A research-based approach to achieving long-term profitability in business What does it take to guarantee success and profitability over time? Authors Christopher G. Worley, a senior research scientist, Thomas D. Williams, an executive advisor, and Edward E. Lawler III, one of the country's...

A practical, real-world training manual for mid-level managementManaging to Make a Difference presents a leadership guide for those in the middle. The C-suite has a wealth of resources for leadership guidance, but middle managers face a quandary: often given little guidance on how to excel, they...

Cover -- Half Title -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Introduction -- What This Book is - and is Not -- Who is This Book For? -- Diversity and Management Theory -- What Does This Book Contain?...

Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of abbreviations -- Zusammenfassung -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical foundations-Technology-focused acquisitions and strategic decisions -- 3. Performance- and functionality-focus in product development and...

A corporate performance management system can transform your business - but only if it is designed and implemented in the right way. this book will provide you with the tools and approaches to help translate your strategy into action and make you aware of the pitfalls to be avoided. The Handbook...

Darlene M. Van Tiem, PhD, CPT, CPLP, is an associate professor emerita at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and faculty member of Capella University. Previously, Van Tiem served as Human Resources Training Director for Ameritech (now AT&T) Yellow Pages and Curriculum Manager for General Motors...

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Telling Stories and Bridging the Disconnect -- My Story -- The Bridge Between Intent and Impact -- How the CAPE Process Works -- Notes -- Foreword -- Part I The CAPE Process -- Chapter 1 How to Become an Exceptional DE&amp -- I...

Intro -- CONTENTS -- TALENT STRATEGIES -- PART I Talent Strategies Are Business Strategies -- INTRODUCTION: THE CHANGING MARKET FOR TALENT -- GETTING" BUSINESS STRATEGY -- VALUING TALENT -- PART II Building, Delivering, and Measuring Talent Strategies -- TALENT STRATEGIES: SCANNING -- TALENT...

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Competitive MarketDynamics -- Chapter 2: Contextual Market Entropy -- Chapter 3: Innovation and Technology -- Chapter 4: Cognitive Ergonomics -- Chapter 5: Managing Market Chaos -- About the Author -- Index -- Ad-Page -- Backcover.