Ledelse og strategi

Boken tar utgangspunkt i strategisk analyse for å vise når ekspansjon er lønnsomt og hvordan ekspansjonsbeslutninger kan analyseres. Forfatterne definerer og sammenfatter stegene som bør gjennomgås i en lønnsomhetsanalyse og presenterer et helhetlig, logisk stringent og praktisk nyttig verktøy for analyse av ekspansjonsbeslutninger.Boken utkom først i 2001 under tittelen Ekspansjon: Strategi for forretningsutvikling. Denne utgaven er oppdatert med nyere forskningsbidrag og aktuelle eksempler fra bransjer og enkeltbedrifter i norsk og internasjonalt næringsliv. Blant annet inneholder boken et helt nyskrevet kapittel som viser hvordan lønnsomheten kan vurderes når man ekspanderer med en disruptiv innovasjon og når man åpner helt nye markeder. ]]>

It is estimated that in India 75% of cancers of oral cavity are attributable to tobacco chewing, smoking and alcohol drinking. So the purpose of this book is to present the correlations of these premalignant disorders microscopically with in tobacco users and alcohol drinkers.

Cancer may be regarded as a group of diseases characterized by an (i) abnormal growth of cells (ii) ability to invade adjacent tissue and even distant organs and(iii) the eventual death of the affected patient if the tumor has progressed beyond that stage when it can be successfully removed.

In this book, we focus on HRM and how modern technology is helping in ensuring the effectiveness of HR functions. This would indicate that HRIS was viewed rather favorably as an administrative tool, but not a strategic one. This volume covers all these aspects.

Through state-of-the-art CSR research, theories and models, the theoretical platform for sustainable business and CSR is presented in this book. Each chapter is supplemented with practical case examples explaining the way in which different companies and their managers have integrated sustainable business in their strategy and across different functions.

Breakthroughs in Smart City Implementation should give answers on a wide variety of present social, political and technological problems.

The book looks to contribute to the exchange of experiences and perspectives about the state of the research related to CSR, as well as the future direction of this field of research.

Over the past few decades, wireless access networks have evolved extensively to support the tremendous growth of consumer traffic. This superlative growth of data consumption has come about due to several reasons, such as evolution of the consumer devices, the types of telephone and smartphone being used, convergence of services, digitisation of economic transactions, tele-education, telemedicine, m-commerce, virtual reality office, social media, e-governance, e-security, to name but a few.Not only has the society transformed to a digital world, but also the expectations from the services provided have increased many folds. The last mile/meters of delivery of all e-services is now required to be wireless. It has always been known that wireless links are the bottleneck to providing high data rates and high quality of service. Several wireless signalling and performance analysis techniques to overcome the hurdles of wireless channels have been developed over the last decade, and these are fuelling the evolution of 4G towards 5G. Evolution of Air Interface Towards 5G attempts to bring out some of the important developments that are contributing towards such growth.

This book provides in-depth insights into use cases implementing artificial intelligence (AI) applications at the edge. It covers new ideas, concepts, research, and innovation to enable the development and deployment of AI, the industrial internet of things (IIoT), edge computing, and digital twin technologies in industrial environments.

This book provides a simple, easily followed process for auditing building operations to identify and reduce energy consumption that leads to measurable carbon reduction. The crucial steps of this process involve assessing the facility's current conditions, understanding, and analyzing the operational and cost-based opportunities that increase carbon output. Taking this information to report the findings and then document a multiyear energy and carbon reduction plan. The book discusses the full scope of building components and systems, including how each system affects energy efficiency. It describes the operational energy efficiencies that are gained by implementing no-cost changes or alternative maintenance activities already funded. The book includes the process for identifying capital improvement opportunities, along with evaluating return on investment and life cycle replacement options for equipment. The four-step process described in this book will serve as a valuable tool for every building operator seeking to improve energy performance and reduce carbon output.

With the increased interest in climate impacts, sustainability, and efficiency, more responsibility is being placed on boiler operators to help improve performance and reduce emissions. This third edition of the Boiler Operator's Handbook is intended to help such operators in the quest for improved operability and performance of their boilers and their plants. The theme of this book is to "e;operate wisely"e;. The goal is to instill not only "e;know how"e; but "e;know why"e;. The main details have been provided by the original author, Mr. Ken Heselton. This updated version has been somewhat expanded to include a wider range of examples and some of the more recent environmental requirements.To illustrate these points, topics include multi boiler operations, understanding the plant load, maintenance issues, and controls. Every plant is different. However, it is hoped that with the information provided in this book, the wise operator will be able to address the various unique issues posed by the specific plant and provide timely solutions to meet the present-day requirements.

This book aims to cover a new emerging need in designing digital phase shifter for modern communication systems. With the advancement of new generation mobile communication systems, directed beams of antenna arrays save a substantial amount of power as well as improve the communication quality. In this regard, beam-forming circuits, such as digital phase shifters (DPS) constitute essential parts of the antenna array systems. Therefore, this book is devoted to the design of digital phase shifters for various communications systems. Nowadays, phase array systems demand compact phase shifters suitable for chip implementation with wide phase-range and broad frequency band. Each chapter of this book is organized as stand-alone in such a way that the reader requires no specific background acquired from the other chapters. For each phase shifter topology introduced in this book, the reader is furnished with explicit design equations to construct the circuit under consideration. Furthermore, design equations are programmed using MATLAB to assess the electrical performance of the phase shifters with ideal and lossy components. MATLAB design programs are given at the and of each chapter as appendices and provided as soft copy on the web page of the book. In chapters 12 and 14, MMIC layouts for the lattice and T-section based DPS are provided for the readers. It is hoped that an interested reader can immediately identifies the "e;optimum phase shifter topology"e; for the need under consideration with its estimated electric performance.

Most boards are faced with the paradox of growth. Organic growth is slow and can be difficult in mature markets. M&A provides more rapid growth but is higher risk in terms of outcome. Businesses need growth not just to satisfy investors but to create market power and scale economies. This book helps to navigate the difficult terrain faced by boards wishing to grow through acquisition. It identifies which strategies are more likely to be effective and how the chosen strategy largely determines the form of integration. Taking a step-by-step approach, this book guides readers through the key decisions and likely business outcomes. Each chapter is accompanied by lessons which are helpful in summarising and consolidating the key issues.This book tackles key topics, such as:M&A performance and risksStrategic growth optionsImproving integration performanceLearning from private equityM&A process and business valuationFuture of private equityPerformance driven governanceGrounded in cutting-edge theory and combined with engaging, real world case studies and practical exercises and lessons, this is an indispensable guide not only for MBA and Executive students, but also for anyone likely to be involved in setting strategy and the process of buying, selling or integrating a business.

In the boardroom, executive and non-executive directors must frequently make decisions balancing competing interests and conflicting moral norms, with their actions impacting employees, customers, shareholders, and society at large. These decisions are not always understood, frequently criticised, and sometimes deemed immoral or unethical.Disbelief over the apparent mismatch between the actions of the company and the moral norms of wider society can damage the corporate reputation and lead to embarrassing U-turns. However, despite the importance of these decisions and the interest they generate, we rarely ask how these decisions are made? What role do moral norms and moral identity have in the boardroom? And how do companies sometimes interpret the moral norm so spectacularly poorly? The picture revealed is of a decision-making process that is neither simple nor morally black-and-white.This eye-opening book examines the role of moral judgement in the boardroom and how the actions and behaviours of directors in tackling moral dilemmas can lead to wildly different outcomes and consequences. It includes forensic breakdowns of recent, high profile boardroom decisions, with alternative outcomes explored and assessed. The detailed descriptions of the case studies include the moral dilemmas and the subsequent decisions of the directors of Adidas, Bud Light, Ajax, Yahoo!, G-Star, and many others. This book provides practical guidance for corporate decision-makers looking to assign the right weight to conflicting moral norms and interests, as well as all those seeking to gain more insight into the workings of the boardroom.Mijntje Lückerath-Rovers is Professor in Corporate Governance at TIAS Business School, Tilburg University, the Netherlands. She holds a PhD in financial economics and is also a labour and organisational psychologist. Before starting in academia, she worked in finance and continues to hold numerous board positions in large corporates, as well as non-profits. She has previously held positions at Erasmus University and Nyenrode University. Her research focuses on the role of the board of directors, board diversity, corporate governance and long-term value creation.

A practical and empowering guide that will help you to achieve consistent and sustainable success in life, on and off the field. Written by performance coach Tony Og Regan, who played in multiple All-Ireland finals as part of Galway's hurling squad during his days as an athlete, The Mindset Coach will enable you to build the key behaviours, skills and focused mindset required to realise your potential and take your performance to the next level.

A handbook for aligning personal values with work and sustainability issues, to create profitable, ethical and long-lasting businesses. Sacred Business presents a transformational journey through nurturing personal growth and consciousness interwoven with pioneering business strategies. The goal: to liberate businesses from the fear, scarcity, competition and patriarchy that have long constrained them. Until now business success has been defined almost entirely by financial returns. As a result, businesses are the leading contributors to our climate crisis, mass extinction, rising temperatures, increasing extreme weather and depleting resources. Whilst 'sustainability' has reached boardrooms, necessary efforts are falling short. It's not enough to merely sustain; we must actively rejuvenate our planet, shifting towards regenerative business practices that give back more than they take. Meanwhile, the human toll of business is evident: slave labour, sweatshops across the globe, and the persistent lack of diversity in leadership highlight further systemic issues. The basic connection between planet and human, and their current distresses, is palpable: an unhealthy planet cannot support healthy people, and vice versa. Business can be a great vehicle for change, and we are now in a moment where purpose, mindfulness and sustainability are coming together to redefine the future of businesses and their leaders. This is not a tale of giving up on profit and growth to save the planet; rather, it shares how to unlock the full potential of individuals and businesses so everyone and everything can benefit and thrive together. A 'sacred' business is both deeply respectful of life but also aligned with abundant flow and profitability. Capturing the loyalty of increasingly conscious consumers, providing the tools to navigate market disruptions, reducing risk through ethical practices, and maintaining trust through transparency. The result: fulfilled leaders implementing future-proofed strategies that ultimately boost their organizations ahead of those using traditional models.

This book explores Edith Penrose's work and legacy, not just on economics - she was the founding Head of Department of Economics at SOAS University of London - but also on the related fields of management and political economy where her contribution has had significant impact.