Download or read book Economics for Executives Principles Practices Strategies written by J. Ronnie Davis and published by North American Business Press. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often, economics is regarded as a collection of notional theories distanced far from the real world. Yet, economists maintain that theories are the foundation for predictions about what to expect in the real world. The disconnection seems particularly strong among undergraduate students immediately after taking principles of microeconomics and principles of macroeconomics. As freshman and sophomore students with no experience with the real world, they simply do not comprehend how economics can possibly be used. Later as seniors who major in business, they might have rare glimpses of economics as useful in making business decisions and crafting business strategies. After graduation and amidst their experience with business practice, they might finally see that economic principles underlie business analysis, business decisions, and business strategies. Frequently, business analysis is reductionism of complex matters into simple constituents that are studied through the lens of economic principles. In the same way, business decisions are practical applications of economic principles, and business strategies are informed by economic principles. Accordingly, managerial economics is essentially economics applied by managers, directors, and executives in their roles as decision makers and strategists. Accordingly, the focus of managerial economics should be on what managers, directors, and executives need to know and will use in business practice. Circumscribing managerial economics in this way, a lot of economics is not applied in business practice and can be left outside the limits of need to know. However, a lot of economics lies within the boundaries of use in business practice and need to know. Economics for managers, directors, and executives is centered on bringing economic principles to bear on business practices and business strategies. Of course, decisions are made and strategies are crafted within an organization, perhaps a business firm, nonprofit organization, or government agency. Regardless, organizations face countless problems requiring decisions or strategies to accomplish some mission or to achieve some objective subject to constraints, competitive or otherwise. Certain economic principles guide and lead to decisions and strategies that minimize exposure to adverse effects on organizational performance or that maximize favorable effects on organizational performance. Principles, practices, and strategies have purpose in their application to solving problems, minimizing threats, and realizing opportunities. Economics for Executives has purposeful intent. It is meant to develop comprehension of and comfort in application of economics actually used in business practice. Moreover, it is meant to address the economics that managers, directors, and executives really need to know for meaningful careers in business. Of course, this intent leaves out theories, abstractions, concepts, and constructs that might have significance and importance in other contexts such as public policy but not for business practice.
Download or read book Managerial Economics written by Donald N. Stengel and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic principles inform good business decision making. Although economics is sometimes dismissed as a discourse of practical relevance to only a relatively small circle of academicians and policy analysts who call themselves economists, sound economic reasoning benefits any manager of a business, whether they are involved with production/operations, marketing, finance, or corporate strategy. Along with enhancing decision making, the field of economics provides a common language and framework for comprehending and communicating phenomena that occur within a business, as well as between a business and its environment. This text addresses the core of a subject commonly called managerial economics, which is the application of microeconomics to business decisions. Key relationships between price, quantity, cost, revenue, and profit for an individual firm are presented in form of simple conceptual models. The text includes key elements from the economics of consumer demand and the economics of production. The book discusses economic motivations for expanding a business and contributions from economics for improved organization of large firms. Market price quantity equilibrium, competitive behavior, and the role of market structure on market equilibrium and competition are addressed. Finally, the text considers market regulation in terms of the generic problems that create the need for regulation and possible remedies for those problems. Although the academic literature of managerial economics often employs abstract mathematics and large corporations create and use sophisticated mathematical models that apply economics, this book focuses on concepts, terminology, and principles, with minimal use of mathematics. The reader will gain a better understanding of why businesses and markets function as they do and how those institutions can function better.
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Download or read book Principle And Practice of Management written by R.C. Agarwal, and published by SBPD Publications. This book was released on 2022-09-29 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1.Management Concept : Meaning, Definitions and Need, 2. Managerial Functions, 3 .Co-ordination : Meaning and Nature , 4. Evolution of Management Thought, 5. Management by Objectives (M.B.O.) , 6. Planning, 7 Types of Plans and Corporate Planning, 8. Environmental Analysis and Business Environment, 9. Decisions-Making, 10. Nature and Process of Organisation, 11. Span of Control and Centralisation and Decentralisation of Authority, 12.Authority and Delegation of Authority , 13. Organizations Structure and Forms of Organisation, 14 Staffing, 15. Motivation, 16. Leadership, 17. Communication , 18. Managerial Control , 19. Techniques of Control and Emerging Issues in Management
Download or read book Economics of Strategy written by David Dranove and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is an unbound, three hole punched version. Access to WileyPLUS sold separately. Economics of Strategy, Binder Ready Version focuses on the key economic concepts students must master in order to develop a sound business strategy. Ideal for undergraduate managerial economics and business strategy courses, Economics of Strategy offers a careful yet accessible translation of advanced economic concepts to practical problems facing business managers. Armed with general principles, today's students--tomorrows future managers--will be prepared to adjust their firms business strategies to the demands of the ever-changing environment.
Download or read book ECMLG2012 Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance written by John Politis and published by Academic Conferences Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published by Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited Edited by: Professor John Politis, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus. CD version of the proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance - ECMLG 2012 hosted by the Neapolis University on the 8-9 November 2012. 567 pages
Download or read book Sun Tzu in the Boardroom Strategic Thinking in Economics and Management written by Josh Luberisse and published by Fortis Novum Mundum. This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Sun Tzu in the Boardroom," Josh, an esteemed entrepreneur and the innovative mind behind VC capital firm Other People's Capital and defense military contractor Fac Bellum Industries, casts a refreshing and enlightening gaze into the myriad ways ancient military strategies carve pathways to triumph in today's dynamic business terrains. Drawing from a well of timeless wisdom, the book molds the unyielding philosophies of Sun Tzu into a pragmatic guide tailored for the contemporary leader, entrepreneur, and strategist embedded in the enthralling world of economics and management. Josh's unique vantage point, sculpted by his ventures that intertwine the worlds of venture capital and defense, beckons readers into a compelling journey through the seamless integration of military sagacity and business acumen. Inspired significantly by the entrepreneurial journeys and philosophies of Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, and Peter Thiel of Palantir Technologies, Josh elucidates the inextricable ties binding strategic thought in ancient battlefields to decision-making amid the volatility of modern markets. "Sun Tzu in the Boardroom" takes you on an exploratory odyssey, amalgamating profound ancient Chinese military strategies with the robust, high-stakes world of contemporary business. Through rich, expansive content that spans topics from leadership, competitive advantage, and ethical considerations to organizational culture and beyond, Josh deciphers and applies Sun Tzu's doctrines, delivering them through a lens focused sharply on the economic and managerial landscapes of today. Whether diving into the subtle art of negotiation, peeling back layers on the ethical dimensions of strategic decisions, or meandering through the strategic corridors of marketing warfare, "Sun Tzu in the Boardroom" assures a compendium of wisdom that is as pragmatic as it is reflective, offering not just a lens to view the world of business, but a compass to navigate its multifaceted terrains. This tome is not merely a guide; it is an invitation. An invitation to comprehend, to reflect, and to deploy the ageless wisdom of Sun Tzu into the boardrooms, marketplaces, and beyond. Here, Josh weaves a narrative that is both timeless and urgently contemporary, an invaluable asset for anyone looking to harness the strategic sagacity of the past to navigate, conquer, and thrive amid the complex challenges of the modern business world. Embark on a journey through time, strategy, and business, and discover how the ancient can inform the present, shaping strategies, decisions, and pathways to success amid the ever-shifting sands of the economic and business environment.
Download or read book Sustainable and Circular Management of Resources and Waste Towards a Green Deal written by Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-02-10 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable and Circular Management of Resources and Waste Towards a Green Deal highlights the importance of resource recovery, phosphorus management, climate action, clean energy transition, and a circular economy. The world is facing significant challenges, including climate disruption, environmental changes, pollution, and population explosion. Sustainable management of finite natural resources within the carrying capacity of the bio-geo-hydrosphere is the crux of transforming the global economy for a sustainable future. Moreover, keeping raw materials in circulation as long as possible and minimizing the amount of waste generated has grown in significance as a part of transitioning to a circular economy (CE) model. - Introduces innovative solutions in green energy transition - Provides case studies as examples of a circular economy implementation in selected sectors of the economy, including water and wastewater, raw materials, and construction - Suggests actions to counteract climate change and its consequences for people and the planet
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by Robert Ian Tricker and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate governance around the world continues to develop rapidly and this new edition has been extensively rewritten to reflect these changes. The global financial crisis has led to a whole host of changes in corporate governance requirements, which are analysed by Bob Tricker.
Download or read book Management Principles and Practice written by S.K. Mandal and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive textbook specifically focuses on building a thorough foundation on management studies by sequentially developing the components and basics of management principles and approach, discussing and analysing the key features and methods of modern management practices, and finally exposing the students to some essential topics on environment management, business ethics, corporate governance, and total quality management for sustainable growth and development of business. Students and practicing professionals in this field will be immensely benefited by the coverage and treatment of the book. Key Features — Based on industry experience with focus on building a strong foundation for management studies, especially in the context of the Indian business environment — Covers critical areas of management like strategic planning, strategic management, supply-chain management, international trade, entrepreneurship and small business management, information management, environment management, business ethics, corporate governance and modern tools for TQM, including cost of poor quality, benchmarking and six-sigma practice — Emphasis on management issues critical to business – organisational culture and leadership, modern HRM, external business environment, ethics of business and corporate governance, and responsibility for natural environment management for sustainable growth — Provides a wider coverage of the interconnected functions, methods, processes, variables, strategies and tools for excellence in business management, including 80-20 rule, Murphy’s Law, 1-10-100 rule of cost management, 360 degree appraisal, JIT, TPM, Kaizen etc.
Download or read book Hedging written by Joseph D. Koziol and published by . This book was released on 1990-02-19 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes both financial and physical hedging strategies and programs applicable to almost any industry. Shows how to use hedging strategies to capitalize on market volatility, while minimizing the effects of unfavorable market swings. Addresses theories of hedging and cross-hedging, cash-and-carry or ``repo'' programs, the ``perfect hedge,'' and the hedging paradox and also offers comparative approaches supported by examples.
Download or read book Strategic Management written by Upendra Kachru and published by Excel Books India. This book was released on 2009 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a lucid way, this book traverses the entire panorama of strategic management.
Download or read book Basic Economic Principles written by David E. O'Connor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-09-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This user-friendly guide explains economic concepts and principles in a lively, informative way. Clear and easy-to-understand definitions and explanations, with examples that relate to issues and problems relevant to teenagers, will help students gain a better understanding of economics. In 15 chapters, the guide covers all the basic information students need to understand the basic concepts and principles of economics, including: definition of economics in historical context; how various economics systems work; how prices are set in the U.S. economy; consumer behavior; factors of production; types of businesses; competition in the marketplace; the functions of money; banking and credit; types of investments; the federal budget and taxation; federal monetary and fiscal policies; income distribution in the United States; labor and management issues; international trade. Each chapter explores a key question in economics, is illustrated with graphs and tables, and features the latest economic data. Profiles of the major economic thinkers who influenced thinking on concepts and principles provide historical context. In addition to improving students' conceptual understanding, the guide also encourages critical thinking by investigating controversial issues related to topics as varied as the minimum wage, the decay of our natural environment, poverty, and business ethics of multinational corporations. An extensive glossary of key economic concepts, terms, and institutions is a handy tool. Unlike cut-and-dried, difficult to follow reference works on economics, this guide, designed and written especially for students, will help readers better understand economic information and issues.
Download or read book Rethinking Strategic Management written by Thomas Wunder and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers innovative ideas and frameworks for sustainable strategizing to advance business by scaling-up its positive impact, which is so urgently needed at this time in the 21st century. It shows practitioners how to effectively deal with socio-ecological systems’ disruptions to their operating environments and play an active role in transforming markets toward a sustainable future. In short, the book demonstrates how to make business sense of sustainability, highlighting new approaches and examples that translate sustainability into strategy and action. The ultimate goal is to provide a path toward a thriving future for both business and society. This book was written for strategy practitioners and decision makers who want to understand why sustainable strategizing is important in today’s business world and are seeking actionable business knowledge they can apply in their companies. It was also written for students of management and can be used as a supplemental text to support traditional graduate and undergraduate management courses.
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