Making IT Count: Strategy, Delivery, Infrastructure (Computer Weekly Professional)

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'Making IT Count: from strategy to implementation' focuses on the practical elements of delivering Information Technology strategy. Studies regularly show that over half of Information Technology strategies are never implemented, or are unsuccessful in delivering the desired results, and that a significant percentage of strategies implemented were never in the original plans. The linkage between strategy development and delivery needs a very clear focus; this is the key topic that the authors address.

The book highlights eight major fallacies in managing IT, and eighteen better practices. It then details how to draw up strategy, instigate navigation techniques and make sourcing decisions. Change and delivery are a major focus, as is infrastructure development. Caselets and full length case studies of organizations such as General Electric, Siemens, Colonial Mutual, Charles Schwab, Macquarie Bank, ICI, United Airlines, Norwich Union, Walgreens and Dell and have been included to show how strategies have been successfully implemented and managed.

Shows practitioners how to actually carry out, develop and implement an Information Technology strategy
Contains "caselets" and full case studies of recent successful implementations of Information Technology strategies by organizationsAuthors combine a wealth of experience and expertise to provide practical guidance to professionals

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The impending establishment of the European Central Bank (ECB) brings a dramatic transition: the introduction of a single European Community (EC) currency. The European Central Bank describes and analyses, from the perspective of the General Counsel of the Dutch Central Bank, the objectives and tasks entrusted to the ECB and the instruments with which the ECB has been endowed in order to carry out its responsibilities. In the context of this discussion of the institutional features of the ECB, the author + describes the structure of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), of which the ECB is the nucleus; + emphasises how the future European monetary authority is firmly rooted in the legal framework of European Community law; + focuses on the institutional arrangements set out in the Treaty establishing the European Community (EC Treaty) and their effect on ECB practical functions; + analyses the consequences of a monetary split between members of the monetary union and States remaining outside; and + proposes solutions to the difficulties which such a division may entail for the functioning of the European Community. The structuring of EC monetary authority as a part of a community based on respect for the law forms a constant theme throughout The European Central Bank. This work's critical, in-depth analysis; its thought provoking conclusions and summaries of problematic issues; and its clear, grounded structure all make it a particularly useful, scholarly examination of an important development in European and international law.

Institutional checks and balances and the political control of the money supply (Working paper)

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Institutional checks and balances and the political control of the money supply (Working paper)
Susanne Lohmann
Manufacturer: Center for German and European Studies, University of California
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006RPIHM

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Digital government is a new frontier of the development of electronic commerce. Electronic Government Strategies and Implementation is a timely piece to address the issues involved in strategically implementing digital government, which is a collection of high-quality papers that covers the various aspects of digital government strategic issues and implementations from the perspectives of both developed and developing countries. Most published articles and/or papers on eGovernment implementation strategies, if not all, are based upon experience of developed countries, rather than developing countries. This book combines eGovernment implementation experiences from both developed and developing countries, and is useful to researchers and practitioners in the area as well as instructors teaching courses related to digital government and/or electronic commerce.

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Limited value to American readers.......1999-08-25

This book will be of very limited value to American readers because it is entirely based on running a hotel in Britain, and refers to British laws, taxes, etc.

Careers in Private Security: How to Get Started, How to Get Ahead
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Reliable advice and instruction on how to find security jobs

Careers in Private Security: How to Get Started, How to Get Ahead
Leigh Wade
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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In this straight-from-the-horse's-mouth guide to jobs in the private security field, author Leigh Wade shares what he's learned during 30 years of working all sorts of armed and unarmed positions. With honesty and humor, he describes the hierarchy of private security jobs, starting with unarmed fixed-post positions and moving up through armed guards, bouncers, correctional officers, armed couriers, bodyguards and the top of the field - computer/information security experts. Wade, a Vietnam veteran who served with Special Forces, tells potential security personnel how to find jobs, what kind of training to expect, the pay scale and benefits, advancement potential, the good and bad points of each job and what to expect during a typical workday. Let this knowledgeable guide help you avoid the pitfalls and advance to where you should be in the field of private security.

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Reliable advice and instruction on how to find security jobs.......2002-05-11

In writing Careers In Private Security: How To Get Started, How To Get Ahead, Security expert Leigh Wade draws upon his more than 30 years of practical experience and insight in working all manner of armed and unarmed private security positions. Strongly recommended reading crafted to be accessible to the non-specialist general reader, Careers In Private Security surveys a complete spectrum of positions in the security field ranging from the hierarchy of private security jobs beginning with the unarmed fixed-post positions, up through the ranks of armed guards, bouncers, corrections officers, armed couriers, bodyguard, and concluding with the newest positions of field-computer/information security specialists. Careers In Private Security offers reliable advice and instruction on how to find security jobs, what kind of training can be expected, the pros and cons of each type of security position, and what goes on in a typical security employee workday. If you aspire to enter the security job field, or wish to work yourself "up the ranks", then give a careful, considered reading of Leigh Wade's Careers In Private Security.

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'Use Your Fingers, Use Your Toes' offers relief to millions of math-phobes who, while generally bright and educated, panic when faced with an everyday math problem. Included are common, but puzzling problems such as adjusting recipes, calculating calorie counts and fat grams, measuring for new carpets, drapes and wallpaper, figuring percentage discounts, mortgage interest, taxes, sports statistics, miles per gallon, and, of course, tipping. The book moves at the pace of today’s busy lifestyle. By reading through the clear step-by-step solution to a given problem, the reader can solve the problem in as little as five minutes. Other books concentrate on reteaching math; this book concentrates on offering quick, accessible, example-oriented solutions for today’s busy lifestyles.

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Great reference book.......2004-04-20

This is a great reference book. It's saving me alot of time and aggravation. It's easy to find what you're looking for, get an understandable answer, and be on your way. It simplifies things so they're easily doable using real life situations which is very helpful. An added bonus is that they put a quick reference appendix in the back that's absolutely wonderful.

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Sincere, honest, and educational.......2001-10-25

Probably once you think about it, all corporations have their stories. ITT has one that is worth writing about and learning from. The book chronicles the struggles, troubles and eventual triumph of a company in the midst of hostile takeovers. The preface and postlogue in this edition makes it even more interesting that we are given as much as 10 years worth of lookin back by the author himself.

It's a good book to check out.

Don't waste your money.......2000-12-03

Harold Geneen once said that he wanted ITT so tightly organized that when he left even Mickey Mouse could run it. Unfortunately Mickey Mouse (in the body of Rand Araskog) was actually named (or rather ironically, forced on the board by Geneen himself) It turned out that Mickey Mouse couldn't run the company. This book is an attempt to whitewash the fact that Araskog destroyed ITT, left the shareholders holding the bag, but made himself rich in the process-- Araskog is a perfect example of managerial incompetence and of all that is wrong with corporate america.

The ITT Wars: An Insider's View of Hostile Takeovers

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ASIN: B000MUBL92

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Lehrbuch Der Nationalokonomie/Teaching Guide to Economics: The Satisfaction of a Nation's Wants As the Purpose of the National Economy Production (Mellen Studies in Economics)
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"Harrison's examination of the Caribbean sugar industry straddles the line between a journalistic and a scholarly approach...Unique characteristics of the book are the personal vignettes and interviews with plantation workers, producers, traders, and buyers."
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What is life like on a sugar plantation at the end of the twentieth century? What will happen if the sugar industry collapses? How do the poverty-stricken cane cutters of rural Jamaica fit into the global economy? And how does sugar make its way from the canefield to our kitchens?

The Carribean's history is inseparable from sugar. In Jamaica entire communities depend on the sugar industry, earning a precarious living on old-fashioned plantations. For many the crop even doubles as currency. But as the advanced nations reassess the economic policies that keep sugar alive, time is running out for the island's industry.

King Sugar looks at the world sugar business, identifying the key players producers, markets and transnational companies and explaining how the industry works. It explores the economics and politics of trading agreements, the mysteries of the futures market and the technology of sugar production. Based on interviews with traders, buyers and producers, it provides a unique look at the history of this commodity.

King Sugar also looks in detail at how ordinary people fit into this global industry. Through interviews with workers on a plantation she provides a vivid picture of producers and the crises they face. The book finally assesses the future of sugar, both in Jamaica and the wider world, and considers the options for those still ruled by "King Sugar."

Central African Republic Business Law Handbook
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Emerging Markets Investment Center
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This law handbook contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking.

Central African Republic Business Law Handbook

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Sudan has recently come to the attention to global strategic planners. This report puts these executives on the fast track. Ten chapters provide: an overview of how to strategically access this important market, a discussion on economic fundamentals, marketing & distribution options, export and direct investment options, and full risk assessments (political, cultural, legal, human resources). Ample statistical benchmarks and comparative graphs are given.

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This book addresses the growing debate over proposals for international monetary reform and the tentative attempts, for example at the Louvre and Plaza accords, to achieve greater coordination of macroeconomic policies.
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While no one knows exactly how many Americans operate a home-based business, just about everyone agrees their numbers are legion and growing every day. Unfortunately, most books directed their way are either too elementary or too wide-ranging to be really useful--at least without stacks of supplementary resources. Bringing Home the Business, on the other hand, is both refreshing and valuable because it focuses on just one aspect: getting and keeping customers. Significantly, it also lays everything out in a format busy entrepreneurs can easily peruse and absorb. Kim T. Gordon, a small-office/home-office specialist, divides the advice into 30 essential areas like Manage Lists and Callbacks. Each begins with a succinct "truth," such as "You don't need a staff for contact management; you need the right system." What follows are plenty of relevant details: why contact-management software is helpful and how to select an appropriate program (or develop an effective paper-based tracking system). There's no extraneous information on creating corporate structures or choosing office furniture, just solid recommendations on this critical aspect of establishing and growing a commercial enterprise that happens to be headquartered in the home. --Howard Rothman

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The greatest obstacles most home business owners face are making sales and finding new customers while also mastering the challenges of living and working under one roof. In Bringing Home the Business, top home business expert Kim T. Gordon has identified the 30 truths that can make the difference between success and failure in a home-based business and has translated them into action steps business owners can take to increase their success. From formulas for positioning a business and creating an image, to new technologies, Internet marketing strategies and tips for work-at-home parents, straightforward truths are illustrated with real-life stories of successful home business owners in a wide range of fields nationwide. Following each truth is a checklist to keep you focused on your goals.

The structure of the book makes it ideal for busy entrepreneurs, and it presents step by step advice and detailed instructions to help you win more business and live and work successfully under the same roof. Whether you're planning to start a home-based business or have run one for years, by reading just one truth per day, in a month, you'll master a complete course on home business success.

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I recommend this as a pretty good all-around book.......2002-06-29

I found this book to be worth the money, though not the best ever (only because it covers a lot of subjects and therefore had to be rather generalized). It does, however, do an excellent job of summarizing the ideas it does present, and continuallly applying throughout the book the points it has already covered. I especially appreciated the information on how to present your business, particularly how to write your company brochure. This section is worth it in itself. I am a marketing assistant at a marketing communications firm, and I learned quite a lot about how to be outer-directed in presenting information (and used this info in designing two brochures and one web site since). The author does an excellent job of getting her points across and stays very focused on the subject at hand while still keeping the big picture in mind. Really good book.

What a helpful, excellent, useful book!.......2000-06-12

Wow! Kim Gordon knows her stuff and she shares it all in this highly informative, even inspiring must-have business book. This lady really covers the skills, strategies, thought processes and mental tools every home based business owner must have. It's a terrific book - I thoroughly recommend it!

Bringing Home the Business.......2000-03-10

After reading just a few chapters of this new book, I feel like I found a gem! If I take it slowly and spend some time on each topic, I will feel I have taken a much-needed business course. Although my home-based writing business is relatively successful, it is clear from reading the book that I have a lot to learn and improve upon. However, the author does not condescend or try to impress. In fact, the tone is just right...instructional. The checklists at the end of each chapter are focused and helpful. Many checklist items provide a good way to practice what you are learning. I find the book readable and interesting. I already bought a second one for a friend who recently mentioned the need to pump up her home-based floral design business. She called to tell me she is thrilled with it and is using it to do some strategic planning. I recommend this book highly for anyone who already has a home-based business as well as those considering it.

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Author: Chris Penttila
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No-magic marketing: sensible ideas for selling your home craft product.(Your homestead business): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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The Wiley New Economy Excellence series has a simple aim - to help managers create and sustain competitive advantage in the new economy. Written by series editor Jeremy Kourdi, New Economy Edge is an inspiring look at how to create and develop profitable online activities by grasping the impact of the Internet on employees, markets, customers and business partners. Features include a review of products and services suitable for new channels, a guide to integrating 'clicks' into 'bricks', and an exploration of the skills required to take a business forward once a new direction has been set.

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New Economy Edge - Strategies for globalization!.......2002-10-16

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