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AMC Entertainment: Creating a Spectacular Moviegoing Experience (A)
by Aldo Sesia Henry W. McGeeThe case examines an industry in decline as the emergence of new technologies is changing consumer behaviors and threatening to make the business obsolete. In 2018, the Hollywood film industry is facing tough headwinds. Fewer and fewer Americans are going to movie theaters, opting instead to watch movies on demand in the comfort of their own homes or on portable devices. Adam Aron, the head of the world's largest movie theater chain, AMC Entertainment, is employing an aggressive strategy to bolster the moviegoing experience by adding new amenities including plush reclining seats, reserved seating, and upscale food and beverage options. He is also placing a special emphasis on expansion overseas where the market is growing. Will his actions allow the company to successfully compete in a mature industry under assault by new digital competitors? With the growing popularity of entertainment subscription services like Netflix and Spotify, should AMC adopt a similar business model?
AMC Entertainment: Creating a Spectacular Moviegoing Experience (B)
by Aldo Sesia Henry W. McGeeThe (B) case describes how AMC reacted to the threat from the subscription service MoviePass and provides AMC's second quarter fiscal year 2018 results.
AMC Guide To Outdoor Leadership
by Alex KosseffThis completely revised and updated handbook details the critical skills and concepts every professional or volunteer outdoors leader needs to know. Building on the basic foundations of leadership, case studies, and his own extensive leadership experience, Alex Kosseff explores such topics as effective decision-making, group dynamics, risk management, self-awareness and evaluation, conservation, and more. Also included is a new chapter on techniques for leading and motivating youth. <P><P> Comprehensive, readable, and packed with practical advice and real-life experiences, AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership, 2nd edition is a must-read for anyone committed to becoming a safe and effective outdoors leader.
AMD Dresden: Copy Inexactly!
by Willy ShihThe establishment and growth of AMD's Dresden, Germany manufacturing site illustrates how processes develop in an organization, and how those processes get institutionalized into a unique culture. Located in the Free State of Saxony in the eastern part of Germany (the former GDR), AMD's investment in the region leverages a historic and rather unique skill base in engineering and the sciences, and catalyzes the rebirth and growth of one of the largest semiconductor clusters in Europe. Contrary to conventional wisdom in the semiconductor industry, the Dresden team only copied from its home corporate locations in the United States those processes and practices that it felt would work in Germany rather than follow a copy exactly strategy. Dresden becomes AMD's sole worldwide manufacturing location for microprocessors, but now the company is faced with the question of whether it can successfully transplant the highly successful culture to other global locations because of favorable investment incentives.
AMD Dresden: Copy Inexactly!
by Willy ShihThe establishment and growth of AMD's Dresden, Germany manufacturing site illustrates how processes develop in an organization, and how those processes get institutionalized into a unique culture. Located in the Free State of Saxony in the eastern part of Germany (the former GDR), AMD's investment in the region leverages a historic and rather unique skill base in engineering and the sciences, and catalyzes the rebirth and growth of one of the largest semiconductor clusters in Europe. Contrary to conventional wisdom in the semiconductor industry, the Dresden team only copied from its home corporate locations in the United States those processes and practices that it felt would work in Germany rather than follow a copy exactly strategy. Dresden becomes AMD's sole worldwide manufacturing location for microprocessors, but now the company is faced with the question of whether it can successfully transplant the highly successful culture to other global locations because of favorable investment incentives.
AMD: A Customer-Centric Approach to Innovation
by Elie Ofek Lauren BarleyAMD's launch of the Opteron microprocessor in 2003 has allowed the company to make inroads into the lucrative server segment. A long-time follower to Intel, AMD management felt it was in a position to lead the microprocessor industry in new directions. However, in 2006 it was not clear whether Opteron's success in the server segment would translate into success in other microprocessor segments, notably corporate desktop and laptop, and whether the initial success in servers could be sustained in the future. Intel's imminent new product and pricing plans, as well as its existing brand power, could greatly hamper AMD's growth and thwart its new initiatives--which included opening up its architecture for end users to customize and recast its brand identity. Also examines how a company tries to gain competitive advantage through an approach to innovation that emphasizes customer centricity.
ANALYSIS: The Key to Improving Organization and Individual Performance
by Richard A. Swanson Thomas J. ChermackWith the volatile nature of today’s workplaces, analysis tools are more valuable than ever: this book provides those tools to capture human expertise before it leaves the organization.The concepts of analysis may be timeless, but recent years have seen massive changes in terms of organizational structures, work systems, and worker requirements, such as remote working and increased employee turnover. This book covers the theory and concepts behind performance improvement, and then turns to the real-world work of performance diagnosis, process improvement, and task documentation, introducing cross-functional task analysis, which recognizes the changing nature of work as more of today’s tasks are extensive and require collaboration across jobs. Each chapter can stand alone if organizations need to focus on a particular area, and includes examples that reflect contemporary work, from job descriptions to task inventories and specific task analyses.One of the only texts providing the tools and processes necessary to analyze workplace performance, document human expertise, and develop training materials, this book is intended for managers, executives, students, and any workplace or organization development professional interested in human expertise and how to manage it.
ANGEL ROTO, EL (EBOOK)
by Gloria V. CasañasCorre el año 1876, y la presidencia de Nicolás Avellaneda se estremece bajo los ecos de una frustrada revolución. La crisis económica sacude al país y el encono partidario entre mitristas y alsinistas desborda los cafés y las calles de Buenos Aires. La colonización agrícola se yergue como una promesa en los rostros de los inmigrantes que llegan en oleadas: los tanos, los turcos, los gaitas y los rusos cambian la fisonomía de una ciudad que deja atrás su pasado de Gran Aldea. A ese escenario turbulento regresa Julián Zaldívar y Durand, y retoma los lazos que lo unían a la clase dirigente. Sin embargo, no es el mismo de antes. La sociedad porteña se horrorizaría si supiese lo que el soltero más codiciado del momento esconde en su propia casa. El hombre que regresa a su tierra a lamerse las heridas, como el león a su madriguera, se verá envuelto en toda clase de intrigas: políticas y de alcoba. Él, que había jurado no volver a enamorarse. Una mujer ilícita, una viuda intrigante, una joven desamparada y un antiguo amor ponen a prueba esa decisión. Entre los debates de los hacendados en la Sociedad Rural, la xenofobia en las pampas y los misterios del universo femenino, Julián Zaldívar, porteño nacido en cuna de oro, se enfrentará a los fantasmas de su propio pasado. En la más intimista de todas sus novelas, la autora pinta un fresco de la Buenos Aires de las últimas décadas del siglo XIX, con todos los matices que la convirtieron en la Reina del Plata.
ANTs
by Bob FroehlichWhy alternative and non-traditional investments are no longer just for the wealthy There was a time when asset allocation was simply about diversification. Today, asset allocation is about both preserving wealth and growing returns regardless of market conditions. They're also a must-have for investors large and small. ANTS: Using Alternative and Non-Traditional Investments to Allocate Your Assets in an Uncertain World shows the average investor how to incorporate ANTs into their portfolio in a substantive way. Details how the explosion of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) has made it easier than ever for individual investors to incorporate alternative and non-traditional investments into their portfolios Includes invaluable advice and insights from Dr. Bob, a frequent guest and investor favorite on CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, and Reuters TV Other titles by Dr. Bob: Investment MegaTrends and Where the Money Is, both by Wiley With the economic crisis and the ever-increasing volatility in the world's financial markets, views on asset allocation have changed. ANTs describes why to incorporate alternative and non-traditional investments into portfolios and details how to easily do it.
AOL Time Warner, Inc.
by Stephen P. Bradley Erin E. SullivanAOL Time Warner, which has been billed as the "first fully integrated media and communications company of the Internet Century," raises the fundamental question of how value will be created and captured by the merger of AOL and Time Warner. This case describes just how different AOL was from Time Warner in strategy, culture, and execution, and permits a thorough analysis of how value is proposed to be created through capturing synergies within the new company. The discussion of synergies is divided into three levels: tactical, strategic, and transformational. The key question to address is whether a merger of this sort is the most effective way to create value or whether contracting and other mechanisms is equally good or perhaps superior. A rewritten version of an earlier case.
AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Premium, 2023: 4 Practice Tests Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP)
by Frank Musgrave Ph.D. Elia Kacapyr Ph.D. James Redelsheimer M.A.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron&’s AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, 2023 includes in-depth content review and online practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s--all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent examGet a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your sideBe Confident on Exam DaySharpen your test-taking skills with 4 full-length practice tests--2 in the book, and 2 more onlineStrengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all Units on the AP Microeconomics exam and AP Macroeconomics exam Reinforce your learning with practice by tackling the review questions at the end of each chapter Interactive Online PracticeContinue your practice with 2 full-length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning HubSimulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert adviceGain confidence with automated scoring to check your learning progress
AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Premium, 2024: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP)
by Frank Musgrave Ph.D. Elia Kacapyr Ph.D. James Redelsheimer M.A.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron&’s AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Premium, 2024 includes in-depth content review and online practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s--all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent examGet a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your sideBe Confident on Exam DaySharpen your test-taking skills with 4 full-length practice tests--2 in the book, and 2 more onlineStrengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all Units on the AP Microeconomics exam and AP Macroeconomics exam Reinforce your learning with practice by tackling the review questions at the end of each chapter Interactive Online PracticeContinue your practice with 2 full-length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning HubSimulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert adviceGain confidence with automated scoring to check your learning progress
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by Frank Musgrave Ph.D. Elia Kacapyr Ph.D. James Redelsheimer M.A.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron&’s AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Premium, 2025 includes in‑depth content review and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent examsGet a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your sideBe Confident on Exam DaySharpen your test‑taking skills with 4 full‑length practice tests–1 AP Micro exam and 1 AP Macro exam in the book, and 1 additional AP Micro exam and 1 additional AP Macro exam online–plus detailed answer explanations for all questionsStrengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units on the AP Microeconomics exam and the AP Macroeconomics examDetermine your strengths and areas for improvement by taking pretests (that cover frequently tested topics) for both subjectsReinforce your learning with multiple-choice and free-response review questions at the end of each chapter, all accompanied by clear answers and explanations and graphs where needed to better illustrate key conceptsRobust Online PracticeContinue your practice with 1 full-length AP Micro practice test and 1 full-length AP Macro practice test on Barron&’s Online Learning HubSimulate the exam experience with a timed test optionDeepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert adviceGain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress
AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Premium, Eighth Edition: Prep Book with 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Frank Musgrave Ph.D. Elia Kacapyr Ph.D. James Redelsheimer M.A. Barron's Educational SeriesBe prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Premium, Eighth Edition includes in‑depth content review and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exams Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 4 full‑length practice tests–1 AP Micro exam and 1 AP Macro exam in the book, and 1 additional AP Micro exam and 1 additional AP Macro exam online–plus detailed answer explanations for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units on the AP Microeconomics exam and the AP Macroeconomics exam Determine your strengths and areas for improvement by taking pretests (that cover frequently tested topics) for both subjects Reinforce your learning with multiple-choice and free-response review questions at the end of each chapter, all accompanied by clear answers and explanations and graphs where needed to better illustrate key concepts Robust Online Practice Continue your practice with 1 full-length AP Micro practice test and 1 full-length AP Macro practice test on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Strengthen your vocabulary with additional terms and their definitions by chapter for both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics with 4 Practice Tests (Barron's AP)
by Frank Musgrave Ph.D. Elia Kacapyr Ph.D. James Redelsheimer M.A.The College Board has announced that there are May 2021 test dates available are May 3-7 and May 10-14, 2021. This in-depth preparation for both AP Economics exams provides a detailed review of all test topics, including: supply and demand, theory of consumer choice, market structures, labor resources, monopsony, national income and gross domestic product, inflation and unemployment, monetary policy, economic growth, international trade and exchange, interest rate determination, and much more. The book includes two full-length practice tests (one in Microeconomics and one in Macroeconomics) with all test questions answered and explained.ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book will also get access to two additional full-length online AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics tests with all questions answered and explained. These online exams can be easily accessed by smartphone, tablet, or computer.
AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics with Online Tests
by Frank Musgrave Ph.D. Elia Kacapyr Ph.D. James Redelsheimer M.A.This in-depth preparation for both AP Economics exams provides a detailed review of all test topics, including: supply and demand, theory of consumer choice, market structures, labor resources, monopsony, national income and gross domestic product, inflation and unemployment, monetary policy, economic growth, international trade and exchange, interest rate determination, and much more. The book includes two full-length practice tests (one in Microeconomics and one in Macroeconomics) with all test questions answered and explained.ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book have access to two additional full-length online AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics tests with all questions answered and explained.
APC Case Book: Casework Illustrations for General Practice Candidates
by Austen ImberFollowing his succesful How to Pass the APC: Essential Advice for General Practice Surveyors, Austen Imber's latest publication examines surveyors' work in practice. The case work is based mainly on examples of APC candidates' critical analysis, and is supported by additional guidance on the key issues arising in practice. In a clear, practical way the book covers the public, private and corporate sectors and enables graduates to understand the roles of the various participants in the property industry.Subjects covered include investment valuation, development valuation/appraisal, profits valuation, the Red Book, lettings, sales, rent reviews, lease renewals, estate management, ratings, planning, development, regeneration, compulsory purchase, telecoms and insolvency. The hands-on style of the candidates' critical analysis, clearly shows the detailed reasoning behind the initial strategies and decisions throughout a case. The examples of APC interview questions and tasks for study are invaluable in encouraging graduates to consider further issues - including the many practical problems which graduates need to understand in order to succeed in practice and with their APC interview. Professional ethics are also represented within the cases featured.The APC Casebook is an essential tool in preparing for the final assessment stage of the APC, as well as being an important reference source for candidates throughout their APC training.
API Analytics for Product Managers: Understand key API metrics that can help you grow your business
by Vahid Mirjalili Dmytro Dzhulgakov Deepa Goyal Kin LaneResearch, strategize, market, and continuously measure the effectiveness of APIs to meet your SaaS business goals with this practical handbookKey FeaturesTransform your APIs into revenue-generating entities by turning them into productsMeet your business needs by improving the way you research, strategize, market, and measure resultsCreate and implement a variety of metrics to promote growthBook DescriptionAPIs are crucial in the modern market as they allow faster innovation. But have you ever considered your APIs as products for revenue generation?API Analytics for Product Managers takes you through the benefits of efficient researching, strategizing, marketing, and continuously measuring the effectiveness of your APIs to help grow both B2B and B2C SaaS companies. Once you've been introduced to the concept of an API as a product, this fast-paced guide will show you how to establish metrics for activation, retention, engagement, and usage of your API products, as well as metrics to measure the reach and effectiveness of documentation—an often-overlooked aspect of development.Of course, it's not all about the product—as any good product manager knows; you need to understand your customers' needs, expectations, and satisfaction too. Once you've gathered your data, you'll need to be able to derive actionable insights from it. This is where the book covers the advanced concepts of leading and lagging metrics, removing bias from the metric-setting process, and bringing metrics together to establish long- and short-term goals.By the end of this book, you'll be perfectly placed to apply product management methodologies to the building and scaling of revenue-generating APIs.What you will learnBuild a long-term strategy for an APIExplore the concepts of the API life cycle and API maturityUnderstand APIs from a product management perspectiveCreate support models for your APIs that scale with the productApply user research principles to APIsExplore the metrics of activation, retention, engagement, and churnCluster metrics together to provide contextExamine the consequences of gameable and vanity metricsWho this book is forIf you're a product manager, engineer, or product executive charged with making the most of APIs for your SaaS business, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of how APIs work and what they do is essential before you get started with this book, since the book covers the analytical side of measuring their performance to help your business grow.
API Development: A Practical Guide for Business Implementation Success
by Sascha PreibischImplement application programming interface (API) usability, security, availability, reliability, and scalability to extend your company’s market and potentially generate revenue. Businesses know they need to extend their markets into the digital world, and expose internal data to the Internet. This book shows how stakeholders within an organization can make it a successful journey. Stakeholder needs are not identical and departments experience difficulties discussing requirements with each other due to their different fundamental understanding of the process. The goal of this book is to introduce a common language for all business groups—developers, security experts, architects, product managers—around APIs and provide an overview of all aspects that need to be considered when exposing internal data. Most of the content in this book is based on feedback from real-world enterprise customer questions, challenges, and business scenarios. Practical guidance is provided on the business value of APIs, the general requirements to know, and how to undertake an audience-based implementation. You will learn how to protect access to data, as well as API error handling, documentation, management, integration, and more. What You’ll Learn Know the types of APIs and their business and technical requirementsThe main benefits of APIs, including business value, loose coupling, and frequent updatesProtect access to APIs through role-based access, attribute-based access, and rate limitingDistinguish between OAuth and OpenID Connect, and know how they both workManage API error handling, including what should and should not be handledUnderstand the distinction between runtime, dynamic data, and static dataLeverage external APIs as part of your own APIs Who This Book Is For API developers, API security experts, software architects, product owners, and business owners
APM Salary and Market Trends Survey 2021
by Association for Project ManagementOur Salary and Market Trends Survey took place in November 2020 against a backdrop that few could have predicted 12 months before. Working with YouGov, the survey captured not only the facts and figures shaping the project profession, but also created a snapshot of a profession dealing with the impact of a global pandemic. We are able to better understand how the longer-term trends of a younger, more diverse profession were combining with the short-term shock brought about by coronavirus. The result is a useful picture of a profession holding steady in the face of some serious adversity. For most the impact has not been as bad as some may have feared and that the profession as a whole remains optimistic about its ability to navigate a difficult time. While expectations for growth may have been tempered, a strong sense of resilience and steadfastness shines through the 2,626 responses. Please note, whole numbers are used for the report, so some figures may not add up to 100 per cent due to rounding. The median has been used as the average for salaries, unless stated.
APP Empire
by Chad MuretaA guide to building wealth by designing, creating, and marketing a successful app across any platform Chad Mureta has made millions starting and running his own successful app business, and now he explains how you can do it, too, in this non-technical, easy-to-follow guide. App Empire provides the confidence and the tools necessary for taking the next step towards financial success and freedom. The book caters to many platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry. This book includes real-world examples to inspire those who are looking to cash in on the App gold rush. Learn how to set up your business so that it works while you don't, and turn a simple idea into a passive revenue stream. Discover marketing strategies that few developers know and/or use Learn the success formula for getting thousands of downloads a day for one App Learn the secret to why some Apps get visibility while others don't Get insights to help you understand the App store market App Empire delivers advice on the most essential things you must do in order to achieve success with an app. Turn your simple app idea into cash flow today!
AP® Macroeconomics Crash Course, For the 2021 Exam, Book + Online: Get a Higher Score in Less Time (Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course)
by Jason WelkerFor the 2021 Exam! AP® Macroeconomics Crash Course®A Higher Score in Less Time! At REA, we invented the quick-review study guide for AP® exams. A decade later, REA’s Crash Course® remains the top choice for AP® students who want to make the most of their study time and earn a high score. Here’s why more AP® teachers and students turn to REA’s AP®Macroeconomics Crash Course®:Targeted Review - Study Only What You Need to Know. REA’s all-new 2nd edition addresses all the latest test revisions. Our Crash Course® is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP® Macroeconomics course description outline and sample AP® test questions. We cover only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.Expert Test-taking Strategies and Advice. Written by a veteran AP® Macroeconomics teacher, the book gives you the topics and critical context that will matter most on exam day. Crash Course® relies on the author’s extensive analysis of the test’s structure and content. By following his advice, you can boost your score.Practice questions – a mini-test in the book, a full-length exam online. Are you ready for your exam? Try our focused practice set inside the book. Then go online to take our full-length practice exam. You’ll get the benefits of timed testing, detailed answers, and automatic scoring that pinpoints your performance based on the official AP® exam topics – so you'll be confident on test day.When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course® for AP® Macroeconomics! About Our Author:Jason Welker teaches economics to nearly 100 students from 40 countries each year. Jason writes a blog for Economics students around the world which can be read at www.welkerswikinomics.com. He has also led workshops on technology in the Economics classroom at AP® Summer Institutes and at the National Center for Economics Education conference in Washington, D.C. He has recently completed a textbook for the IB Economics curriculum, and is constantly developing and making available many other resources for Econ students through his website. His latest venture, Macroeconomics Crash Course, provides students with a powerful resource for use in preparation for their AP® exams.