Linear Measures: Essentials of Statistic Management

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Focusing on Chile and Colombia during the 1950s and 1960s, Kofas examines the impact of IMF, World Bank, and U.S. foreign policy on the economies and social and political institutions of Latin America. Far from fostering democracy and social justice, foreign loans and aid were major impediments to these ideals. Symptomatic of systematic underdevelopment, cyclical Third World foreign borrowing and debt crises have been responsible for maintaining the debtor nations integrated into the global market economy, perpetuating their dependency, and maintaining low living standards. Comparing Colombia and Chile, the book examines the complex factors of domestic and international forces that account for structural underdevelopment in the Third World. A study on the historical antecedents of globalism and its impact on the Third World, this book analyzes the interplay between IMF, World Bank, and U.S. foreign policy in shaping the economies of the Third World through loans that are the catalyst to global integration. Through its in-depth look at a complex topic, this book will prove provocative and valuable reading to students of globalization, inter-American relations, international finance, Latin American History, and U.S. diplomatic history.

The Sword of Damocles: The IMF, the World Bank, and U.S. Foreign Policy in Colombia and Chile, 1950-1970

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The Sword of Damocles: The IMF, the World Bank, and U.S. Foreign Policy in Colombia and Chile, 1950-1970
Jon V. Kofas
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
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Get prepared for the workforce now with MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS: CONCEPTS, APPLICATIONS, SKILL DEVELOPMENT. Thought-provoking applications help you learn management skills fast and easy so you'll be ready for your first job in business. Plus with group exercises, self-assessments and behavioral projects, you'll have lots of different ways to get ready for tests so you can get the grade you need.

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Self-surveys for determining your motivation style........2000-11-27

Would you like to determine your own motivation / leadership style? Are you task-oriented or people-oriented? Although I have not used the entire book, Chapter 12 of this book presents several self-assessment surveys based on McGregor's Theory-X / Theory-Y, McClelland's Achievement-Power-Affiliation, and Herzberg's Motivators-Hygienics models. Chapter 10 has a self-assessment survey based on Likert's System (Authoritarian-Benevolent Authoritarian-Consultative-Participative). Very useful.

Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development

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Leadership theory
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Leadership: Theory, Application, Skill Development
Robert N. Lussier , and Christopher F. Achua
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ASIN: 0324155565

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This text employs a unique three-pronged approach of theory, application, and skill development to create the most practical leadership book on the market. It covers all of the traditional theory along with cutting-edge leadership topics. Applications develop critical thinking skills about the concepts. Proven skill-building exercises foster leadership skills that can be used in professional and personal lives. This three-pronged approach offers the greatest variety of learning material to meet each learner's unique needs.

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Leadership theory.......2007-08-05

A must have for any university student. I got an A for this course.. it was great.

Great product.......2007-05-17

This book was very helpful. I recommend it to anyone who has to take this class.

Lotus Notes and Domino R6 Application Development Exam Cram 2 (Exam 610, 611, 612)

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Good, but can be much better!
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Lotus Notes and Domino R6 Application Development Exam Cram 2 (Exam 610, 611, 612)
Tim Bankes , and David Hatter
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Your resource to passing the Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Application Development Certification Exam! Join the ranks of readers who have trusted Exam Cram 2 to their certification preparation needs. The Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Application Development Exam Cram 2 (Exams 610, 611, 612) is focused on what you need to know to pass the Lotus Application Development exam. The Exam Cram 2 method of study provides you with a concise method to learn the exam topics. The book includes tips, exam notes, acronyms and memory joggers in order to help you pass the exam.

Included in the Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Application Development Exam Cram 2:

A tear-out "Cram Sheet" for last minute test preparation.
Covers all 3 exams for the IBM CP certification.
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Your resource to passing the Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Application Development Certification Exam! Join the ranks of readers who have trusted Exam Cram 2 to their certification preparation needs! The Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Application Development Exam Cram 2 (Exams 620, 621, 622) is focused on what you need to know to pass the Lotus Application Development exam. The Exam Cram 2 Method of Study provides you with a concise method to learn the exam topics. The book includes tips, exam notes, acronyms and memory joggers in order to help you pass the exam. Included in the Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Application Development Exam Cram 2 : * A tear-out ""Cram Sheet"" for last minute test preparation. * Covers all 3 exams for the IBM CP certification. Trust in the series that has helped many others achieve certification success - Exam Cram 2. This ebook does not include the CD that accompanies the print edition.

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Good, but can be much better!.......2004-12-14

I decided to get this book as it seemed to be the only one on the market that targeted the 3 exams I wanted to take. I am happy to say I passed all three exams (first-time around) using the book, AND the designer help database. I recommend buying this book if you've not taken any courses or don't know what might be on the exam.

However there were so many errors, typos e.g. Design Locking and Document locking were mixed up, sometimes the wrong diagram was being displayed for the section; I became somewhat distrustful so I used the designer help database extensively to confirm what I was reading! (That probably made me better prepared for the exam)
Make sure you also get hands-on experience!!!

Excellent Resource.......2004-01-16

This is an excellent study guide. Bankes and Hatter have the rare ability to present very technical material in a way that is easy to read and understand.

The layout is outstanding. Each chapter is a major section of one exam. All of the key concepts are listed and defined. There is plenty of information, but no more than necessary - just as a good study guide should be.

One very nice touch is addition of a "cram sheet". This is a removable sheet written in a small font with all of the key concepts you need to know to pass the exams. Great idea guys!

While the technical information excellent, I also appreciate the "real world" advise given. They offer suggestions on seat choice, strategies for difficult questions, etc. It's obvious the authors are not strangers to certification process.

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Sport Management: Principles, Applications, Skill Development
Robert N. Lussier , and David C. Kimball
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Sports Management provides a concise introduction to the principles of management as they apply to sport organizations (both amateur and professional) and to sport-related businesses of all types (e.g., sporting goods retailers, facilities management, broadcasting, etc.). Lussier and Kimball take a hands-on approach to the study of management, employing a three pronged approach: principles, applications, and skill development, to equip learners with the requisite managerial skills to build productive careers in the sport industry.

Developing Skills With Information Technology (New Technologies and Work)

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Developing Skills With Information Technology (New Technologies and Work)

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Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development

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Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development
Robert N. Lussier , and Christopher F. Achua
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This book employs a unique three-pronged approach of theory, application, and skill development to create the most practical leadership book on the market. It covers all of the traditional theory along with cutting-edge leadership topics. Applications develop critical thinking skills about the concepts. Proven skill-building exercises foster leadership skills that can be used in professional and personal lives. This three-pronged approach offers the greatest variety of learning material to meet each reader's unique needs.

Management Concepts, Applications & Skill Development

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Management Concepts, Applications & Skill Development
Lussier
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MANAGEMENT: APPLICATIONS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT is the only book on the market that approaches the management curriculum in three ways: 1) management concepts, 2) application of management concepts, and 3) development of management skills. This approach gives students a basic background and understanding of the concepts of management while also preparing them to put what they learn into practice in a realistic manner in the workplace. Lussier trains people HOW to manage as well as teaching about management.

Management: Skills, Application, Practice and Development

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Management: Skills, Application, Practice and Development
John M. Ivancevich
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ASIN: 1592601871

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Instructor Required Material This COMPLETE textbook includes not only the paperback copy textbook new, but also contains the Online Edition. This is a complete interactive study guide with quizzing functionality that reports to the instructor. This text also has animated figures and graphs that bring the print graphic to life for deeper understanding. The complete text is available word for word online as well, so you do not have to bring the print copy to class or with you as you travel. We sell our products to students at a 25% discount for the NEW and complete textbook package. What do students say about the Atomic Dog Online Edition? Survey Results 80% of students found that the end-of chapter quizzes helped them review and prepare for exams. Among students using the Online Edition, 72% found that interactive figures (animations, video, audio) made concept easier to understand than images or text. Among students using the Online Edition, 82% found that studying with the online text improved their overall learning experience.

Using knowledge, skill and ability (KSA) data to identify career pathing opportunities: an application of job analysis to internal manpower planning.: An article from: Public Personnel Management

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Using knowledge, skill and ability (KSA) data to identify career pathing opportunities: an application of job analysis to internal manpower planning.: An article from: Public Personnel Management
William Wooten
Manufacturer: International Personnel Management Association
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00092UMWK
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Public Personnel Management, published by International Personnel Management Association on December 22, 1993. The length of the article is 4797 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Job analytic methodology was used to identify knowledge, skill and ability (KSA) dimensions of four classes of jobs (secretarial/clerical, managerial/administrative, professional/technical and service). The KSA's were then identified as either selection or training criteria (critical for the development of selection tests or training programs). The feasibility of establishing career paths between the secretarial/clerical jobs (source jobs) and the managerial/administrative jobs (target jobs) was evaluated by comparing the selection and training criteria of the source job to the critical (important) knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) of the target jobs. It was found that when the critical KSAs for the managerial/administrative positions were rated using job analysis techniques, they significantly correlated with the content identified as part of the secretarial/clerical jobs. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of the KSAs identified as important for performance in the managerial/administrative jobs were also identified as important for the performance in the secretarial/clerical jobs. Further, 81% of the target jobs' KSAs not found to be source job selection criteria were found to be source job training criteria. The implications are that job analysis methodology can be used to identify possible career paths, and that career paths can be established between secretarial/clerical jobs and entry level administrative/managerial jobs.

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Title: Using knowledge, skill and ability (KSA) data to identify career pathing opportunities: an application of job analysis to internal manpower planning.
Author: William Wooten
Publication: Public Personnel Management (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 1993
Publisher: International Personnel Management Association
Volume: v22 Issue: n4 Page: p551(13)

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A savvy one-stop guide to the essentials of marketing

In our increasingly entrepreneurial society, marketing skills and strategies are becoming absolutely essential to business success. In fact, most businesspeople would argue that without proper marketing even the smallest business stands little chance of surviving. But how does one develop the proper marketing skills to move ahead? Do you really have to spend heaps of money and time for night school to formally learn the principles you think you should know or may practice already? The answer is a definitive NO. Here, Michael Muckian delivers in one easy-to-use reference all the benefits of a formal graduate marketing degree program.

Muckian presents essential marketing information on a broad range of topics in a concise yet comprehensive format. Featuring tips, techniques, and ideas, as well as insightful solutions to the toughest on-the-job questions, here are the tools businesspeople need to effectively market a wide range of products and services, build profits, and increase customer satisfaction.

From basic marketing principles to building a marketing budget, from copywriting and design techniques to product launches and public relations, readers will come away with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary marketing issues, strategies, and techniques that will put them in the fast lane to achieving marketing success. Packed with charts, tables, flowcharts, diagrams, quotes, real-life marketing scenarios, and case studies, this book provides information that can quickly and easily be applied to everyday business situations.

Written in an upbeat and dynamic style, this nuts-and-bolts resource is perfect for any businessperson who is in need of MBA marketing savvy but only has time for the facts, not the fluff.

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Comprehensive. Readable. Immediately Practical........2002-08-12

Increasing emphasis is placed on marketing in today's competitive world. Getting the word out to the right market in the right way is crucial to success. If the right people learn about the product or service at the right time, in a way they can accept and believe, there is a good chance they will buy. And that's the principal objective. Marketing exists so sales can be made. That's why I got warm feeling when I discovered that this book has two chapters on selling. But marketing can be expensive and corporate executives want to understand what campaigns will cost and what kind of return on investment they can expect. There's a chapter on budgeting.

This is an impressive book. It covers a lot of material and organizes it well. Twenty-one chapters and an index. Don't believe the title, though. It's going to take you more than a day to get through this book. There's just so much there! Very complete. Note: This is the kind of book that serves as a great reference work as well as a cover-to-cover read.

The author begins with a chapter on some of the basics of marketing, then launches into the importance of knowing your market and understanding positioning and branding. Chapter 4 addresses creating marketing plans, which, amazingly, isn't covered sufficiently in the real college courses. Creative thinking is explored, then cleverly connected to strategic planning. Music to my ears-someone who actually understands that marketing creativity has to actually do something to produce strategic results, or it's useless.

Skill-focused chapters enable readers to learn about copywriting, design, and working with an advertising agency. The chapter on product launch even includes discussion on business life cycles. Public relations is covered in two chapters, including one specifically addressing the all-important media relations. A discussion on demographics is followed by a couple of chapters about on-line marketing.

The book design is helpful. Large enough type and enough white space to make it very readable. The language of the text also helps-interesting, flows well, appropriate stories. For executives, business owners, marketers needing new perspectives and reinforcement, and for students, this book is a treasure.

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PRENTICE HALL'S ONE DAY MBA IN MARKETING
MUCKIAN
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OHDGT6

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