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Regional Trajectories of Entrepreneurship, Knowledge, and Growth : The Role of History and Culture
Fritsch, Michael; Wyrwich, Michael - 2019
particular focus on the role that history and culture play. The authors provide comprehensive empirical analyses offering unique … for future research complete this unique book combining history, culture, and entrepreneurship. This is a superb book with …
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Mining in the Asia-Pacific : Risks, Challenges and Opportunities
O'Callaghan, Terry (ed.); Graetz, Geordan (ed.) - 2017
This book provides the most comprehensive survey of mining activity and the principal challenges confronting the … business risks faced by mining companies operating in the region from both academic and corporate perspectives. It focuses on … aspects of mining, mining and indigenous peoples, climate change, and impact assessment. The contributors to this volume are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397433
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Payment Systems : From the Salt Mines to the Board Room
Rambure, Dominique; Nacamuli, Alec - 2008
Payment systems are changing profoundly through regulation, technology and competition from new entrants. This is a comprehensive introduction and reference on payment systems, covering their structure, international systems and settlements, and focusing on electronic transfers. Concludes with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012106163
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From Grey to Silver : Managing the Demographic Change Successfully
Boppel, Michael - 2011
Demographic change is one of the most crucial issues of our time. Owing to its importance, the topic has attracted researchers in economics and management, and made it to the top of company decision-makers agenda. This book sheds light on the demographic implications companies face. Based on an...
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The Growth of the Scholarly Publishing Industry in the U.S : A Business History of a Changing Marketplace, 1939–1946
Greco, Albert N. - 2019
-1946, a critical period in the business history of scholarly publications in STM and the humanities and the social sciences …
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Management Consultancy and the British State : A Historical Analysis Since 1960
Weiss, Antonio - 2019
This book traces the emergence and development of the relationship between management consultancies and the British state. It seeks to answer three questions: why were management consultants brought into the machinery of the state; how has state power been impacted by bringing profit-seeking...
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Quakers, Business and Corporate Responsibility : Lessons and Cases for Responsible Management
Burton, Nicholas (ed.); Turnbull, Richard (ed.) - 2019
-- Chapter 8: Thomas Jefferson’s complicated Friends -- Chapter 9: John Bellers (1654-1725)-A veritable phenomenon in the history …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396121
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Technological Innovation and Economic Transformation : A Method for Contextual Analysis
Gautschi, Heidi - 2016
This book encourages thoughtful technological innovation while remaining conscious of its positive and negative consequences for society, presenting a method to help innovators anticipate consequences, minimize resistance, and enhance acceptance
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396698
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Cultural and Civilisational Links between India and Southeast Asia : Historical and Contemporary Dimensions
Saran, Shyam (ed.) - 2018
The books presents the study undertaken by the ASEAN-India Centre (AIC) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on India’s cultural links with Southeast Asia, with particular reference to historical and contemporary dimensions. The book traces ancient trade and...
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Norwegian Shipping in the 20th Century : Norway's Successful Navigation of the World's Most Global Industry
Tenold, Stig - 2019
and political decisions The Norwegian experience was shaped by the main breaking points in 20th century world history …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396964