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Gain the tools needed to manage urban schools, as well as advice and insights into nine key problem areas.

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Fundamental Issues in Strategy: A Research Agenda

Things we don't understand

Very Poor Reader

Fundamental Issues in Strategy, A Research Agenda
Richard P. Rumelt , and David Teece
Manufacturer: Harvard Business School Press
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Fundamental Issues in Strategy is the product of a conference jointly sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Strategic Management Society in November 1990. This conference brought together important and influential thinkers in the field of strategy, as well as scholars from the fields of economics, organizational sociology, and political science, to address the following fundamental questions: How do firms behave? Why do firms differ? What are the functions of the headquarters unit in a multibusiness firm? What determines the international success or failure of firms? The book includes contributions from Alfred Chandler, Michael Porter, Oliver Williamson, and C.K. Prahalad. It represents a coherent statement of the status and future of the field of strategic management, re-examining the theoretical roots of strategic issues in order to set a new research agenda and advance the state of the field. Also available in paperback; ISBN 0875846459, $27.50.

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Essential Researchers' Reference.......2003-08-28

The thesis of the book is that research in strategy needs to be directed at fundamental questions, like "Why are firms different (despite attempts to imitate one another)?" The writers don't even bother to discuss the popular sillyness of advising firms to be "quick" or "invest in IT" and so on. Rather, there is a real attempt to describe what is known and not known about fundamental issues, like imitability.

The book's strength is the quality of the 22 authors involved. It is the strongest showing of intellectual talent on this subject ever assembled. The weakness is that it was written just before the rise of "competence-based" views of strategy, so that it offers little perspective on that literature.

Twelve years after the papers in this book were written, it remains an essential reference to research in strategy. MBAs and business people looking for the newest guru ideas should stay away---there are plenty of guru books out there to satisfy their needs for cool hip ideas ("seek chaos!").

Essential Researchers Reference.......2003-08-28

The book's strength is the qulaity of the 22 authors involved. It is the strongest showing of intellectual talent on this subject ever assembled. The weakness is that it was written just before the rise of "competence-based" views of strategy, so that it offers little perspective on that literature.

Fundamental Issues in Strategy: A Research Agenda.......2002-04-02

This book is not recomended for undergraduate, you must thinking hardly to understand the "soul" of this book. Read it carefully, once you read it, you will understand why the titled is
"Research Agenda", but anyway, this is usefull book for a reference in research or comprehensive analysis in area of strategy.

Things we don't understand.......2001-05-25

This book resulted from a conference held in Napa valley a few years before the book's publication. The editors and contributors examine critical issues in strategic management. Ten years later, these issues remain unresolved. This is because these issues are complex and enduring. Anyone interested in understanding enduring competitive advantage will benefit greatly by reading this book. One of its major contributions is that it delineates the boundaries of current understanding. To those looking for immediate help to their organizational problems this volume will offer few solutions. For those wanting to understand how firms behave, adapt, and organize for sustainable advantage this book will be a great start.

Very Poor Reader.......1999-07-09

This book isn't worth the paper it's written on. It's a lengthy reader with tons of references and little creative thinking or new inspiring ideas. The content is rather basic and doesn't go beyond summarizing history and restating what's written in other books. What we need is not someone who can repeat what was written by others in another 600 pages - we need new thoughts and ideas. Don't make the same mistake I made in wasting money and time on this book!

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Good for understanding the technology and standards

Best Practice

what he says doesn't work does, what he says does doesn't

Good attempt at covering a complex subject...

BPM can be expressed in BPEL

Essential Business Process Modeling
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Ten years ago, groupware bundled with email and calendar applications helped track the flow of work from person to person within an organization. Workflow in today's enterprise means more monitoring and orchestrating massive systems. A new technology called Business Process Management, or BPM, helps software architects and developers design, code, run, administer, and monitor complex network-based business processes

BPM replaces those sketchy flowchart diagrams that business analysts draw on whiteboards with a precise model that uses standard graphical and XML representations, and an architecture that allows it converse with other services, systems, and users.

Sound complicated? It is. But it's downright frustrating when you have to search the Web for every little piece of information vital to the process. Essential Business Process Modeling gathers all the concepts, design, architecture, and standard specifications of BPM into one concise book, and offers hands-on examples that illustrate BPM's approach to process notation, execution, administration and monitoring.

Author Mike Havey demonstrates standard ways to code rigorous processes that are centerpieces of a service-oriented architecture (SOA), which defines how networks interact so that one can perform a service for the other. His book also shows how BPM complements enterprise application integration (EAI), a method for moving from older applications to new ones, and Enterprise Service BUS for integrating different web services, messaging, and XML technologies into a single network. BPM, he says, is to this collection of services what a conductor is to musicians in an orchestra: it coordinates their actions in the performance of a larger composition.

Essential Business Process Modeling teaches you how to develop examples of process-oriented applications using free tools that can be run on an average PC or laptop. You'll also learn about BPM design patterns and best practices, as well as some underlying theory. The best way to monitor processes within an enterprise is with BPM, and the best way to navigate BPM is with this valuable book.

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Good for understanding the technology and standards.......2007-05-12

This book is about Business Process Management, and its technical and standards sides. The book explains almost all the technical standards, who creates it and for what purpose.

So, I think the title of the book is not correct. I think it must be "Understanding the Business Process modelling technology and standards". With this title in mind I gave five stars. If you want to know what is BPM, BPEL, BPMN,BPML, WSDL, XLANG, WS-CDL, BPDM and other standards and want to know who creates it and why, buy this book.

People who search a "cookbook" for BPM wil be certainly disappointed.

Best Practice.......2006-07-31

Excellent combination of history, standards and methodolocical material related to BPM. On my wish list: a book of corresponding quality related to the business side of BPM.

what he says doesn't work does, what he says does doesn't.......2006-06-09

Gregor Hohpe should have read past the first 100 pages. This book is good on theory, poor on practice (does that remind you of any other SOA book?).
The examples Havey provides of "non-trivial" systems in the back are, in fact, quite trivial. What's worse is that when he ventures into the territory of "advanced" features, he gets lost. For example, on p.270, he provides an eventHandlers section, but comments it out saying that it doesn't work. I was able to get it to work as written with just a minor tweak, but he slags off the vendor instead (p.284) and proposes an awkward hack for a workaround (p.277). Then, on p.308, he presents us with a piece of parallelism that depends for its success on the use of a correlationSet. This is supposed to be clever, but is, in fact, just poor programming practice. Not only that, but it doesn't work! It can't possibly, not the way it's written. He just sent it off to the publisher without testing. We're not talking about simple syntax errors here... this is a fundamental conceptual flaw in what he's proposing. Pretty basic stuff for him to be stubbing his toe on.

Good attempt at covering a complex subject..........2006-03-27

Trying to document and model the business processes in your organization is an ever-changing target. There has been a lot of work in the industry lately to come up with a standard way to do that. Michael Havey attempts to cover that work in the book Essential Business Process Modeling.

Contents:
Part 1 - Concepts: Introduction to Business Process Modeling; Prescription For a Good BPM Architecture; The Scenic Tour of Process Theory; Process Design Patterns
Part 2 - Standards: Business Process Execution Language (BPEL); BPMI Standards - BPMN and BPML; The Workflow Management Coalition (WFMC); World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) - Choreography; Other BPM Models
Part 3 - Examples; Example - Human Workflow In Insurance Claims Processing; Example - Enterprise Message Broker; Key BPM Acronyms; Index

This isn't necessarily one of those subjects that sets my heart racing as a developer. There are a lot of acronyms and standards from different agencies all trying to interact and coordinate a very difficult subject. But I can appreciate the work that Havey has done in trying to tie together all this material into a single volume. I got the most out of the concepts section, as that's where I am in my experience/knowledge of BPM. Once you get beyond that level of understanding, the second part can add the details on the specific standards that come into play here. I also appreciate the real-life examples at the end, as it puts some flesh on the theoretical concepts.

Although not a book I'd pick up for an entertaining technical read, it does work well for its intended purpose.

BPM can be expressed in BPEL.......2006-03-17

As Web Services have grown in potential, the Web Services Description Language arose to describe them, as the name suggests. In turn, from this we have the Business Process Execution Language, which is better suited in which to write how to string together a bunch of Web Services. There have been books explaining, in part, how to use BPEL. But mostly from a syntactical viewpoint.

In contrast, Havey shows how to use BPEL in a top-down manner. The tenor of this book is that Business Process Modelling is conveniently expressed in BPEL. It may be easier to learn BPEL this way, given this motivation. The earlier books that include explanations of BPEL tend to use simpler business examples.

Also, quite aside from BPEL, Havey shows that BPM is a subject that has some theoretical rigour behind it. Not just high level concepts.

Essentials of Managment Information Systems

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Essentials of Managment Information Systems
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P In this thought-provoking book, well known economists Kurz and Salvadori cover original findings and new vistas on old problems. They cover: /P UL LI alternative interpretations of classical economists /LI LI new growth theory /LI LI the relationship between Sraffian theory and Von Neumann /LI LI the treatment of capital in neoclassical long-period theory. /LI /UL P Incorporating cutting-edge research and new work, this book will be of great interest to those working in the field of the history of economic thought. /P

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Coaching Efectivo explica cómo aplicar métodos de coaching sólidos en el lugar de trabajo, estimulando un alto desempeño mediante el trabajo con sus empleados y líderes de equipos comprenden sus roles y resposabilidades.

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A one-of-a-kind compilation--the largest in print--of 15,000 advertising slogans that have appeared in the American media during the past century, and the 6,000 products or organizations with which they were associated.

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I found the information that I needed, and quick!.......2000-03-30

This book was really helpful to me because it helped me make poster sfor my school about resisting drugs. It gave me slogans and ideas for my posters. My peers really enjoyed reading my posters.

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Advertising Slogans of America
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Karake-Shalhoub uses agency theory to ground her empirical analysis of more than 100 e-commerce firms in this highly readable examination of trust in e-commerce relational exchanges. She identifies several trust-building measures, including privacy statements, the existence of a chief privacy officer, and a trusted third-party seal of approval; companies are then evaluated based on an index of those trust builders. She demonstrates that there is a positive relationship between management ownership and trust, and that managers who fail to protect the interests of their stockholders-as well as their own-will never gain customer loyalty. Any business considering a move into e-commerce, or re-evaluating an earlier investment in online marketing and retailing, will benefit greatly from Karake-Shalhoub's insights. The timeliness of this study--the first of its kind--and its unique agency-theory perspective allow for an analysis of the appropriateness of e-business and e-commerce for certain businesses. What are e-commerce businesses that are developing loyalty and building trust doing differently than their less successful competitors? How are successful companies moving from traditional applications to the new breed of integrated e-commerce architectures? Karake-Shalhoub answers these and other pressing questions for senior and mid-level managers and strategic planners, corporate executives charged with incorporating an e-commerce strategy into their long-range plans, chief privacy officers, regulatory policymakers, and students of e-commerce, customer relationship management, and online marketing.

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Wireless LANs will enable small teams and communities to communicate via their mobile devices without cables. This new technology will facilitate communication in small businesses/teams such as in hospitals, on construction sites, warehouses, etc.

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Securing Wireless LANs is timely in addressing the security issues of this important new technology and equips its readers with the tools they need to make the appropriate choice for their own situation.

This ideal introduction to wireless LAN technology:

Provides a broad overview of all the different issues and practical guidance of how to make wireless LANs secure at home as well as in small offices
Explains how to monitor wireless LANs, configure different types of wireless equipment
Discusses which technologies are best for different situations and requirements
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"Wireless LANs will enable small teams and communities to communicate via their mobile devices without cables. This new technology will facilitate communication in small businesses/teams such as in hospitals, on construction sites, warehouses, etc.

Held provides a comprehensive guide to the implementation, planning and monitoring of all aspects of wireless LAN security in small offices/small to medium business (SMBs). Securing Wireless LANs is timely in addressing the security issues of this important new technology and equips its readers with the tools they need to make the appropriate choice for their own situation. This ideal introduction to wireless LAN technology:

Provides a broad overview of all the different issues and practical guidance of how to make wireless LANs secure at home as well as in small offices

Explains how to monitor wireless LANs, configure different types of wireless equipment

Discusses which technologies are best for different situations and requirements

Gives practical hints and advice on how to implement them

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This is a practical and informative book.......2004-01-30

In my line of work I typically read eight to ten technical books each year. With my company's focus on wireless LAN security lately I had to become an 'expert' and read a bunch of books. This book is way superior to others on the topic. By words and numerous screen illustrations the author demonstrates that he has 'been there, done it' and shows how to do things that other books just gloss over. I especially thought the security checklist in the appendix was extremely valuable and by itself worth the price of this book.

Developing a Successful Wireless Enterprise Strategy: A Manager's Guide

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The Bottom Line Perspective

Developing a Successful Wireless Enterprise Strategy: A Manager's Guide
Scott Sbihli
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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The first, comprehensive strategy guide to wireless applications, synchronization, and backends
This book is for managers everywhere who feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of wireless technology options available to them. Author Scott Sbihli cuts through the hype and offers a rational framework to help managers determine their wireless strategy, figure out which handheld enterprise solutions will give the greatest return, and evaluate and choose the most appropriate technologies, in order to give them the competitive edge that their company requires. With the help of real-life examples and case studies, readers get the low-down on the trends, emerging technologies, security and maintenance issues, bottom line wireless costs, and much more.

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The Bottom Line Perspective.......2002-01-08

In my job, I don't need to get the nitty-gritty details of wireless technologies, I need to write reports and make suggestions for how wireless will improve our bottom line. This is the first book that puts wireless and mobile technology into a business perspective in a way that helps me make recommendations to my company.

A Manager's Guide to Wireless Telecommunications

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Good overview but it fell short of strategic implications

A Manager's Guide to Wireless Telecommunications
Ron Schneiderman
Manufacturer: American Management Association
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A MANAGER'S GUIDE TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS We all know about cellular phones, pagers, and cordless phones, but what exactly is "wireless" data, a "wireless" local area network (LAN) and "mobile" computing? Most managers have experience with some of these technologies, but if they want to make intelligent business decisions, they need to get up to speed on the "wireless" world. Marketers need this information to make shrewd decisions about developing new products and how to deliver those products. Other managers need to keep their in-house telecommunication system current. For either need, this book provides: ** a brief history of the emergence of wireless communications-and an outlook for near and long-term developments in this fascinating area ** an explanation of the key applications of wireless, including mobile communications satellite services ** highlights of U.S. telecommunications policies and their impact on wireless ** a guide to current FCC spectrum allocation issues ** a detailed glossary of terms, including industry acronyms. RON SCHNEIDERMAN (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) is and expert on wireless technology and editor of Wireless Systems Design Magazine. Previously he was New York Bureau Chief of Electronics Magazine. He is the author of Future Talk.

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Good overview but it fell short of strategic implications.......1999-03-18

I liked the intention of the writer, which was to give an overview of the industry. However, the book lacked the following: information on real statistics, a global view, graphics and diagrams, and profile on suppliers, vendors, carriers, regulators and users(very little). Mr. Schneiderman found space to talk about the Oklahoma and NY's WTC bombing and not about more substantial information.

Wireless Computing: A Manager's Guide to Wireless Networking

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Good Overview of Wireless Communications

Wireless Computing: A Manager's Guide to Wireless Networking
Ira Brodsky
Manufacturer: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
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Wireless Computing A Manager's Guide to Wireless Networking Ira Brodsky Pagers, cellular phones, and high-flying satellites have radically altered the modern work place and forever changed the way business gets done. But in his forward-looking new book Wireless Computing, industry expert Ira Brodsky convincingly documents the fact that the wireless revolution has actually just begun. Wireless Computing is a comprehensive guide to each of the elements of the new wireless universe. Chapters provide detailed analysis of topics such as:

The wireless workplace and radio Local Area Networks (LANs)
Cellular phones, including a complete discussion of the migration from analog to digital cellular technology
Paging and personal messaging services
Infrared: "Fiber optics without the fiber"
Bandwidth, including a full tour of frequency ranges and how each is currently used

Beyond merely summarizing the latest wireless advancements, Brodsky suggests ways companies of various sizes and industries might integrate them into their internal communications networks. As the battle rages over which standards and technologies will win marketplace superiority, Wireless Computing offers provocative insights that corporate IT and communications managers, network administrators, equipment and software vendors, and others responsible for staying ahead of the communications technology curve are sure to find invaluable.

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Good Overview of Wireless Communications.......1998-01-06

More than just a "manager's guide," this book gives a good overview of a wide variety of wireless technologies. If you're new to wireless, this would be a good introductory book. Also included are some descriptions of commercial wireless products.

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