- Introduction to Understanding China's Economic Indicators
- Jul 20, 2011
- In this introduction to his book, Thomas Orlik explains what China's statistics say about the state of the economy and how to use them to make more profitable investment decisions.
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- Introduction: Creating a Fortune with the Base of the Pyramid
- Nov 9, 2010
- Co-editors Ted London and Stuart Hart introduce the three core sections of their book—Roadmaps for Success, Strategic Opportunities, and Effective Implementation—and explain how the contents of each can help venture leaders approach the challenges and opportunities of BoP markets.
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- Investing in Asia: A New Middle Class
- Mar 31, 2006
- The emerging Chinese market is no doubt going to change the face of international business, but how? This sample chapter examines the factors influencing the industrialization of China and how these factors combine to create a unique situation that must be appreciated and taken into account if companies are to do business in the Chinese market.
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- Lessons for Multi National Corporations from Markets at the Bottom of the Pyramid
- Sep 24, 2009
- In this excerpt from his book, C.K. Prahalad explains that the choices at the Bottom of the Pyramid are simple: either change your management systems to cut costs or lose significant amounts of money.
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- Lessons for Multi National Corporations from Markets at the Bottom of the Pyramid
- Sep 23, 2009
- In this excerpt from his book, C.K. Prahalad explains that the choices at the Bottom of the Pyramid are simple: either change your management systems to cut costs or lose significant amounts of money.
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- Mark Zandi on Financial Shock to Financial Panic
- Sep 12, 2012
- While there remains much to be nervous and frustrated about, it is impressive how much progress has been made in righting the wrongs that got us into the financial mess of that last few years. Mark Zandi argues that Our economic future has never been brighter.
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- Maybe the Fans Are Right
- Jan 19, 2010
- Decision-making is not often as rational as traditional economics argues. And that story has an impact on our understanding of both sports and economics.
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- Maybe the New Economy Isn't So New
- Nov 30, 2001
- The dot-com crash should not be seen as the end of an economic heyday. Quite to the contrary, we are in the early days of an upwave in the "Long Cycle." Donald Tapscott and Sherry Cooper tell you why this upwave will last at least another ten to fifteen ...
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- Offshore Attrition: 7 Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining IT Employees
- Jul 8, 2005
- Attrition isn't cheap. If your company is offshoring to save money, high employee turnover rates are probably already hitting you in the bottom line. Implementing the seven strategies in this article will help IT managers to retain those valuable offshore employees longer.
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- Offshore Outsourcing: Making It Work
- Jul 11, 2003
- Considering offshore outsourcing? Stroll through this common-sense approach to outsourcing obstacles before you sign any contracts.
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- Offshore Outsourcing: Will Your Job Disappear in 2004?
- Feb 27, 2004
- Worried about losing your high-tech or white-collar job to someone offshore? Marcia Robinson and Ravi Kalakota analyze the trends that are changing the economy in 2004.
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- Operating and Security Standards for Mainframes, Open Systems, and Telecommunications (Part 3 of 3)
- Dec 22, 2006
- Leo Wrobel concludes his series on developing standards documents with some specific suggestions on departments and phrasing that should be addressed in your standards.
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- Out of Water: From Abundance to Scarcity and How to Solve the World's Water Problems
- Aug 12, 2010
- The authors of Out of Water believe a water crisis is imminent, and propose using scientific and socio-economic evidence as the basis for reform and management action in the water sector.
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- Outsourcing: Likely Trends for the Next Decade
- Oct 29, 2004
- Edward Yourdon outlines the future of outsourcing and international business trends, including "insourcing," or international companies opening sites in the U.S. to employ local workers for good public relations.
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- Reasonable Rx: Solving the Drug Price Crisis
- Jan 11, 2008
- There is a huge outcry about prescription drugs, particularly their high cost. The authors of "Reasonable Rx" review the prescription drug crisis in the U.S. and suggest that there is a reasonable solution to the growing problem.
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- Secrets of Economic Indicators
- Jan 4, 2008
- Bernard Baumohl discusses the importance and impact of U.S. and international economic indicators.
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- Secrets of Economic Indicators: The Lock-Up
- Oct 29, 2004
- In this introduction to his book, Bernard Baumohl gives us an inside look at the economic "tea leaves" that investors use to predict the movement of the economy both domestic and international.
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- Seven Guidelines for Offshoring QA and Testing Services
- Feb 25, 2005
- Outsourcing QA and testing is gaining momentum in the IT industry. This article highlights this emerging trend with a particular focus on the offshore component. It also discusses factors to think through when selecting an offshore QA and testing partner.
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- Shrimp: The Endless Quest for Pink Gold
- Aug 27, 2009
- Jack Rudloe and Anne Rudloe provide an introduction to the abundant, easy to catch, and delicious shrimp and the conflict they can cause in a battle that is as old as humanity itself--hunter-gatherers versus agriculture.
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- Small Town Rules: How Three Major Shifts Created a Small Town Environment for All Business
- May 18, 2012
- This chapter explains the concept behind and contents of the book Small Town Rules.
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