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Control Data Corporation and the Urban Crisis
by Tom NicholasControl Data Corporation is considering its response to the assassination of renowned civil rights activist Martin Luther King. Four months prior, William Norris, president of the Minneapolis-based computer firm had already committed to building a plant in a low-income area of Minneapolis, but with pressure rising on businesses to respond to inner-city needs and increase minority hiring, Norris urges the company to consider building yet another inner-city plant, this time in Washington, D.C.
Control Levers in Action: Controlling Business Strategy
by Robert L. SimonsProviding insight into how control systems influence behaviors and drive strategic renewal, this chapter describes the results of a study of 10 newly appointed managers and their use of the four control levers.
Control Systems and Mathematical Methods in Economics: Essays in Honor of Vladimir M. Veliov (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems #687)
by Gernot Tragler Raimund M. Kovacevic Gustav FeichtingerSince the days of Lev Pontryagin and his associates, the discipline of Optimal Control has enjoyed a tremendous upswing – not only in terms of its mathematical foundations, but also with regard to numerous fields of application, which have given rise to highly active research areas. Few scholars, however, have been able to make contributions to both the mathematical developments and the (socio-)economic applications; Vladimir Veliov is one of them. In the course of his scientific career, he has contributed highly influential research on mathematical aspects of Optimal Control Theory, as well as applications in Economics and Operations Research. One of the hallmarks of his research is its impressive breadth. This volume, published on the occasion of his 65th birthday, accurately reflects that diversity. The mathematical aspects covered include stability theory for difference inclusions, metric regularity, generalized duality theory, the Bolza problem from a functional analytic perspective, and fractional calculus. In turn, the book explores various applications of control theory, such as population dynamics, population economics, epidemiology, optimal growth theory, resource and energy economics, environmental management, and climate change. Further topics include optimal liquidity, dynamics of the firm, and wealth inequality.
Control Tomorrow's Costs Through Today's Designs
by Robin Cooper W. Bruce ChewIn the past, companies took a cost-plus approach to pricing, charging high prices when a product was first released, then lowering prices when production was scaled up. Lean competitors make that approach impossible, however, as they are quick to introduce competitive "me too" products to market. To gain and hold market leadership today, a company must design the cost out of its products from the outset. Target costing is a cost-management technique that lets a company do just that: The company determines how much customers are willing to pay for a product and then designs the product within cost limits that will permit it to sell profitably at the predetermined price.
Control and Measurement Applications for Smart Grid: Select Proceedings of SGESC 2021 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #822)
by Sukumar Mishra Sathans Suhag Chitralekha MahantaThe book contains select proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Grid Energy Systems and Control (SGESC 2021). The proceedings is divided into 03 volumes, and this volume focuses on adaptive control and intelligent sensors, wide-area measurements, and applications in the smart grid. This book includes papers on topics such as SMART sensors, vision sensors, sensor fusion, wireless sensors, and the internet of things, MEMS, Mechatronics, Remote sensing, telemetry, and its applications in automated vehicle control. This book is a unique collection of chapters from different areas with a common theme and will be immensely useful to academic researchers and practitioners in the industry.
Control in an Age of Empowerment
by Robert L. SimonsA problem facing managers in the 1990s is how to exercise adequate control in organizations that demand flexibility, innovation, and creativity. How do senior managers protect their companies from control failures when employees are encouraged to redefine how they do their jobs? Today's managers must permit employees to initiate process improvements and new ways of responding to customers' needs--but in a controlled way. Fortunately, the tools to reconcile the conflict between creativity and control are at hand: Belief systems communicate core values and inspire all participants to commit to the organization's purpose. Boundary systems establish rules and identify pitfalls. Diagnostic control systems allow managers to ensure that employees are meeting goals efficiently and effectively. And interactive control systems enable top-level managers to focus on strategic uncertainties.
Control in an Age of Empowerment (Harvard Business Review Classics)
by Robert SimonsRobert Simons explains how to give employees the freedom to innovate while protecting your firm from loose cannons. Using powerful examples, Simons shows how to apply four powerful management 'levers' to balance autonomy with control.
Control of Operation Modes of Gas Consumers in the Event of Gas Supply Disruptions
by Viktor I. Rabchuk Sergey M. Senderov Sergey V. VorobevThis book is focused on the management of gas consumers, especially in cases of gas supply disruptions. It addresses natural gas consumers from numerous different fields, including those in the industrial sector, the electric power industry, and public utilities.It highlights various ways gas supply can be affected and demonstrates the approaches that can help recovery from reduced, stopped, and restored gas deliveries. The algorithms involved in transitioning gas consumers from normal to emergency operation, and the algorithm for recovering normal operation after an emergency in the gas supply system is terminated are explored thoroughly.By clearly explaining several approaches, this book will enable specialists to more effectively manage gas-consuming enterprises in emergency situations associated with gas supply disruption
Control of Overhead Power Lines with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #359)
by Artur O. Zaporozhets Yevgen I. SokolThis book is devoted to the development of complex methods and means of their implementation with using UAVs aimed for improving the safety and efficiency of the energy system. The scientific problem of complex automated monitoring of the energy system objects with using UAVs has been solved, including the control of its elements in the visible and infrared range, the acoustic spectrum, as well as by the levels of the electric field strength. The scientific foundations of mathematical, physical and statistical modeling of electromagnetic and acoustic fields in the elements of electric power objects of complex spatial configurations have been created, taking into account the possibility of the appearance of such nonlinear processes as corona discharges and breakdowns at long air gaps. Improved methods are proposed for determining the exact location of accidents on power lines using UAVs on the basis of the developed mathematical models and the obtained analytical expressions. Conceptual foundations for the creation of methods and means for monitoring the state of insulation, lightning protection systems and the integrity of the structures of electric power facilities with using UAVs have been formed.
Control or Flexibility? Structured Empowerment Offers Both - Lessons from Retail & Service Chains
by Tatiana SandinoThis note explains how several retail and service organizations use a practice described here as "structured empowerment" to balance control and flexibility as they grow. I define structured empowerment as a practice that grants employees both (a) the power to make choices from narrow sets of options on a set of inputs and processes and (b) the responsibility to deliver results according to the company's value proposition. This lets a company control operations-by standardizing the options frontline employees can choose from to drive results-and adapt to diverse markets-because combining choices from the options makes a large number of service offerings and routine sequences possible.
Control or Flexibility? Structured Empowerment Offers Both: Lessons from Retail & Service Chains
by Tatiana SandinoThis note explains how several retail and service organizations use a practice described here as "structured empowerment" to balance control and flexibility as they grow. I define structured empowerment as a practice that grants employees both (a) the power to make choices from narrow sets of options on a set of inputs and processes and (b) the responsibility to deliver results according to the company's value proposition. This lets a company control operations-by standardizing the options frontline employees can choose from to drive results-and adapt to diverse markets-because combining choices from the options makes a large number of service offerings and routine sequences possible. This abridged version of the note does not reference the case "OXXO's Turf War Against Extra." It is intended to be used in a classroom setting where "OXXO's Turf War Against Extra" is also being taught, abridged so that it does not give away any relevant information about the case.
Control or Flexibility? Structured Empowerment Offers Both: Lessons from Retail & Service Chains (Abridged)
by Tatiana SandinoIndustry and Background Note
Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation
by Lida CitroënEveryone has a personal brand, by design or default. Your reputation is one of the most critical determinants of your career success. Control the Narrative makes your reputation work for you by using the power of personal branding to put you in control of the opportunities you attract. For professionals seeking to grow, change or fix their careers, the book shows you how to capitalize on the reputation assets that are relevant to your goals and shed the ones that no longer serve you. If you have made a career mistake and need help repairing your reputation, you'll discover how to assess the situation, break the crisis down into a series of actionable responses and re-establish career viability.To be effective, a personal brand must be authentic. Through the process of personal branding, Control the Narrative helps you uncover the core values that form the foundation of your strategy for building, pivoting or repairing your reputation. This book also shows you how to measure the success of your brand and provides suggestions for modifying your strategy when results aren't what you expected. Filled with real life examples, Control the Narrative provides you with the strategic advice and tactical assets to consistently and confidently create a positive reputation.
Control with Fairness in Transfer Pricing
by Robert G. EcclesInterviews with nearly 150 executives in 13 companies show that transfer pricing schemes are a means of generating information and control for implementing corporate, business unit, and product strategy. A company's transfer pricing policy, which includes whether to source inside or out, and the way it is administered depend on the situation and the direction of the organization. Companies can be categorized into four "pure" types: competitive, cooperative, collaborative, and collective. Each type has its own set of problems and characteristics. Problems common to all types include performance problems, interpersonal disputes, power imbalances, demand fluctuations, and product pricing. Regardless of the approach used to set the transfer price, unit managers will agree to it if they feel that top management is treating them fairly.
Control, Influence, Accept (For Now): Coping with a Future No One Can Predict
by Dan MoorePrepare for the future from the inside out.How keen is your self-knowledge? Who influences your understanding of others? When was the last time you really concentrated on your purpose, your resilience, your perspective? And what in the world is polvo? In Control, Influence, Accept(FN), author Dan Moore guides you on an antic journey of self-reflection with a very serious goal: to help you cultivate your inner-self who will be ready for whatever the universe throws at you—the obvious and the odious. From his days selling books door-to-door in the Arizona desert to trying Portuguese delicacies under the watchful eyes of his would-be in-laws, Moore has lived a life just on the edge of the ordinary . . . and he has extracted extraordinary insights from every colorful experience. In hilarious, everyman language, Moore describes his own inflection points and shows you how personal growth will help you get through when getting out simply isn&’t an option. In a world where the only constant is change, Dan Moore thinks you owe it to yourself to set positive patterns for the one and only asset you can actually control—you. No one knows what the future holds. Your best preparation is in the self you bring along.
Control: How the Sense of Mastery, Vulnerability, and Well-Being Affects Consumer Thinking
by Gerald Zaltman Lindsay ZaltmanAcquiring mastery over matters that affect us is a powerful motivation, and the extent to which we do or do not have that mastery greatly affects our sense of well-being. This chapter looks at control as a powerful lens through which consumers view the world.
Controle nemen over je Personal Brand op LinkedIn
by Richard G Lowe Jr Raf SwiggersHoe u uw inkomenpotentieel verhoogt door uzelf op LinkedIn te promoten Leer wat je moet doen om een geweldig personal brand en LinkedIn profiel aan te maken. Een goed profiel zal leiden tot meer leads en aanbiedingen en mogelijk hoger inkomen. Als u uw LinkedIn-profiel laat hoe het is, hoe uitzonderlijk u ook bent, zult u nog steeds vastzitten in dezelfde saaie, onvervullende baan of dagelijks worstelen om leads te krijgen voor uw bedrijf binnen vijf jaar? Ben je gelukkig in de zelfde onbevredigende, onderbetaalde baan dag na dag, of wanhopig en meestal niet succesvol in het zoeken naar mensen die geïnteresseerd zijn in je producten en diensten? Of wilt u liever werkgelegenheid hebben en zakelijke leads die naar u komen, aanbieden om u in dienst te nemen of u geld te betalen, door te leren om uw eigen LinkedIn profiel te schrijven dat de juiste mensen rechtstreeks naar uw inbox trekt? Richard Lowe Jr, Senior Branding Expert, legt persoonlijke branding uit en hoe het u helpt om u als expert in uw gebied te vestigen. Dit leidt tot meer leads, meer aanbiedingen en mogelijk hoger inkomen. Laat niet nog een dag voorbijgaan zonder maatregelen te nemen om uw probleem op te lossen. Haal nu je kopie. Ga naar boven en klik op de knop KOOP NU!
Controlled Chaos: Chip Kelly's Football Revolution
by Mark SaltveitThe author of THE TAO OF CHIP KELLY returns with deep insight into the mind of one of the NFL’s most innovative and increasingly controversial coaches. The 2014 off-season saw the excitement of Chip Kelly's NFL debut turn ugly fast. Before his second training camp even opened, the coach abruptly cut DeSean Jackson, his popular and explosive wide receiver, who signed with division rival Washington. Reporters wondered whether Kelly was built for the NFL, whether the offensive schemes that dominated the college game could work in the pros, and whether he had the fortitude to handle the media. Kelly responded to his critics by navigating crippling injuries and a fractious locker room to lead the Eagles to a 9-3 record. Then they lost three straight games, a collapse fueled by DeSean Jackson's revenge and, perhaps, Kelly's own stubbornness. Still, the Philadelphia Eagles, with Chip Kelly at the helm, continue to implement a strategy that goes beyond the X’s-and-O’s and into the very fabric of the organization. Mark Saltveit, the author of THE TAO OF CHIP KELLY, illuminates the strategies and philosophies of Chip Kelly in the nitty gritty stories of one NFL season, featuring characters such as Murderleg, Johnny Manziel, and Bryan Braman, the ex-model who grew up homeless and tackled a Titans punt returner head first—without a helmet. As Kelly continues to reinvent the game of football itself with insights from the Navy Seals, rugby stars, and silly movies, CONTROLLED CHAOS is essential reading for any gridiron fan.
Controlled Synthesis of Pt-Ni Bimetallic Catalysts and Study of Their Catalytic Properties (Springer Theses)
by Yuen WuThis thesis focuses on the controlled synthesis of Pt-Ni bimetallic nanoparticles and the study of their catalytic properties. It discusses in detail the nucleation mechanism and the growth process of bimetallic systems, which is vital for a deeper understanding of the design of bimetallic catalysts. The author presents four pioneering studies: (1) syntheses of water-soluble octahedral, truncated octahedral, and cubic Pt-Ni nanocrystals and the study of their structure-activity relationship in model hydrogenation reactions; (2) a strategy for designing a concave Pt-Ni alloy using controllable chemical etching; (3) defect-dominated shape recovery of nanocrystals, which is a new synthesis strategy for trimetallic catalysts; (4) a sophisticated construction of Au islands on Pt−Ni, which is an ideal trimetallic nanoframe catalyst. This thesis inspires researchers working in materials, catalysis as well as other interdisciplinary areas.
Controllership
by Steven M. BraggToday's controllers are no longer seen as technicians who process transactions; they are now seen as business executives with a wide-ranging knowledge of total business operations, best practices, and corporate strategy. Providing a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of controllers in today's environment, this Eighth Edition of Controllership continues to provide controllers and vice presidents of finance with all aspects of management accounting from the controller's perspective, including internal control, profit planning, cost control, inventory, and financial disclosure.
Controlling & Innovation 2022: Gesundheitswesen (FOM-Edition)
by Thomas Kümpel Thomas Heupel Kay SchlenkrichDieses Buch greift die derzeitigen besonderen Herausforderungen des Gesundheitswesens auf und diskutiert diese sowohl aus wissenschaftlicher als auch aus praxisnaher Perspektive. Die vielfältigen neuen medizinischen sowie technologischen Möglichkeiten erfordern erhebliche finanzielle Ressourcen. Dabei müssen die Akteurinnen und Akteure im Gesundheitswesen drei übergeordnete Zielkategorien beachten, die häufig miteinander konkurrieren: Dies ist erstens die Erbringung medizinischer Leistung nach aktuellem wissenschaftlichen Stand, zweitens die Einhaltung von ökonomischen Zielkriterien sowie schließlich die Abwägung zwischen gesellschaftlicher Wertorientierung und Patientenwünschen.Die zunehmende Komplexität dieses Zielsystems hat zur Folge, dass die wesentlichen Erbringer medizinischer Leistungen zu einem neuen, umfassenderen Controlling-Verständnis kommen müssen, um diese Vielschichtigkeit steuer- und handhabbar zu machen. Dieses Buch richtet sich daher an alle im Gesundheitswesen beschäftigten Mitarbeitenden, an Studierende und Forschende in diesem Sektor sowie an alle interessierten Leserinnen und Leser. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf Aspekten des Controllings des Leistungsprozesses in Krankenhäusern sowie der besseren Gesundheitsförderung durch die Möglichkeiten der Digitalisierung.
Controlling (Studienwissen kompakt)
by Stefan BehringerDieses Lehrbuch aus der Reihe "Studienwissen kompakt" bietet einen Einstieg in die Grundlagen des operativen und strategischen Controllings. Es vermittelt die zentralen Aufgaben und Funktionen, die das Controlling im Unternehmen innehat, und zeigt die Herausforderungen auf, die diese Querschnittsposition mit sich bringt. Zudem werden Trends und Entwicklungen im Controlling thematisiert, die die Arbeit von Controllern in den n#65533;chsten Jahren ma#65533;geblich bestimmen werden. Kurze Lerneinheiten, #65533;bersichtliche didaktische Module sowie die begleitende Lernkontrolle sorgen f#65533;r eine nachhaltige Wissensvermittlung. Das Buch richtet sich damit an alle, die sich mit Fragen des Controllings im Rahmen ihrer Aus- und Weiterbildung (auch im Nebenfach) sowie ihrer beruflichen Praxis auseinandersetzen.
Controlling (Studienwissen kompakt)
by Stefan BehringerDieses Lehrbuch aus der Reihe „Studienwissen kompakt“ bietet einen Einstieg in die Grundlagen des operativen und strategischen Controllings. Es vermittelt die zentralen Aufgaben und Funktionen, die das Controlling im Unternehmen innehat, und zeigt die Herausforderungen auf, die diese Querschnittsposition mit sich bringt. Zudem werden Trends und Entwicklungen im Controlling thematisiert, die die Arbeit von Controllern in den nächsten Jahren maßgeblich bestimmen werden. Neben der deutschen Situation findet insbesondere auch die Schweizer Sichtweise Berücksichtigung.Kurze Lerneinheiten, übersichtliche didaktische Module sowie die begleitende Lernkontrolle sorgen für eine nachhaltige Wissensvermittlung. Das Buch richtet sich damit an alle, die sich mit Fragen des Controllings im Rahmen ihrer Aus- und Weiterbildung (auch im Nebenfach) sowie ihrer beruflichen Praxis auseinandersetzen.In der 2. Auflage wurden alle Kapitel überarbeitet und um aktuelle Entwicklungen wie Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung erweitert. Zusätzliche Fragen per App: Laden Sie die Springer-Nature-Flashcards-App kostenlos herunter und nutzen Sie exklusives Zusatzmaterial, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen.Der InhaltGrundlagen des ControllingsDie Informationsfunktion des ControllingsDie Steuerungsfunktion des ControllingsDie Kontrollfunktion des ControllingsDigitalisierung und ControllingTrends im Controlling
Controlling Asbestos in Buildings: An Economic Investigation (Routledge Revivals)
by Donald N. DeweesAsbestos dust is well-known for causing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses yet still contaminates countless schools, factories and office buildings. This raises the issue of the best way to deal with Asbestos; immediate removal, containment or removal at renovation or demolition. Originally published in 1986, this report aims to evaluate these methods of dealing with asbestos in relation to their cost-effectiveness to conclude the most appropriate solution. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and Economics.
Controlling Automobile Air Pollution (The\international Library Of Environmental Economics And Policy Ser.)
by Virginia McConnellThis volume includes many of the most influential and interesting academic articles related to the economics of mobile source pollution control. The papers included explore why vehicles and vehicle markets are unique, provide estimates of the type and magnitude of the social costs of driving and examine estimation methods and estimates of the various elasticities of vehicle demand. Analysis of the social costs and policies to reduce both traditional air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are included. Selected articles review the range of evaluation of both regulatory and market-based approaches to controlling emissions. The complexity of the effects of different policies are emphasized and the unintended consequences of regulation are explored in the context of vehicle emissions reduction policies.