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Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In 'How the World Ran Out of Everything,' . . . journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it--from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Every organization is plagued by destructive friction-the forces that make it harder, more complicated, or downright impossible to get anything done. Yet some forms of friction are incredibly useful, and leaders who attempt to improve workplace efficiency often make things even worse. Drawing from seven years of hands-on research, The Friction Project by bestselling authors Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao teaches readers how to become "friction fixers,"...
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The world is stunned and transfixed by the marvel (and possible menace) of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. It's clear that they will transform the business landscape-exactly when and how much are still to be seen. Meanwhile, your smartest competitors already navigating the risks and reaping the rewards of this new technology. They're trying out new business models around generating text and code at astonishing speed. They're automating customer...
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Shows how statistical ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations apply to the world of global business and economics. You'll get an introduction on sampling and graphs, and discover how statistics are used in daily life.
Series
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"If you read nothing else to stand out in class and prepare for what's next, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the best ones to help you understand the most important ideas in management, feel confident in business school, and thrive in any role you take on. This book will inspire you to: Think more strategically; inspire and execute innovation; develop marketing plans that deliver...
Author
Publisher
Forbes Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Business can be complex, but we insist on making things complicated. The concept behind deComplify is to simplify: Overcome the human fascination with complicating nearly everything in business in the pursuit of making a great company. Great companies are places people want to work, buy from, and invest in. Align people and processes to simplify and focus on the right things and you will build a great organization that delivers for your customers,...
Author
Publisher
Kogan Page
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of international business without comprehensive and expert teachings on its many sectors. This book demystifies the complexities of this growing industry, as it draws upon the insights from the MBA courses from the top business schools. These teachings are supported by fascinating case studies from some of the world's leading organizations. With its comprehensive insights and accessible guidance,...
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