Download or read book Managerial Work written by Rosemary Stewart and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998, readers of this volume will get a good overview of research into managerial work. They will learn about: what the researchers have studied; what methods have been used and the criticisms of the limitations of individual methods; the different concepts that have been developed; what has been learnt about managerial work and behaviour from these studies over the years; how this field of study has developed; the main criticisms made of the research; suggestions for future research and future developments. Studies of managerial work have a long history: the first major work was by Sune Carlson in Sweden in 1951 and studies have continued to the present day, mainly in the USA and the UK. The early studies sought to find out what managers actually did, as distinct from the generalized theories of the nature of managerial work. They were part of the new interest of social scientists in finding out what actually happened in organizations in opposition to the general theories that prevailed then. Articles cannot give a complete picture of the field studies that have been such a notable feature of this branch of research, because Carlson’s study, like many of the later ones, was published only as a book. However, they provide all the information that students and researchers need to understand the aim, methods and approaches used by researchers so far and a good guide to the varied possibilities for developing this area of study.

Download or read book Simply Managing written by Henry Mintzberg and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a simplified, shortened, and updated version of the definitive title on management (Managing, which has sold over 70,000 copies) from management legend and best-selling author Henry Mintzberg.

Download or read book Managing written by Henry Mintzberg and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A half century ago Peter Drucker put management on the map. Leadership has since pushed it off. Henry Mintzberg aims to restore management to its proper place: front and center. “We should be seeing managers as leaders.” Mintzberg writes, “and leadership as management practiced well.” This landmark book draws on Mintzberg's observations of twenty-nine managers, in business, government, health care, and the social sector, working in settings ranging from a refugee camp to a symphony orchestra. What he saw—the pressures, the action, the nuances, the blending—compelled him to describe managing as a practice, not a science or a profession, learned primarily through experience and rooted in context. But context cannot be seen in the usual way. Factors such as national culture and level in hierarchy, even personal style, turn out to have less influence than we have traditionally thought. Mintzberg looks at how to deal with some of the inescapable conundrums of managing, such as, How can you get in deep when there is so much pressure to get things done? How can you manage it when you can't reliably measure it? This book is vintage Mintzberg: iconoclastic, irreverent, carefully researched, myth-breaking. Managing may be the most revealing book yet written about what managers do, how they do it, and how they can do it better.

Download or read book Rising in Words written by Colin Barth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rising in Words is a book replete with new ideas to reform the old-to reorient, to challenge, to provoke thought, to persuade, and to educate. Here is philosophy that matters. Original thought, incisive social commentary, methodical analysis, and creative inspiration come alive in nine high-impact works, covering topics from the meaning of Progress to the impact of history, from the decline of intellectualism to the future of humanity.

Download or read book Mintzberg on Management written by Henry Mintzberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1989 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting the seminal thinking that has made him the mentor to a younger generation of leading management thinkers, Mintzberg explores the nature of managerial work and the organizational structure and power which affect it.

Download or read book Qualitative Research Methods written by Monique Hennink and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and straightforward, this book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the process of planning, conducting and analysing qualitative research, from selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings. Built around the authors’ Qualitative Research Cycle – consisting of the design, data collection and analytic cycles – this pragmatic guide clearly demonstrates the steps you need to take to ensure your research is rigorous and robust. Drawing on decades of experience teaching workshops, the book is packed with techniques and tools to help you turn theory and method into research practice. This second edition: Showcases the importance of linking research design to data analysis, helping you avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your data Highlights the relevance and wide application of qualitative methods with an array of international examples of real field research and interdisciplinary case studies Gives clear guidance on writing qualitative research, including how to respond to critiques of qualitative methods Has a renewed focus on evaluating quality in qualitative research, ensuring your work is valid, reflexive and ethical Offering tried and tested research tools like interview guides that you can apply to your own projects and supported by online resources including checklists and reflective questions, this book is the perfect companion for anyone looking to complete a successful project using qualitative research methods.

Download or read book Wallace Stevens written by Eugene Paul Nassar and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents for the first time a thorough study of the imagery in Wallace Stevens's poetry and the patterns which these images form. Heretofore, most discussions of Stevens's work presupposed an understanding of the difficult and bizarre surface imagery and dealt mainly with broad generalizations which often left the student of Stevens's poems unsatisfied. The brilliant surface of the poems, the detailed imagery of specific passages, is here examined clearly and systematically. The images, indexed at the back of the book, are examined in four natural groups: Figures of the Mind, of Disorder, of Order, and of Change. The last half of the book is concerned with close analyses of some longer poems of Stevens's using the information gleaned from the "anatomy" of the first half.

Download or read book Phantom Whispers written by Albert Scales and published by Albert Scales. This book was released on 2024-07-14 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phantom Whispers" is a gripping techno-thriller set against the backdrop of Honolulu's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. This pulse-pounding novel follows Olivia Sinclair, a brilliant and determined cybersecurity expert, as she leads an elite task force in a high-stakes battle against a shadowy entity known as The Phantom. When a series of devastating cyber attacks threaten to unravel the fabric of society across the Pacific Rim, Olivia must confront not only the cutting-edge AI technology that poses an unprecedented threat but also the ghosts of her own past. Alongside her trusted teammates, including the steadfast Keahi Malone and her estranged sister Natalie, Olivia races against time to uncover the truth behind The Phantom's identity and prevent a catastrophic takeover of critical infrastructure. As the lines between ally and enemy blur, Olivia finds herself entangled in a web of political intrigue, corporate espionage, and personal betrayal. The investigation leads her to confront uncomfortable truths about her family history and forces her to question the very nature of progress and the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence. Author Albert Scales masterfully weaves together themes of technological advancement, moral responsibility, and the enduring spirit of Hawaiian culture. "Phantom Whispers" offers readers a thrilling exploration of the dangers lurking in our increasingly interconnected world, while never losing sight of the human element at the heart of the story. With its richly drawn characters, breakneck pacing, and thought-provoking examination of the price of progress, "Phantom Whispers" is an unputdownable read that will leave you questioning the true cost of our reliance on technology in the modern age.

Download or read book C G Jung and Nikolai Berdyaev Individuation and the Person written by Georg Nicolaus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-09-13 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores C. G. Jung's psychology through the perspective of the existential philosopher Nikolai Berdyaev, drawing striking parallels between Jung's theory of individuation and Berdyaev's understanding of the person. Placing Jung and Berdyaev firmly within the context of secular humanism, Nicolaus draws on their personal experiences of individuation to show how both writers seek to enable a renewal of our self-understanding as persons in a post-religious society. Topics of discussion include: the foundations of Berdyaev's personalism Jung's psychological interpretation of the Christian God-image individuation and the ethics of creativity. C. G. Jung and Nikolai Berdyaev: Individuation and the Person offers a fresh perspective on the ethical implications of Jung’s theory and serves also as an introduction to Berdyaev’s thought. As such this book will appeal to analytical psychologists, scholars engaged with Jungian thought and all those interested in the interface between spirituality and depth psychology.

Download or read book The Shining written by Laura Mee and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a fresh look at The Shining (1980), this book situates the film within the history of the horror genre. It explores Stanley Kubrick's filmmaking style, use of dark humor, and ambiguous approach to supernatural storytelling and analyzes the choices made in adapting King's book.

Download or read book Decision Support in Public Administration written by P.W.G. Bots and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast flow of information to be considered by policy and decision makers in national and local governments is continuing to expand during the 1990s, whilst budgets for staff to process the information are being tightened. This publication provides a forum for the examination of the problem. It aims to focus the efforts of researchers and practitioners more effectively in applying information technology to increase the performance of decision makers in public administration despite the limited resources. Topics explored include the following: design considerations and approaches for, and practical experiences with, communication and information processing infrastructure and applications at the workplace level; the design and implementation of support systems for individual or group decision making in governmental and municipal settings; modelling and model management techniques, based on case reports of successful and unsuccessful modelling efforts; concepts, approaches and models for re-designing tasks and processes in public administration; issues and challenges in integrating the information systems of several governmental bodies. The book is divided into two parts for the discussion of these themes - the first section deals primarily with theoretical and conceptual issues; the second part contains papers with a stronger emphasis on systems, their functionality and experiences in their development and application. The authors' affiliations (17 organizations from 8 different countries) indicates the international nature of the contributions. The ideas put forward in their papers show that research into supporting decision making in public administration is well on its way but that the research area is vast, with yet many hills to scale.

Download or read book The Reason He Can Say That Is Because After All written by Brooke Bigley and published by Brooke Bigley. This book was released on 2024-05-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Profit margin, which can be roughly understood as the difference between total value minus total cost, or between effort contribution and reward, always fluctuates greatly between individuals. Activities with high profit margins, although only a minority of the company's total activities, give the unit a very large portion of the total profit earned by the unit. If we do not promptly take corrective actions (this natural law), the "warp" between the two ends will become even greater. Yet most of us just bury our heads in the sand (accounting systems are capable of serving as endless beaches specifically for this purpose) and refuse to accept the fact that the majority of What we and our company do has far less value than a minority of jobs that are productive and have large profit margins. "

Download or read book Bulletin of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes proceedings of the association's annual convention.

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Download or read book Calculated Chaos written by Butler Shaffer and published by . This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Institutions are the foundation of our society, but are they really necessary? Instead of providing peace, order and coordination, we live with discord, agony, and violence. Can we learn how to organize without creating social Frankensteins, without institutions, without politics?

Download or read book Management Crisis and Business Revolution written by John Harte and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management Crisis and Business Revolution describes the enormous gap between business theories on the one hand, and the realities of the workplace and uncertainties of the marketplace on the other. In place of reasoned management and disciplined organization John Harte depicts daily disorder, vagueness, and confusion; instead of the logical processes of classroom case histories with rational solutions. He provides tales of an abundance of irrational judgments, personal foibles, and business follies. Once a top operational manager with multinational organizations, Harte applies his hands-on knowledge of the business world to a realistic examination of workplace conditions. He describes methodically how to handle human limitations in the average business enterprise, as well as how to develop management strengths.The author observed superior and inferior management firsthand, and therefore witnessed the painful demise of many companies?some of which, in his opinion, could have been saved. With thirty years' experience to draw on, he analyzes why so many businesses and products fail, while others succeed. He examines the amazing progress of Japan and other Pacific Asian countries; explains the decline of German, Canadian, British, and French management practices; and provides strategies for the marketplace.The business sectors described in this all-encompassing book include: high-technology, fast-moving packaged consumer goods like detergents; manufacturing and retailing consumer durables like furniture and appliances; soft goods; fashion products; service sector industries; manufacturing, wholesaling, and retail trade; and a whole range of new service industries. Harte stresses that while management and trade are timeless, dedication in the West has declined. The challenge is how to manage change by innovating, and replacing senile customs, systems, and institutions with more progressive ones suited to the new business environment. This unusually tough

Download or read book Be Reasonable written by Laird Wilcox and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A remarkable collection of quotations, aphorisms, and epigrams relating to beliefs, ideologies, superstitions, and fanaticism, covering more than fifteen categories, among them: - civil liberties - fanatics and true believers - intolerance - individual liberties and personal freedom - mysticism and religion - public opinion and mass media - rationalism - skepticism - state power - utopianism, idealism and reformist zeal Included are selections from classic and modern authors in all literary genres, both prose and poetry, including Brooks Adams, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, William F. Buckley, Jr., G.K. Chesterton, Clarence Darrow, Henry Fielding, Thomas Jefferson, Baron de Montesquieu, Friedrich Nietzsche, Thomas Paine, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Bertrand Russell, Seneca, William Shakespeare, G.B. Shaw, Jonathan Swift, Margaret Thatcher, Voltaire, W.B. Yeats, and hundreds of others. Quotations in all categories are listed alphabetically by author and indexed for ease of reference. This will prove a standard reference work for writers, educators, students, and all those committed to intellectual freedom and individual liberties.