Decision Making & Problem Solving in Management & Leadership & Business & Finance eBooks

Framing Decisions

Decision-Making that Accounts for Irrationality, People and Constraints

by J. Davidson Frame ...

The economic crisis of 2008–2009 was a transformational event: it demonstrated that smart people aren't as smart as they and the public think. The crisis arose because a lot of highly educated people in high-impact positions— political power brokers, business leaders, and large segments of the general public—made a lot of bad decisions despite unprecedented access to data, highly sophisticated ... Read more

$40.00 USD

The economic crisis of 2008–2009 was a transformational event: it demonstrated that smart people aren't as smart as they and the public think. The crisis arose because a lot of highly educated people in high-impact positions— political power brokers, business leaders, and large segments of the general public—made a lot of bad decisions despite unprecedented access to data, highly sophisticated
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Playing to Wiin

Nintendo and the Video Game Industry's Greatest Comeback

by Daniel Sloan ...

How Nintendo reclaimed its spot at the top of one of the world's most competitive industriesNintendo was once the dominant force in home video gaming--until Sony and Microsoft pummeled them with powerful new consoles. As those two giants battled each other for market share, Nintendo looked dead and buried. Then, true to its secretive, low-profile approach, Nintendo roared back into the market with ... Read more

$16.99 USD

How Nintendo reclaimed its spot at the top of one of the world's most competitive industriesNintendo was once the dominant force in home video gaming--until Sony and Microsoft pummeled them with powerful new consoles. As those two giants battled each other for market share, Nintendo looked dead and buried. Then, true to its secretive, low-profile approach, Nintendo roared back into the market with
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Profit Driven Business Analytics

A Practitioner's Guide to Transforming Big Data into Added Value

by Wouter Verbeke, Bart Baesens, Cristian Bravo ...

Series series Wiley and SAS Business Series
Maximize profit and optimize decisions with advanced business analyticsProfit-Driven Business Analytics provides actionable guidance on optimizing the use of data to add value and drive better business. Combining theoretical and technical insights into daily operations and long-term strategy, this book acts as a development manual for practitioners seeking to conceive, develop, and manage advanced ... Read more

$30.00 USD

Maximize profit and optimize decisions with advanced business analyticsProfit-Driven Business Analytics provides actionable guidance on optimizing the use of data to add value and drive better business. Combining theoretical and technical insights into daily operations and long-term strategy, this book acts as a development manual for practitioners seeking to conceive, develop, and manage advanced
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Las leyes secretas de los directivos

by Stuart Wyatt ...

40 verdades esenciales para los jefes, verdades esenciales sobre el arte de dirigir a las personas.«Existe un proverbio inglés según el cual no existen los malos alumnos, sino los malos profesores. Estoy convencido de que eso también sirve para las empresas. No existen malos empleados, sino malos jefes.»Dr. T.S. Lin, 1918-2006, CEO durante treinta años de Tatung Company«En este libro se ... Read more

$3.99 USD

40 verdades esenciales para los jefes, verdades esenciales sobre el arte de dirigir a las personas.«Existe un proverbio inglés según el cual no existen los malos alumnos, sino los malos profesores. Estoy convencido de que eso también sirve para las empresas. No existen malos empleados, sino malos jefes.»Dr. T.S. Lin, 1918-2006, CEO durante treinta años de Tatung Company«En este libro se
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Transformative Leadership in Action

Allyship, Advocacy & Activism

Edited by Jacklyn A. Bruce, Katherine E. McKee ...

Series series Building Leadership Bridges
In a time when the world is facing significant challenges, leaders who work for justice and equity for all people are necessary. Transformative Leadership in Action: Allyship, Advocacy, and Activism challenges the reader to do the essential self-work required of a 21st century leader, and provides the road map to developing the skills necessary to take on increasing public leadership roles to ... Read more

$31.99 USD

In a time when the world is facing significant challenges, leaders who work for justice and equity for all people are necessary. Transformative Leadership in Action: Allyship, Advocacy, and Activism challenges the reader to do the essential self-work required of a 21st century leader, and provides the road map to developing the skills necessary to take on increasing public leadership roles to
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Checklist

Como fazer as coisas bem-feitas

by Atul Gawande ...

Translated by Afonso Celso da Cunha Serra ...

Da lista de mais vendidos do The New York Times."O livro é cheio de histórias fascinantes e mudou a maneira como eu penso sobre o mundo. É o melhor livro que li em anos." – Steven Levitt, autor de Freaknomics"Leia este livro e você se verá fazendo checklists para as tarefas mais mundanas - e se sair bem melhor com isso." – Business Weekly“Há anos eu não lia um livro tão instigante. Ele mos... ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Da lista de mais vendidos do The New York Times."O livro é cheio de histórias fascinantes e mudou a maneira como eu penso sobre o mundo. É o melhor livro que li em anos." – Steven Levitt, autor de Freaknomics"Leia este livro e você se verá fazendo checklists para as tarefas mais mundanas - e se sair bem melhor com isso." – Business Weekly“Há anos eu não lia um livro tão instigante. Ele mos...
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25 Need-To-Know Management Models

25 Need-To-Know Management Models

by Gerben Van den Berg, Paul Pietersma ...

The full text downloaded to your computerWith eBooks you can:search for key concepts, words and phrasesmake highlights and notes as you studyshare your notes with friendseBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps.Upon purchase, you will receive via email the ... ... Read more

$12.39 USD

The full text downloaded to your computerWith eBooks you can:search for key concepts, words and phrasesmake highlights and notes as you studyshare your notes with friendseBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps.Upon purchase, you will receive via email the ...
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猶太人每天鍛鍊的WHY思考法：34個問題演練，讓你理性思考、勇敢議論所有事懶人包

by 石角完爾 ...

Translated by 林雯 ...

議論，是猶太人的智慧泉源他們的議論從不淪於情緒化的「爭論」而是秉持「為什麼」的中心思考，從而看清真相創立臉書、Google、戴爾、英特爾的猶太民族堅信：世上多數事物並沒有正確答案，主流解釋也可能明天就被推翻。唯有培養問題意識，在媒體報導的資訊、自己周圍的生活議題中揪出疑點，那麼面對所有事，你都能理性思考、看穿表象。提升思考力，很簡單！不必死盯著文件想破頭，從問「為什麼？」開始，利用9步驟就讓大腦達到最高效能──》第1步．什麼都能問，別怕「失禮」善於察言觀色的人，恐有不思考的傾向。比起奉命執行到底，敢於質疑現有決策的提案型人才更搶手。》第2步．找到你的論點論點主導思考的方向。以批判觀點接收任何知識，就能培養問題意識╳談話直指核心。》第3步．別讓成功羈絆你英特爾捨棄自己的強項，轉向陌生領域而成為世界霸主。別讓經驗法則、「... ... Read more

Was $7.99 USD Now $6.06 USD

議論，是猶太人的智慧泉源他們的議論從不淪於情緒化的「爭論」而是秉持「為什麼」的中心思考，從而看清真相創立臉書、Google、戴爾、英特爾的猶太民族堅信：世上多數事物並沒有正確答案，主流解釋也可能明天就被推翻。唯有培養問題意識，在媒體報導的資訊、自己周圍的生活議題中揪出疑點，那麼面對所有事，你都能理性思考、看穿表象。提升思考力，很簡單！不必死盯著文件想破頭，從問「為什麼？」開始，利用9步驟就讓大腦達到最高效能──》第1步．什麼都能問，別怕「失禮」善於察言觀色的人，恐有不思考的傾向。比起奉命執行到底，敢於質疑現有決策的提案型人才更搶手。》第2步．找到你的論點論點主導思考的方向。以批判觀點接收任何知識，就能培養問題意識╳談話直指核心。》第3步．別讓成功羈絆你英特爾捨棄自己的強項，轉向陌生領域而成為世界霸主。別讓經驗法則、「...
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Analyzing Strategic Behavior in Business and Economics

A Game Theory Primer

by Thomas J. Webster ...

This textbook is an introduction to game theory, which is the systematic analysis of decision-making in interactive settings. Game theory can be of great value to business managers. The ability to correctly anticipate countermove by rival firms in competitive and cooperative settings enables managers to make more effective marketing, advertising, pricing, and other business decisions to optimally ... Read more

$46.99 USD

This textbook is an introduction to game theory, which is the systematic analysis of decision-making in interactive settings. Game theory can be of great value to business managers. The ability to correctly anticipate countermove by rival firms in competitive and cooperative settings enables managers to make more effective marketing, advertising, pricing, and other business decisions to optimally
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Decisions

Studying and Supporting People Facing Hard Choices

by Baruch Fischhoff ...

A lively, authoritative insider’s account of how we make decisions and how decision-making research has developed over the last half century.Decisions describes the evolution of decision science (also called behavioral decision research and related to behavioral economics) through its application to challenging personal and public policy decisions, since the inception of the field.Baruch Fischhoff ... Read more

$28.99 USD

A lively, authoritative insider’s account of how we make decisions and how decision-making research has developed over the last half century.Decisions describes the evolution of decision science (also called behavioral decision research and related to behavioral economics) through its application to challenging personal and public policy decisions, since the inception of the field.Baruch Fischhoff
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Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge

How Deming Helped Win a War, Altered the Face of Industry, and Holds the Key to Our Future

by John Willis ...

From the birth of modern industry, to winning WWII, to Japan’s Economic Miracle, W. Edwards Deming helped shape some of the most profound moments in modern history. Deming, an American engineer and statistician, is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of quality management. But his teachings go beyond quality management; they influence not only how we work today, but also how we ... Read more

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From the birth of modern industry, to winning WWII, to Japan’s Economic Miracle, W. Edwards Deming helped shape some of the most profound moments in modern history. Deming, an American engineer and statistician, is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of quality management. But his teachings go beyond quality management; they influence not only how we work today, but also how we
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BECOMING A MORE SUCCESSFUL SUPERVISOR

TAKING GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES

by Christian Okoli ...

In simple words, leadership/supervisor is about taking risks and challenging the status quo. Leaders motivate others to achieve something new and better. Interestingly, leaders do what they do to pursue innovation, not as an obligation. They measure success by looking at the team's achievements and learning.Supervision can help create a more supportive, caring and positive working environment, as ... Read more

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In simple words, leadership/supervisor is about taking risks and challenging the status quo. Leaders motivate others to achieve something new and better. Interestingly, leaders do what they do to pursue innovation, not as an obligation. They measure success by looking at the team's achievements and learning.Supervision can help create a more supportive, caring and positive working environment, as
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Le projet Unicorn

Une histoire de développeurs, de disruption digitale et de survie à l'ère des datas

by Gene Kim ...

Maxine, développeuse senior et architecte informatique, est mise au placard et affectée sur le « Phoenix Project » en guise de punition pour avoir contribué à une rupture du système de paie de la compagnie Parts Unlimited. Alors qu'elle se débat dans un système bureaucratique et impersonnel où aucune décision n'est prise sans passer par un processus d'approbation sans fin, elle est approchée par ... Read more

$17.81 USD

Maxine, développeuse senior et architecte informatique, est mise au placard et affectée sur le « Phoenix Project » en guise de punition pour avoir contribué à une rupture du système de paie de la compagnie Parts Unlimited. Alors qu'elle se débat dans un système bureaucratique et impersonnel où aucune décision n'est prise sans passer par un processus d'approbation sans fin, elle est approchée par
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Systems Thinking for Business and Management

Principles and Practice

by Professor Umit S Bititci, Dr Agnessa Spanellis ...

This core textbook provides a practical, holistic introduction to systems thinking.Blending theory and practice, Systems Thinking for Business and Management reviews the fundamentals and includes a wide range of global cases and examples from business, showing how systems thinking can be applied to real-world organizational contexts. Students will learn to apply their knowledge to solve business ... Read more

$46.79 USD

This core textbook provides a practical, holistic introduction to systems thinking.Blending theory and practice, Systems Thinking for Business and Management reviews the fundamentals and includes a wide range of global cases and examples from business, showing how systems thinking can be applied to real-world organizational contexts. Students will learn to apply their knowledge to solve business
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The Drama-Free Workplace

How You Can Prevent Unconscious Bias, Sexual Harassment, Ethics Lapses, and Inspire a Healthy Culture

by Patti Perez ...

Eliminate sexual harassment, unconscious bias, ethical lapses and other HR nightmares!Companies spend millions on legal compliance training and initiatives to eliminate workplace drama and the resulting low morale and lawsuits, but don’t always get the results they want. Most organizations understand that simply checking legal compliance boxes around sexual harassment, bias, etc. isn’t enough, but ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Eliminate sexual harassment, unconscious bias, ethical lapses and other HR nightmares!Companies spend millions on legal compliance training and initiatives to eliminate workplace drama and the resulting low morale and lawsuits, but don’t always get the results they want. Most organizations understand that simply checking legal compliance boxes around sexual harassment, bias, etc. isn’t enough, but
... Read more
Moneymaker

by Jasmin Hajro ...

In this guide you learn 17 strategic actions,that you can implement andas a result make more money & have more free time.Like : Moneymaker 9.Fund yourself & save money on your taxesGo to a notary, and make your company a Private Limited Company.Then you pay less tax.And you can sell shares, to fund yourself.If you already have a Private Limited Company, also go to the notary to establish a ... Read more

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In this guide you learn 17 strategic actions,that you can implement andas a result make more money & have more free time.Like : Moneymaker 9.Fund yourself & save money on your taxesGo to a notary, and make your company a Private Limited Company.Then you pay less tax.And you can sell shares, to fund yourself.If you already have a Private Limited Company, also go to the notary to establish a
... Read more
Dynamic Reteaming

The Art and Wisdom of Changing Teams

by Heidi Helfand ...

Your team will change whether you like it or not. People will come and go. Your company might double in size or even be acquired. In this practical book, author Heidi Helfand shares techniques for reteaming effectively. Engineering leaders will learn how to catalyze team change to reduce the risk of attrition, learning and career stagnation, and the development of knowledge silos.Based on research ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Your team will change whether you like it or not. People will come and go. Your company might double in size or even be acquired. In this practical book, author Heidi Helfand shares techniques for reteaming effectively. Engineering leaders will learn how to catalyze team change to reduce the risk of attrition, learning and career stagnation, and the development of knowledge silos.Based on research
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The Myth of Management

by Achraf Tiouali ...

Why do widely accepted management theories so often fail in practice? This book offers a rigorous and unconventional answer: because organisations are not machines, but complex adaptive systems.Drawing on the history of physics and social sciences, complexity science, evolutionary thinking, ergodicity economics, and computational models, the book examines the epistemological foundations of modern ... Read more

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Why do widely accepted management theories so often fail in practice? This book offers a rigorous and unconventional answer: because organisations are not machines, but complex adaptive systems.Drawing on the history of physics and social sciences, complexity science, evolutionary thinking, ergodicity economics, and computational models, the book examines the epistemological foundations of modern
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The Power of Mentor - Volume II

Leadership Mastery, #3

by Sreekanth Ganeshi ...

Series Book 3 - Leadership Mastery
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that's tailored just for you? If you're seeking to unlock the boundless potential within you, cultivate exceptional leadership skills, and build a network that spans across boundaries, then "The Power of Mentor Volume-II: Lead With Guidance" is your essential guide.Discover the keys to becoming an exceptional leader, unearthing your hidden ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that's tailored just for you? If you're seeking to unlock the boundless potential within you, cultivate exceptional leadership skills, and build a network that spans across boundaries, then "The Power of Mentor Volume-II: Lead With Guidance" is your essential guide.Discover the keys to becoming an exceptional leader, unearthing your hidden
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Making Questions Work

A Guide to How and What to Ask for Facilitators, Consultants, Managers, Coaches, and Educators

by Dorothy Strachan ...

This book is an invaluable desk reference for facilitators, leaders, coaches and anyone who wants to engage in more effective learning and decision-making conversations. It offers over 1700 rich questions that you can borrow or adapt to improve your inquiry skills, and provides clear frameworks that point to when, where, and why particular questions are most useful. ... Read more

$50.00 USD

This book is an invaluable desk reference for facilitators, leaders, coaches and anyone who wants to engage in more effective learning and decision-making conversations. It offers over 1700 rich questions that you can borrow or adapt to improve your inquiry skills, and provides clear frameworks that point to when, where, and why particular questions are most useful.
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Demand-Driven Forecasting

A Structured Approach to Forecasting

by Charles W. Chase ...

Series series Wiley and SAS Business Series
An updated new edition of the comprehensive guide to better business forecastingMany companies still look at quantitative forecasting methods with suspicion, but a new awareness is emerging across many industries as more businesses and professionals recognize the value of integrating demand data (point-of-sale and syndicated scanner data) into the forecasting process. Demand-Driven Forecasting ... Read more

$66.00 USD

An updated new edition of the comprehensive guide to better business forecastingMany companies still look at quantitative forecasting methods with suspicion, but a new awareness is emerging across many industries as more businesses and professionals recognize the value of integrating demand data (point-of-sale and syndicated scanner data) into the forecasting process. Demand-Driven Forecasting
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Microsoft SharePoint 2010 QuickSteps

by Marty Matthews, Nancy Buchanan ...

Series series QuickSteps
Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Start using SharePoint 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft's powerful collaboration platform. Follow along and quickly learn how to use a SharePoint site, add pages and web parts, create and manage lists and libraries, and integrate with and collaborate using ... Read more

$14.29 USD

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Start using SharePoint 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft's powerful collaboration platform. Follow along and quickly learn how to use a SharePoint site, add pages and web parts, create and manage lists and libraries, and integrate with and collaborate using
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Effective Hiring

Mastering the Interview, Offer, and Onboarding

by Paul Falcone ...

Series series The Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Series
PUT THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN PLACE THE FIRST TIME with the help of scripts, templates, and tools you can apply immediately, from the leading voice in HR expertise.Paul Falcone, author for 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Your Employees and renowned hiring, performance management, and leadership development expert, walks you through the challenges you’ll face during the interviewing, hiring, and ... Read more

$7.99 USD

PUT THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN PLACE THE FIRST TIME with the help of scripts, templates, and tools you can apply immediately, from the leading voice in HR expertise.Paul Falcone, author for 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Your Employees and renowned hiring, performance management, and leadership development expert, walks you through the challenges you’ll face during the interviewing, hiring, and
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Habits of the Super Rich: Proven Ways to Make Money, Get Rich, and Be Successful

by Bruce Walker ...

☆ Have You Ever Wondered What Separated You From The Highly Successful People? ★Is it because of their "luck"? or could it be they were in the right place and at the right time?While many people believe at least one of those circumstances to be the case, the truth of the matter is that the only difference which separates the highly successful from the rest of us is their daily routine and their ... Read more

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☆ Have You Ever Wondered What Separated You From The Highly Successful People? ★Is it because of their "luck"? or could it be they were in the right place and at the right time?While many people believe at least one of those circumstances to be the case, the truth of the matter is that the only difference which separates the highly successful from the rest of us is their daily routine and their
... Read more

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