Evidence-based management (EBMgt) derives principles of good management from scientific research, meta-analysis, literature reviews, and case studies, and then translates them into practice. This book
This history of the major US financial scandals at the opening of the 21st century by Markham (law, Florida International U. at Miami) narrates its topic with detailed coverage of the market transacti
This book provides a fresh look at the process by which governments hold themselves accountable to their citizens for performance. Unlike the plethora of other books in the field, it examines all aspe
Hundreds of ready-to-use model letters for handling various sales situations. Aimed at the busy sales rep, each letter can be used as it is or can be quickly modified to suit. The chapters follow the
Thorougly revised and updated, the new Fifth Edition of Ralph P. Hummel's classic text maintains that, despite all the feel-good rhetoric from proponents of total quality management, corporate reengi
Designed as an introduction to emergency management, this book includes pieces on: social, political, and fiscal aspects of risk management; land-use planning and building code enforcement regulations
Fizel (director of Penn State U.'s online MBA program, the iMBA) presents an overview of economic sports research and theory development. After an introduction to the state of the discipline, eight co
This handbook for corporate managers and human resource personnel focuses on job performance in culturally diverse environments, and how emphasizing the capabilities of each individual employee can of
Evidence-based management (EBMgt) arose in the practice of medicine and is slowly spreading into other fields. Since deriving good management practices from scientific research, meta-analysis, literat
This lengthy text introduces students to traditional and progressive economic views, detailing the study of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and globalization within a historical context and including
The new edition of this classroom classic retains the organizing theme of the original text, presenting the development of thought within the context of economic history. Economic ideas are framed in
Microeconomics in Context lays out the principles of microeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Macroeconomics in Context, the book is att
Principles of Economics in Context lays out the principles of micro- and macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students, attuned to the economic realities of the wor
Macroeconomics in Context lays out the principles of macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Microeconomics in Context, the book is att
This widely used text is an even-handed, forthright attempt to explain the political life of Japan as well as the forces that shape it. It demystifies this complex society by explaining the historical
Fully updated, this new edition provides a comprehensive examination of the ways that health policy has been shaped by the political, socioeconomic, and ideological environment of the United States. T
Morgan (public administration, Portland State U.), Green, Shinn, and Robinson introduce students and practitioners to the basic management functions of public administration from a governmental perspe
This popular text combines a clear, concise presentation of basic micro- and macroeconomic theory with an abundance of contemporary applications to motivate the reader. This new 7th edition is very st
