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Innovation - Thryft
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This book is an excellent read for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to take their businesses to the next level. The book provides insights from the CEOs and chief officers of innovation at successful companies like Pfizer, DuPont, Rubbermaid, 3M, General Electric, and others. It provides a step-by-step guide to creating and sustaining innovation and creativity within a company. The book is full of fascinating and entertaining anecdotes, such as DuPont's invention of the covered golf ball and 3M's invention of the Wet-or-Dry sandpaper. It is also introduced by Tom Peters, an undisputed leader on the subject of innovation.
Juran on Quality by Design : The New Steps for Planning Quality into Goods and Services - Thryft
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Juran on Quality by Design offers a comprehensive approach to planning quality that is applicable to the three major sectors of the economy. This book provides a practical plan for companies to achieve their strategic, market-driven goals by following a structural approach to planning quality. J.M. Juran emphasizes the importance of setting quality goals, planning in "multifunctional" processes, establishing data bases for quality planning, motivating managers and the work force, and introducing quality planning into organizations. It is an essential read for any business seeking to improve their quality planning and achieve success.
Managing Across Borders : The Transnational Solution - Thryft
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"Managing Across Borders" is a great read for managers and executives in multinational companies. It provides practical advice on developing organizational structure, administrative processes, management thinking and practice that are necessary to implement new strategies in the face of globalization. The book is backed by insights from over 230 interviews with managers from leading companies such as Matsushita, Proctor & Gamble, Ericsson and KFC. The case studies make it an interesting and helpful read for anyone looking to improve their global management strategies.
The Lexus and the Olive Tree - Thryft
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Thomas L. Friedman | Anchor

The Lexus and the Olive Tree

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The Lexus and the Olive Tree is a thought-provoking book that walks its readers through a complex topic, making it easy to understand. Thomas L. Friedman, in his signature style, blends his experiences, stories and insights to give an account of how globalization shapes the world we live in. The book challenges readers to find the balance between working towards common goals and preserving culture, tradition, and heritage, as the international system replaces Cold War divisions. It is a must-read for anyone looking to be enlightened on economics, world affairs, and the impacts of globalization.
How We Choose - Thryft
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Sheena Iyengar | Twelve

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"How We Choose" offers readers an engaging and insightful look at the complex world of human decision-making. Sheena Iyengar brilliantly explores the psychology of choice, examining how our personal biases, cultural backgrounds, and other factors influence the decisions we make. Through numerous examples and thought-provoking anecdotes, readers will gain a new understanding of how and why we make the choices we do. This book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning more about their own decision-making process and the biases that affect us all.
This book is essential reading for business leaders looking to transform their companies into e-business models. Through case studies of major corporations and industries, the authors reveal how market leaders are leveraging global expansion, capital, and technology to accelerate growth and value creation. They introduce new concepts that will become a natural part of the business lexicon in the near future, such as "value-added communities" and "brand-owning" companies. If you want to stay ahead of the game, MetaCapitalism is the book for you.
International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior - Thryft
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Fred Luthans | Mcgraw Hill Higher Education

International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior

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This book provides a comprehensive guide to international management, including the impact of culture, strategy and behavior on business. It offers practical advice to those entering the field, or aiming to improve their knowledge, with real-world case studies and engaging content. Users could potentially find this to be a valuable tool in their education or professional careers.
Imagining India, Ideas for the New Century
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This book offers a comprehensive perspective on India's ongoing transformation. It examines the country's evolution in social, political, and economic realms. Nilekani argues that the future of India depends on far more than economic growth, specifically reform and innovation in all aspects of public life. He examines the role of technology, its impact on society, economy and governance. The book distills the key factors that have contributed to India's progress, as well as those that held it back. It also lays out the questions that need answering to create a safety net of ideas for India's future. For readers interested in the direction of change and ideas to address India's challenges, this book is a must-read.
Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management : United States Edition - Thryft
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This book is perfect for anyone who wants to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. With its abundance of real-world examples and practical exercises, it provides a step-by-step guide to starting and managing a small business. The most unique feature of this book is its logical process, which makes it easy for readers to follow along and implement the strategies outlined in the book. Overall, if you're looking for a comprehensive guide to small business management, this book is a great choice.
The Logic of Life : Uncovering the New Economics of Everything - Thryft
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Tim Harford | Random House Inc

The Logic of Life : Uncovering the New Economics of Everything

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"The Logic of Life" is a great read because it explains how economics can be applied to decision-making in all aspects of life, from personal choices to societal issues. Author Tim Harford uses engaging stories and characters to illustrate how rational choice theory can be used to understand drug addiction, teenage crime, suburban sprawl, office politics, and more. This book is perfect for those interested in understanding how economics can explain the world around us.
Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything - Thryft
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Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life-; from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing-; and whose conclusions regularly turn the conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book: freakonomics.Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, Levitt and co-author Stephen J. Dubner show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives-; how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. In "Freakonomics," they set out to explore the hidden side of ... well, everything. The inner workings of a crack gang. The truth about real-estate agents. The myths of campaign finance. The telltale marks of a cheating schoolteacher. The secrets of the Ku Klux Klan.What unites all these stories is a belief that the modern world, despite a surfeit of obfuscation, complication, and downright deceit, is not impenetrable, is not unknowable, and-; if the right questions are asked-; is even more intriguing than we think. All it takes is a new way of looking. Steven Levitt, through devilishly clever and clear-eyed thinking, shows how to seethrough all the clutter."Freakonomics" establishes this unconventional premise: If morality represents how we would like the world to work, then economics represents how it actually does work. It is true that readers of this book will be armed with enough riddles and stories to last a thousand cocktail parties. But "Freakonomics" can provide more than that. It will literally redefine the way we view the modern world.(front flap)
Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization
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"Connectography" by Parag Khanna is a captivating guide for anyone interested in understanding the future of global politics and economics. It's a book that will stretch your mind by showing how traditional borders are becoming less important than the ties of trade, infrastructure, and technology. If you're looking to grasp the pulse of the 21st century and where our world might be heading, Khanna's insights offer a fresh and optimistic perspective amidst the often gloomy narratives of global affairs.
The Shift : The Future of Work is Already Here - Thryft
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Lynda Gratton | Harpercollins Pub Ltd

The Shift : The Future of Work is Already Here

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"The Shift" offers a compelling analysis of the changing nature of work and how it will affect individuals, businesses, and the global economy in the coming decades. Lynda Gratton provides practical and insightful guidelines on how to navigate these changes and succeed in a transformed world of work. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the future of employment and how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.
Strategy Pure & Simple II: How Winning Companies Dominate Their Competitors - Thryft
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Michel Robert | Mcgraw Hill

Strategy Pure & Simple II: How Winning Companies Dominate Their Competitors

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Strategy Pure & Simple II offers a practical guide for executives seeking to improve their company's strategy formation, implementation, and deployment. The book utilizes real-life examples and interviews with successful CEOs to illustrate its methodology. Readers will appreciate the tested and refined process of strategic thinking presented by the author, Michel Robert.
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance - Thryft
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Review: Superfreakonomics is a fascinating exploration of unconventional economic principles that will challenge your preconceived notions. Levitt and Dubner dive deep into controversial topics, presenting mind-bending truths that are backed by unexpected economic insights. From discussing the surprising risks of walking drunk to the intriguing dynamics between prostitutes and policemen, this book will keep you engaged from start to finish. Prepare to have your perspective shifted and your assumptions shattered as you explore the hidden side of societal issues.
Hypercompetition - Thryft
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Richard A. D'Aveni | Free Press

Hypercompetition

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Hypercompetition by Richard D'Aveni offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenging and ever-changing business environment of today, where traditional competitive advantages are no longer sustainable. Through hundreds of industry examples, D'Aveni explains how companies can gain a temporary advantage and succeed in dynamic markets by disrupting the status quo and employing a set of strategies referred to as the "New 7-S's". This book is a must-read for managers, planners, consultants, academics, and students of hypercompetitive industries.
The World Is Flat: The Globalized World in the Twenty-First Century
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If you're fascinated by how technology bridges distances and creates a competitive global environment, Friedman's "The World Is Flat" might pique your interest. It's more than an exploration; it offers an insightful look into how our world has changed and is continuing to evolve. Think of it as a decoder for the intricate web of global connectivity that affects us all. Whether you're a business enthusiast, a tech-savvy individual, or just curious about global dynamics, this book puts the twenty-first-century world into perspective.

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