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Is Exchange Rate Stabilization an Appropriate Cure for the Dutch Disease?
by Ruy Lama Juan Pablo MedinaA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Is Fairtrade Fair?
by Elisabeth Valiente-RiedlEvaluates the capacity of Fairtrade#65533; labeling to enhance the livelihoods of marginalized producers in developing countries. It looks critically at the evolution of fair trade values and markets, including its somewhat controversial engagement with conventional businesses, and problematizes the role of the "ethical consumer. "
Is Foreign Infrastructure Investment Still Risky?
by Louis T. Wells Jr. Eric S. GleasonPrivate investment in infrastructure is again the rage among foreign investors and governments in the developing countries of Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Managers should not get carried away, however: A look at a few recent experiences shows that the pitfalls of the past are still present today. The authors review ill-fated foreign investment projects and conclude that foreign investment in infrastructure is dangerous because the hosting nations view it as an obsolescing bargain. In the face of this discouraging evaluation, the authors have some suggestions for minimizing risks. These range from the general, such as taking care to choose the right businesses to invest in, to more specific advice on setting rates and buying insurance. Nevertheless, investors should not expect security in infrastructure investment. Indeed, the paradox of infrastructure projects may be that higher returns cause higher risk, rather than the converse.
Is Geography Destiny? Lessons from Latin America
by Eduardo Lora John Luke Gallup Alejandro GaviriaFor decades, the prevailing sentiment was that since geography is unchangeable, there is no reason why public policies should take it into account. In fact, charges that geographic interpretations of development were deterministic, or even racist, made the subject a virtual taboo in academic and policymaking circles alike. 'Is Geography Destiny?' challenges that premise and joins a growing body of literature studying the links between geography and development. Focusing on Latin America, the book argues that based on a better understanding of geography, public policy can help control or channel its influence toward the goals of economic and social development.
Is Globalisation Doomed?
by Antimo VerdeThis book questions whether it is possible for globalization to be reversed and constructs a model for anticipating this potential development in future years. The first part focuses on the preliminary problems of globalization, constructing a model (or index) of its various phases of evolution. It then goes on to consider four problems which represent the principle worries of middles classes when considering globalization: terrorism, inequality, immigration and political representation. It depicts a scenario for the coming years in which globalization may slow down, or fall back altogether, taking care to describe the mechanism whereby either situation would happen.
Is Globalization Over?
by Jeremy GreenLooming trade wars and rising nationalism have stirred troubling memories of the 1930s. Will history repeat itself? Do we face the chaotic breakdown of the global economic system in the face of stagnation, protectionism and political tumult? Jeremy Green argues that, although we face grave problems, globalization is not about to end. Setting today’s challenges within a longer historical context, he demonstrates that the global economy is more interconnected than ever before and the costs of undoing it high enough to make a complete breakdown unlikely. Popular analogies between the 1930s and today are misleading. But the governing liberal ideology of globalisation is changing. It is mutating into a hard-edged nationalism that defends free markets while reasserting sovereignty and strengthening borders. This ‘national liberalism’ threatens a much more dangerous disintegration, fuelled by inequality and ecological crisis, unless we radically rethink the international status quo. This brilliantly original account of the discontents of globalization is a must-read both for concerned citizens and students of global political economy.
Is Holacracy for Us? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
by Erik Roelofsen Tao YueHBR Case Study. A global construction company weighs the risk of extreme decentralization. Expert commentary by Peter van Mierlo, and Ben Noteboom
Is Military Advertising Effective? An Estimation Methodology and Applications to Recruiting in the 1980s and 90s
by Steven Garber James N. DertouzosThe Defense Department has been spending over $100 million annually on recruiting advertising. Previous econometric studies of military advertising's effects have relied on data from time periods unlike today's and have used models possibly inappropriate for supporting today's decisionmakers. This report details improved methods developed to assess military advertising's effectiveness and illustrates them using early 1980s and mid-1990s data.
Is Monetary Policy Effective When Credit is Low?
by Nigel Chalk Ana Carolina SaizarA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Is Quality Just a Word We Use?: The Evolution from Managing Quality to Championing Organizational Excellence
by Tom TaorminaQuality management systems are essential for businesses to meet customer needs, ranging from product control to enterprise-wide process management. Effective management can elevate organizations to brand domination, while poor management can ruin an enterprise. This book equips quality experts with skills to champion business excellence and risk avoidance.Is Quality Just a Word We Use? The Evolution from Managing Quality to Championing Organizational Excellence explores the history and flaws of quality management, offering a career opportunity for professionals that can lead to professions as expert witnesses in products liability and organizational negligence litigation. It introduces a novel quality auditing method, focusing on forensic-level investigations and case studies to illustrate the importance of prioritizing quality in business operations.This book presents a groundbreaking model for quality professionals to drive revolutionary changes in business management, empowering them to eliminate defects and enhance their impact on business success, attracting professionals in fields such as quality assurance, quality management, risk management, and manufacturing management as well those involved in litigation.
Is Social Justice Just?
by Christopher J. Coyne&“Anyone concerned with social justice will find this book makes him question his assumptions, rethink his premises, and think!&” —Andrew P. Morriss, professor, Bush School of Government and Public Service, School of Law, Texas A&M UniversityWhat is social justice? In these pages, twenty-one accomplished academics seek to do justice to &“social justice.&” Inequality exists and obviously causes rifts in societies. But it&’s not obvious how the government should address those rifts, or if it should address them at all. Have we forgotten the perhaps more efficient power of personal choice—and the corollary obligation: to serve our neighbors—to make our society more humane? Beginning with the first political philosophers in ancient Athens, and continuing right through Marx into our post-modern era, men have wrestled with the question of justice; and the answers have been as earnest as they have been varied. Today, our &“expert&” class also claim to have answers—updated answers, more &“equitable&” answers, more technological answers ... in short, answers that are simply better suited to our times. But are those answers in any way correct? Do they work? Are they—just? In these elegant, nuanced essays, the authors use the wisdom of ancient and modern philosophers to shed light on these important questions—and the answers are revealing. Armed with ample evidence from real-world experiences, lessons from history, the wisdom of the classics, modern philosophers, and even the teachings of the world religions, the contributors of Is Social Justice Just? illuminate the central role of the individual in achieving justice in all its aspects. Read Is Social Justice Just? and discover: how to do social justice wrong with the poison of resentment, envy, and ignorance; how to do social justice right with the insights of philosophers and theologians; how to respect people&’s rights and liberties without sacrificing true equality; and how to reform flawed public policies that just make everything worse. In a world of partisanship, hysteria, maliciousness, and good intentions attached to hellish outcomes, this landmark book enters the public discourse at a critical time. With a foreword by Jordan B. Peterson, a preface by Nicholas Rescher, and a collection of essays by some of the best and brightest scholars of our time, Is Social Justice Just? is a timely and urgent work. Read it, and you will begin to think about &“social justice,&” and justice, in some surprising new ways.
Is That Your Card?: Control Your Thinking. Change Your Life. Improve Your Mental Health.
by James BorgLearn how to control your perceptions and emotions, minimise dysfunctional thinking and achieve greater success in life.We're all dealt certain 'cards' in life, the daily challenges we need to overcome in order to thrive. Tackling the problems and challenges of everyday life begins with our thinking. Our thoughts and behaviours can propel us forward or sabotage our goals and relationships. This practical, eye-opening book draws on the philosophy of the ancient Stoics and the ground-breaking therapy of Dr Albert Ellis to help you achieve your goals.Is That Your Card? will help you change your mindset for the better, putting you in position to propel yourself to greater success. You will learn simple techniques to right the ship when harmful, negative thoughts take over because it is our beliefs that decide how we look at a situation. The act of thinking will never be the same as you become more aware of your emotions, gain more confidence and self-esteem, improve your relationships and look at anxiety and anger in a completely different way.Just remember: don't believe everything you think.'A guide to help us back on the path to good mental health and wellbeing' - Dr Sian Williams, counselling psychologist and BBC broadcasterPraise for Persuasion'This book is spot-on and should be a must-read' - Daily Telegraph'A rare "self-help" book - marvellously readable and fun. Hugely to be recommended' - Jilly CooperPraise for Mind Power'The best of the current self-help books' - The Guardian
Is That Your Card?: Control Your Thinking. Change Your Life. Improve Your Mental Health.
by James BorgLearn how to control your perceptions and emotions, minimise dysfunctional thinking and achieve greater success in life.We're all dealt certain 'cards' in life, the daily challenges we need to overcome in order to thrive. Tackling the problems and challenges of everyday life begins with our thinking. Our thoughts and behaviours can propel us forward or sabotage our goals and relationships. This practical, eye-opening book draws on the philosophy of the ancient Stoics and the ground-breaking therapy of Dr Albert Ellis to help you achieve your goals.Is That Your Card? will help you change your mindset for the better, putting you in position to propel yourself to greater success. You will learn simple techniques to right the ship when harmful, negative thoughts take over because it is our beliefs that decide how we look at a situation. The act of thinking will never be the same as you become more aware of your emotions, gain more confidence and self-esteem, improve your relationships and look at anxiety and anger in a completely different way.Just remember: don't believe everything you think.'A guide to help us back on the path to good mental health and wellbeing' - Dr Sian Williams, counselling psychologist and BBC broadcasterPraise for Persuasion'This book is spot-on and should be a must-read' - Daily Telegraph'A rare "self-help" book - marvellously readable and fun. Hugely to be recommended' - Jilly CooperPraise for Mind Power'The best of the current self-help books' - The Guardian
Is That Your Card?: Control Your Thinking. Change Your Life. Improve Your Mental Health.
by James BorgLearn how to control your perceptions and emotions, minimise dysfunctional thinking and achieve greater success in life.We're all dealt certain 'cards' in life, the daily challenges we need to overcome in order to thrive. Tackling the problems and challenges of everyday life begins with our thinking. Our thoughts and behaviours can propel us forward or sabotage our goals and relationships. This practical, eye-opening book draws on the philosophy of the ancient Stoics and the ground-breaking therapy of Dr Albert Ellis to help you achieve your goals.Is That Your Card? will help you change your mindset for the better, putting you in position to propel yourself to greater success. You will learn simple techniques to right the ship when harmful, negative thoughts take over because it is our beliefs that decide how we look at a situation. The act of thinking will never be the same as you become more aware of your emotions, gain more confidence and self-esteem, improve your relationships and look at anxiety and anger in a completely different way.Just remember: don't believe everything you think.'A guide to help us back on the path to good mental health and wellbeing' - Dr Sian Williams, counselling psychologist and BBC broadcasterPraise for Persuasion'This book is spot-on and should be a must-read' - Daily Telegraph'A rare "self-help" book - marvellously readable and fun. Hugely to be recommended' - Jilly CooperPraise for Mind Power'The best of the current self-help books' - The Guardian
Is That Your Hand in My Pocket?: The Sales Professional's Guide to Negotiating
by Ron LambertIs That Your Hand in My Pocket? teaches the secrets of negotiation, addressing the the process from the establishment of power to closing a deal.
Is The American Dream Killing You?
by Paul StilesThe "market" is the collective name for every act of buying and selling we participate in. It governs our economy and our lives, determining our values, our goals, and our accomplishments. We make it—and are made by it. In Is the American Dream Killing You? Paul Stiles shows how the pressures of the market are causing undue stress in all our lives. He explains why there is so little trust in companies, why it seems harder to feel secure, and why we never seem to be able to rest anymore. In this stunningly well-researched and elegantly argued book, Stiles shows that the harried, anxious lives we lead have one common pressure—the market.
Is There a Novelty Premium on New Financial Instruments? The Argentine Experience with GDP-Indexed Warrants
by Luca Antonio Ricci Marcos Chamon Alejo CostaA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Is This Seat Taken?: Random Encounters That Change Your Life (Is This Seat Taken? Ser.)
by Kristin S. Kaufman&“Kaufman illustrates the core idea of being present in the moment and opening oneself up to new ideas in order to become an authentic leader in life.&”—Stephen R. Covey, #1 bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleFor the busy business executive, the never-ceasing demands associated with work, and life, can place a relentless push and pull on our time and attention. Our world is moving so fast, we are apt to miss much of what is happening &“right now.&” Kristin S. Kaufman, in her book Is This Seat Taken? offers another perspective.Within these pages, Kaufman offers a collection of highly personal stories that illustrate how a wealth of wisdom may come from the most unusual and unlikely sources. The resiliency and clarity found from typically unheard voices speak of universal truths that may often be lost in the shuffle, yet are no less vital to a well-aligned life. Is This Seat Taken? offers important lessons that force the typical executive, and indeed all of us, to ponder what it means to truly be present in the now, what we can learn from these incidental encounters, and how these random encounters can become a compass, pointing us on our own road to alignment, fulfillment, and success.&“Kristin Kaufman will have you looking at chance encounters with a different perspective after reading this book.&”—Gary Kelly, CEO, president, and chairman, Southwest Airlines&“This collection of Kristin&’s chance encounters may cause you to look at life and every stranger you meet a little differently. Read this book and take its lessons to heart.&”—Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager®
Is This Working?: The Businesslady's Guide to Getting What You Want from Your Career
by Courtney C.W. GuerraFrom the creator of the Dear Businesslady column comes a fresh, proactive book with advice for women entering the work force as well as those looking to move up the ladder.Everyone deals with some nonsense early in their career—whether it&’s accepting a less-than-ideal position just to get a foot in the door, or having a manager who sleeps with his smart phone under his pillow and expects his staff to do the same. But how do young professionals know if the choices they&’re making are moving them closer to their ultimate career goals? How do they know the answer when they ask themselves, &“is it working?&” Courtney Guerra, a.k.a. The Business Lady, knows how to set you on the path you belong. In a fun-to-read Q&A format, this book focuses on situations young people are likely to encounter in the workplace, along with a set of strategies you can use to get through them. In her signature tone that has gained her hundreds of thousands of readers, Guerra discusses topics relevant to young professionals, like how to make the jump from &“just a job&” to a career in line with what you went to school for, and how to stay productive when working from home at an apartment filled with roommates. No matter what the scenario, The Business Lady has the answer to get you on the path to long-term career success.
Is This the Right Time to Come Out?
by Alistair D. WilliamsonIn this fictional case study, Adam Lawson is a promising young associate at Kirkham McDowell Securities, a St. Louis underwriting and financial advisory firm. Recently, Adam helped to bring in an extremely lucrative deal, and soon he and a few other associates will be honored for their efforts at the firm's silver anniversary dinner. George Campbell, vice president in mergers and acquisitions, is caught unprepared when Adam tells him that, after serious reflection, he has decided to bring his partner, Robert Collins, to the banquet. George is one of Adam's biggest supporters at the firm, and he personally has no problem with Adam being gay. But it is one thing for Adam to come out of the closet at the office. It is quite another to do so at a public company-client event. George is concerned with how Adam's decision will play with the firm's more conservative clients and senior management. Adam has not come to George for permission to bring Robert to the dinner. But clearly Adam wants some sort of response. Six experts comment on George's dilemma and discuss issues of diversity in the workplace.
Is Work Fundamentally Different from the Rest of Life and Should It Be?: An Evidence-Based Approach to Work-Life Balance
by Robert I. Sutton Jeffrey PfefferThis chapter examines what is perhaps the most basic half-truth--that work is a separate domain from the rest of life, and should be treated differently--and provides some evidence-based insights to support greater incorporation of human needs and preferences into work and organization design.
Is Your Company Ready for HEROes?: Creating a Culture That Fosters Employee-Driven Innovation Using Social Technologies
by Josh Bernoff Ted SchadlerBuilding a company powered by employee HEROes-Highly Empowered and Resourceful Operatives-is hard. Empowered workers are not enough; they can succeed only in a culture that encourages them and allows them the technical resources they need. In this chapter, authors Josh Bernoff-coauthor of "Groundswell"-and Ted Schadler suggest two questions that can help you determine whether your company's workers demonstrate the qualities that enable HEROes to be effective: Do they feel empowered? And do they act resourcefully? Taken together, these two qualities lead to four possible states of mind for employees in your company: disenfranchised employees who are neither empowered nor resourceful; rogue employees who are resourceful but don't feel empowered; locked-down employees who feel empowered but don't act resourcefully; and HERO employees who feel empowered and act resourcefully. Rich examples from software giant PTC and Sunbelt Rentals demonstrate potential roadblocks to the HEROes-driven, customer-focused innovation you want-and suggest ways you can improve your company's readiness to build a HERO-powered business. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 8 of Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers, and Transform Your Business
Is Your Company Ready for One-to-One Marketing?
by Don Peppers Martha Rogers Bob DorfThe idea of one-to-one marketing (also called "relationship marketing") is simple: accommodating a customer based on your knowledge of that customer, as well as the customer's input. This Manager's Tool Kit includes exhibits designed to help managers understand one-to-one marketing and provide guidance for those who may be interested in implementing their program. One-to-one marketing promises to increase the value of your customer base by establishing a learning relationship with each customer. Although the theory behind one-to-one marketing is simple, implementation is complex. The authors offer practical advice for implementing a one-to-one marketing program correctly. They describe four key steps: identifying your customers, differentiating among them, interacting with them, and customizing your product or service to meet each customer's needs. This tool kit will help you determine what type of program your company can implement now, what you need to do to position your company for a large-scale initiative, and how to set priorities.
Is Your Genius at Work?: 4 Key Questions to Ask Before Your Next Career Move
by Dick RichardsBehind the experience and talents cataloged in your resume lies an intrinsic power that fuels your soul and your success: your genius. As ancient as the Greeks, as trendy as New Age, the concept of genius is fully grounded in contemporary life in this powerful journey of self-discovery that takes you right to the core of what makes you unique. Through dozens of compelling stories of people who have realized the transformative power of finding their genius?plus a wealth of practical exercises? Is Your Genius at Work? draws inspiring wisdom from ancient philosophies, spiritual traditions, modern sages, and the author?s twenty years of research and study to help you define and give name to your genius, recognize your life?s purpose, and discover how to bring your genius wholly alive through your life and work.
Is Your Genius at Work?: 4 Key Questions to Ask Before Your Next Career Move
by Dick RichardsBehind the experience and talents cataloged in your resume lies an intrinsic power that fuels your soul and your success: your genius. As ancient as the Greeks, as trendy as New Age, the concept of genius is fully grounded in contemporary life in this powerful journey of self-discovery that takes you right to the core of what makes you unique. Through dozens of compelling stories of people who have realized the transformative power of finding their genius—plus a wealth of practical exercises— Is Your Genius at Work? draws inspiring wisdom from ancient philosophies, spiritual traditions, modern sages, and the author’s twenty years of research and study to help you define and give name to your genius, recognize your life’s purpose, and discover how to bring your genius wholly alive through your life and work.