Management of the Absurd (Farson Richard)(Paperback)

Management of the Absurd (Farson Richard)(Paperback)

An original, contrarian philosophy that challenges today's leaders to look past the quick fix and deal thoughtfully with the real complexities of managing people. In organizations, as in life, human behavior is often irrational -- and problems do not easily lend themselves to the simplistic

The Theatre of the Absurd (Esslin Martin)(Paperback)

The 'Theatre of the Absurd' has become a familiar term to describe a group of radical European playwrights - writers such as Samuel Beckett, Eug ne Ionesco, Jean Genet and Harold Pinter - whose dark, funny and humane dramas wrestled profoundly with the meaningless absurdity of the human condition

Contemporary Strategic Management (Pettinger Richard)(Paperback)

Contemporary Strategic Management identifies, outlines and develops the body of skills, knowledge and expertise that is needed by managers in all senior positions within public and private organizations. Covering analysis and choice, implementation and the development of strategic management from a

The Terror of Existence: From Ecclesiastes to Theatre of the Absurd (Dalrymple Theodore)(Paperback)

Strategic Management (Lynch Richard)(Paperback)

New to SAGE, the 9th edition of this comprehensive core textbook builds on its global perspective and approachable written style, that explores the key concepts within a clear and logical structure. Lynch guides students through 19 chapters, with updated case studies and pedagogy to support the

The Management of Procedure-Induced Anxiety in Children (Martin Richard)(Paperback)

Procedure induced anxiety affects the majority of children undergoing medical intervention and has been directly linked to behaviour disturbances, psychological trauma, phobias and symptoms of PTSD. Despite this, there is currently no formal training relating to the management of procedure induced

The Management Consultant: Mastering the Art of Consultancy (Newton Richard)(Paperback)

'the definitive hands-on guide to building a consulting practice that thrives by putting your client first - from one of the acknowledged masters in the field.' Dr Simon Dorris, Managing Partner, Lansdowne Consulting 'a really informative description of management consulting. Great for the

Effective Leadership, Management and Supervision in Health and Social Care (Field Richard)(Paperback)

This book offers a practical introduction to the areas of leadership, management and supervision for line managers, supervisors and senior practitioners working in health and social care settings. The authors explore different aspects of leadership and management, including personal effectiveness,

Management: A Concise Introduction (Pettinger Richard)(Paperback)

Management: A Concise Introduction has been written with the student in mind - short chapters, easy identification of the key points and revision-friendly sections. Backed by robust academic theory with plenty of pedagogical features, it has an engaging style and is, all in all, everything a

The Science of Lost Futures (Habermeyer Ryan)(Paperback)

A quirky, intelligently absurd collection of humorous, poignant short

No-Nonsense Management: A General Manager's Primer (Sloma Richard S.)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management (Morris Peter W. G.)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management presents and discusses leading ideas in the management of projects. Positioning project management as a domain much broader and more strategic than simply 'execution management', this Handbook draws on the insights of over 40 scholars to chart the

Contemporary Sport Management(Paperback / softback)

Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving field of sport management, Contemporary Sport Management, the authoritative introductory text in the field, returns with a thoroughly updated seventh edition. Over 50 contributors with a diverse array of cultural and educational backgrounds deliver a complete

The Management of Pet Obesity (Bowes Victoria)(Paperback)

The management of a pet's weight and nutritional guidance is often the responsibility of the vet nurse in veterinary practice. The Management of Pet Obesity provides the vet nurse with the information needed on obesity-related topics for small animals, exotic animals and pet birds. The causes and

The Oxford Handbook of Innovation Management (Dodgson Mark)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Innovation Management offers a comprehensive and timely analysis of the nature and importance of innovation and the strategies and practices that can be used to improve organizational benefits from innovation. Innovation is centrally important for business and national

The Category Management Handbook (Cordell Andrea)(Paperback)

Category management is one of the biggest contributors of commercial value in the area of procurement and supply chain. With a proven track record of successful delivery since the early 1990s, it helps organisations gather and analyse key data about their procurement spend before subsequently

Engineering Project Management (Smith Nigel J.)(Paperback)

Engineering Project Management provides a clear description of the aims of project management, based on best practice, and discusses the theory and practice in relation to multi-disciplinary engineering projects, both large and small, in the UK and overseas. The Third Edition takes account of the

The Oxford Handbook of Megaproject Management (Flyvbjerg Bent)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Megaproject Management provides state-of-the-art scholarship in the emerging field of megaproject management. Megaprojects are large, complex projects that typically cost billions of dollars and impact millions of people, like building a high-speed rail line, a megadam, a

The Cake Tree in the Ruins (Nosaka Akiyuki)(Paperback)

Intensely moving stories that tell of the absurd violence of war, and tenderly depict the animals and children caught in its

The Best of Richard Matheson (Matheson Richard)(Paperback)

The definitive collection of terrifying stories by 'one of the greatest writers of the 20th century' (Ray Bradbury), edited by award-winning author Victor LaValle Among the greats of 20th-century horror and fantasy, few names stand above Richard Matheson. Though known by many for novels like I Am

The Fundamentals of Fashion Management (Dillon Susan)(Paperback)

The Fundamentals of Fashion Management provides an in-depth look at the changing face of today's fiercely competitive fashion industry. Providing invaluable behind-the-scenes insights into the roles and processes of the industry, this book combines creative and business approaches for all those

Statistics for Management: Pearson New International Edition (Levin Richard)(Paperback / softback)

The Culture of the New Capitalism (Sennett Richard)(Paperback)

The Management of Luxury: An International Guide (Mller-Stewens Gnter)(Paperback)

The Management of Luxury, second edition, presents a unique snapshot of best practice insights on the increasing challenges faced in luxury business, with contributions shared by more than fifty global leaders on luxury management. The highly renowned editors draw these together into one essential