Course resources for Business, Finance & Management
Leadership Lessons from Compelling Contexts Research into leadership often focuses on standard business organizations. We know little about these proposed models apply to leadership in other contexts, such as the military, sports, film and television industries or religious organizations. Here, we deliberately reverse the idea of investigating how standard models fit into non-standard contexts; we want to know what leadership lessons can be drawn from compelling yet understudied contexts. Research and theory from four types of contexts are presented: ...
Marketing Management in Asia Asia is no longer simply the continent to which the world turns for outsourcing and off shoring of production, leaving retailing to Western countries. Asia now contains many of the world's largest markets plus many emergent markets as well. North America is fast ceding ground to China as the world's largest economic power. Europe has been able to make productivity gains from trade, fiscal and monetary harmonization to remain globally competitive while Africa, whose nations practice free trade, is largely ignored both in terms of forgiving debt and providing further credit. Each chapter of this volume details the characteristics of an individual market in Asia and demonstrates the challenges that marketers are likely to face in these environments. Covering not just production or consumption but trade as it is practiced now, this book outlines the new norms, conventions and service performance levels that these markets demand.
Street Marketing(tm) by This compelling book shows companies new methods of marketing communication that will break through the noise created by the competition and allow them to differentiate their offerings and their brands. * Thoroughly explains the compelling advantages of Street Marketing(tm), including low cost, high impact, and a personal approach that creates an emotional response * Explains the current crisis of conventional marketing in a brand society, identifies the need for non-conventional approaches for the emerging non-conventional market, and addresses the origins and definitions of non-conventional marketing approaches * Provides real-world examples of successful Street Marketing by major companies and organizations such as Heineken, Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and Mini (automobiles) * Written by an accomplished marketing consultant and business owner who has put his Street Marketing(tm) concepts and practices into action for well-known organizations and companies as diverse as Intel, Lanc#65533;me, Clarins, Microsoft, Sony, and the World Council of People at the United Nations
The Power of Reputation We judge people in business the same way we judge those in our personal lives. We listen to what they say, watch how they behave, and take note of the results of their actions. Success is ultimately built on a foundation of character, communication, and trust. To accomplish our goals, people must believe in us. The Power of Reputation offers businesspeople an action plan for creating the kind of reputation that generates trust, inspires confidence, and paves the way for lasting success. Readers will discover how to: Identify and reinforce the values behind their reputation - Earn respect by respecting others - Engage people through constructive, open communication - Build strong connections by personalizing their approach to everything they do Featuring interviews with distinguished business figures and containing instructive real-world examples, this book reveals how to leverage the remarkable power of a reputation rooted in authenticity. "
The High Engagement Work Culture The 2008 crisis set off a systemic panic which almost engulfed the world's financial system. Through a lens of sustainability this book examines how organisations can explore a new business culture today. Drawing from real-life examples and new ideas Bowles and Cooper discuss how organisations can move from 'me' to 'we'.
Office 365 in Business Discover the Office option every business can afford Now your business can benefit from sophisticated communication and collaboration services fully integrated with Microsoft Office products. Once limited to companies large enough to afford data centers and the expensive IT staff to support them, these services can now be yours, and this book shows you how. Each chapter begins with a common business problem you've most likely faced, followed by the Office 365 solution. You'll learn to share documents, secure your communications, manage and share calendars and tasks, conduct video meetings, and give your business the edge it deserves. Teaches you how your business, large or small, can benefit from Office 365 Explains how to take advantage of Exchange Online, Lync Online, and SharePoint Online Shows you what makes Office 365 so affordable and why it doesn't require an IT staff Highlights what constitutes successful collaboration and how to facilitate it Explores specific Office 365 solutions for familiar business issues Addresses how to conduct video conferences, schedule meetings, set up discussions, and make remote PowerPoint presentations with Office 365 With this book, you'll discover how Office 365 can benefit your business every day of the year!