knowledge management and virtual organizations

Beyond Year Innovative Solutions for the Evolving

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mancini Newell, Lucy, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, This issue explores how many healthcare organizations are meeting the challenge of bringing meaningful patient information to those who practice medicine. It features case studies describing new and innovative solutions to delivering patient information and it addresses the complex problem of consolidating information systems in a clinical laboratory setting. The contributors also examine integration issues related to linking radiology information to collected digitized images, education strategy, and the challenges of meeting compliance requirements.This is an issue of the "Journal for Healthcare Information Management," sponsored by the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Provan, Drew / Singer, Charles R. J. / Baglin, Trevor, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haemotology continues to provide the essential core knowledge needed in modern clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of patients with possible disorders of the blood. Major advances in the specialty have been reflected in this thoroughly revised new edition. Essential knowledge is covered with the main differential diagnoses, along with relevant investigations that will help the junior doctor to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. The management of the patient is provided in a way that allows the junior to initiate treatment whilst waiting for review of the patient by a senior member of staff. As with the first edition, the new edition of this Handbook will have wide appeal and readership amongst senior medical undergraduates, junior doctors and trainees in haemotology, residents, interns and fellows, family doctors, intensive care staff and specialist nurses.

Nursing Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Guide to the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guthrie, Diana W. / Guthrie, Richard A., PUBLISHER: Springer Publishing Company, This fourth edition continues to provide readers with a sound understanding of current and established information on diabetes and its practical management. Topics include physical and emotional effects; patient and family education; self management, including glucose monitoring, dietary management, and exercise; and acute and long term care. New to this edition are an explanation of the revised classification categories -- "insulin dependent" and "noninsulin dependent" instead of "juvenile and mature onset"; the latest glucose monitoring and insulin pump devices, and more. The appendix includes a detailed education program for patients. The authors, a nurse-physician team, bring a multidisciplinary perspective to this complex topic.

Casino Operations Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kilby, Jim / Fox, Jim / Lucas, Anthony F., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Complete guidance to the ins and outs of gaming operations Management personnel need a thorough understanding of the business side of the casino industry to ensure profitsA and to avoid losses. It's a sure bet that "Casino Operations Management, Second Edition" will help current and future gaming management professionals better serve any casino. Written by experts with over 65 years of combined experience in the field, this "Second Edition" offers all the critical skills and know-how to equip gaming and casino operators with the knowledge needed for the management office, cage operations, and table game and slot operations. This updated edition features detailed coverage of: Current high-roller marketing tactics and their effect on profitability The effect of popular money management systems on casino profits The initial development process of an Indian casino Studies designed to identify the patronage motives of gamblers, including those of riverboat customers Slot club design: player rating issues, point accumulation schemes, and more Principles of casino floor design: managing table game and slot location Studies designed to measure the profit contribution of popular slot promotions "Casino Operations Management, Second Edition" uses simplified mathematics and statistics throughout, and provides readers with a thorough understanding of all aspects of the casino industry business. It is a must-have reference for students and casinos that develop managers internally.

Success and Solitude: Feminist Organizations Fifty Years

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maxwell, Sarah, PUBLISHER: University Press of America, Where is the Women's Movement today, a half century after "The Feminine Mystique" was published? The answer is rooted in the health and vitality of the organizations that comprise the national movement. In this book, the women's national social movement is critiqued and analyzed at an organizational level.

Strategic Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Saloner, Garth / Shepard, Andrea / Podolny, Joel, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, This book is written for current and future general managers who have or will have overall responsibility for a business. The authors provide a set of frameworks, tools, and concepts to build this capability. The goal of the book is to provide insights into organizations and strategy that will help general managers make strategic thinking in their firms pervasive, effective, and rewarding. Acquista Ora

Hotel Management and Operations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rutherford, Denney G. / Fisher, William P., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A real-world look at every major aspect of hotel management and operations Hotel Management and Operations, Third Edition, helps readers to develop the wide-ranging knowledge and analytical skills they need to succeed in today's burgeoning and dynamic hotel industry. Featuring contributions from 60 leading industry professionals and academics, this comprehensive presentation encourages critical thinking by exposing readers to different viewpoints within a coherent theoretical structure, enabling them to formulate their own ideas and solutions. Each of the book's nine parts examines a specific hotel department or activity and presents a variety of viewpoints on the duties, responsibilities, problems, and opportunities encountered there. Multidimensional case studies challenge readers to identify the central issues in complex management problems, understand the structure and resources of the department in question, and find solutions that may involve other hotel resources and departments. This remarkably well-designed learning tool: * Covers all hotel departments, from front office to finance, from marketing to housekeeping * Links advanced theory with real-world problems and solutions * Encourages critical thinking by presenting differing viewpoints * Features "As I See It" and "Day in the Life" commentary from young managers * Provides a solid introduction to every aspect of hotel management Complete with extensive references and suggestions for further reading, Hotel Management and Operations, Third Edition, is an ideal book for university hospitality programs and management training programs within the hotel industry.

Researching the People's Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, G. / Popay, Jennie / Williams, Gareth, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Researching the People's Health" examines two related issues: the role of social research in the rapidly changing world of health services, and the relationship between lay and expert knowledge in public health and health care. The book examines these issues against the background of long-term transformations in patterns of health and illness and rapid changes in the strategic management and commissioning of health services. In doing so the book makes a contribution to the continuing and urgent debates on the assessment of health needs, the organization and delivery of health care, and the politics of health service organization and funding.

The Doctor is in Evaluating Female Hormone Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ross, Audrey L. / Whitehorn, John F., PUBLISHER: One World Press, An Enlightening, Innovative and Timely Approach to Understanding Fundamental Female Development Integrating Conventional and Naturopathic Wisdom on Female Hormone Management. Easy to Read and Understand. Acquista Ora

Organizing and Organizations: An Introduction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sims, David / Fineman, Stephen / Gabriel, Yiannis, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This major textbook in organizational behaviour does what most other textbooks in the field do not: it captures and conveys the lived experience' of being and working in organizations while also introducing students to key concepts, research and literature in organizational analysis. The book is in two main parts. The first explores the processes of organizing through a series of chapters each based on a different facet of organizational life. Theoretical concepts and practical implications are woven into an engrossing and accessible narrative which draws on a large number of first-hand accounts by members of organizations. The second part of the book, comprising a substantial thesaurus//dictionary, define

Methods and Tools for Software Configuration Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whitgift, David, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of configuration management--the management of software system components during updating or replacement of elements. Features of commercially available tools are described enabling critical evaluation of their effectiveness. Designed primarily as a reference for professional system designers and project managers, it will also be useful to software engineering students. Covers the entire project lifecycle and goes on to discuss topics such as version management, configuration identification, change control, the software library, automated system building and more.

Organizational Behaviour: People, Process, Work and Human

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perkins, Stephen / Arvinen-Muondo, Raisa, PUBLISHER: Kogan Page, With special focus on intercultural and cross-cultural perspectives, this collection seeks to bridge the gap between organizational behavior and HRM which are often treated separately. Interest in this approach is growing. Data compiled by the Society of Human Resource Management currently lists 190 Masters and Doctoral programs in Organizational Behavior/ Human Resources OBHR] worldwide. Through a critical analysis of existing literature, case studies and personal experiences, contributors examine the role of corporate governance in shaping the scope of managerial choices within organizations and the ethical dimensions of organizational behavior and global employment standards.

Basic Cancer Medicine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Markman, Maurie / Zorab, Richard, PUBLISHER: W.B. Saunders Company, Guide/reference to the fundamental principles of malignant disease management. For general physicians and residents. Covers issues of biology, epidemiology, and genetics of cancer; management of individual tumor types; and new or alternative approaches to treatment.

Pain Management Handbook: An Interdisciplinary Approach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Salerno, Evelyn / Willens, Joyce S., PUBLISHER: Mosby Elsevier Health Science, "Pain Management Handbook" provides state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary approaches to the management of pain. The book reviews the current state of pain management, outlines factors that contribute to poor pain management, and provides a background in the pathophysiology and pharmacology of pain. Its three sections are each written by one or more specialists in the field, offering current, authoritative information as well as practical tips.

Mobilizing for Peace: Conflict Resolution in Northern

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gidron, Benjamin / Katz, Stanley Nider / Hasenfeld, Yeheskel, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Mobilizing for Peace brings together the work of international experts to provide an in-depth study of thirty-three peace/conflict organizations in Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Israel/Palestine. The contributors show how the sociopolitical and cultural context of the conflict in each region has shaped the type of resolution organizations that have emerged and their conception of the conflict and its resolution. By promoting more humane images of the contestants and by offering alternative peaceful approaches to resolve the conflict, the organizations have successfully galvanized previously weak or non-existent pro-peace political forces to become important players in the political struggle for peace.

Virtual Ghost (PB)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rider, D. F., PUBLISHER: Perfection Learning, Carlos is the only one who sees a parrot and a medicine man in a virtual reality program. As they investigate, Carlos and Chris explore an ancient civilization.

Project Management Case Studies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kerzner, Harold, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, The revised edition of the single-best source of project management case studies Project Management Case Studies, Second Edition presents the most comprehensive collection of project management case studies available today. Compiled by Harold Kerzner, the leading authority on project management, it offers more than ninety case studies that illustrate both successful implementation of project management by actual companies and pitfalls to avoid in a variety of real-world situations. Now with twenty-five new case studies, this new edition: * Represents a wide range of industries, including medical and pharmaceutical, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, finance and banking, and telecommunications * Covers cutting-edge areas of construction and international project management * Presents best practices and pitfalls of project management implementation in the real world * Follows and supports preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam Whether used with the latest edition of Harold Kerzner's landmark reference, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, or on its own, Project Management Case Studies, Second Edition is a valuable resource for students, as well as practicing engineers and managers. Other powerful tools by Harold Kerzner: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Ninth Edition () Project Management Workbook and PMP(r)/CAPM(r) Exam Study Guide, Ninth Edition () Acquista Ora

Safety, Health, and Asset Protection: Management Essentials,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lack, Richard W., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Essentials of Safety and Health Management is the book you need to stay on top of the rapidly evolving profession of occupational safety This remarkable collection of theory, application, and fact will guide you through today's turbulent time of broadening responsibilities and fast-paced change. Chapter topics include regulatory compliance, legal aspects, risk management, and training. In light of today's global workplace, the book also highlights some of the technical standards and cultural approaches to occupational safety in the international arena.

Management of Invasive Weeds

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Inderjit, PUBLISHER: Springer, Biological invasions are one of the major threats to our native biodiversity. The magnitude of biodiversity losses, land degradation and productivity losses of managed and natural ecosystems due to invasive species is enormous. The ecological and environmental aspects of non-native invasive plants are of great importance to (i) understand ecological principles involved in the management of invasives, (ii) design management strategies, (iii) find effective management solutions for some of the worst invaders, and (iv) frame policies and regulations. The objectives of this book are to discuss (i) ecological approaches needed to design effective management strategies, (ii) recent progress in management methods and tools, (iii) success and failure of management efforts for some of the worst invaders, and (iv) restoration and conservation of invaded land. In an effort to achieve these objectives, contributing authors have strived to provide up-to-date information on the management of non-native invasives. Chapters included in the book are peer-reviewed by international experts working in the area. Readers will get a unique perspective on ecological aspects of the management of invasives. The book will be useful to graduate students, researchers, managers and policy makers involved in the management of exotic invasives.

Strategic Reward: Making It Happen

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Armstrong, Michael / Brown, Duncan, PUBLISHER: Kogan Page, "Organizations have been taking on more reward practitioners over the past two years and demand for their expertise is expected to keep growing." -- People Management. Strategic reward is the process of determining how to develop appropriate reward arrangements and dealing with the issues which arise in making that decision. The focus of this new title, aimed at directors and senior-level HR consultants, is on the formulation and implementation of reward strategies. It provides comparative information regarding the concerns of aligning compensation with business and HR strategies. Case studies are based on findings from CIPD and e-reward research and include detailed examples from Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline and Tesco.

Managing Web Usage in the Workplace: A Social, Ethical and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anandarajan, Murugan / Simmers, Claire A., PUBLISHER: IRM Press, The nature of the Internet is dramatically revolutionizing the manner in which organizations and individuals alike acquire and distribute information. Unfortunately the problem of Web abuse has developed in kind. This interesting new book includes chapters that embrace a wide array of Internet abuse issues such as, the impact of Web abuse on individuals, groups, organizations, and societies, and the problem of Web abuse within other cultures and countries. Geared toward business professionals, academicians and students from a variety of disciplines, Managing Web Usage in the Workplace: A Social, Ethical and Legal Perspective focuses on the phenomenon of Internet abuse and its consequences.

Commissioning Technical Field Advisor for Oman

Is the company performing all activities related to site technical services: Construction: Installation supervision Management of turn over from construction to commissioning Site technical office Commissioning, start up and operation: Commissioning supervision and execution Commissioning engineering for manuals and procedures: Commissioning Operation and maintenance Operation execution and organization Training to operation and maintenance team We are searching a Technical Field Advisor, capable of supervising the activities of HRSG's conduit blows, commissioning and safety valves' calibrations.   Deep experience in commissioning of the following plants: steam generator (boilers) Thermal plant Operating Coordination of the boilers commissioning activities with the following in charged: Pre-commissioning and commissioning process setting superintendent Mechanical completion Mechanical Maintenance supervisor Experienced of management of the following operative activities: Coordinating of field activities and organization of for: Pre-commissioning Commissioning Gas in Plant turn over to production (Trial run and performance) Experienced in plant safety procedures approval and application during pre-commissioning and plant operation with gas in Good English Knowledge  fixed term contract for 1 month extendible

Geographic Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Harvey J. / Han, Jiawei, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Advances in automated data collection are creating massive databases and a whole new field, Knowledge Discovery Databases (KDD), has emerged to develop new methods of managing and exploiting them. Geographic Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery is the interrogation of large databases using efficient computational methods. The unique challenges brought about by the storing of massive geographical databases - from high resolution satellite-based systems to data from intelligent transportation systems, for example - has led to the field of Geographical Knowledge Discovery (GKD). Geographic or spatial data mining is the exploration of these geographical information databases. Developed out of contributions to the highly-respected Varenius Project in , this collection will be the definitive volume focusing on GKD and addresses the special challenges to be found in knowledge discovery and data mining from geographic databases.

Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blocher, Edward J. / Stout, David E. / Cokins, Gary, PUBLISHER: Irwin/McGraw-Hill, "Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis," by Blocher/Stout/Cokins is the first cost accounting text to offer integrated coverage of strategic management topics in cost accounting. The text is written to help students understand more about management and the role of cost accounting in helping an organization succeed. This text aims to teach management concepts and methods, also to demonstrate how managers use cost management information to make better decisions and improve their organization's competitiveness. In teaching these key management skills, the text takes on a strategic focus. It addresses issues such as: "How does a firm compete? What type of cost management information is needed for a firm to succeed? How does the management accountant develop and present this information?" This text helps students learn why, when, and how cost information is used to make effective decisions that lead a firm to success.

PM BOK 5th edition

Project Management Book of Knowledge quinta edizione. in inglese, libro nuovo. prezzo di copertina 65$.

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