can be a blend of lecture format and flipped classroom case analyses. In a two-meetings-per-week fifteen-week structure, one day per week would be devoted to explaining methodology and presenting a case study, with the second day focused on coaching. Given the case structure, the text does not contain homework problems. Instead, at the end of each chapter there are links to cases posted online.
Statistical Process Control and Data Analytics
This revised and updated 8th edition retains its focus on processes that require understanding, have variation, must be properly controlled, have a capability, and need improvement - as reflected in the five sections of the book.
Interpersonal Communication and Conflicts
Like negotiation, mediation is a method of conflict management which is essentially based on the development of communication between the parties. However, we must not fall into "the naivety of considering communication as a universal solvent for conflict, the simple application of which would be a guarantee of improvement of things". On the contrary, communication can serve both to reduce and intensify conflict and can be used to transmit messages of both hatred and threat as well as reconciliation. To summarize, communication is a useful and necessary tool in mediation, but, again, "good communication cannot guarantee that the conflict will be resolved or even improved, but poor communication greatly increases the likelihood that the conflict will escalate ". Thus, we will examine the particularities of conflictual communication in the epistemological analysis of the main phases of the mediation process by including the recall of the facts, as seen by the protagonists and we will present the best means of group management for communicative leadership.
International market entry strategies - Latin America
The internationalisation of companies has been the focus of many studies and has been approached from different perspectives. Most of them detail aspects of branding strategies and expanding operations, while others deal with financial aspects. In relation to other approaches, different reasons are given for entering the international market. The aim of this study was to investigate the strategies for entering international markets used by a Brazilian pharmaceutical company that is undergoing the process of internationalisation. To this end, it was based on a theoretical framework and, based on data obtained from primary and secondary sources, direct observation, direct contacts and the application of a questionnaire, a diagnosis was made of the stage of internationalisation of this company. The study was characterised as qualitative and exploratory with an illustrative case study. As a result, it was found that although the company has entered six countries in the last three years, this short period does not allow for an in-depth analysis of the financial return, on the other hand the current stage of internationalisation.
E-Learning Design on a Shoestring
Design Effective E-Learning Courses Despite Limited ResourcesHave you suddenly been asked to put together an e-learning course, but you have limited experience, time, or resources to do so? This happens often, and you're not alone. E-Learning Design on a Shoestring offers talent development professionals a process for designing and developing e-learning courses, without breaking the bank. E-learning expert Marina Arshavskiy applies the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to provide guidance, quick tips, and shortcuts for creating meaningful asynchronous learning experiences.With this book, you will learn to tap into learner motivation and engagement; create e-learning scripts, storyboards, and prototypes; and build inexpensive yet effective interactivity in your courses. It also guides you on saving time and money by auditing existing e-learning content and creating reusable content. You'll discover how to manage e-learning projects efficiently, select technology that meets your course needs, and secure buy-in for current and future e-learning efforts.The Association for Talent Development's On a Shoestring series helps professionals successfully execute core topics in training and talent development when facing limitations of time, money, staff, and other resources. Using the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to problem solving, this series is designed for practitioners who work as a department of one; for new or "accidental" trainers, instructional designers, and learning managers who need fast, inexpensive access to practical strategies that work; and for those who work for small organizations or in industries that have limited training and development resources.
Milk Processing on a Family Farm
This study was carried out to analyse the feasibility of setting up a milk processing agro-industry on a family dairy farm located in the rural area of Campestre/MG in 2014, with the aim of assessing the technical, economic and financial viability of milk processing. The results show that the agro-industrial activity is economically viable and can make a profit. However, from a financial point of view, this activity is inefficient due to the high demand for resources and low return on capital invested, resulting in a low opportunity cost. This can be attributed to the bureaucratic difficulties that exist in the municipality of Campestre/MG, forcing the agro-industry to invest excessively in facilities and machinery that are unnecessary given its estimated production. With this in mind, it can be concluded that, faced with the impositions of municipal legislation, there is no justification for setting up the agro-industry for as long as there is no municipal legislation regulating agro-industrial production for commercialisation in the municipality.
Effects of corporate reputation on the cost of equity capital
Corporate reputation is a representation of users' assessment of a company's actions, and these actions can increase reputational capital and reduce the risks inherent in the activity. Therefore, the aim of this study is to verify whether corporate reputation contributes to a lower cost of equity for Brazilian listed companies. As corporate reputation is a set of perceptions from different stakeholders, we used the Corporate Sustainability Index to capture the perceptions of investors, environmental agents, independent auditors and public purpose organizations; the ranking of the magazine As Melhores da Dinheiro to capture the perceptions of market analysts, and the Social Disclosure Index, prepared by Gon癟alves, De Medeiros and Gon癟alves (2012), to capture the perceptions of investors and external users. As for the cost of equity, the model used was the Gordon model. To this end, 56 companies on the Ibovespa were analyzed from 2008 to 2012.
Modern Management & Communication in Economy and Tourism
The research highlights the critical role of management in driving the success of corporations, businesses, and tourism to develop the economy, comprehensively examining the essential functions of management. Effective management practices in strategic planning, leadership, decision-making, resource allocation, risk management, innovation, and stakeholder relations are necessary to achieve and maintain organizational performance and growth. Firms with robust strategic planning processes consistently outperform their peers, demonstrating the importance of this function in achieving financial and market success. Complementing strategic planning, a well-designed organizational structure ensures the efficient execution of strategies.
Intrapreneurial Organizations
The content of this book presents research that sought to identify the reasons that lead employees of intrapreneurial companies to create their own businesses. A field study was carried out in which five former employees of a company considered to be intrapreneurial were interviewed, all of whom had left the organization in order to set up their own businesses. The data obtained in the field research allowed us to formulate hypotheses that indicate, above all, a certain common conception among the subjects interviewed about the figure of the entrepreneur. This conception then appears as a possible explanatory nucleus for the reasons why these individuals preferred the risks of entrepreneurship to the relative stability of intrapreneurship.
Financial Modeling and Performance Management
Financial modeling and engineering has gone beyond pen, pencils, paper, and desktop calculators. It has entered a phase where only the fast and furious can catch up with the global business trends. This book was written to bring up financial modeling to the level of the changing global trends. It covers topics like mathematical algorithm, responsive CVP analysis, innovative investment appraisal tools, working capital management incorporating operational breakeven, financial ratios and discriminant analysis, cost separation and cost allocation models, product/demand based pricing models, transportation model algorithm, assignment techniques, simulation, and replacement theory. Others include the implementation of forecasting models using multivariate regression analysis, time series, moving averages and exponential smoothing, advanced linear programming models, investment appraisal, inventory management, cost of capital, debt conversion metrics, and risk identification and analysis. The most interesting aspect of this book is that it is fully integrated with computer codes in Python 3 and VB programming languages.
Automation Anxiety
Automation Anxiety: How Robots are Changing the Workforce is a comprehensive exploration of the rise of automation and its impact on jobs and industries in the digital age.With a focus on addressing automation anxiety and dispelling myths, Sarah Cooper offers practical insights into adapting to the changing workforce and identifying opportunities in emerging fields.From the evolution of automation to the pros and cons of its implementation, this book guides readers through the changing landscape of work and provides strategies for lifelong learning and harnessing the power of automation.With a call to action for reshaping work culture and embracing the future, "Automation Anxiety" offers a compelling and timely examination of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Vertebrate Pest Handbook Book, 3rd ed
The Vertebrate Pest Handbook, 3rd edition, is a revision of Dr. Austin Frishman's 2nd edition published in 1999. The revision retains his question and answer format but narrows the scope to commensal rodents, brown rats (aka. Norway rats, Rattus norvegicus), house mice (Mus musculus), deer and white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus, and Peromyscus maniculatus) and roof rats (aka. black rats, Rattus rattus). Pest control operators (PCOs), pest management professionals (PMPs, public health professionals, and wildlife control professionals (WCOs) looking to test their knowledge or have questions for in-house company training, will find this book a helpful addition to training resource materials. This book was revised to achieve several goals: - to serve as a handy reference for anyone engaged in vertebrate pest control without overwhelming readers with excessive detail, - to aid both Pest Management Professionals (PMPs), Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs) and people from the Board of Health in training new personnel, - to assist professionals in answering customer questions, - to compile a compendium of facts to guide one's working knowledge of commensal rodents, - to provide test questions for supervisors and managers of PMPs and WCOs who wish to train new and experienced employees, and - to stimulate all to think before they undertake a commensal rodent control program.
Hidden Champions Case Compendium
This textbook provides an in-depth portfolio of case studies of globally operating and market leading medium-sized companies, mostly based in Germany. Students in the field of strategic management, family business management, information technology, and engineering may comprehensively explore the success factors of these hidden champions. Assignments and discussion sections help to dive deeper into the topics of innovation, internationalization, and leadership. Practitioners may gain valuable insights into growth trajectories and strategic decisions for achieving and sustaining market leadership. All case studies have been developed in direct cooperation with the companies and tested in teaching.
Relationship marketing in retail micro-enterprises
This book presents studies on the evolutionary process of marketing in the commercial context between organisations and customers. The book offers a wide-ranging entrepreneurial vision for retail micro-businesses, showing that the relationship between company and customer is a key factor in today's globalised market. The author invites the reader to reflect on the impact that the application of relationship marketing can have within companies that have a high level of competition and consumer turnover, because this management tool allows these two factors, seen by many companies in this field as impediments to the rise of the business, to become instruments that, if handled well by relationship marketing, are capable of producing what all companies strive for: customer satisfaction, retention and loyalty. Relationship marketing is thus the new market trend that is opening up ways for micro-enterprises to become giants in their business.
Technological innovation as a strategic business tool
The aim of this study is to carry out a comprehensive analysis of technological innovation as a strategic business tool, seeking to understand the importance and advantages that companies will obtain by using it as a strategy to achieve their goals and objectives, with reference to the current market where competitiveness is more fierce. The aim was to bring to the corporate sphere the need to adapt to the constantly changing environment, which offers both threats and opportunities.
Prevention and resolution of food conflicts in the workplace
With the intention of improving the quality of life of people of working age and in society in general, this book aims to have a triple impact: Health care, the environment and the guarantee of the full exercise of the food rights of workers. Two problems of workers are combined; alternative solution to conflicts and food rights. The intention of this work is to generate a positive impact on the community and/or environment, through innovative solutions to social, labor, health and environmental problems that exist in the population. On the other hand, using mediation as a means to resolve conflicts promotes a culture of peace and serves as a bridge between the worker and the company, obtaining advantages for both parties.
Diversity in the workplace
In a time of rapid globalization and increasing international mergers, the focus on diversity is an increasingly important resource. Working with diversity in today's society is associated with a multitude of changes. The complexity that comes with change is constantly changing both organizations and the economy. Diversity management offers an opportunity to use diversity as a resource to counteract competitive pressure on the labor market, to position oneself more attractively for applicants and to promote the recruitment and retention of employees. A diverse workforce creates profitability, which in turn means that companies that pursue a heterogeneous personnel policy react much more agilely to the constantly changing environmental conditions.The implementation of holistic diversity management creates education, security, tolerance and acceptance and leads the company into future-proof personnel management.
Working Capital
Working Capital: Analysis and sizing of HIROKS intimate fashion's circulating resources. Sizing up a company's working capital is a very detailed task that requires a lot of work and dedication. It is this analysis that will show the short-term financial situation, so that the financial manager can make decisions on funding, investment, reinvestment and immobilization in a safer way for the smooth running of the organization as a whole.
Proposal to change the stock layout in a large factory
The aim of this work is to propose a new stock layout model for a large timber industry in the state of Par獺, in order to reduce activities that do not add value to the product, making the company in question more competitive. The study of the physical layout is of the utmost importance for optimizing manufacturing activities and improving stock handling. Flowcharts were used to illustrate the proposal for a new layout and its improvements in the flow of operations in the stock sector of the company studied.
