Strategy execution has far more potential for val... more

Strategy execution has far more potential for value creation than does strategy formulation. This book offers a complete tool kit to help firms achieve world-class strategy execution status. It focuses on initiative management, aligning executive, operating, and support processes with market rhythms, the seven stages of business growth, and time-phasing initiatives with the competitive realities of the firms environment. It also demonstrates how to track the ripple effects of change throughout the organization.Numerous exhibits portray tools that can be used by firms to develop world-class strategy execution prowess. A glossary of new terms and new definitions of familiar terms is included, along with a diagnostic survey that a firm can use to assess its current status regarding its world-class strategy execution abilities. The authors also provide a 10-S model of management imperatives that updates the McKinsey 7-S model from the 1980s. If a firm has been bogged down for too long in strategy formulation, now is the time to begin the execution phase using this book as a starting point will give any organization the advantages it needs to launch this initiative successfully.... less

GAAP GUIDE LEVEL A analyzes authoritative GAAP li... more

GAAP GUIDE LEVEL A analyzes authoritative GAAP literature contained in Level A of the GAAP hierarchy, established by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, including FASB statements and Interpretations, as well as APB Opinions and Accounting Research Bulletins. In Clear Language, each pronouncement and apply. Practical illustrations and examples demonstrate and clarify specific accounting principles.The 2009 edition covers to up to FAS -163 and contains the following specific information: Changes in the GAAP hierarchy promulgated in FAS- 162(The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Changes required by FAS -141 (R) (Business Combinations). Reporting requirements for noncontrolling interests required by FAS 160 (Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements). Amendments to FAS 133 found in FAS-161 (Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities). Recently issued FAS 163 (Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contacts).The book can be used in conjunction with GAAP Guide Level B,C, and D and the twice-monthly GAAP Update Service.GAAP Guide Level A meets accounting industry standards overseen by the peer review system and contains a document covering the peer review of this book.... less

From Asthma to Varicose Veins an outline of the ... more

From Asthma to Varicose Veins an outline of the reasons why dis-ease occurred in the first place, various ways you can take charge and improve your health, including complementary treatments recommended to help the body and the mind in the healing process. Why does one person get sick whilst another exposed to exactly the same virus, germ or bug stay perfectly well? Our body is a mirror of our mind and soul, and by discovering the emotional, mental and spiritual causes of a disease as well as the physical ones, we have more resources to actually heal our bodies instead of merely treating the symptoms. Whilst recognising that allopathic medicine has its place, this useful book enables the reader to take charge of their own health and well-being thanks to a comprehensive listing and description of the complementary treatments available for specific conditions. Pills and surgery do not always cure the underlying problem and can create new symptoms and side effects. Complementary therapies ranging from homeopathy, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, osteopathy, energy healing, hypnotherapy and many more can help where allopathic methods fail or bring only partial results, because they take a more holistic view of the whole person that you are.... less

As industrial competition increases, companies ar... more

As industrial competition increases, companies are increasingly using new manufacturing techniques in order to remain competitive. Among the many tools and processes used in advanced manufacturing firms today are Operator Empowerment; Total Quality Management; Quality Systems ISO 9000 and QS 9000; Total Productive Maintenance; Just-in-Time Production; Computer Simulation; Process Reengineering; Automation Technologies; and Project Management. In a fast-changing business environment, companies not familiar with these new techniques are in danger of falling dangerously behind in the race to achieve manufacturing excellence.The Handbook of Modern Manufacturing Techniques explains in detail the concepts and capabilities of each of the above techniques. The emphasis throughout the handbook is on the practical application of these new approaches, supported by numerous diagrams, tables and examples. Each chapter is a self-contained description of the various techniques and introduces the concepts through a series of steps: introduction, definition, suitability and analysis of the technique. The reader will thus gain a thorough and pragmatic understanding of these new processes and will be able to determine whether they are appropriate for their specific needs.... less

As companies become bigger and more powerful, the... more

As companies become bigger and more powerful, the need to oversee them grows ever, and ever more difficult to achieve... From the author of Just Reward?, this is a cutting-edge analysis of corporate governance, and the way that company directors accountability is moving into new realms.Polly Peck, Robert Maxwell, BCCI.... There are many examples of abuse of power in large corporations and the damage this can cause. Recent developments in the field of corporate governance have made significant progress in highlighting the importance of these issues, but we are still a very long way from a workable system which can truly protect the interests of the innocent, without hampering high performance by companies.Anthony Williams shows how we can take things forward. The book includes a review of the way in which directors are currently regulated, and explains how the systems already in place can be modified to provide the protection we need.... less

This book covers a wide range of topics providing... more

This book covers a wide range of topics providing an indepth information on Machine Design Components. It consists of 16 chapters which cover subjects like materials, hydraulics, shaft design, cams, lubrication etc. It also covers materials that is not included in other machine design text. The book includes many realistic design problems and offers solution to them. It displays flow charts and provides formulas, calculus, vector analysis and basic familiarity with numerical methods and computer programming that will enable students to analyse machine design programs.... less

Art of Developing Personal Power' shows you how t... more

Art of Developing Personal Power' shows you how to unlock and unleash an amazing force inside you by talking out loud in a special way to program your mind for success. The book presents 20 specific everyday situations job interviews, arguments with your spouse, blocked creativity and gives explicit instructions on how to successfully deal with them through the effective art of self-talk. It also provides instructions on devising your own successful scenarios for unique situations.... less

When it was originally published (as The Laws of ... more

When it was originally published (as The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading), Benhams book immediately transformed the image of palm reading from a hucksters trick to a practice with a firm scientific basis. It quickly became an essential reference work for anyone serious about palm reading. The Essential Work shows and explains all facets of palmistry thoroughly in language anyone can understand.The Essential Work brings Benhams original text back in print. It also updates many of the graphics, (more than 400 illustrations and photographs), which have become obscured through numerous printings. Benhams words remain as viable today as they were 100 years ago, as they form the foundation of modern palmistry.... less

When managers are plagued by reverse delegation, ... more

When managers are plagued by reverse delegation, the monkeys (assignments) end up on their backs and desks rather than those of their subordinates. Thus, many managers find themselves running out of time while their employees are running out of workthey fall behind in their employees work as well as in their own.This book underscores the value of assigning, delegating, and controlling the monkeys that dominate a managers time by partnering with employees for their care and feeding.Effective managers eliminate reverse delegation by training their employee to become self-reliant (rather than boss-reliant) members of an interdependent team, freeing up time for (1) key personal and professional relationships and (2) planning, organizing, leading, and making sure things stay on track, on time, and under budget.... less

Succession planning and management and leadership... more

Succession planning and management and leadership development figure prominently on the agenda of many top managers. Yet, the task often falls to human resource management (HRM) and workplace learning and performance (WLP) professionals to spearhead and coordinate efforts to establish and operate planned succession programs and avert succession crises. HRM and WLP professionals often need assistance when they coordinate, establish, operate, or evaluate SP&M programs. This book is intended to provide that help. It offers practical, how-to-do-it advice on SP&M.Updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices in succession management, Effective Succession Planning presents strategies for creating a complete, systematic succession planning program.... less