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The Maze of Banking: History, Theory, Crisis
by Gary B. GortonAfter the financial crisis of 2007-2008, analysts continue to question the security of banking sectors in nations in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Why do such crises recur? What is it about the accumulation of bank debt that potentially jeopardizes national and global banking systems? There is no one better-equipped to answer such questions than Gary Gorton, who has been studying financial crises since his PhD thesis in 1983. The Maze of Banking contains a collection of his academic papers on the subjects of banks, banking, and financial crises. The papers in this volume span almost 175 years of U.S. banking history, from pre-U.S. Civil War private bank notes issued during the U.S. Free Banking Era (1837-1863), followed by the U.S. National Banking Era (1863-1914) before there was a central bank, through loan sales, securitization, and the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Banking changed profoundly during these 175 years, yet it did not change in fundamental ways. The forms of money changed, resulting in associated changes in the information structure of the economy. Bank debt evolved as an instrument for storing value, smoothing consumption, and transactions, but its fundamental nature did not change. In all its forms, it is vulnerable to bank runs without government intervention. Comprehensive and informative, the collection is the definitive volume on the history of the U.S. banking system. These papers provide the framework for understanding how the financial crisis of 2007-2008 developed and steps to promote a stable banking industry, thereby preventing future economic crises. The Maze of Banking is essential reading material for students and academics with an interest in economics, finance, and the history of banking.
MBA: Theory and Application of Business and Management Principles (Management and Industrial Engineering)
by Carolina Machado J. Paulo DavimThis book focuses on the relevant subjects in the curriculum of an MBA program. Covering many different fields within business, this book is ideal for readers who want to prepare for a Master of Business Administration degree. It provides discussions and exchanges of information on principles, strategies, models, techniques, methodologies and applications in the business area.
The MBA Compass: Finding Your True North in the Maze of MBA Programs
by Bodo B. Schlegelmilch George D. IlievLooking to pursue an MBA? The journey can be daunting, but fear not - this book is here to guide you every step of the way.With so many business schools and programs to choose from, it's important to know what you're looking for. That's where this book comes in. The authors help you understand the differences between full-time, modular, online, and executive MBAs, and provide expert advice on selecting the right program for your unique needs. But that's not all – the book also shows you how to make the most of your MBA experience, helping you to develop knowledge, skills, and personal growth. It explores the benefits of alumni associations and shows you how an MBA can be a game-changer for your career.And here's the best part - you don't need to spend a fortune on a Harvard or Stanford MBA to achieve your goals. The book introduces you to a range of high-quality MBA programs across the globe, from Europe to China, India to Latin America, that offer top-notch alternatives that won't break the bank.Whether you're a senior manager, entrepreneur, or fresh out of college, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential with an MBA.
The MBA Handbook: Academic And Professional Skills For Mastering Management
by Sheila Cameron‘An absolutely vital resource for anyone doing an MBA. It will help you at every stage: before, during and after your MBA.’ Alex Elferink, MBA Graduate, Cass Business School, City University Praise for previous edition‘The MBA Handbook appropriately introduces theoretical concepts and real-life examples to underpin practice-based exercises and thinking.’ Jayne Mothersdale, Governor and Principal Lecturer, Learning & Teaching, Leeds Beckett UniversityNew edition of the definitive text for business students.Undertaking any postgraduate management study is a big investment on many levels. The MBA Handbook is the definitive text in this area and explains what will be expected from you on a personal, professional and academic level. Designed to prepare and support you throughout your studies and your career, the book is clearly structured and simply written around the following sections: Understanding the MBA and postgraduate study – covering self-management, time-management and planning as well as common challenges and how to overcome them; Transferable learning skills – covering professional development, diagrams, numbers and data analysis, teamwork and leadership, and crucially, case studies and problem solving; Skills for assessment – covering preparation for the unique assessments that await in MBA and PG study, including speaking and presentations, writing, exams, projects and theses; Afterwards – how to start and shape your career. This successful text has been thoroughly updated to include: New and updated activities, examples and exercises in every chapter to help evaluate your progress and put ideas into practice. Mini-cases and real-life study and business examples integrated throughout the book. Support for distance learning students and extended coverage of issues relating to EFL and ESL students.Visit the companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/cameron for worksheets and self-assessment exercises.Sheila Cameron has worked for the Open University Business School since its inception. She has been involved in its MBA programme since its earliest design stages in a variety of roles, including a period as MBA Director. Sheila is also the author of The Business Students Handbook.
An MBA in a Book: Everything You Need to Know to Master Business - In One Book! (A Degree in a Book)
by Xander CansellThis highly-visual full-color guide covers everything taught on an MBA course, perfect for MBA students or anyone who wants to become a more effective manager.Filled with flow diagrams, timelines, case studies and infographics, this accessible book presents information in an easy-to-digest way. It covers the curriculum taught in all the top business schools around the world, with real-life case studies to show the theory in practice. Discover what drives good business and the key skills and principles which underpin the commercial world.Chapters include:• Accounting• Macroeconomics• Microeconomics• Data Analysis & Statistics• Organizations & Management• Marketing & Sales• Operations & Technology• Strategy• Startups and entrepreneurshipThis is the perfect guide to help you achieve a successful career in business management.ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book with Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides feature flow diagrams, infographics, handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, allowing readers to get to grips with complex subjects in no time.
The MBA Slingshot for Women: Using Business School to Catapult Your Career
by Nicole M. LindsayA recognized expert in diversity and founder of DiversityMBAPrep.com illustrates how women in an MBA program can leverage the graduate school experience to catapult their professional careers.Despite the fact that women have been in the workforce for decades and in top graduate schools for years, they represent only 15 percent of corporate boards and a paltry 3 percent of CEO positions. Is it that female executives run into professional roadblocks, or do they underestimate their own abilities to succeed in a business leadership environment? Accomplished author and speaker Nicole Lindsay explores this subject in great detail, providing a gender-based roadmap for developing the knowledge, skills, and relationships to succeed in business school and beyond.Organized into four main themes, this powerful handbook provides a systematic approach, or "slingshot," for harnessing the business school experience to accelerate professional success. Topics covered include utilizing the social networking aspects of graduate school to pave the way for successful careers; preparing for the issues facing female students as they advance in their careers; developing a new approach to relationship management by leveraging personal connections to get ahead; and creating a consistent, powerful, personal brand.
The MBA Slingshot for Women: Using Business School to Catapult Your Career
by Nicole M. LindsayA recognized expert in diversity and founder of DiversityMBAPrep.com illustrates how women in an MBA program can leverage the graduate school experience to catapult their professional careers.Despite the fact that women have been in the workforce for decades and in top graduate schools for years, they represent only 15 percent of corporate boards and a paltry 3 percent of CEO positions. Is it that female executives run into professional roadblocks, or do they underestimate their own abilities to succeed in a business leadership environment? Accomplished author and speaker Nicole Lindsay explores this subject in great detail, providing a gender-based roadmap for developing the knowledge, skills, and relationships to succeed in business school and beyond.Organized into four main themes, this powerful handbook provides a systematic approach, or "slingshot," for harnessing the business school experience to accelerate professional success. Topics covered include utilizing the social networking aspects of graduate school to pave the way for successful careers; preparing for the issues facing female students as they advance in their careers; developing a new approach to relationship management by leveraging personal connections to get ahead; and creating a consistent, powerful, personal brand.
MBA Accounting (MBA Series)
by Roger HusseyThis book provides a firm grounding in management and financial accounting for MBA students and practising managers. It focuses on the 'why' as well as the 'how to', equipping managers with the tools and knowledge necessary for generating and interpreting accounts.
MBA Futures: Managing MBAs in the 1990s
by C.A. CarnallPresents a "buyer's guide" to MBAs, or at least shows how to construct one. The book is designed to help the reader to choose the "right" school to meet personal needs. The "professional" audience comprises those in management development and training in the corporate sector.
MBA Handbook: Academic And Professional Skills For Mastering Management (PDF)
by Sheila Cameron'An absolutely vital resource for anyone doing an MBA. It will help you at every stage: before, during and after your MBA. ' Alex Elferink, MBA Graduate, Cass Business School, City University Praise for previous edition 'The MBA Handbook appropriately introduces theoretical concepts and real-life examples to underpin practice-based exercises and thinking. ' Jayne Mothersdale, Governor and Principal Lecturer, Learning & Teaching, Leeds Beckett University New edition of the definitive text for business students. Undertaking any postgraduate management study is a big investment on many levels. The MBA Handbook is the definitive text in this area and explains what will be expected from you on a personal, professional and academic level. Designed to prepare and support you throughout your studies and your career, the book is clearly structured and simply written around the following sections: Understanding the MBA and postgraduate study - covering self-management, time-management and planning as well as common challenges and how to overcome them; Transferable learning skills - covering professional development, diagrams, numbers and data analysis, teamwork and leadership, and crucially, case studies and problem solving; Skills for assessment - covering preparation for the unique assessments that await in MBA and PG study, including speaking and presentations, writing, exams, projects and theses; Afterwards - how to start and shape your career. This successful text has been thoroughly updated to include: New and updated activities, examples and exercises in every chapter to help evaluate your progress and put ideas into practice. Mini-cases and real-life study and business examples integrated throughout the book. Support for distance learning students and extended coverage of issues relating to EFL and ESL students. Visit the companion website at www. pearsoned. co. uk/cameron for worksheets and self-assessment exercises. Sheila Cameron has worked for the Open University Business School since its inception. She has been involved in its MBA programme since its earliest design stages in a variety of roles, including a period as MBA Director. Sheila is also the author of The Business Students Handbook.
MBA in a Book: Fundamental Principles of Business, Sales, and Leadership
by Leslie Pockell Adrienne AvilaMBA IN A BOOK offers the kind of information graduates of MBA programs ought to have, but usually gain only after years of hard-won experience. This volume contains essential advice about the fundamentals of business, sales, and leadership from some of history's most influential thinkers and doers: entepreneurs, executives, scholars, statesmen, and philosophers. The business principles section includes wisdom about the fundamentals of business practice and theory and important advice on investment, leadership, management, marketing, and success. The following section includes observations and insights that offer useful sales advice and ingenious techniques. Readers will discover gems of wisdom that address both the daily practicalities and the grand ideals of leadership in the final section. Updated with a new introduction, this valuable collection will provide readers with the keys to mastering timeless and essential business skills. MBA IN A BOOK will inspire, guide, and support anyone interested in mastering the complex strategies that lead to success in business.
MBA In A Week: All The Insights Of A Master Of Business Administration Degree In Seven Simple Steps
by Alan FinnMBA In A Week is a simple and straightforward way to get the edge in business, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. Every day it focuses on one area of MBA study, from global business, finance and accounting, to strategy, marketing and operations management.This book distils the most practical business insights of an MBA into easy-to-digest bite-sized chunks, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, MBA In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: Global business pressures and change- Monday: Finance, economics and accounting- Tuesday: Entrepreneurship, ethics and social responsibility- Wednesday: Strategy and marketing- Thursday: Operations management - Friday: Organizational behaviour and human resources management- Saturday: Research and change managementABOUT THE SERIESIn A Week books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the In A Week series covers the business topics that really matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book is structured as a seven-day course so that with just a little work each day, you will quickly master the subject. In a fast-changing world, this series enables readers not just to get up to speed, but to get ahead.
MBA Management Models
by Sue HardingIf you�re a student on an MBA or management course, you�ll be expected to demonstrate a knowledge of a range of models. This textbook collects together the 45 models most likely to be required, summarized in a standard format. Each entry contains a diagram of the model; the principles on which it�s based; underlying assumptions; guidance on application, and relevant issues; related models; and sources of further reference. Models are organized by subject area: accounting; business strategy; human resources; organizational strategy; and strategic marketing. An alphabetical matrix index means you can find the right model quickly. MBA Management Models will be invaluable to students working on written assignments, projects, case studies or dissertations, and to practising managers too.
MBA Management Models
by Sue HardingIf you‘re a student on an MBA or management course, you‘ll be expected to demonstrate a knowledge of a range of models. This textbook collects together the 45 models most likely to be required, summarized in a standard format. Each entry contains a diagram of the model; the principles on which it‘s based; underlying assumptions; guidance on application, and relevant issues; related models; and sources of further reference. Models are organized by subject area: accounting; business strategy; human resources; organizational strategy; and strategic marketing. An alphabetical matrix index means you can find the right model quickly. MBA Management Models will be invaluable to students working on written assignments, projects, case studies or dissertations, and to practising managers too.
MBA Marketing (MBA Series)
by Malcolm McDonald Ailsa KolsakerThis book covers all of the core topics in marketing and is written and designed specifically for the needs of MBA students. Assuming no prior knowledge, this text covers the basics before quickly moving on to explore more advanced issues and concepts. It is strongly grounded in theory and linked to best practice, and is the ideal MBA course text.
Mbo-verpleegkundige: Praktijkopdrachten voor kwalificatieniveau 4 (Beroepspraktijkvorming)
by T. Stuut Nicolien van Halem Verbeek Beheer Limited J. van 't WoutDe BPV-reeks bestaat uit opdrachtenboeken. Deze opdrachten kunnen leerlingen gebruiken tijdens de beroepspraktijkvorming. Op elk moment in de opleiding en in elk werkveld kan een opdracht (één of meerdere keren) worden uitgevoerd. Voor afspraken over kennismaking, of meerdere keren) worden uitgevoerd. Voor afspraken over kennismaking, begeleiding, het afronden van de BPV-periode en planning kunnen zij bovendien gebruik maken van de zogenaamde ABCDopdrachten.Dit BPV-boek is speciaal ontwikkeld voor de opleiding mbo-verpleegkundige en is gebaseerd op het kwalificatiedossier mbo-verpleegkundige 2009 - 2010. Het is een vernieuwing van de vertrouwde serie BPV-boeken.
MBA On The Go: 30 Minute Reads
by Nicholas BateNeither the time nor money to study for an MBA? Skill-up with this 30 minute read! Make the most of your commute to work by discovering the critical models and hard-won wisdom of an MBA course in short form. MBA On The Go is an ultra-condensed, mobile guide to the essential thinking which will make your business fitter and stronger – quickly. MBA On the Go: • Can be read in 30 minutes – that's the same as the average commute time • Covers core business skills and problems to make your work life more productive and more successful • Provides the answer to pretty well any business challenge you might have • Is written in an engaging and punchy style with high impact
MBA On The Go: 30 Minute Reads
by Nicholas BateNeither the time nor money to study for an MBA? Skill-up with this 30 minute read! Make the most of your commute to work by discovering the critical models and hard-won wisdom of an MBA course in short form. MBA On The Go is an ultra-condensed, mobile guide to the essential thinking which will make your business fitter and stronger – quickly. MBA On the Go: • Can be read in 30 minutes – that's the same as the average commute time • Covers core business skills and problems to make your work life more productive and more successful • Provides the answer to pretty well any business challenge you might have • Is written in an engaging and punchy style with high impact
Mbusiness: The Strategic Implications of Mobile Communications
by Stuart BarnesMBusiness: The Strategic Implications of Mobile Communications presents recent theory and evidence on wireless information technologies and their application in business. Such information is useful in both the classroom and for interested practitioners contemplating new technological developments.MBusiness is a very fast moving area and consequently there is a need to provide relevant material for those who wish to understand the subject. This text provides recent teachings, moving beyond existing wireless technology publications, and differentiates itself strongly via its emphasis on the strategic business application of mobile communications. It stands apart by virtue of the degree of academic rigour with which it tackles the material and is an excellent resource for teaching and learning in the classroom.
Mbusiness: The Strategic Implications of Mobile Communications
by Stuart BarnesMBusiness: The Strategic Implications of Mobile Communications presents recent theory and evidence on wireless information technologies and their application in business. Such information is useful in both the classroom and for interested practitioners contemplating new technological developments.MBusiness is a very fast moving area and consequently there is a need to provide relevant material for those who wish to understand the subject. This text provides recent teachings, moving beyond existing wireless technology publications, and differentiates itself strongly via its emphasis on the strategic business application of mobile communications. It stands apart by virtue of the degree of academic rigour with which it tackles the material and is an excellent resource for teaching and learning in the classroom.
McKinsey's Marvin Bower: Vision, Leadership, and the Creation of Management Consulting
by Elizabeth Haas Edersheim"I had the privilege of working closely with Marvin and McKinsey for many years. This book makes Marvin come to life and perpetuates him as a role model." -Peter F. Drucker "A wonderful book about a wonderful man. In many ways, Marvin's McKinsey framed the hypotheses in our own search for excellence-for example, passion for values, belief in people as the prime resource, and willingness to let people experiment. As well as I thought I knew Marvin, however, this remarkable book, drawing on the collective memories of those who worked most closely with him, taught me a ton about how extraordinary the man really was and what made him that way. Many have called Drucker the man who invented management; I think history will conclude that both he and Marvin Bower share that pedestal." -Bob Waterman, coauthor of In Search of Excellence "Marvin Bower became a legend, not just within McKinsey & Company, but within professional services and the business world more broadly. In everything he did and said, he embodied the professional approach and the importance of values. This book sheds remarkable insight on a remarkable man and on the power of constancy of purpose." -Ian Davis, Worldwide Managing Director, McKinsey & Co. "It is as Marvin would have wanted it-simple, honest, fact-based, wonderful stories with a long-term perspective. An insightful read about the father of management consulting." -Lois Juliber, retired COO, Colgate-Palmolive "This book provides fascinating insight into the early days of modern management consulting. It is an extremely enlightening look at the origin of one of America's most important professions and one of America's most innovative leaders." -Thomas H. Lee, founder, Chairman, and President, Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P.
McKinsey's Marvin Bower: Vision, Leadership, and the Creation of Management Consulting
by Elizabeth Haas Edersheim"I had the privilege of working closely with Marvin and McKinsey for many years. This book makes Marvin come to life and perpetuates him as a role model." -Peter F. Drucker "A wonderful book about a wonderful man. In many ways, Marvin's McKinsey framed the hypotheses in our own search for excellence-for example, passion for values, belief in people as the prime resource, and willingness to let people experiment. As well as I thought I knew Marvin, however, this remarkable book, drawing on the collective memories of those who worked most closely with him, taught me a ton about how extraordinary the man really was and what made him that way. Many have called Drucker the man who invented management; I think history will conclude that both he and Marvin Bower share that pedestal." -Bob Waterman, coauthor of In Search of Excellence "Marvin Bower became a legend, not just within McKinsey & Company, but within professional services and the business world more broadly. In everything he did and said, he embodied the professional approach and the importance of values. This book sheds remarkable insight on a remarkable man and on the power of constancy of purpose." -Ian Davis, Worldwide Managing Director, McKinsey & Co. "It is as Marvin would have wanted it-simple, honest, fact-based, wonderful stories with a long-term perspective. An insightful read about the father of management consulting." -Lois Juliber, retired COO, Colgate-Palmolive "This book provides fascinating insight into the early days of modern management consulting. It is an extremely enlightening look at the origin of one of America's most important professions and one of America's most innovative leaders." -Thomas H. Lee, founder, Chairman, and President, Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P.
McKnight and Zakrzewski on The Law of Loan Agreements and Syndicated Lending
by Rafal Zakrzewski Geoffrey FullerBased on parts of the leading work McKnight, Paterson and Zakrzewski on the Law of International Finance, 2e, this new book is an accessible introduction to loan agreements in English law and practice. The book focusses on loan agreements, syndicates and trading providing the core areas with which newcomers to banking and finance law must familiarize themselves and which often require the most research. The book opens with an overview of English contract law setting out the key concepts and principles relevant to commercial lending transactions. There is a section on loan facility agreements which explains the typical loan agreements, and the relevant law and application to those agreements. In the section on syndicated lending , legal issues arising from the relationship between lenders are analysed and problem areas are tackled. Potential claims, by borrowers against the arrangers of a syndicate and its agent are also analysed, including an explanation of possible protection against such claims. The final part explains the legal and practical issues surrounding the trading in parts of loans on the secondary market. A clear, concise and authoritative work on loan agreements and lending, this book is a useful guide for all working in the field, particularly junior lawyers and postgraduate students.
McKnight and Zakrzewski on The Law of Loan Agreements and Syndicated Lending
Based on parts of the leading work McKnight, Paterson and Zakrzewski on the Law of International Finance, 2e, this new book is an accessible introduction to loan agreements in English law and practice. The book focusses on loan agreements, syndicates and trading providing the core areas with which newcomers to banking and finance law must familiarize themselves and which often require the most research. The book opens with an overview of English contract law setting out the key concepts and principles relevant to commercial lending transactions. There is a section on loan facility agreements which explains the typical loan agreements, and the relevant law and application to those agreements. In the section on syndicated lending , legal issues arising from the relationship between lenders are analysed and problem areas are tackled. Potential claims, by borrowers against the arrangers of a syndicate and its agent are also analysed, including an explanation of possible protection against such claims. The final part explains the legal and practical issues surrounding the trading in parts of loans on the secondary market. A clear, concise and authoritative work on loan agreements and lending, this book is a useful guide for all working in the field, particularly junior lawyers and postgraduate students.
McMarketing: Einblicke in die Marketing-Strategie von McDonald's
by Willy SchneiderEine der bekanntesten Marken weltweit und Segment-Marktführer zu werden – für viele Unternehmen erstrebenswert. Aber wie? Dieses Buch erläutert am konkreten Beispiel McDonald’s, wie globale Unternehmen mit einer konsequenten, aber auch immer wieder modifizierten Marketing-Strategie zu weltweitem Erfolg kommen. Fundiert und aus neutraler Sicht erklärt Willy Schneider, wie McDonald’s seine Marke seit rund 60 Jahren erfolgreich positioniert und führt, durch perfekte Standardisierung die Kostenführerschaft erreicht sowie Produkte und Services konsequent auf die Kunden ausrichtet. Außerdem zeigt er auf, wie McDonald’s Partnerschaften mit Lieferanten und Franchise-Nehmern strategisch nutzt, das Geschäftskonzept systematisch vervielfältigt und nach der Maxime „Think global, act local“ die Welt erobert hat. Das Buch vermittelt an diesem Best Case zudem zentrale Begriffe des strategischen Marketing-Managements, des Marketing-Mix, der Internationalisierung und der Markenführung anschaulich und verständlich. Neu in der 2. Auflage: Wie McDonald’s auf innovative Ess-Trends und aggressive Wettbewerber reagiert und mit aktuellen Herausforderungen umgeht.Für Marketing-Fachleute ebenso wie für Nicht-Ökonomen eine spannende Lektüre, die viele Aha-Erlebnisse garantiert.