Fundamentals of Quantitative Business Methods: Business Tools and Cases in Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, and Probability
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    Fundamentals of Quantitative Business Methods: Business Tools and Cases in Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, and Probability
    Mark Soskin , and James Xander
    Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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    ASIN: 0072368241

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    This is the story of a breakthrough in competency-based quantitative business education. Begun in 1991 as part of a college-wide effort to revolutionize business education instruction. The foundations of the new approach were the following four competencies: Teamwork, Communication, Creative Thinking and Adapting to Change. The introductory quantitative methods course occupies a critical position in a competency-based curriculum. An effective "quant methods" course must challenge students to enlist quantitative techniques to solve business problems and establish a lifelong link between data analysis and business decision making. Like many other business programs, we formerly gave responsibility for teaching business mathematics, descriptive statistics, and probability to departments outside the business college. As elsewhere, we were deeply concerned that business math and basic stat courses were generally ill-suited to our business curriculum needs. For example, out business curriculum made little use of material from the business calculus course required in our program. We also discovered that anxiety about these quantitative courses were so high that many students postponed taking them until right before graduation. By requiring a course whose material was seldom applied, the not so subtle and erroneous message was sent to students that fundamental math, stat, and probability is not useful in business. For competency-based education to be successful, quantitative learning must be effectively linked to the rest of the curriculum. First, only quantitative tools directly useful to solving fundamental business problems were to be included in the new course. To obtain this core of tools, we surveyed our business faculty to identify critical methods and concepts most needed by students in each major business areas. Next, we designed an entirely new course around this essential core of quantitative tools. Finally, a revolutionary textbook was developed that fosters quantitative learning through the four business competencies and emphasizes these core methods and concepts. After several years of classroom trials and student feedback, Fundamentals of Quantitative Business Methods is the end result of this process. This text, now in its third edition, helps students identify how each of the four competencies relates to mathematical and statistical reasoning and business modeling techniques. Some problems and cases may also be used to develop teamwork skills through cooperative learning. By working and studying in teams, students can better assess how well they understand the material and can help each other to learn critical problem-solving skills.
    Descriptive Theories of Bargaining: An Experimental Analysis of Two- And Three- Person Characteristic Function Bargaining (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems)
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      Descriptive Theories of Bargaining: An Experimental Analysis of Two- And Three- Person Characteristic Function Bargaining (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems)
      Gerald R. Uhlich
      Manufacturer: Springer
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      ASIN: 0387524835

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      This book deals with two- and three-person bargaining games in characteristic function form and presents two new descriptive theories, the Negotiation Agreement Area and the Proportional Division Payoff Bounds (PDPB). The evaluation of data for two-person games leads to a new descriptive theory called Negotiation Agreement Area which combines the influence of power and justice norms. The main emphasis of the book is on a new descriptive theory for three-person games, the PDPB. Comparison with other theories on the basis of 3088 plays of different games shows that the PDPB are significantly more successful in prediction than other theories. The PDPB concept is a modification and extension of Selten's Equal Division Payoff Bounds. The determination of the bounds is based on general principles and not on the estimation of parameters. From aspiration levels which depend on power, justice norms, and other reasonable principles the negotiation process leads to a proportional division of the prize.
      Descriptive Accounting
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        Descriptive Accounting
        Q. Vorster
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        A methodology for analysing and evaluating narratives in annual reports: a comprehensive descriptive profile and metrics for disclosure quality attributes [An article from: Accounting Forum]
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          A methodology for analysing and evaluating narratives in annual reports: a comprehensive descriptive profile and metrics for disclosure quality attributes [An article from: Accounting Forum]
          V. Beattie , B. McInnes , and S. Fearnley
          Manufacturer: Elsevier
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          ASIN: B000RQZDKO

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          This digital document is a journal article from Accounting Forum, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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          There is a consensus that the business reporting model needs to expand to serve the changing information needs of the market and provide the information required for enhanced corporate transparency and accountability. Worldwide, regulators view narrative disclosures as the key to achieving the desired step-change in the quality of corporate reporting. In recent years, accounting researchers have increasingly focused their efforts on investigating disclosure and it is now recognised that there is an urgent need to develop disclosure metrics to facilitate research into voluntary disclosure and quality [Core, J. E. (2001). A review of the empirical disclosure literature. Journal of Accounting and Economics, 31(3), 441-456]. This paper responds to this call and contributes in two principal ways. First, the paper introduces to the academic literature a comprehensive four-dimensional framework for the holistic content analysis of accounting narratives and presents a computer-assisted methodology for implementing this framework. This procedure provides a rich descriptive profile of a company's narrative disclosures based on the coding of topic and three type attributes. Second, the paper explores the complex concept of quality, and the problematic nature of quality measurement. It makes a preliminary attempt to identify some of the attributes of quality (such as relative amount of disclosure and topic spread), suggests observable proxies for these and offers a tentative summary measure of disclosure quality.
          Pcps Peer Review Manual Including Descriptive Book
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            Pcps Peer Review Manual Including Descriptive Book

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            Accountancy in its relation to the economic theory of value;: With classified & descriptive bibliography
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              Accountancy in its relation to the economic theory of value;: With classified & descriptive bibliography
              Victor Branford
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              Bid protests at GAO : a descriptive guide (SuDoc GA 1.14:97016286)
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                Bid protests at GAO : a descriptive guide (SuDoc GA 1.14:97016286)
                U.S. General Accounting Office
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                Bid protests at GAO a descriptive guide (SuDoc GA 1.14:B 47/995)
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                  Bid protests at GAO a descriptive guide (SuDoc GA 1.14:B 47/995)
                  U.S. General Accounting Office
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                  Descriptive Accounting 3
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                    Descriptive Accounting 3
                    Vorster , and et al
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                    Income distribution and economic linkages in Botswana: A review of the social accounting matrix as a descriptive data framework (Discussion paper)
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                      Income distribution and economic linkages in Botswana: A review of the social accounting matrix as a descriptive data framework (Discussion paper)
                      Carol G Hayden
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                      The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Over 250 Terms, Concepts, Strategies & Initiatives of the Legendary Leader
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                      • THE BUSINESS BIBLE!
                      • Dr. Joe Goldblatt
                      • A Jack Welch Primer/Thesaurus
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                      • Jack Welch
                      The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Over 250 Terms, Concepts, Strategies & Initiatives of the Legendary Leader
                      Jeffrey A. Krames
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                      A comprehensive guide to the strategies and initiatives of legendary CEO Jack Welch

                      In his two decades as CEO, Jack Welch's principles, strategies, and tenets transformed GE into one of history's most dynamic and valuable corporations. As a result, executives in all industries are now eager to hear Welch's every pronouncement­­and implement his strategies in their own organizations.

                      The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership is the first alphabetically structured collection to place Welch's career in perspective, and trace the evolution of his key ideas and innovations. Intended to stand on its own as well as complement Welch's eagerly awaited upcoming memoir, this timely book provides readers with analysis and perspective on Six Sigma­­the revolutionary program that "changed the DNA of GE"­­as well as dozens of other Welch concepts and initiatives (including Globalization, Work-Out, the E-Initiative, and others).

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                      A comprehensive guide to the strategies and initiatives of legendary CEO Jack Welch.

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                      5 out of 5 stars THE BUSINESS BIBLE!.......2002-01-08

                      Jack Welch is no stranger to the world of business. In his book, "Jack Welch on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Master CEO", he hit the mark on what it truly takes to be a leader in any organization. In this book, he has once again shared his expertise and wisdom in the world of business. As a business management trainer, counsellor and consultant, I can honestly say that when it comes to business and strong leadership, "The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership" ranks near the very top of my list in providing quality, insightful business philosophy. I find myself quoting to my students "infamous words of wisdom" discovered in many of Welch's previous books. From globalization to effective customer service, Welch shares a wealth of advice on a vast number of topics. I particularly enjoyed the section on the significance of the Internet as the Internet has, indeed, changed the way we do business in today's marketplace. "The Lexicon of Leadership", which to me is like a "business bible", is highly recommended reading material. It makes an extraordinary reference guide and is most deserving of a five star rating.

                      5 out of 5 stars Dr. Joe Goldblatt.......2001-11-29

                      As Dean and Professor at the Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School at Johnson & Wales University I have adopted Mr. krames book as the major theme for our 700 MBA students. The succint, valid, and sophisticated manner in which Mr. Krames transmits Mr. Welch's ideas and philosphies is remarkable. The next best thing to Jack Welch is Jeffrey Krames and this book is the inner psyche of one of the world's greatest business legends. I strongly recommend this book to instructors, business leaders, and managers in every field. It is a one stop shopping trip of the wisdom and intellectual stimulation provided by Jack Welch through his alter ego, Jeffrey Krames. This book should be on the list of every "Great Business Books" series for the world's top business schools and on the shelf of every manager anywhere in the world.

                      5 out of 5 stars A Jack Welch Primer/Thesaurus.......2001-11-25

                      This is a great find for the reader who wants to truly understand what makes Jack Welch such an icon. For years, I've been subjected to "Welchisms", loosely tossed about by everyone from managemenet consultants to managerial wannabes.
                      In "The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership", the author provides a comprehensive look beyond the man to his underlying principles. He discusses the significance of each and highlights Welch's initiatives within the perspective of the man's career as a trailblazer. Best of all, it's succinct, which is more than I can say about some of the amateur "Welchism" purveyors I've encountered over the years!

                      5 out of 5 stars Practical and Inspiring.......2001-11-14

                      This author puts Jack Welch's tools to succeed in business and in life in the reader's hands. It really hits the mark by accurately blending practicality and inspiration.

                      Comprehensive in its coverage, this book takes you through all the phases of modern business yet it is timeless in its application. Truely, a book to be referred to over and over. A real gem that will age well, because the lessons learned here gain in depth and significance as time passes.

                      As a sales consultant and trainer, I find this content provides the reader a roadmap to success and enables them to control their destiny.

                      5 out of 5 stars Jack Welch.......2001-10-19

                      This is an outstanding book as it contains overviews of all GE's and Welch's strategies and initiatives without the "fluff." It is direct and to the point. A benchmark and guide for all to use. Well worth the time and money.
                      El Vocabulario Del Liderazgo De Jack Welch/ The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Mas De 250 Terminos. Conceptos, Estrategias E Iniciativas Del Legendario ... Strategies & Initiatives of the Legendary L
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                        El Vocabulario Del Liderazgo De Jack Welch/ The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Mas De 250 Terminos. Conceptos, Estrategias E Iniciativas Del Legendario ... Strategies & Initiatives of the Legendary L
                        Jeffrey A. Krames
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                        The Leadership Lexicon
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                          The Leadership Lexicon
                          Rick Bellingham , and William O'Brien
                          Manufacturer: HRD Press, Inc.
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                          This handbook is perfect for busy leaders with little time on the job to devote to improving their effectiveness. It’s packed with concrete behaviors for becoming the type of leader others follow—more than 500 skills and 1,500 actionable suggestions that can be put to use immediately. The authors provide a new model of leadership based on five essentials that compel people to follow. To be effective, leaders must be able to: • identify opportunities and threats • build the programs and teams required to meet those challenges • drive for results These three competencies must be grounded by two remaining essentials of leadership: • Character • Commitment Chapter one focuses on how to analyze conditions and possibilities, establish the right mind-set, develop the plan and priorities, and make hard decisions. Chapter two addresses the challenge of building individual, team, organizational, and customer competencies. Chapter three examines how to apply skills, manage for results, and achieve profitability. The book contains page after page of tips and strategies: • over 100 competencies required for extraordinary leadership—from strategic thinking and resource planning to business writing, involving employees and beyond • 5–10 skills required for proficiency in each competency • 3–5 development suggestions for each skill that will improve the ability to lead
                          The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Over 250 Terms, Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives of the Legendary Leader
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                            The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Over 250 Terms, Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives of the Legendary Leader
                            Jeffrey A. Krames
                            Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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                            Land Stewardship Through Watershed Management: Perspectives for the 21st Century
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                              This volume highlights the need for enhancing the effectiveness of land stewardship and management of the world's natural resources to meet the need of the growing global population for conservation, sustainable development, and the use of land, water, and other natural resources. Ecosystem-based, multiple-use land stewardship is necessary when considering the present and future uses of land, water, and other natural resources on an operationally efficient scale. The chapters focus on global watershed management perspectives, problems, and programs; a retrospective survey of watershed management, lessons learned, emerging tools and technologies, and locally-led initiatives; the issues confronted when implementing a watershed management approach to land stewardship; the anticipated future contributions of watershed management to land stewardship; and the protocols necessary to realize the contributions of watershed management to land stewardship in practices, projects, and programs.
                              Earth Ponds Sourcebook: The Pond Owner's Manual and Resource Guide
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                              Tim Matson
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                              In the sequel to his bestselling Earth Ponds, Tim Matson offers new ideas, advice, a wealth of resources, and his trademark wit in this sourcebook full of practical information for pond owners. Those who want to build a new pond today are likely to face tighter regulations on wetlands and complicated questions about building methods; those who already own ponds may wonder how to stock it with fish, how to cure an alga or weed problem, or how to cope with beavers. This book addresses all of these issues, and more.

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                              From Reclamation to Sustainability: Water, Agriculture, and the Environment in the American West
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                                From Reclamation to Sustainability: Water, Agriculture, and the Environment in the American West
                                Lawrence J. MacDonnell
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                                From Reclamation to Sustainability tells the story of four places in the West--the Arkansas Valley and the Grand Valley of Colorado, the Truckee-Carson basins of California and Nevada, and the Yakima Basin in Washington--where development and use of water, primarily for irrigated agriculture, have been central to economic and social development. In these places (and many others), the reclamation vision that helped settle the West now competes with a vision of a sustainable West.

                                All four regions tell of the essential role water has played in western agriculture and the importance of this agriculture for settlement of much of the West. They also exemplify the many difficulties of turning prairie and desert into productive croplands, and MacDonnell describes the sometimes extraordinary human committment and effort that made this possible.

                                Now, however, western water resources have been developed beyond their sustainable capacity in an attempt to irrigate as much land as possible, and MacDonnell illustrates the consequences of this overdevelopment, including declining rural communities, dewatered streams incapable of supporting native species, and degraded water quality. He also provides examples of efforts to repair some of the damages and of the challenges involved in such restoration.

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                                Acid Waters in Wales (Monographiae Biologicae)
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                                  R.W. Edwards , A.S. Gee , and J.H. Stoner
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                                  African Water Resources: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development (World Bank Technical Paper, No 331)
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                                    Torbjorn Damhaug , Edeltraut Gilgan-Hunt , David Grey , Valentina Okaru , and Daniel Rothberg
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                                    Agricultural Use of Groundwater: Towards Integration between Agricultural Policy and Water Resources Management (Economics, Energy and Environment)
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                                      Groundwater is endangered and polluted in several ways. Conservation and better management of this invisible resource should be a key ingredient of sustainable water policies. This is especially true in areas, such as many Mediterranean regions, which are already exposed to scarcity problems and which are likely to experience increasing competition between freshwater uses and users. Agriculture is an important user of groundwater not only in terms of abstractions, but also in terms of generation and release of pollutants. Agricultural policies, traditionally directed towards other objectives, are beginning to pay more attention to environmental considerations. However more effective initiatives are required to reduce the pressure upon groundwater resources and to achieve a better integration between agricultural and environmental policies.
                                      This book has been developed from three workshops held as part of the EU Concerted Action SAGA, "Sustainable Agricultural Use of Aquifers in Southern Europe: Integration between Agricultural and Water Management Policies" (FAIR5-CT97-3673). The Concerted Action and the workshops brought together researchers working in different but complementary fields, in order to get a picture of the state-of-the art about interlinkages between agriculture and groundwater, as well a critical review of alternative regulatory approaches and policy instruments aimed at improving groundwater management.
                                      Agriculture and Water Quality: International Perspectives
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                                        John B. Braden , and Stephen B. Lovejoy
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                                        Competition Scarce Groundwater
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                                          Mohamm Al-Hamdi
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                                          Crop-Water Relations
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                                            I. D. Teare
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                                            Effective Use of Water in Irrigated Agriculture (Report Council for Agricultural Science and Technology No 113)
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                                                  Astronomical Phenomena for the Year 1999 (Astronomical Phenomena)
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                                                    Astronomical Phenomena for the Year, 1990 (Astronomical Phenomena for the Year)
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                                                      Astronomical Phenomena for the Year 1994
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                                                        Manufacturer: Bernan Press
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                                                        ASIN: 0118869469

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