Given the increased social and environmental problems in China, this book looks into the social and environmental disclosure practices of socially responsible Chinese listed firms by constructing a stakeholder-driven, three-dimensional, disclosure index.
The goal of Lean is to identify and eliminate nonessential and non-value-adding steps in business processes to streamline operations, improve quality, and gain customer loyalty.
This book provides a common sense computer-oriented, determinstic manufacturing approach, which employs statistics but does not require a background in this area, theoretical mathematics or computer science to understand and apply.
Taking a new product from the design stage to large-scale production in a profitable, efficient manner can challenge the processes of even the most advanced companies.
This comprehensive volume offers ideas, examples, and guidance to help coaches develop skills in their coaching practice, specifically in the areas of health and wellbeing as they are experienced by their clients.
In einer Zeit, in der der Fachkräftemangel zu den größten Herausforderungen für Unternehmen weltweit gehört, bietet dieses Buch einen wegweisenden Ansatz zur Lösung dieses Problems: die Mitarbeiterbeteiligung.
This book draws on the author's professional experience and published works in the areas of leadership, philosophy, psychology and management (amongst others) to discuss the 'softer' qualities of being a good lawyer - qualities which are not taught or widely documented, such as humility, confidence, personal relationships and our dreams and vision.
In today's increasingly service-oriented global economy, the activities and transactions within and between supply chain members in the service sector have experienced substantial growth.
The Encyclopedia of Electronic HRM is a comprehensive research-based reference resource with entries on core e-HRM areas, key concepts, and leading technologies.
Aufgrund der Vielfalt der Adressatengruppen, der Zugänge, der Lernorte sowie der curricularen Orientierungspunkte stellen Didaktiken der beruflichen und akademischen Aus- und Weiterbildung einen ausgesprochen heterogenen Gegenstandsbereich dar.
Aufgrund der Vielfalt der Adressatengruppen, der Zugänge, der Lernorte sowie der curricularen Orientierungspunkte stellen Didaktiken der beruflichen und akademischen Aus- und Weiterbildung einen ausgesprochen heterogenen Gegenstandsbereich dar.
This second edition details all productivity and quality methodologies, principles and techniques, and demonstrates how they interact in the three phases of the productivity and quality management triangle (PQMT): measurement, control and evaluation; planning and analysis; and improvement and monitoring.
A National BestsellerA research-based deep dive into a growing phenomenoncompanies allowing employees to work from anywhereand how those who adopt this model can boost talent, innovation, and productivity.
The reference text discusses fundamental principles, planning, sourcing, demand forecasting, and supply forecasting in the field of supply chain management.
*Shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2025*The essential guide for organizations to understand how toxic cultures form, identify the warning signs, and take effective action to address and prevent them.
Professionalizing the Police is a timely reassessment of the development of British police training and its contribution to the furtherance of the police professionalism agenda.
The Manager's Guide to Industrial Relations (1968) traces the origins and evolution of the attitudes of managers and men from the beginning of industrialization to the Fawley Agreement.
This practical text covers the essential aspects of managing employees, providing relevant and interesting case studies to enable students to develop the management skills and approaches needed at all levels.
Use of the NEC4 suite of contracts continues to grow and the new edition of Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract includes significant additional materials and changes since its original publication immediately after the initial release of the NEC4 contracts.