Globalization stems from the verb "to globalize", which embodies the concept of international interdependence and influence between various social and economic systems. In an increasingly globalized market environment, there is an impetus for many firms to look to foreign markets in order to...

The voluntary nonprofit sector is now involved in all aspects of people's lives. The management of such organizations has never been of more interest than it is now, and the sector as a whole is in a period of great change. Well-meaning amateurs are being replaced by highly committed and...

"The best plan is useless without effective executionThe future of business has become so unpredictable that your five-year plan may be irrelevant next week. To succeed in the modern market, you must constantly assess your progress and adapt on the fly. Agility, flexibility, continual learning,...

Hands-on guidance for creating competitive advantages through strategy realization How can your supply chain create competitive advantages and help achieve business goals? Drawing from the author's abundant research and analysis, this resourceful book shows how aligning the supply chain design...

Sustainability is now the greatest business imperative, yet how do you actually develop and implement a sustainability plan if you aren�t an expert? From the authors of the award-winning handbook The Business Guide to Sustainability comes this highly practical guide to designing and...

"Acknowledgments" -- "About the Author" -- "Foreword" -- "Contents" -- "GAP 1: Common Understanding" -- "Chapter 1: Understanding the Problem" -- "GAP 2: Alignment between Corporate Goals and Projects" -- "Chapter 2: Creating and Maintaining Corporate Alignment" -- "GAP 3: Engaged Executive...

"Presenting an alternative to traditional models of centralized crisis management, this book makes the case for decentralizing crisis response and building resilience where it matters most, and provides an accessible, pragmatic approach for doing so. Focusing squarely on crisis management, the...

A complete guide to leveraging the power of Sarbanes-Oxley-specifically for nonprofits The first book to discuss the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation as it relates to nonprofit organizations, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits is an essential guide for all nonprofit executives and boards...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I: Strategic Management and Strategy Fundamentals -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Structure of the Book -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2:...