Building an Autonomous Environment: For Yourself and Your Organization

Building an Autonomous Environment: For Yourself and Your Organization

$34.99

Autonomy is complex. It is independent and dependent. 21st century work requires an autonomous mindset to thrive. Individuals and organizations wishing to thrive will create an environment to enable their autonomy for best decision making. This autonomy includes characteristics of agency, seeing options, and taking control of decisions, all requiring an environment to support them. Valuing and practicing autonomy is essential to thriving in the 21st century.

The only competitive force in the 21st century that is not matchable by competitors is the members of the organization and their commitment to the vision and mindset of the organization. Organizations need environments that support workers’ autonomy and commitment to the organization. This book helps individuals and their organizations build environments that will ensure autonomous mindsets and decisions.

The Making of a C.R.I.S.I.S. Leader

The Making of a C.R.I.S.I.S. Leader

$31.99

“The Making of a C.R.I.S.I.S. Leader provides a clear and practical guide for leading through uncertainty and disruption. With a focus on crisis management, Prof Bawany offers strategies for leaders to navigate and transform their organizations in the face of major challenges, regardless of the circumstances. Prof Bawany emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and proactive planning, making this book essential for leaders at all levels. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this book will equip readers with the skills to turn crises into opportunities for growth and transformation. This is a must-read for anyone leading in today’s unpredictable environment.” –Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“The Making of a C.R.I.S.I.S. Leader is a timely, well-researched, and comprehensive examination of leadership when it matters the most. Written with the sense of urgency that the context demands, Dr. Bawany offers a memorable model, practical advice, and relevant case studies to guide leaders at all levels. This book should not just be read; it should be used to guide you when serious problems such as crises require immediate action.” –Jim Kouzes, Co-author of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge and a Fellow of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University

Are You Ready for Future Crises?

The right leadership is critical for organizations to navigate successfully toward resolving insurmountable challenges in any crisis event. The book aims to help leaders at all levels unlearn and relearn effective crisis leadership.

Among the ideas, the book covers include:

  1. Lessons from past decades on how leaders respond successfully to crises.
  2. The best practice “C.R.I.S.I.S.” Leadership Model which outlines the critical skills and competencies that leaders demonstrate effectively during times of crisis.
  3. How organizations can be better prepared for future crises by navigating successfully the challenges posed by mega-disruptive forces that may impact their supply chains and business sustainability plans.

Supply Chain Resilience: Survival Strategies for Turbulent Times

Supply Chain Resilience: Survival Strategies for Turbulent Times

$28.99

This book navigates us through thick and thin and gives us a holistic description of what is supply chain resilience, which are the factors that affect it, and which are the most effective resilience strategies that we need to implement in our supply chains in order to survive during turbulent times.

In a world where pandemics, natural disasters, climate change, and wars are only some of the disruptions that supply chains are facing, resiliency has become the alpha and the omega of supply chain management.

This book navigates us through thick and thin and gives us a holistic description of what is supply chain resilience, which are the factors that affect it, and which are the most effective resilience strategies that we need to implement in our supply chains in order to survive during turbulent times.

The book is divided into three distinct parts. In the first one discusses the term supply chain resilience–its importance, its components, and the most important supply chain resilience metrics. The author presents real life examples of well-known companies which were successful in enhancing the resilience of their supply chains. The second part presents all the factors that can influence the resilience of a supply chain and concludes with discussions of seventeen supply chain resilience strategies which can be used by almost any company, in any industry, in any part of the world.

This holistic approach on supply chain resilience makes this book unique. At the end of each chapter, professors will find a dedicated part which will assist them in managing their in-class interaction with students. This book can be used as an academic compendium or as a guide for supply chain professionals who want to cement the resilience of their supply chains and successfully navigate through crisis.

The Economics of Networks and Digital Platforms

The Economics of Networks and Digital Platforms

$31.99

Step into the future of business with this essential guide to the digital economy, where network effects and data-driven strategies are rewriting the rules of success for industry leaders.

This textbook comprehensively explores network economics, focusing on digital platforms and ecosystems. It delves into the fundamental principles of network effects, where the value of a service increases as more people use it, and examines various pricing models essential in network-based businesses. Governance is another critical aspect, emphasizing the importance of establishing trust and reliable management practices within digital platforms. By the end of this book, you’ll feel confident in your understanding of these complex topics.

The book highlights the pivotal role of data in the network economy and keeps you abreast of the latest trends in the network and platform economy. It showcases how these trends, such as the increasing influence of data and network effects, are shaping the future and significantly influencing the present landscape. Key examples include industry giants like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Uber, and Airbnb, which are at the forefront of leveraging network effects and data to dominate their respective markets. This book lets you feel informed and ready to navigate these trends.

Designed for students and professionals alike, this textbook combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, making it a valuable resource for understanding the dynamic world of digital platforms. Whether you’re studying economics, business, or technology, this book provides the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and succeed in the evolving digital economy.

Have You Ever Had a Boss That...: Succeeding in a Dysfunctional Workplace

Have You Ever Had a Boss That…: Succeeding in a Dysfunctional Workplace

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In today’s corporate landscape, professionals at every level—from early-career to senior executives—face the challenge of working with difficult managers.

Have You Ever Had a Boss That…:Succeeding in a Dysfunctional Workplace provides actionable strategies to help you not only cope but excel in even the most dysfunctional environments. Drawing from extensive research and real-life experiences, this book explores different types of difficult managers and offers tailored advice for thriving at every career stage.

Whether you’re just starting out, managing a team, or leading an organization, this essential guide will equip you with the tools to navigate workplace challenges and build lasting success.

Doing Business in Germany, Second Edition: How to Work Successfully with Germans

Doing Business in Germany, Second Edition: How to Work Successfully with Germans

$34.99

Unlock the secrets of German business success with this essential guide for global executives and aspiring international business leaders.

Andra Riemhofer, a renowned business development consultant and lecturer, delivers a powerful roadmap for navigating the intricacies of German business culture.

In this groundbreaking book, you’ll discover:

  • Why seemingly minor cultural differences can make or break multimillion-dollar deals.
  • How to decode the German decision-making process and use it to your advantage.
  • Strategies for turning potential cultural clashes into opportunities for growth.

Unlike theoretical textbooks, Doing Business in Germany offers vivid anecdotes and practical insights that bring German business culture to life. Riemhofer’s unique blend of strategic acumen and cross-cultural expertise provides readers with actionable intelligence for success in the German market.

From virtual meetings to high-stakes negotiations, this book equips you with the tools to:

  • Navigate trade shows and face-to-face meetings with confidence.
  • Secure contracts by aligning with German business values.
  • Build lasting relationships with German partners, clients, and colleagues.

This indispensable guide is a must-read for C-suite executives expanding into German markets, MBA students specializing in international business, and any professional seeking to gain a competitive edge in Europe’s largest economy.

Don’t let cultural misunderstandings cost you time, money, and opportunities—arm yourself with the knowledge to thrive in the German business landscape.

What Everyone Should Know About Business: A Primer

What Everyone Should Know About Business: A Primer

$31.99

This practical and informative primer is a new kind of teaching tool that is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to apply.

Dr. Flynn presents the functional areas of business from entrepreneurship to small business development, legal structure, growth strategy, going global, finance, digitization, marketing, and management.

Theory is matched with game-changing realities in today’s business environment such as far-reaching networked digital supply chains, personalized geolocation marketing, 5 nm micro-processing chip architecture and hyperscale data centers triggering the generative AI boom, and sophisticated hybrid legal structures and financial management systems.

Deception and Financial Mayhem: The Promise of Blockchain Technology

Deception and Financial Mayhem: The Promise of Blockchain Technology

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Deception and Financial Mayhem explores whether the corporate psychopath accountant can be identified, modeled, and ultimately constrained.

This book extensively discusses accounting fraud, including recent accounting scandals, and its relationship with Corporate Governance. Major accounting fraud models, including The Fraud Triangle, are examined and the lens of The Dark Triad (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy) is also presented to better understand the perpetrators of accounting fraud.

Utilizing the Levenson’s Self-Report Psychopathy Scale, a multiple regression model known as the ‘Corporate Psychopath Equation’ is proposed to potentially identify psychopathic tendencies in accountants and auditors. The foundational aspects of blockchain technology are covered along with its potential to prevent accounting fraud.

The authors outline automation technologies and ‘People-Centric Approaches’, including the Sheikh Maniar Crowe Anti-Fraud Culture Builder–which can potentially foster an ethical culture and deter accounting fraud until the blockchain technology becomes ubiquitous. Finally, perpetual vigilance is advised, even as the specter of the corporate psychopath accountant may diminish.

Strategic Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Implementation

Strategic Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Implementation

$34.99

This 3rd edition book provides a multi-perspective approach to strategic sustainability and value chains to allow understanding from various disciplines and professional backgrounds.

Some of the key features of this second volume include a how-to guide on implementation for strategic sustainable supply chain management (S3CM):

  • Short vignettes of important trends along with relevant management issues;
  • Evidence-based management examples from leading multinational companies, as well as small and medium enterprises spanning supply chains;
  • Reference to appropriate tools, emerging technology, and practices;
  • Chapter action items for the reader to take a deeper look at integration opportunities involving sustainability and supply chain management;
  • An action-learning approach to applying concepts and tools so readers from any functional perspective can implement and manage sustainability projects;
  • And guidelines on how to move forward with your supply chain sustainability initiative.