Social research and statistics

Where many textbooks on policy research focus on methodological and statistical theories, leaving students to wonder how they will apply those theories to future policy positions, this innovative textbook takes theories of policy research and puts them into practice, demystifying the subject by translating it into real-world situations in which students can actively engage.

This book documents and explains how strategic human resource management (SHRM) and high performance work systems (HPWS) have been adopted among indigenous enterprises, namely state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and domestic private enterprises (DPEs) in China, from both management and employee perspectives.

Why corporate stars often lose their luster after changing jobsIt is taken for granted in the knowledge economy that companies must employ the most talented performers to compete and succeed.

First published in 1998.

Dieses Fachbuch ist ein Nachschlagewerk zu allen Themen der Bewirtschaftung, des Betriebs und der Verwaltung von Gebäuden, die dem Facility Manager bei seiner täglichen Arbeit begegnen.

Publishing research content can be a difficult task to undertake along with other academic activities.

International Trade, Labor Relations, and Bargaining Power: International Strawberry Commodity Networks examines power in the commercial food system through the history of always available strawberries.

The approach to managing human resources has changed significantly in China over the last twenty-five years as its transformation from a state planned economy to a market-oriented economy continues.

The revaluation of the yen in 1985 helped stimulate a dramatic increase in the already high level of Japanese outward investment.

The building performance evaluation (BPE) framework emphasizes an evaluative stance throughout the six phases of the building delivery and life cycle: (1) strategic planning/needs analysis; (2) program review; (3) design review; (4) post-construction evaluation/review; (5) post-occupancy evaluation; and, (6) facilities management review/adaptive reuse.

Professions and professionalism have played an integral part in business and society.

How Thomas Edison's system for collaboration can benefit any team Thomas Edison created multi-billion dollar industries that still exist today.

The book presents a methodology for detecting intervention needs on existing healthcare buildings and estimating the related costs, to perform a sustainable financial planning for modernization, regulatory adjustment and performance upgrade.

Formation of company citizenship leads to success for the multinational companies by creating psychological alignments of the employee.

Focusing on teaching and learning in educational institutions, Transforming Professional Practice in Education explores the value of enhancing dialogue to improve both professional relationships and practices.

Increased longevity and better health are changing the nature of family life.

Today, concerns about the financial stability of Social Security, trends in disability, health care costs, and the supply of caregivers are all driven by the coming explosion inthe number of people over the age of 65.

Design Research uses scientific methods to evaluate designs and build design theories.

This book is written for people who are skeptical and uneasy when they hear politicians, economists, and reporters tell Americans "e;You're never had it so good"e; as they recite lists of leading economic indicators.

Can you say anything about sex at the office anymore?

Practical Research is an engaging, cross-disciplinary guide to research methodology.

Recent research shows that the number of people in senior specialist and middle management positions is growing.

The creation of European Works Councils is arguably the most important measure taken in global industrial relations in recent years.

Money isn't everything to today's employees.

The study of corporate governance is a relatively modern development, with significant attention devoted to the subject only during the last fifty years.

The central aim of this book is to investigate and develop frameworks to aid effective maintenance management of municipal buildings in the education sector of developing economies.

With growing concern about the conditions facing low wage workers and new challenges to traditional forms of labor market protection, this book offers a timely analysis of the purpose and effectiveness of minimum wages in different European countries.

The HR function is having to adjust itself to the implications of the globalisation of business activity.

An in-depth look at Abraham Lincoln's leadership, both before and during his presidency.

Employee disengagement is one of the most pressing problems plaguing managers today hampering the innovation capacities of countless organizations.

Inspiring conversations, advancing together.

"e;This is a great book and a must-read for anyone who wants tounderstand the young people who are now or will soon join the workforce.

The Second Edition of Qualitative Research provides a refreshing introduction to doing and debating qualitative research.

This book introduces the concept of 'healthy healthcare' and posits that this new concept is necessary in light of a shortage of healthcare staff in the near future.

This book is about mistakes and what we can learn from them.

Designing and Doing Survey Research is an introduction to the processes and methods of planning and conducting survey research in the real world.

Despite the economic expansion driven by technological advances and AI, businesses today are facing mounting challenges.

Bernan Press proudly presents the seventeenth edition of Employment, Hours, and Earnings: States and Areas 2022.

Competencies are a component of human capital and one of the most important assets of an enterprise.

The volume is at the forefront of the academic and policy debates on effective labour regulation, offering innovative approaches to research and policy.

Consultants are called upon more and more to help implement needed organizational changes, fill gaps in workforce capabilities, and solve significant business problems.

The field of employee engagement has experienced unprecedented growth over the last three decades.

Solution Focused Coaching in Practice is a practical 'how-to' guide that provides an invaluable overview of Solution Focused Coaching skills and techniques.

In der aktuellen Auflage bietet dieses Fachbuch für alle, die Fahrtreppen und Aufzüge planen, bauen oder betreiben, einen umfassenden Überblick zu allen wichtigen Fragen: angefangen bei den Normen und technischen Regeln bis hin zur Technikgeschichte.

What do we know about economic development in Africa?

Offers an occupational ergonomic analysis of medical selection procedures for disabled and able-bodied labour-market entrants.

The main challenge related to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is to establish harmonious human-AI relations, necessary for the proper use of its potential.