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The term 'managerialism' is widely used not only in the world of business and government and this book details the theory behind the illusive idea of 'managerialism'. It distinguishes between management and managerialism and highlights the two groups pushing managerialism, namely corporate apparatchiks and the apostles of managerialism.

This book addresses the processes and concerns within the purview of public personnel administration which is the key to success in carrying out governmental responsibilities and duties. This title will be useful to students, researchers and teachers of Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, and General Management.

This book will provide some ideas to help any region reinvent itself. It shows how effective leaders are needed to help stimulate more creative activity and coordinate the necessary resources to turn creative ideas into innovations.

This book is a reference on digital technology and its impact on sustainability, providing insight into sustainable practices globally among various organizations and communities. It describes the green computing paradigms and the impact of a circular economy with a focus on sustainable practices in a post-pandemic world.

This book analyses how solidarity economy initiatives develop alternative spatialities as counterpower to mainstream economy.

Given the political, social and economic salience of locale, this book explores the potential contribution of place-based initiative to more balanced and equitable socio-economic development, as well as growth in a more general sense.

Expanding the scope of the metadiscourse construct, Ho offers a comprehensive analysis of the online review response genre using hotel managers' responses to negative reviews posted by dissatisfied customers on TripAdvisor.

This book provides a shortform definitive reference text on funerary practice in Poland. An overview of the important features of the Polish funeral law, funerals, cremations, cemeteries and funeral industry, the book also covers the demographic characteristic of mortality in Poland.

This book provides an expert overview of contemporary research in the important fields of co-operative and mutual enterprises.

This book seeks to better understand the processes and influences that have driven professionalization in the arts.

DESCRIPTIONAdopting AI for Business Transformation offers a comprehensive guide for businesses ready to transition into AI and automation and transform their operations and ways of working. The book focuses on various industries providing practical insights and step-by-step guides for AI adoption and integration.Through real-world examples, expert insights, and case studies, the author shares his experience in product management, e-commerce, and digital platforms, presenting strategies for embracing AI and overcoming implementation challenges. Learn the key principles of AI adoption, get guidance on generative AI and large language models, and how to best leverage their power with advanced prompt engineering, organizational structures, workforce education and upskilling, cloud-based business models, and ready-to-use AI frameworks that have successfully transformed traditional businesses into AI-driven, modern, efficient business models.By the end of this book, you will understand how to adopt and integrate AI, empowering your team to leverage AI in your business operations, reducing the time spent on operational tasks, and unlocking new growth opportunities. By adopting the strategies in this book, you will reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and future-proof your business.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Grasp how AI is revolutionizing business operations and driving innovation.¿ Understand AI adoption frameworks and learn how to choose the right one for your organization.¿ Explore AI applications in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, from patient care to fraud detection.¿ Discover the role of AI in Web 3.0 and its intersection with blockchain.¿ Learn how AI enhances customer service, education, agriculture, and retail, transforming industry landscapes.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is ideal for CXOs, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders, consultants, and digital transformation advisors interested in the democratization of AI, generative AI, and large language models.

Welchen kommunikativen Herausforderungen begegnen wir in beruflichen Handlungsfeldern in Wissenschaft, Technik und Institutionen? Inwiefern können wir diesen kommunikativen Erfordernissen gerecht werden? Welche didaktischen Konsequenzen können wir aus einem mehr- und vielsprachigen beruflichen Kontext für den Bereich des Deutschen als Fremd- und Fachsprache ziehen?Da die berufliche Kommunikation moderner Arbeitskontexte vor einigen Herausforderungen steht, beschäftigt sich der vorliegende Sammelband mit den Chancen und Möglichkeiten, die eine solche Situation mit sich bringt. Neben der Modellierung von Viel- und Mehrsprachigkeit in einzelnen Settings und der Erhebung kommunikativer Herausforderungen einzelner Gruppen werden auch translatologische Fragestellungen in didaktischen Kontexten sowie der Einsatz von Medien in der beruflichen Kommunikation diskutiert.

Three key books on internal auditing by the same author.

The comprehensive coverage makes the book a valuable reference for practitioners and students, particularly postgraduate and MBA students, who require such insights to improve business functions and make informed decisions. It is also accessible for readers without a strong background in mathematics.

During the second half of the nineteenth century, a new global market for wheat came to the fore. Ever since, scarce and perishable food has been transformed into a modern global commodity, millions of tons of which is sold, bought and transported across the oceans, providing the "daily bread" for a fast-growing world population.

The contribution of this book is the development of the assessment tool for measuring social responsibility of every enterprise - Enterprise Social Responsibility Index (EnSRI) and Consumer Social responsibility Index (CnSRI).

This book presents and discusses the main issues and challenges posed by communication, leadership, and trust.

This handbook takes a multidisciplinary and multidimensional approach to provide a comprehensive exploration of the processes, conditions, and activities that hold the potential to control corruption.