This provocative book, first published in 1995, argues that Australia is already a federal republic rather than a constitutional monarchy. It argues that by adopting a federal constitution in 1901 Australians ensured their status as a sovereign people. While the book does not deny the parliamentary and monarchic elements of the Australian system, it calls for a positive reassessment of the Cons…
The Chinese financial sector, despite having been developed at a much later stage compared with other developed nations, has achieved substantial progresses over the past decades. By the end of 2014, a total of 16 commercial banks had been listed on the stock exchanges, exerting strong impact onto the market indices and contributing significantly to the country's sustained economic growth. This…
American business is dysfunctional. Companies of all sizes follow the mistaken belief that their products and services are best sold through organizations with pervasive market reach. Far too many business leaders fail to realize - until it is too late - that the relentless pursuit of volume at all cost is not the key to long-term profits and success. In 2010, Andrew R. Thomas and Timothy J.…
This text provides physicians with the basic business skills in order for them to become involved in the financial aspect of their practices. The text will help the physician decide what kind of practice they would like to join (i.e. private practice, small group practice, solo practice, hospital employment, large group practice, academic medicine, or institutional\government practice) as well …
Savvy companies recognize the value of a strong community. Think of Nike and its community of runners, Nike+, and you’ll quickly understand that creating and fostering an online community around a product or brand is a powerful way to boost marketing efforts, gain valuable insight into consumers, increase revenue, improve consumer loyalty, and enhance customer service efforts. Companies no…
The Profitable Supply Chain: A Practitioner's Guide provides a first-principles approach to understanding the drivers of today’s successful supply chains, covering everything from inventory and demand management to network planning to technology-driven improvements in efficient supply chain management. Apart from introducing the latest concepts and methods, supply chain expert and consulta…
This book offers a detailed analysis of the key sectors in the Italian economy, with the focus especially on areas in which the economy excels, such as the automatic packaging machinery sector, pharmaceutical production, the food and wine industry, and tourism. The book explains how, contrary to widespread opinion, Italy is one of the world’s most competitive countries in foreign trade, as co…
The development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project is one of the most significant scientific events of the twentieth century. This revised and updated 3rd edition explores the challenges that faced the scientists and engineers of the Manhattan Project. It gives a clear introduction to fission weapons at the level of an upper-year undergraduate physics student by examining the detai…
Judul "Kebijakan, Profesionalisasi, Privatisasi, dan Penilaian Kinerja" menunjukkan eksplorasi yang komprehensif terhadap interaksi dan hubungan di antara keempat elemen kunci ini: 1. Kebijakan: Hal ini mungkin mengacu pada pengembangan, implementasi, dan dampak kebijakan dalam konteks tertentu, yang dapat berupa negara, industri, atau organisasi. Analisis dan evaluasi kebijakan dapat menjadi…
Bahaya degradasi lingkungan melampaui batas-batas negara dan sepenuhnya disoroti oleh berbagai organisasi. Pencemaran lingkungan merupakan salah satu masalah yang paling penting dan mendesak yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat global, sebuah masalah yang tidak mengenal batas-batas politik dan geografis. Beberapa langkah telah diambil oleh beberapa organisasi untuk melihat tantangan lingkungan dan pem…