Family Business Sourcebook II

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Great compilation of short articles.......2003-03-03

This book is a great compilation of the various topics associated with family businesses. It is written in short article form, making it especially useful as a quick reference guide to very specific issues.

The issues addressed can be either very general (like what is a family business and general statistics on them), to very specific (like estate planning, succession, board recruitment, conflict resolution). The authors also address the topic from different perspectives; there are chapters on people entering family businesses (family members and non family members), on consultants to fmaily businesses, on spouses of family business members, on investors in family businesses, and the expected focus on family managers in family businesses.

I have not seen a better compilation of topics. Despite the fact that it is a compilation, all topics are addressed with enough depth to make it sufficient reading on any individual topic of family business.

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B> This classic market leading title in instructional leadership and supervision continues to challenge the conventional purposes, practices, structure, and language of successful education. This ground breaking book, now in its fifth edition, further challenges and bridges the boundaries of Supervision, Instructional Leadership, Educational Change, and School Success. The change in title to Supervision and Instructional Leadership signifies the need and reality of viewing school improvement as a whole, accounting for complexity, paradoxes, and shifting reforms. This book once again pushes into new frontiers of thinking and practice. For those involved in Leadership positions.

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SuperVision: A most usable tool.......2007-07-26

This text provides insightful and hands-on material for the prospective educational administrator. The book will challenge the reader to lead with vision, dismissing perceptions of old of the autocratic supervisor. Instead, the reader with an open mind will be inspired to lead with conviction, incorporating the ideal of collaborating with fellow professionals to improve student learning through improved instruction and assessment. With its end-of-the-chapter practicioner reflection and varied exercises, this text provides a personal and practical mean by which the reader will be able to relate, reflect and practice thier newfound ideas and perceptions for school leadership.

Works for my Class..........2007-03-10

The book is pretty good. I only got it for a class. It seems to really uphold democratic ideals, and talks a lot about moulding students to also uphold them.

Useful.......2006-07-17

I recommend this book for anyone completing their Administration degree. It is well written and gives great and useful real life situations that are applicable.

Supervision and Instructional Leadership: A Developmental Approach

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Supervision and Instructional Leadership: A Developmental Approach

Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FP68I8

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I really like this book and my students do too. They all say, it is the one book they intend to keep after graduate school. Helen M. Marks Ohio State University This text is an engaging helpful resource in teaching students about instructional leadership. Marla W. McGhee Southwest Texas State University This classic market leading text in instructional leadership and supervision continues to challenge the conventional purposes, practices, structure, and language of successful supervision. The text's emphasis on school culture, teachers as adult learners, developmental leadership, democratic education, and collegial supervision have helped to redefine the meaning of supervision and instructional leadership for both scholars and practitioners. This sixth edition continues the book's trend-setting tradition by placing instructional leadership and school improvement within a community and societal context; providing new examples of direct assistance, professional development, and action research; and presenting an entire new chapter on Supervision as a Moral Endeavor. Building on the success of previous editions, the sixth edition now addresses hot issues such as school improvements, constructivist teaching, professional development, Chaos Theory, and state mandated standards. This is a resource that students purchase, use in class, and reference throughout their careers as education leaders.

SuperVision and Instructional Leadership: A Developmental Approach, Sixth Edition

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SuperVision and Instructional Leadership: A Developmental Approach, Sixth Edition
Carl D. Glickman Stephen P. Gordon Jovita M. Ross-Gordon
Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MD2XXW

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Must Have Book for Serious Scholars.......2001-12-08

This book is a classic in the field of research in negotiations and conflict resolution. This book is a must have for any serious researcher or student of negotiations, conflict resolution, game theory, behavioral research, economics, psychology, and law. Too bad it is unavailable as of the time of writing. Hopefully, it will be available again very soon.

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Barriers to Conflict Resolution
Lee; Tversky, Amos; Arrow, Kenneth J.; Mnookin, Robert H.; Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation Ross
Manufacturer: PON Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VE3FZC

Psychological barriers to conflict resolution (Working paper)

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Psychological barriers to conflict resolution (Working paper)
Lee Ross
Manufacturer: Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation, Stanford University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B000721JII

Why negotiations fail: An exploration of barriers to the resolution of conflict (Working paper)

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Why negotiations fail: An exploration of barriers to the resolution of conflict (Working paper)
Robert H Mnookin
Manufacturer: Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation, Stanford University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006PA55E

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Means Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs: Contractor's Pricing Guide 2004
RS Means Engineering
Manufacturer: R.S. Means Company
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Binding: Paperback

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2006 National Repair & Remodeling Estimator (National Repair and Remodeling Estimator)(29th edition)

ASIN: 0876297173

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Means Residential Square Foot Costs: Contractor's Pricing Guide 2004
RS Means Engineering
Manufacturer: R.S. Means Company
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2007 Means Residential Cost Data

ASIN: 087629719X

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2007 Edition: Excellent reference for budgeting or estimating

Excellent book if you are building your own home

Residential Cost Data 2004 (Means Residential Cost Data)

Manufacturer: R.S. Means Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0876297122

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2007 Edition: Excellent reference for budgeting or estimating.......2006-12-28

The 2006 Edition is a worthwhile buy and pays for itself quickly. I wish I had bought it much earlier in my home budgeting process. The information is well organized in a user-friendly manner. It even has cost adjustment factors for hundreds of cities. This should help you to be prepared somewhat before you start negotiating with builders and contractors.

Excellent book if you are building your own home.......1999-08-25

This is an excellent book for estimating the costs involved in building a new home. It provides enough detail to get a good idea on costs. It is not as detailed as some of the other books out there but for a person like myself it has proved to be an invaluable tool. And it is easy enough to use as opposed to some of the other books out there.

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Sweets Residential Cost Guide 2004

Manufacturer: Building News
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Binding: Hardcover

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Residential Construction Costs 2004 (Residential Construction Costs)

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Residential Construction Costs 2004 (Residential Construction Costs)

Manufacturer: Saylor Pubns
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Binding: Paperback

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Means Residential Detailed Costs: Contractor's Pricing Guide 2004

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Effective, but tests your patience

Means Residential Detailed Costs: Contractor's Pricing Guide 2004
R S Means Engineering
Manufacturer: R.S. Means Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0876297181

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Effective, but tests your patience.......2004-03-11

Essentially, a quality reference book. I'm a remodeler and general contractor in Madison, WI. I've used this book to establish budgetary figures for homes I buy, renovate and flip. Being accurate with this book means being patient and flipping back and forth to find every little detail, but the time pays off - Means brings me in at or just above my actual costs. Couldn't ask for much more, except the layout according to the CSI Master Format doesn't make it easy to find all the right items and numbers. Also, Means doesn't allow for things like the style, height or complexity of the roof when determining cost to install shingles - so just be careful and remember to add in that contingency at the end. And don't forget to add local sales tax, if you have to pay it. (In my opinion, this book is better than Means Residential Repair and Remodel guide - that book gives you less options. However, it is organized they way you might layout a project. It's also easier to get a final number, but you defintely have to up your contingency factor because it's not as accurate.) If you're a remodeler, buy Detailed Residential Costs and use it - it'll save you time and money in the long run.

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Central and Eastern Europe 1944-1993: Detour from the Periphery to the Periphery
Ivan T. Berend
Manufacturer: Cambridge University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KX56RY

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Ever since a forward-thinking bottle-cap salesman named King Camp Gillette first grew tired of shaving with a dull razor more than 100 years ago, the company he then founded has prospered impressively--despite ongoing threats of hostile takeovers and downsizing--by continuing to explore new geographic markets and introduce fresh consumer products. Cutting Edge: Gillette's Journey to Global Leadership, by long-time business journalist Gordon McKibben, is a scrupulous, behind-the-scenes examination of the firm's history with an emphasis on the modern period that began around 1975 and solidified Gillette's deserved reputation as a worldwide powerhouse.

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The Gillette Company has literally defined, as well as led, the world shaving market since the founding days of the enterprise in 1901. But more than that, Gillette--as revealed in McKibben's colorful history--has become a world leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer goods in men's and women's grooming products, writing instruments, and alkaline batteries. The modern-day Gillette serves as a shining example for today's managers of how to maintain a commitment to innovation, how to advertise creatively against competitors, and above all, how to translate a consistent vision of global growth into superior results in a competitive world marketplace. Based on extensive interviews with Gillette insiders, Cutting Edge chronicles the successes, failures, and watershed moments in the evolution of a global powerhouse. McKibben's rich portrait serves as an enduring lesson for all competitors who aspire to be truly on the cutting edge.

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A very interesting history for anyone interested in Gillette.......1999-08-24

I enjoy reading books about successful companies, their founders and the principle people in the company history. I have read many books of this type and found this one on Gillette to be well worth adding to my library. The author does an excellent job of telling the history or Gillette in an interesting way. He also does a good job of describing the men who were influential in the company's direction. Well worth reading!

A Must Read for Anyone Wondering How Gillette Does It.......1999-04-22

This book is essential for anyone who wants to understand how a company builds brand image and then maintains that image for years and even decades. This book, while some times dry, dramatically demonstrates how Gillette never rested, but constantly sought to improve its products. Gillette's constant R&D have paid dividends not just to employees and stock holders, but also to our late 20th century society. This book is great!!!

CUTTING EDGE: GILLETTE'S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP.

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CUTTING EDGE: GILLETTE'S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP.
Gordon: McKibben
Manufacturer: Harvard Business School Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LY28BY

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A practical, authoritative guide to holding down the spiraling costs of health care benefits

Auditing Health Care Benefits

How to Manage Costs & Minimize Risk

As the debate over health care rages and costs continue to escalate, financial executives need practical, up-to-date guidance on the strategies and options available to them for managing the costs of corporate health care benefits. Auditing Health Care Benefits offers expert advice on how to review, manage, and audit these benefits, and presents the latest, most effective methods to control costs, evaluate existing programs, improve operations, and minimize risks. In this timely, comprehensive guide, you'll find invaluable information on:

How to implement critical health care cost management methods, such as cost control, short- and long-term strategies, and risk assessment
How to review each component of existing health care benefits programs—in detailed, easy-to-apply steps
How to develop an understanding of the claims administration environment
How to obtain relevant and meaningful data and how to use it most effectively
How to organize your health care audit team
How to conduct, step by step, the health care benefits audit, including claim review checklists and claim forms, internal questionnaire forms, a sample audit program, and more

Book Description

This book provides practical guidance on how to develop new health care cost-shifting and cost-containment strategies and put them into place regardless of the final resolution of today's health care debate. Shows not only how to evaluate businesses' current health care benefits, but how to develop and implement programs that will control costs without damaging broader human resources priorities.

Delete Auditing Health Care Benefits: How to Manage Costs and Minimize Risk 1997 Supplement

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Delete Auditing Health Care Benefits: How to Manage Costs and Minimize Risk 1997 Supplement
Paolella
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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