The Fifth Discipline is one of the very few approaches to management that has attained position on the International Hall of Fame. Robert Louis Flood's book explains and critiques the ideas in straightforward terms. Rethinking The Fifth Discipline makes significant and fundamental improvements to the ... more »

In recent years global trade and telecommunications have rapidly been spreading the influence of large multinational forms of organization. An integral part of this process has been the rise of ''organizational cultures'' unique to particular firms. In a world where such cultures are often in conflict ... more »

Timely and practical. This book brings the leading edge of investment information to the prudent investor in an understandable way. - Charles Schwab, Chairman, Charles Schwab Corporation. to write a book like this on Modern Portfolio Theory and make it understandable would be a very difficult job. John ... more »

This classic study extends feminist analysis to economics, but rejects setting up an economics solely for women. It is the first full length, single authored book to focus on gender bias in contempo... more » more »

Providing a critique of the ways that complexity theory has been applied to understanding organizations,and outining a new direction, this book calls for a radical re-examination of management think... more » more »

... by these claims, and daunted by the technical demands of most introductions to the subject. Requiring no more than simple arithmetic, the book: * Traces the origins of Game Theory and its philosophical premises * Looks at its implications for the theory of bargaining and social contract theory * Gives ... more »

I dream, I test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks, and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true. -Walt Disney. Walt Disney's dreams, beliefs, and daring gave birth to captivating characters, thrilling theme park attractions, and breathtaking tales that have inspired the imaginations ... more »

Here's everything business professionals need to know about Europe's new monetary unit. As the euro is phased in from 1999 to 2002, it will make Europe the world's largest economic bloc, creating vast changes in all areas from finance to marketing. This guide concisely explains the euro in the context ... more »

The classic bestseller on performance management is updated to reflect changes in today's working environment. When an employer needs to know how to gain maximum performance from employees, renowned behavioral psychologist--Aubrey Daniels is the man to consult. What has made Daniels the man with the ... more »

A new edition of the book that lead the self-directed work teams revolution. Leading Self-Directed Work Teams is one of the best-selling books on teams ever published. Now, the perfect guide for any team leader has been revised and expanded to reflect the new realities of team-based organizations. By ... more »

The Teller's Handbook shows all front-line banking personnel how to handle customer questions, process every type of request, effectively cross-sell today's financial products, and more! A nationwide bestseller for nearly 30 years, and now completely revised, updated and expanded to encompass all financial ... more »

The first complete coverage of the Asian currency crisis and what it means for investors worldwide. Asia's recent economic troubles affect billions of people around the globe. Asia Falling provides a detailed, accessible account of the economic and political policies that led to Asia's currency crisis ... more »