In this revealing study, Larry Hirschhorn examines the rituals, or social defenses, organizations develop to cope with … change. Using extended ease studies from offices, factories, and social services, he describes why these often irrational …

of this framework for public policy and corporate strategy. Combining theoretical perspectives from economics and …

short briefing on intellectual property strategy for corporate managers and nonprofit administrators. Palfrey argues for … about media. Intellectual property, writes Palfrey, should be considered a key strategic asset class. Almost every … brand, for example, is an important form of intellectual property, as is any information managed and produced by an …

policy, natural sciences, and social systems. This book offers a clear and concise explanation of DSM methods for …

valuation of a firm. It is the first to present these techniques from a unified perspective: that of operations forensics, which …