Principles of Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting provides solutions to the need to have ready information to take appropriate financial decisions in business and non-business organizations. It speaks to the process of collecting, recording, presenting, and analyzing/interpreting financial information to permit informed judgment by users of the information. It reports, in aggregate financial terms and during a given period, the overall results of the operations of the organization, highlighting especially, the financial strengths and weaknesses. A good manager should be equipped with the knowledge and tools required to present and analyze financial reports. The course contents in this book include introducing financial accounting - meaning, purpose/focus, comparison between financial accounting and management accounting; financial statements and analysis; accounts of sole proprietorships; companies, partnerships, and non-profit organizations; manufacturing and control accounts; and funds flow statement.
Mastering Project Management with ClickUp for Work and Home Life Balance
A self-guided handbook for achieving work and home life balance through task management and improved processes and workflow using ClickUp, AI, and automationKey Features: - Master ClickUp's core functionalities, automation, and integrations to become a ClickUp power user in all areas of your life- Discover new habits and goal-setting methods to accomplish your personal and professional goals- Learn with step-by-step guides, FAQs, and a downloadable workbook- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Do you want to start a business or turn a hobby into a profession, but feel like you're running out of time? Do you want to become a productivity powerhouse, effectively juggling personal and professional responsibilities? Does your team need help boosting efficiency? This comprehensive guide provides practical strategies and action plans to optimize your work and home life using ClickUp.Achieve project success by setting meaningful KPIs, creating team dashboards, generating real-time reports, and extending ClickUp with integrations. You'll learn how to implement and optimize your workspace structure, project management, processes, workflows, automation, AI, and how to use ClickUp Brain as a knowledgebase. This book also helps you master ClickUp for home life by using it to manage personal tasks, plan vacations, collaborate on projects, maintain interactive inventory, and track household chores. Finally, you'll explore advanced features, goal setting, and personal approaches to maximize your leverage of ClickUp as your 'accomplishment system.Whether you're a seasoned user or just getting started, this ClickUp handbook provides best practices and highlights common mistakes for implementing and optimizing ClickUp to unlock its potential and achieve your goals.What You Will Learn: - Manage the fundamentals of ClickUp and learn feature utilization with ClickApps- Explore new habits, routines, and simplified project management with ClickUp- Manage personal tasks, plan projects, and collaborate on personal events- Grasp advanced process writing strategies and automation planning for complex challenges- Use ClickUp Brain and AI to automate tasks and improve teamwork- Optimize project workflows, task management, time tracking, and integration with other tools- Leverage ClickUp for continuous personal and professional growth, achieving a balanced work and home lifeWho this book is for: This book is for anyone who wants more out of life and wants to reclaim time in areas that matter most. It will help everyday people, professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, project managers, hobbyists, and anyone seeking to enhance their time management skills and productivity. Whether you're an experienced user or new to ClickUp, this book offers valuable insights, including ClickUp's AI features.Table of Contents- What is ClickUp, and Why Do I Care?- Discovering Your Benefits to Using ClickUp- Set Up and Preparation Steps for Unlocking ClickUp- Collaborating with Team Members in ClickUp- Defining and Managing Project Scope- Organizing Projects, Tasks, and Clearing Your To-do Lists by the End of the Day- Tracking Goals, Project Progress, and Productivity with KPIs, Dashboards, and Reporting- Integrating ClickUp with Your Other Tools & Apps- Personal Task Management with ClickUp(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)
Features of Business Environment
Modern business finds themselves in a highly complex and intricate environment. Constraints and opportunities posed by nature, the economy and economic system, the political and legal environment, the social system, geographical and ecological conditions, and demographic factors have a significant impact on businesses. Over the past few decades, as global economic development has accelerated, understanding the cross-cultural business environment has become increasingly important. This book is a modest attempt to outline various important aspects of interfacing with the business environment. Designed primarily as a text for undergraduate and graduate students in business and commerce, this comprehensive and well-structured book provides readers with the knowledge necessary to analyze the domestic and global business environment.
Mastering Fulfillment
Are you tired of fulfillment headaches slowing down your business? This international bestselling book will help business owners like you streamline fulfillment and keep customers happy. Imagine a smooth, efficient process where orders are delivered accurately and on time. This book will show you how to achieve that. You'll learn to solve common fulfillment problems that can drag down your business. You'll gain practical strategies to manage inventory, streamline logistics, and improve customer satisfaction. Discover how to turn your fulfillment process into a powerful asset. This book will help you save time, reduce costs, and boost efficiency. Benefits you'll get from reading this book: Understand why fulfillment is crucial to your business success so you can focus on growthStreamline your operations, reducing errors and delaysEnhance customer satisfaction by delivering orders on time and in perfect conditionBoost your efficiency, saving money and resourcesImprove your profitability with cost-saving measures that workStay ahead of the competition with adaptable and sustainable practices Start transforming your business today. This book provides the tools and strategies you need for fulfillment success. Get ready to see real improvements in your operations and customer satisfaction.
Virtual Lies and Digital Truths
Virtual Lies and Digital Truths: A Review of Research on Deception in Online Communication reviews previous research that lies at the intersection of deception and computer-mediated communication and examines future directions that this research may be attuned to. As new varieties of online deception attract new researchers to the research effort, particularly within the field of management information systems, reviewing where the research stream originated and where it appears to be heading could be enlightening to those who hope to engage further with the topic. This monograph is organized as follows. Following discussion defining and contextualizing deception within the field of information systems research, the authors review some of the prominent theories that have helped inform studies on the topic. These include seminal theories developed in the fields of communication, IS theory and other relevant disciplines that have helped explain deceptive communication and its detection across computer-based modalities. Key findings and implications from across research disciplines are reviewed. Then, the incidence of deceptive communication across generations of media and technology platforms is discussed. Finally, the monograph concludes with an overview of potentially important research gaps and a call for interested researchers to continue investigating deception in computer-mediated communication.
Productivity and competitiveness
The mineral sector is of great importance to the development of the state of Par獺, accounting for around 71% of the state's gross domestic product, but it is divided into two dynamics: the metallic sector, which has economic prominence both in terms of exploration and obtaining taxes for the government, and the non-metallic sector, which concentrates a considerable number of companies, but most of which are informal and do not have an adequate production and logistics structure. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to see how the organizational production process and logistics management directly influence the productivity and competitiveness of companies in the construction aggregates segment in Par獺. The study was exploratory and descriptive in nature, using systematic observation and a semi-structured interview script to collect data, which was analyzed using content analysis of the answers obtained.
Business Communication
The value of communication, particularly in business situations, cannot be overemphasized. It is the bedrock on which all important organizational functions are based. It facilitates interaction at personal, interpersonal, and team levels for the fulfillment of organizational goals and objectives.Communication has evolved over the years. Face-to-face interactions of the past have given way to technology-driven channels of communication in present times. For businesses, the focus has shifted from merely building relationships to achieving accuracy in transmission and reception of the message in order to attain their organizational objectives. Communication audit, crisis communication, financial communication.
The Big Ideas Book
From Apple's iPhone to Uber's ride-sharing service to ChatGPT, over recent decades we've seen 'big ideas' turn the world on its head.Yet what about those big, everyday ideas that can give your business an edge? Those little hinges that swing big doors, each of which can be worth thousands to business owners?You'll find 7 of these ideas inside "The Big Ideas Book," which is based on the three legs of a stool every business needs to thrive: lead generation, systematisation/automation, and sales.Each chapter is a masterclass in its own right, from seasoned experts who are masters of their specialised fields.: Chapter 1: Scott Bywater reveals how to book your calendar solid with speed emails written by AI (and actually turn those emails into booked appointments with highly qualified prospects). Chapter 2: John North illustrates why thinking like a media company is the 21st-century blueprint for building trust and enhancing visibility.Chapter 3: Alan Carniol teaches you to apply Pareto's 80/20 principle to attract and retain top-tier customers while avoiding time-wasters.Chapter 4: Peter Butler shares his strategies for working 'on' the business, not 'in' it, emphasizing the power of effective systems for scalability.Chapter 5: Melanie MacDonald dives into how cutting-edge AI and technology can streamline operations without overwhelming your mental bandwidth.Chapter 6: Keith Banfield debunks the myth of the 'born salesperson' and introduces the M.A.N roadmap for focusing on high-conversion prospects.Chapter 7: Ari Galper (the world's leading authority on trust-based selling) challenges aggressive sales tactics that prioritise closing deals over building genuine relationships.Why should this book be your next read? Because within these pages, one idea, one strategy, and even one shifted perspective could be the catalyst that helps your business achieve a breakthrough. For instance, you'll be introduced to...Game Changing Marketing Strategies: Each chapter is a deep dive into actionable tactics tested in the trenches of modern marketing. From email marketing to trust-based selling and strategic publishing, these aren't just theories but practical, scalable strategies.Tailored Advice to Scale Your Business: Whether you're a startup entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a seasoned marketing professional, this book provides tailored advice on scaling your operations, boosting your sales conversion, and maximising your marketing ROI. Learn how to leverage AI in email campaigns, build customer trust at scale, and automate your marketing processes to maximise efficiency.Practical Implementation: Every chapter concludes with clear, actionable steps you can implement immediately. This hands-on approach ensures you can directly apply what you learn, and see real results quickly.Future-Proof Your Marketing: Stay ahead in today's rapidly changing digital landscape. "The Big Ideas Book" equips you with cutting-edge knowledge to not only keep pace with technological advancements like AI but to harness them to your advantage.Derived from the collective wisdom of the Elite Marketers tribe, "The Big Ideas Book" is packed with outside-the-box strategies you can implement into your business right away.Implement just one of the strategies inside, and you'll see firsthand the transformative power of a great idea in action.Why not start today?
Financial Performance
In our present day economy finance is defined as the position of money the time when it required finance may be defined as the art and science of the managing money. Finance hold key to all human activity. No business activity can ever be purchase without finance support. The major part of any corporate will be expressed in finance term.This Institutional framing has helped me to see the actual scenario in manufacturing industry. The employees in HSL are very co-operative that they used to ask more questions.In the Finance Department of HSL all the officials guided me effectively through all the functions performed by the department.
Financial Innovation and Performance
This study focused on financial innovation, defined as the process by which microfinance institutions offered novel approaches to the production of commodities and services. Different types of innovation included marketing, product, location, and research and development innovations. Financial innovations encompassed process, institutional, and product innovations. The purpose of the study was to investigate how institutional, product, and process innovations affected the performance of microfinance institutions in Nairobi County. Since growth and performance are linked, the study aimed to ascertain if the county's microfinance banks operated in a sufficiently innovative manner. The theoretical framework incorporated innovation diffusion theory, transaction cost innovation theory, and financial intermediation theories. The study employed a descriptive survey research approach to gather data from participants employed by microfinance institutions located in Nairobi County, Kenya. Primary data was analyzed using SPSS Version 17.
Entrepreneurship Development
Entrepreneurship Development is a thorough and authentic textbook designed to introduce students to entrepreneurship as a career option, as well as innovative thinking and behaviour for workplace efficiency. The book also tries to educate students on the most pertinent subject of the quickly growing world of entrepreneurs and the government measures towards promoting entrepreneurship and start-up culture amongst youth in order to address the gigantic problem of unemployment in India. This book prepares students for life outside the classroom by presenting case studies from various industries, profiles of successful entrepreneurs, and projects that encourage analysis and decision making. Comprehensive covering of the conceptual framework for entrepreneurial development, as well as casual and effective entrepreneurship. Each Chapter opens with an image that serves as an icebreaker and narrates the Chapter's important themes through a captivating story about an entrepreneur or organization for a better comprehension of the Chapter.
Insurance Risk Assessment and Management with Advanced Applications
"Insurance Risk Assessment and Management with Advanced Applications" is a practical book. This book is purposed for Risk Management professionals, managers, risk managers, risk analysts, academics, and degree students teaching/studying Management, Risk Management, Risk & Decision Analysis, and Operations Research. The book chapters are Insurance Claims Models, Insurance Claims Pay-out, Insurance Claims Stress, Insurance Claims Through Time, Insurance Claims with Reinsurance Option, Insurance Claims with RiskCompound Cell Referencing, Insurance Contingent Contract Valuation, and Insurance Stress Analysis. The author's distinguished book "Six Sigma Improvements for Basel III and Solvency II in Financial Risk Management" including the Six Sigma DMAIC methods for Risk Management has been recognised and ranked with 3.93 stars in the "100 Best Financial Risk Management Books of All Time" by the BookAuthority (Ref. https: //bookauthority.org/author/Vojo-Bubevski). Bernstein stated, "The risk will always be there, so we must explore many interesting tools that can help us to control risks we cannot avoid taking" (Bernstein & Damodaran 1998). The author's presented book is one such tool.
Operations Research Foundations
"Operations Research Foundations" provides an in-depth exploration of various operations research topics, including linear programming, network optimization, dynamic programming, and game theory. With practical applications and real-world examples, this book serves as an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book offers a solid foundation in operations research principles and techniques.
Digital Humanities
The impact of technology on accounting is enormous. Information technology has acted as an engine for change, making it possible to respond to the company's constant need for tax changes.Information technology has created significant movements in companies. This is possible thanks to the implementation of new systems and improved technologies, as well as the efforts of people dedicated to innovating new products and services in the information area.Given the changes and uncertainties in which we live, every company must be prepared to face them as they arise, and even be ahead of them, in order to keep pace and remain competitive in the sector in which it operates.
Introduction to Business Intelligence
"Introduction to Business Intelligence: Concepts, Technologies, and Applications" is a comprehensive guide that explores the fundamental concepts, technologies, and practical applications of business intelligence (BI) in the context of modern organizations. The book covers key topics such as data warehousing, data mining, analytics, and decision support systems, providing a solid foundation for understanding how BI tools and techniques can be leveraged to drive strategic business decisions.The authors introduce readers to the importance of data-driven decision-making and explain how BI systems enable organizations to collect, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data to gain valuable insights. The book discusses various BI technologies, including data visualization, dashboards, and predictive analytics, highlighting their role in improving operational efficiency, optimizing performance, and fostering innovation. Through real-world examples and case studies, the book illustrates how businesses across industries use BI solutions to enhance competitiveness, uncover hidden trends, and identify growth It also addresses challenges associated with implementing BI.
Measuring Service Performance
In service societies, the tertiary sector has long become the primary sector in terms of GDP and employment. Quality research and testing means better service, and success in the service industries demands quality. Nonetheless, complaints about insufficient, inconsistent or bad service abound. Measuring Service Performance is an appeal for an appro
Risk, Opportunity, Uncertainty and Other Random Models
Risk, Opportunity, Uncertainty and Other Random Models (Volume V in the Working Guides to Estimating and Forecasting series) goes part way to debunking the myth that research and development cost are somewhat random, as under certain conditions they can be observed to follow a pattern of behaviour referred to as a Norden-Rayleigh Curve, which unfortunately has to be truncated to stop the myth from becoming a reality! However, there is a practical alternative in relation to a particular form of PERT-Beta Curve.However, the major emphasis of this volume is the use of Monte Carlo Simulation as a general technique for narrowing down potential outcomes of multiple interacting variables or cost drivers. Perhaps the most common of these in the evaluation of Risk, Opportunity and Uncertainty. The trouble is that many Monte Carlo Simulation tools are 'black boxes' and too few estimators and forecasters really appreciate what is happening inside the 'black box'. This volume aims to resolve that and offers tips into things that might need to be considered to remove some of the uninformed random input that often creates a misinformed misconception of 'it must be right!'Monte Carlo Simulation can be used to model variable determine Critical Paths in a schedule, and is key to modelling Waiting Times and cues with random arisings. Supported by a wealth of figures and tables, this is a valuable resource for estimators, engineers, accountants, project risk specialists as well as students of cost engineering.
Organizational leadership
Organizational leadershipLeadership as an art has always existed. It's about influencing one or more people towards a common goal, in a given situation. The leader, in turn, is the one who holds the influence and exerts it on his or her collaborators. These may be subordinates, peers or even superiors, as influence is multidirectional in an organization.The great of this world have always been inspired by extraordinary people, and in practice we need leaders. Whether in the political, spiritual, scientific, artistic, community or organizational spheres. We need to be surrounded by people who show us the way forward, who inspire and inspire us to surpass ourselves. This book helps us to understand the phenomena of organizational leadership.
Strategy and Innovation
This teaching case can be applied in undergraduate and postgraduate courses to develop students' ability to analyse problem situations and synthesise in the light of Miles and Snow's (1978) theory. This study presents the entrepreneurial trajectory of the manager of EXA Automa癟瓊o Industrial, a small technology-based company from the incubation processes linked to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (PROEM) of the Technological Innovation Incubator at the Federal Technological University of Paran獺 - Ponta Grossa Campus, Brazil. Collaborators in the organisation of this work: Prof. Dr. Vanessa I. Rasoto (UTFPR); Prof. Dr Jo瓊o Luiz Kovaleski (UTFPR).
Smart Port Management and Strategy
A smart port is defined as a port that uses technologies such as big data, AI, and IoT to manage transportation and logistics services. Smart Port Management and Strategy covers the design, operation and applications of a smart port to improve capacity and productivity. The book has been written by the author from an operations management perspective with the aim of providing technical knowledge to readers on how to use technology for optimizing port performance. Key Features: - Eight key topics relevant to smart port management- Focus on calculations and technical operations- Guidance on OCR, RFID and sensor technologies for gates- Includes information about port performance measurement- Includes access to Korean Port MIS- Covers automation equipment such as AGV, ARMGC, and remote control QC- Includes port simulation, digitization strategies and financial analysis Smart Port Management and Strategy is the definitive resource for anyone, whether they are professionals in transportation services or students of civil engineering or operations management, who want to learn about smart ports and how they are managed.
SDG#3 - Wellness with Cultural and Cross Generation Values
In 2024, Dr. Yeung was nominated for the Saint Francis Prize in Techno-Humanities, Caritas Institute of Higher Education with impacts from the Project "Restore the Nature with Innovations via SDGs and ESG/ Positive Peace' Convened by Dr. Shirley Yeung carried out in 2022/ 2023 and coming years for SDG Acceleration. In December 2023, the project was shortlisted by the Ministry of Education, UAE, to present in the Green Zone, Cop28, Dubai. In Feb., 2024, Dr. Yeung organised physical painting exhibition in the Fringe Club, Anita Chan Lai-ling Art Gallery with female artist Belinda Lin for the same project from a perspective of sustainable development entrepreneurial education with practices. And, June 24 and Aug, 2024, Dr. Yeung will have a series of ongoing exhibitions to accelerate SDG with ESG.Readers will embark on a captivating journey, exploring the intersection of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) with the artistic genius of renowned artist, Mr. Foo, Sai Heng and the sharing of interviewees, Joey Leung, Chief Strategy Officer, bbMSL and John Chong, Director, Cooperation & Development Department, Chinese Medicine (Global) Promotion Association.
A Study of the Factors That Affect Agribusiness Financing in Zambia
Agriculture remains the primary source of income for most rural residents in Zambia and will continue to be the backbone of the national economy for many years to come. However, limited access to agricultural financing is a major constraint to the development of the Smallholder Farmers (SHFs) of the agriculture sector. Therefore, this book documents the research aimed to address three fundamental objectives: the extent of financial inclusivity, the factors influencing access to finance, and the exploration of alternative financing models. The findings revealed that only 19% of SHFs surveyed reported having accessed credit and only 8% of rural SHFs were utilizing formal banking services. In response to these challenges, the research proposed innovative financing models including mobile money lending, peer-to-peer lending, guarantee schemes, collateral substitutes and group lending. The study recommended that relevant stakeholders should strengthen technological infrastructure, develop and implement tailored financial education programs and encourage diversification of agriculture activities, and develop regulatory framework for mobile money lending to ensure fair competitions.
Without Delay 2nd Edition
Without Delay: Mastering Railway Operations and Maintenance, 2nd Edition Simon Lane's new book, Without Delay, is a must-read for anyone dedicated to the rail industry. With a career spanning over 40 years and three continents, Lane brings a wealth of experience, passion, and insight to the table, offering a comprehensive guide to mastering railway operations and maintenance. His unique combination of practical experience and deep theoretical knowledge makes this book an invaluable resource for professionals at all levels of the railway sector. Simon Lane is acclaimed by industry leaders for his profound expertise and ability to translate theory into practice. Andrew Haines, CEO of Network Rail, UK, praises Lane's powerful antidote to defeatism and naivety, highlighting the book's relevance in today's challenging rail environment. Lane's practical insights stem from his extensive experience, ensuring that readers gain not just theoretical knowledge but actionable strategies that have been tested and proven in real-world scenarios. According to T.C. Chew, Global Rail Business Lead at Arup, Lane is a true rail operations expert. Chew emphasizes that Without Delay should be at the top of the reading list for anyone involved in rail operations, maintenance, project implementation, or planning. The book's structured approach, divided into six comprehensive parts, guides readers through Lane's observations and experiences, providing a detailed roadmap for achieving operational excellence. S.K. Lam, Managing Director of SMRT Trains in Singapore, commends Lane for sharing his reflections and deep insights into railway operations and maintenance. Lam believes that the book is an invaluable read for all aspiring railway professionals, offering lessons that are both timeless and highly relevant in today's evolving rail landscape. Rob Mason, the retired CEO of RailCorp in NSW, Australia, highlights the book's value for those shaping their rail careers. Lane's experiences across the UK, Australia, and Singapore provide readers with a global perspective on rail operations and maintenance, enriched by his practical achievements and strategic vision. Graham Eccles, a 45-year senior leader in the UK rail industry, underscores the book's essential nature for any manager in the sector. Whether you are an infrastructure controller or an operator, Without Delay offers critical insights into how theory can be effectively turned into practice from a line manager's perspective. Jeffrey Sim, CEO of SBS Transit Rail in Singapore, applauds Lane for illustrating how to galvanize an organization towards achieving excellence. The book's six parts cover essential aspects of successful O&M management, shaping robust internal processes and systems that enable sustained excellence. Raymond O'Flaherty, CEO of MTM in Melbourne, Australia, attests to Lane's grounded expertise in understanding railway performance. He is confident that **Without Delay** will be of enormous value to current and aspiring railway managers, providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to significantly improve railway operations. Without Delay is not just a book but a mentor in print, guiding you through the complexities of railway operations and maintenance with the seasoned wisdom of Simon Lane. It's an essential addition to the professional library of anyone serious about excelling in the rail industry.
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2023
Asia and the Pacific is continuing its solid economic recovery thanks to healthy domestic demand, stable financial conditions and a resilient services sector, while inflation in the region is receding. This update revises slightly down the region's growth forecast for this year to 4.7% on slower expansions in East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The growth forecast for 2024 is unchanged at 4.8%. With price pressures in the region remaining in check, the inflation forecast is revised down to 3.6% for 2023 but is revised up slightly to 3.5% for 2024. Importantly, headline and core inflation seem to have peaked for the region, but there is some variation across economies.
Tax Behavior and Investment Behavior of Corporate Managers
This book analyses the influence of tax behavior on investment behavior of corporate managers in Benin. The paper applies the generalized method of moments (GMM) to dynamic panel data. The sample used covers 21 firms, i.e. 11 banks for the period from 2011 to 2020 and 10 DFSs for the period from 2016 to 2021. It is found that investment behavior is most positively affected by the tax saving due to the deduction of depreciation allowances on economic assets (EIDDAAE), then by corporate income tax (CIT) and finally by debt (DEBT); and negatively by equity (EQUITY) and past investment (INVESTMENT(1)). This book makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature by identifying the main determinants of investment behavior, notably the positive effect of tax savings due to the deduction of depreciation on economic assets.
Optimization Techniques and Soft Computing
The book "Optimization Techniques and Soft Computing" refers to a field of study that combines mathematical optimization methods with soft computing techniques to solve complex problems efficiently. Optimization techniques involve finding the best solution from a set of possible solutions, often involving mathematical modeling and algorithms. Soft computing, on the other hand, encompasses various computational methods inspired by biological processes, such as neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, and evolutionary computing. This interdisciplinary approach is commonly used in areas such as engineering, computer science, finance, and operations research to address optimization problems that may be too complex or dynamic for traditional techniques to handle effectively.
Quantify and optimize the impact of risks on corporate sustainability
Operational risk has been widely studied and there are international guidelines that provide procedures for the correct management of operational risk; however, this has not been studied from a corporate sustainability point of view. Therefore, this work seeks to find a way to model and optimize the impact of operational risks on corporate sustainability. The methodology used is based on the assignment of two distribution functions for the creation of a probabilistic model that allows quantifying the probability of occurrence (frequency) and the expected monetary impact (severity) on the sustainability variables (environmental, social, and economic). The result is a statistical convolution through Monte Carlo simulation which makes it possible to quantify aggregate losses to finally make an optimization process of the variables and estimate the financial impact. Therefore, this study extends the literature on risk quantification, proposing a stochastic model that quantifies and optimizes the operational risks that are related to corporate sustainability. The proposed model offers a practical way to quantify operational risks related to corporate sustainability.
Risk-Based Project Decisions in Situations of High Complexity and Deep Uncertainty
This book integrates for readers three areas of knowledge, pertaining to risk-based project decision making: project risk management (PRM), complexity theory, and decision-making under deep uncertainty (DMDU). Readers will appreciate that in practice, too often relevant complexity and uncertainty factors are either ignored or overlooked resulting in epic project failures. The author discusses a variety of methodologies and a decision-tree-type framework to determine why, when and how particular methodologies should be applied to ensure project success. These include nonlinear Monte Carlo techniques, a dynamic adaptive methodology to adapt to external environment changes, game theory for devising robust decision-making criteria, systems dynamics and cost escalation modelling, as well as risk-based & economic-based alternatives selection methodologies. This book will be an eye-opener for many PRM practitioners, helping to increase their chances of project success by properly handling inescapable project-complexity and deep-uncertainty implications in specific contexts.
AI on AutoVision
AI on AutoVision: LLM Meets RPA is a comprehensive textbook that guides readers through the process of building and training their own Language Learning Models (LLMs) and integrating them with Vision.UI RPA software. This groundbreaking book offers practical insights, step-by-step instructions, and real-world case studies to help automate repetitive tasks across various industries. From the fundamentals of LLM and RPA to advanced development techniques, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to revolutionize their automation efforts. Whether you're a creator or an everyday user, "AI on AutoVision" is the ultimate guide to harnessing the power of AI and RPA for efficiency and productivity.
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024
Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to remain resilient, propelled by strong domestic demand, improving semiconductor exports, and the ongoing recovery in tourism. Regional inflation will moderate further, as global food and fuel prices stabilize. However, several risks warrant attention. Escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions may disrupt supply chains and impact commodity prices. Uncertainty surrounding US monetary policy, potential further weakness in the property market in the People's Republic of China, and extreme weather events could present challenges for the region. Policymakers should intensify efforts to bolster resilience by fostering trade, cross-border investment, and commodity supply networks.
Be Entrepreneurial
This book titled, 'Be Entrepreneurial' is a must read book by all business conscious people. The book states the definitions of entrepreneur and entrepreneurship, historical background of entrepreneurship and its developments over time. The various types of entrepreneurship, how to become a successful entrepreneur, importance and characteristics of entrepreneurship, and the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship are clearly discussed.Very interestingly too, the relationship between entrepreneurship and opportunities, its effects on nation's economy, and the importance of social, innovative and strategic entrepreneurship make this book worth embracing. The author is of strong opinion that today's setting and economy have called for entrepreneurship endeavors by all Nigerian citizenry. He therefore urged everyone to be entrepreneurial and innovative to meet up with the needs of the current society.
Application of Internal and Relationship Marketing Strategies
Globally, organisations strive to establish and retain durable competitive advantages in a dynamic economic environment characterised by intense rivalry and more complex client demands. Human resources are one of these competitive advantages since they are in short supply, expensive, and hard to duplicate. Therefore, while organisations strive to get external customers, they need to ensure that the internal customers (staff) are contributing maximally. Poor relationships among employees can negatively affect operational excellence. Relationship marketing attempts to establish, grow, and maintain successful exchange connections with the Company's internal and external partners. It signifies the transition of businesses from a transactional and offensive focus to a relational and defensive orientation. Internal marketing is a specific tool for managing the relationship that exists between an organisation and its employees. Applying internal and relationship marketing strategies in an organisation will help drive accountability and joint ownership leading to operational excellence.
Digitalization in Companies
The book conveys current approaches to digitization in companies and shows how digitization projects can be successfully and safely implemented in practice. Based on the description of a changing value creation and working world, the changes associated with digitization are explained using application scenarios: New business models and business processes are being established, the development of products is changing as is the interaction with customers, new opportunities but also new risks are emerging. The authors of the article present the basics as well as concepts for the concrete planning and implementation of the digitization of processes and applications. Aspects of IT security are not neglected either. The editors' work is based on questions from entrepreneurial practice and is also suitable for students and teachers.
Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics
The book offers a concise yet comprehensive introduction to supply chain analytics covering management, modeling, and technology perspectives. Designed to accompany the textbook "Global Supply Chain and Operations Management", it addresses the topics of supply chain analytics in more depth. The book describes descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive supply chain analytics explaining methodologies, illustrating method applications with the use of training exercises, and providing numerous examples in AnyLogic and anyLogistix software. Throughout the book, numerous practical examples and short case studies are given to illustrate theoretical concepts. Along with AnyLogic and anyLogistix model development guidelines and examples, the book has two other distinct features. First, it reviews and explains novel frameworks and concepts related to data-driven decision-making and digital twins. Second, it shows how to use analytics to improve supply chain resilience.Without relying heavily on mathematical derivations, the book offers a structured presentation and explanation of major supply chain analytics techniques and principles in a simple, predictable format to make it easy to understand for students and professionals with both management and engineering backgrounds. Graduate/Ph.D. students and supply chain professionals alike would benefit from a structured and didactically-oriented concise presentation of the concepts, principles, and methods of supply chain analytics. Providing graduate students and supply chain managers with working knowledge of basic and advanced supply chain analytics, this book contributes to improving knowledge-awareness of decision-making in increasingly data-driven and digital environments. The book is supplemented by a companion website offering interactive exercises with the use of AnyLogic and anyLogistix software as well as Spreadsheet Modeling.
Six Sigma and Quality Management
Six Sigma and Quality Management serves as an indispensable resource for professionals, practitioners, and enthusiasts seeking a clear roadmap for implementing and optimizing Six Sigma and quality management system methodologies. From the fundamental principles of Six Sigma, including the DMAIC approach, to the broader spectrum of quality management, readers will gain practical insights into enhancing processes, reducing variation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The text covers essential topics such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean principles, and improvement methodologies, offering actionable tools and techniques to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency. With a focus on audits, corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) processes, and the intricacies of controlling externally provided processes, products, and services, this book provides a holistic view of quality management practices. In a specialized section, the book explores the unique challenges and stringent requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories within the healthcare sector. Additionally, it delves into the integration of digital technologies into quality management, known as Quality 4. 0, showcasing the transformative potential of data analytics and artificial intelligence. Real-world examples and practical insights throughout the book make it a valuable resource for both those new to these methodologies and seasoned professionals seeking to refine their approach. This book is a practical and insightful companion for organizations navigating the intricacies of Six Sigma and quality management to achieve excellence in their operations and deliver enhanced value to their stakeholders.
Supply Chain - Perspectives and Applications
The design and operation of different supply chains and logistics networks is a significant part of today's economy. Production and service companies and logistics service providers must improve their systems and processes to strengthen the value chain and support cost efficiency, availability, flexibility, efficiency, sustainability, and transparency. This book offers a selection of chapters that explain the different aspects of the design and operation of supply chain solutions. The book is designed to help students at all levels as well as managers and researchers to understand and appreciate the concept, design, and implementation of supply chain solutions.
Why Not a Career in Coaching?
There is an increasing demand for executive coaching but not enough well-trained coaches to meet this demand. Written by a father-son team possessing complementary expertise from the clinical helping professions and the business world, this unique book shows developing Executive Coaches how to use their background and experiences to become highly effective in utilizing time-tested executive coaching principles. This book is broken up into two sections. Section One addresses a specific collection of skills and strategies for the beginning coach, regardless if it is the executive learning the more clinically based helping skills, or the clinician learning some of the "ins and outs" of corporate life. Section Two of the book introduces more sophisticated (and highly effective) strategies that virtually all master coaches employ.This book is written with three primary audiences in mind, each with the same goal: to become effective executive coaches, particularly with individuals who are very talented, future leaders searching for ways to stay on track and keep focused. Readers from either a clinical or executive background can benefit from how this book interweaves these two disciplines to provide a coherent, single focus on the practice of executive coaching. In addition, those readers who are considering coaching for themselves could benefit as well.
Marketing strategies in the digital era
The book 'Digital Marketing Strategies for Artisans of Ecological Jewelry' addresses the relationship between marketing strategies and increased sales in microenterprises in native communities of Rio Negro. With a quantitative approach and a non-experimental design, the research focuses on strategies applied at a descriptive level, with a correlational character and a cross-sectional temporal scope. The study is based on a non-probabilistic census sample of 23 artisans, using personal surveys and questionnaires as instruments. The results reveal a moderate limitation of 0.538, with 11% of artisans employing strategies favorably, 57% moderately favorably, and 32% unfavorably.This book offers insights into how digital marketing strategies impact artisans, enabling them to adapt to changes in the market. commercial.
Who Does What By How Much?
Who Does What by How Much?The authors of Lean UX and Sense and Respond return with this deeply practical guide to Objectives and Key Results. OKRs are a simple but powerful goal-setting framework used by leading companies in every industry imaginable. This book will help you learn how to succeed with OKRs by using them to put your customers at the center of everything you do.Every team and organization wants to improve. OKRs help you get better, because they help your teams focus on the right work. Too many companies waste time, money, and energy working on the wrong things. Why? We lose track of what our customers want and need.Everyone has a customer. (Yes, everyone-that includes you.) We all make something in our work, and we make it for other people. Those other people are our customers-though you may call them patients, students, constituents, or even coworkers. Our success depends on how those customers respond to what we make-and they'll only respond positively if we deliver something that's valuable to them. So, to succeed, we must figure out who our customers are, what customer responses drive value, and how (and how much) to change our customers' behavior to achieve better results.Objectives and Key Results help organizations do all of this by focusing teams' goals on the question, "Who does what by how much?"However, using OKRs isn't just about writing goals in a new way. It requires changing the way you work, the way you think about your work, and the way you plan the work you'll do in the future.In Who Does What by How Much? coauthors and OKR experts Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden provide a clear, how-to guide for employees in all industries to learn how to put customers front and center, so you can get to work on the right things, navigate uncertainty and achieve greater success.
Innovation - Research and Development for Human, Economic and Institutional Growth
Investments in research and development are crucial for the innovation process in modern societies. There are more perspectives through which innovation can realize important results, including the knowledge creation source, the digital innovation relative to artificial intelligence (AI), the sustainable transition from traditional technology to renewable technology, and the role of the concept of entrepreneurship linked to innovation. Economic operators need different skills to cope with high degrees of competitiveness and achieve the highest profit levels. The analysis carried out in this book considers the interactions among innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. This in-depth investigation identifies the relevant forces useful for the transformations of modern economies and suggests appropriate support policies.
Negotiation in Procurement and Supply
This book is an essential guide for procurement and supply professionals in their daily routine activity of negotiating with vendors. It also serves as a reference point to help them master the act of negotiation. For students and early career beginners, this book would serve as a wonderful piece to help them understand the concept of negotiation, which would further advance their knowledge and skills in their chosen careers.
Organisational Leadership
This book analyses and evaluates essential concepts of Coaching, Career Development and Consultation to encode the overall organisational efficiency and productivity. The book also evaluates leadership coaching and career development models, in relation to cultural differences and styles in real-life situations. In addition, the book presents important theories of career development and consultation, and explains how the implementation of career services could affect current and future working environments to support sustainable strategic directions. For professionals, Facilitating Career Development and Consultation could support lifelong development, improve human behaviour and personality, as well as performance improvement. Leaders should find ways to increase the effectiveness of employees and teams, to create an organisation culture. The creation of an organisation culture should reach management's goals and achieve human value for employees.
People Management in Organizations
The subjects covered in this book will serve as a basis for understanding the development of Human Resources management and how Performance Evaluation directly affects Human Resources management systems and the organization's bottom line. Before going into the subject of the book, we will talk about Human Resources, its functions and the tools that contribute to the proper development of activities within each organization.
Infrastructure perspective of the E-Learning challenges in Cameroon
Difficulties with online education in Cameroon are complex and include many different aspects of the country's infrastructure. Access to online learning platforms and resources are limited due to unreliable internet connection, which is particularly problematic in rural locations. Students and teachers alike have a hard time participating in continuous eLearning due to the problem's worsening effects caused by an inadequate power supply and frequent interruptions. Another big problem with eLearning is that not many people have access to modern computers, tablets, and software. The execution of eLearning programmes is impeded by a lack of suitable physical facilities, amongst which lecture halls, libraries, and computer laboratories. To overcome these obstacles, it will need a combined effort from both public and private organisations. Moreover, investments in more reliable power sources, better internet connection, and access to necessary software and hardware resources are vital. To improve access to quality education in Cameroon, it is necessary to adopt and use e-learning efficiently. This book is based on author's Master programme research.
Silence Isn’t Golden
"Silence Isn't Golden: The High Cost of Avoiding Conflict in Teams" presents a novel view on workplace conflict, arguing against the traditional advice to avoid it. The book reveals that dodging disputes can suppress innovation, reduce trust, and degrade overall organizational performance. By examining case studies and empirical data, the author demonstrates the benefits of embracing conflict as a resource for building stronger, more resilient teams. This approach encourages leaders to engage with conflict constructively, fostering a dynamic team environment that can lead to better outcomes. The book serves as a guide for executives and managers, offering tools and strategies to promote a culture that values constructive confrontation, turning workplace challenges into opportunities for growth. This perspective fills a gap in leadership studies and empowers leaders to enhance team dynamics and performance.
Balancing Act
"Balancing Act: The Evolution and Impact of Servant Leadership in Modern Organizations" integrates servant leadership with authoritative dynamics in professional settings, notably in high-stress environments like the military. The book presents a new framework that combines servant leadership principles with strategic management, enhancing individual resilience and organizational performance. It covers historical contexts, case studies, and sector-specific applications, filling gaps in existing literature by balancing traditional servant leadership qualities with the need for firm organizational structure. Targeting leadership development professionals, scholars, and business executives, it offers a practical and transformative perspective useful for both practitioners and academic audiences. This framework not only enriches academic discussions but also provides a practical guide for effective leadership in complex modern organizational challenges.
Re-Thinking Curiosity
Today's leaders are facing difficult challenges and constantly changing priorities. What is our work-from-home policy? How do we approach DEI? What can we do to improve communication? While this can feel overwhelming at times, the most effective leaders recognize that their secret weapon is simply being curious. They know they don't have to go it alone. Re-Thinking Curiosity was designed as a leadership "playbook" with short chapters, relevant stories, and tips from successful leaders facing today's most pressing issues
The Compassion Advantage
The Compassion Advantage is your competitive advantage. The rapid advance of technology and rising demand for social equity and environmental stewardship have forever altered the corporate landscape. In this new world, leadership is a way to be-not a thing to do. To succeed, leaders need to shift their focus from holding up a mirror to opening a window to appreciate and harness the lived experiences of others. Filled with practices you can use every day on the job, The Compassion Advantage holds the key to making well-informed decisions; empowering and engaging teams; delivering on goals; and creating a happier, healthier, and more productive workplace that attracts and retains the best and brightest employees.Throughout, strategic advisor and CEO Dr. Jill Birch provides the framework for furthering your career through groundbreaking techniques in relational leadership. Combining insights from dozens of renowned CEOs and luminaries with hard-won lessons from her own storied career, Birch shares seven simple, actionable practices that will transform your leadership style. Whether you are an aspiring leader or a seasoned pro, this book will up your game, teaching you how to become more self-aware, read the room faster, rally people around a common cause, and channel your experience so that you can become a better mentor and more confident leader.With on-the-ground examples and concrete steps you can take to start developing these skills today, The Compassion Advantageoffers the strategies you need to be a better, more caring leader for the people around you.
