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Resource Transfer Problem
A Framework for Integrated Scheduling and Routing Problems
Av Illa Weiss
Inbunden, 2019
1126 kr
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The resource transfer problem (RTP) is a modeling and solution framework for integrated complex scheduling and rich vehicle routing problems. It allows the modeling of a wide variety of scheduling problems, vehicle routing problems, their combination with integrated problems, as well as various …
Container Handling in Automated Yard Blocks
An Integrative Approach Based on Time Information
Av Filip Covic
Inbunden, 2019
1527 kr
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The yard block of a container terminal is the central point of synchronisation for asynchronous container flows between deep-sea vessels and transport to the hinterland. The structure of the block stipulates that containers are stacked on top of each other with only the topmost container directly …
New Methods in Fixed Income Modeling
Fixed Income Modeling
Av Mehdi Mili, Reyes Samaniego Medina m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
1014 kr
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This book presents new approaches to fixed income modeling and portfolio management techniques. Taking into account the latest mathematical and econometric developments in finance, it analyzes the hedging securities and structured instruments that are offered by banks, since recent research in the …
Advances in Consulting Research
Recent Findings and Practical Cases
Häftad, 2018
1126 kr
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This book brings together cutting-edge research on consulting in a single volume, thus helping to make the state-of-the-art in the field of consulting research more accessible, to promote better practices in business, and to spark further research. The respective articles approach consulting from …
Demystifying Leadership in Iceland
An Inquiry into Cultural, Societal, and Entrepreneurial Uniqueness
Av Inga Minelgaite, Svala Guðmundsdóttir m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
902 kr
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This book explores the nature and uniqueness of leadership in Iceland within a business and economic context. Starting with an analysis of Iceland’s geographical location, historical development and societal culture, the authors critically examine the major elements of the Icelandic business …
Entrepreneurship Education and Research in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Perspectives on Trends, Policy and Educational Environment
Av Nezameddin Faghih, Mohammad Reza Zali
Häftad, 2018
1062 kr
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This contributed volume explores and reveals the new developments, dynamics and recommendations for entrepreneurship education in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Presenting papers by respected experts in the field, it shares essential insights on the status quo of entrepreneurial …
Diaspora Networks in International Business
Perspectives for Understanding and Managing Diaspora Business and Resources
Av Maria Elo, Indianna Minto-Coy
Häftad, 2019
1419 kr
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This contributed volume focuses on diasporans, their characteristics, networks, resources and activities in relation to international business and entrepreneurship. It presents an overview of diaspora concepts from an economic perspective, and analyzes the global-economic and societal effects and …
Open Innovation Business Modeling
Gamification and Design Thinking Applications
Av João Leitão
Häftad, 2019
1237 kr
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This monograph provides a new perspective on business modeling in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It builds on the theoretical framework on innovation and revisits the Zahra and George (2002) model on absorptive capacity and other related works, such as the open innovation approach …
Strategic Design and Innovative Thinking in Business Operations
The Role of Business Culture and Risk Management
Av Hasan Dincer, Ümit Hacioglu m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
1461 kr
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Recently, rapid technological advances have been influencing the global business operations strategies at companies of all sizes like never before. At the same time, there has been a shift in business cultures due to the rising prevalence of matrix organizations and innovative thinking. This book …
Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Intelligence Systems for Information Quality
An Empirical Analysis in the Italian Setting
Häftad, 2019
566 kr
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This book analyses the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Business Intelligence (BI) systems in improving information quality through an empirical analysis carried out in Italy. The study begins with a detailed examination of ERP features that highlights the advantages and disadvantages …
Accounting Choices in Family Firms
An Analysis of Influences and Implications
Av Silvia Ferramosca, Alessandro Ghio
Häftad, 2018
1685 kr
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This book provides a critical analysis of the current state of knowledge on the relationship between family firms and a wide range of accounting choices, including earnings management, accounting conservatism, and financial and non-financial disclosure. In examining the choices made in family …
Innovation and Supply Chain Management
Relationship, Collaboration and Strategies
Av António Carrizo Moreira, Luís Miguel D. F. Ferreira m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
2396 kr
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This book examines key issues, challenges, opportunities and trends in innovation processes and supply chain management. It proposes ways for organizations to improve their performance by developing business strategies, establishing business innovation activities, and aligning business and …
Innovation in High Reliability Ambidextrous Organizations
Analytical Solutions Toward Increasing Innovative Activity
Av Jan Kraner
Häftad, 2019
1014 kr
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Companies need to invest in innovation in order to ensure their long-term survival. This book focuses on how and why key players support or obstruct the implementation of a technological innovation in ambidextrous organizations, and how the interaction between players involved in daily business and …
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Dynamics in Trends, Policy and Business Environment
Av Nezameddin Faghih, Mohammad Reza Zali
Häftad, 2019
2580 kr
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This contributed volume explores and reveals the dynamics, strengths and weaknesses, trends and implications of entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Presenting papers by respected experts in the field, it shares essential insights on the status quo of entrepreneurship …
Executive Decision Synthesis
A Sociotechnical Systems Paradigm
Av Victor Tang, Kevin Otto m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
1093 kr
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This book provides a practice-driven, yet rigorous approach to executive management decision-making that performs well even under unpredictable conditions. It explains how executives can employ prescribed engineering design methods to arrive at robust outcomes even when faced with uncontrollable …
Corporate Governance and Risk Management in Financial Institutions
An International Comparison Between Brazil and Germany
Häftad, 2019
1293 kr
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This book presents an overview of corporate governance and risk management, analyzing their interdependence and particularly their relevance in banking. It discusses current trends in corporate governance, such as stakeholder management, financial performance and the cost of equity, compensation …
Competitiveness in Emerging Markets
Market Dynamics in the Age of Disruptive Technologies
Av Datis Khajeheian, Mike Friedrichsen m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
2244 kr
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This book presents a collection of interrelated research advances in the field of technological entrepreneurship from the perspective of competition in emerging markets. Featuring contributions by scholars from different fields of interest, it provides a mix of theoretical developments, insights …
Doing Business in Europe
Economic Integration Processes, Policies, and the Business Environment
Häftad, 2019
1349 kr
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The book brings together an international panel of experts on economic integration and international business to address the essential link between the two fields, namely the impact of integration processes on the business environment. Focusing on the European Union, it presents numerous examples …
Subsistence Entrepreneurship
The Interplay of Collaborative Innovation, Sustainability and Social Goals
Av Vanessa Ratten, Paul Jones m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1527 kr
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This book focuses on the role of subsistence entrepreneurs in creating social and sustainable business opportunities on the global marketplace. Subsistence entrepreneurs use scarce resources to create new business opportunities, often in developing or emerging economies. In addition, subsistence …
Globalization and Development
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Policy Insights from Asia and Africa
Inbunden, 2019
1527 kr
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Over time, globalization has evolved into a shared journey of humanity, involving entrepreneurship, innovation, business and policy advances around the world. This book explores the link between globalization and development, and reveals the dynamics, strengths and weaknesses, trends in and …
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
The Role of Collaboration in the Global Economy
Av Vanessa Ratten, Paul Jones m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1573 kr
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Sustainable entrepreneurship focuses on how the environment is embedded within business practices. This book examines collaboration strategies and initiatives for sustainable entrepreneurs with a wide variety of partners, and demonstrates how they can be used to increase overall performance and …
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
The Role of Collaboration in the Global Economy
Av Vanessa Ratten, Paul Jones m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
1573 kr
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Sustainable entrepreneurship focuses on how the environment is embedded within business practices. This book examines collaboration strategies and initiatives for sustainable entrepreneurs with a wide variety of partners, and demonstrates how they can be used to increase overall performance and …
New Ideal Worker
Organizations Between Work-Life Balance, Gender and Leadership
Av Mireia las Heras Maestro, Nuria Chinchilla Albiol m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1853 kr
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Many managers and organizations still assume that employees who devote long hours to their jobs with no family interference are “ideal workers”. However, this assumption has negative consequences for employees, their families and, more interestingly, for their organizations. This book provides a …
New Ideal Worker
Organizations Between Work-Life Balance, Gender and Leadership
Av Mireia las Heras Maestro, Nuria Chinchilla Albiol m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
1853 kr
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Many managers and organizations still assume that employees who devote long hours to their jobs with no family interference are “ideal workers”. However, this assumption has negative consequences for employees, their families and, more interestingly, for their organizations. This book provides a …
Toward a Better Understanding of Rule-Breaking Market Behavior
Insights from Performance Breakthroughs in Sports
Inbunden, 2019
1126 kr
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This book analyzes how companies and employees can endogenously, i.e., without hiring external experts or consultants, achieve competitive advantages by deviating from behavioral standards in a productive way. The study explores eight transformative behavioral innovations that shaped the …
Toward a Better Understanding of Rule-Breaking Market Behavior
Insights from Performance Breakthroughs in Sports
Häftad, 2020
1126 kr
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This book analyzes how companies and employees can endogenously, i.e., without hiring external experts or consultants, achieve competitive advantages by deviating from behavioral standards in a productive way. The study explores eight transformative behavioral innovations that shaped the …
Capacity Building in Developing and Emerging Countries
From Mindset Transformation to Promoting Entrepreneurship and Diaspora Involvement
Inbunden, 2019
1797 kr
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This book explores new perspectives on how to improve the chances of success regarding capacity building in developing and emerging countries. Drawing on lessons learned in the course of six decades of capacity building research and practice, it identifies the required conditions for the success of …
Capacity Building in Developing and Emerging Countries
From Mindset Transformation to Promoting Entrepreneurship and Diaspora Involvement
Häftad, 2020
1293 kr
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This book explores new perspectives on how to improve the chances of success regarding capacity building in developing and emerging countries. Drawing on lessons learned in the course of six decades of capacity building research and practice, it identifies the required conditions for the success of …
Anatomy of Entrepreneurial Decisions
Past, Present and Future Research Directions
Av Andrea Caputo, Massimiliano M. Pellegrini
Inbunden, 2019
1062 kr
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The creation, success and long-term survival of enterprises are fundamentally linked to the effectiveness of decision-making processes and negotiation capabilities. This book provides an overview of research into how decisions permeate entrepreneurial ventures throughout their lifecycle. A …
Anatomy of Entrepreneurial Decisions
Past, Present and Future Research Directions
Av Andrea Caputo, Massimiliano M. Pellegrini
Häftad, 2020
1062 kr
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The creation, success and long-term survival of enterprises are fundamentally linked to the effectiveness of decision-making processes and negotiation capabilities. This book provides an overview of research into how decisions permeate entrepreneurial ventures throughout their lifecycle. A …
