The world of work and organization has become increasingly demanding and turbulent as firms respond to forces of globalization, the introduction of new technology, requirements to increase revenues while decreasing costs, and the needs of a more diverse workforce, while building organizational capability. Most organizations can acquire or copy technology, manufacturing processes, products and business strategies. However, human resource management practices and organizational culture are difficult to copy and represent a truly unique competitive advantage. Managers are coming to believe that...
The world of work and organization has become increasingly demanding and turbulent as firms respond to forces of globalization, the introduction of ne...
"Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" brings together a series of articles on this topic from academics around the world with the expressed purpose of enhancing our knowledge of the entire M&A process, from strategic analysis to integration. It is the diversity of perspectives in particular that creates an opportunity to learn from others, each article representing an important piece of the overall puzzle, with the ultimate goal being to boost our understanding of the determinants, process, and consequences, of mergers and acquisitions.
"Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" brings together a series of articles on this topic from academics around the world with the expressed purpose o...
Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a primary vehicle of growth for companies around the world. Not only in the United States and Europe, but also in Japan, China, India, Brazil and elsewhere senior executives are making huge bets on the future of their firms. With such intense scrutiny in the world of business, it is not surprising that academic research on mergers and acquisitions has been similarly robust. The topics range from strategy, to organizational integration, culture, leadership, human resource planning, and financial analysis. Similarly, the theories brought to bear to help...
Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a primary vehicle of growth for companies around the world. Not only in the United States and Europe, but also...
Authored by some of the best names in the subject area, this book provides readers with an innovative approach to learning leadership skills, and merges theory with practice to enable a better understanding of this complex and significant subject.
Authored by some of the best names in the subject area, this book provides readers with an innovative approach to learning leadership skills, and merg...
Building a peak performing organization is not easy or else everybody would be achieving this goal. Organizations today are facing heightened challenges in remaining competitive in a more demanding global business environment. New technology, customer expectation, outsourcing, low cost competitors and needs for both higher performance and more innovation from employees are only a few of these. In this book Burke and Cooper present an international collection of current research and new perspectives, examining why people and human resource management matter to the success of organizations...
Building a peak performing organization is not easy or else everybody would be achieving this goal. Organizations today are facing heightened chall...
Coping with Work Stress: A Review and Critique highlights current research relating to the coping strategies of individuals and organizations, and provides best practice techniques for dealing with the growing epidemic of stress and lack of overall well-being at work.
Reviews and critiques the most current research focusing on workplace stress
Provides 'best practice' techniques for dealing with stress at the workplace
Extends beyond stress to cover broader issues of well-being at work
Coping with Work Stress: A Review and Critique highlights current research relating to the coping strategies of individuals and organizations, ...
Sydney Finkelstein, Cary L. Cooper, Sydney Finkelstein, Cary L. Cooper
'Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions' offers a unique perspective that will help scholars think about mergers and acquisitions in new ways, building our knowledge base on this critical topic.
'Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions' offers a unique perspective that will help scholars think about mergers and acquisitions in new ways, building ...
Small and medium sized enterprises constitute the vast majority of businesses in most developed economies. Although a large number of people are employed in such organizations, research and practice in occupational health and safety has largely ignored the unique challenges of this sector. In this highly relevant book, international experts in the field summarize existing knowledge and identify the best practices for enhancing occupational health and safety in small and medium sized enterprises. The authors specifically identify solutions that are appropriate for small businesses.
Small and medium sized enterprises constitute the vast majority of businesses in most developed economies. Although a large number of people are emplo...
Human Resource Management in Small Business fills a gap in our understanding of economic performance. Small businesses are more numerous, have more employees, and contribute more to the economies of nations throughout the world than do large organizations. This book examines a range of issues, including the significance of human resource management (HRM) practices to small business success, the management of work hours and work stressors, work and family issues, succession planning, employee recruitment and selection, and managing staff. It also explores how individuals develop HRM skills,...
Human Resource Management in Small Business fills a gap in our understanding of economic performance. Small businesses are more numerous, have more em...
This impressive book assembles the latest research findings and thinking on the management of voluntary/nonprofit sector organizations and the effective utilization of both paid staff and volunteers. The authors expertly look into the challenges faced by this sector and the growing role that it plays in society. They review HRM in the voluntary sector and discuss the challenges of bringing about best practices, as well as suggesting how to improve leadership of voluntary/nonprofit organizations.
This impressive book assembles the latest research findings and thinking on the management of voluntary/nonprofit sector organizations and the effecti...
