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"All Labor Has Dignity"
by Martin Luther King Jr.An unprecedented and timely collection of Dr. King's speeches on labor rights and economic justice. People forget that Dr. King was every bit as committed to economic justice as he was to ending racial segregation. He fought throughout his life to connect the labor and civil rights movements, envisioning them as twin pillars for social reform. As we struggle with massive unemployment, a staggering racial wealth gap, and the near collapse of a financial system that puts profits before people, King's prophetic writings and speeches underscore his relevance for today. They help us imagine King anew: as a human rights leader whose commitment to unions and an end to poverty was a crucial part of his civil rights agenda. Covering all the civil rights movement highlights--Montgomery, Albany, Birmingham, Selma, Chicago, and Memphis--award-winning historian Michael K. Honey introduces and traces King's dream of economic equality. Gathered in one volume for the first time, the majority of these speeches will be new to most readers. The collection begins with King's lectures to unions in the 1960s and includes his addresses during his Poor People's Campaign, culminating with his momentous "Mountaintop" speech, delivered in support of striking black sanitation workers in Memphis. Unprecedented and timely, "All Labor Has Dignity" will more fully restore our understanding of King's lasting vision of economic justice, bringing his demand for equality right into the present.
"Be the Change You Wish to See in the World": Choosing to Be a Resonant Leader
by Annie Mckee Richard BoyatzisBecoming a great and resonant leader does not happen by accident. This chapter asks leaders to tackle the challenges of personal transformation and renewal to achieve resonance.
"Becoming" a Professional: an Interdisciplinary Analysis of Professional Learning (Lifelong Learning Book Series #16)
by Lesley ScanlonThis book is founded on the idea that 'becoming' is the most useful defining concept for a new 'professional' class whose members understand that development in their working lives is an open-ended, lifelong process of refinement and learning. In a world where being a 'professional' is an increasingly indistinct notion and where better education and technology are challenging 'professional' norms, it is imperative that we no longer think in terms of an exclusive, 'Anglo-American', knowledge-rich class of workers. Exploring the implications of this insight for professions including nursing, teaching, social work, engineering and the clergy, this volume aims to encourage informed debate on what it means to be a 'professional' in this globalised 21st century. The book argues that 'becoming' a professional is a lifelong process in which individual professional identities are constructed through formal education, workplace interactions and popular culture. The book advocates the 'ongoingness' of developing a professional self throughout one's professional life. What emerges is a concept of becoming a professional different from the isolated, rugged, individualistic approach to traditional professional practice as represented in popular culture. It is a book for the reflective professional.
"Clar n Lies!": Bias, Post-Truth, and Populism in Argentina's Media War
by Rafael Di Tella Jose Liberti Sarah McAraIn 2012, Argentine media conglomerate Grupo Clar n and President Cristina Fern ndez de Kirchner were embroiled in what some called "the mother of all battles." Grupo Clar n was one of the preeminent media companies in Argentina, with leading newspapers, cable television and Internet services, and broadcast television and radio stations. Some critics contended the company had prospered over several decades by managing relationships with governments of varying political color, such as with N stor Kirchner (2003-2007), the popular president who helped lead the country out of the financial crisis. But its relationship with the government changed in 2008 when a divisive agricultural export tax sparked a conflict between Grupo Clar n and President Cristina Kirchner, N stor Kirchner's wife and successor. Then in 2009, in a call for "democratizing" the media, Cristina Kirchner introduced a media reform law that would significantly limit Grupo Clar n's operations. By 2012, the conglomerate had delayed the law's implementation through the courts, but would likely have to restructure to accommodate the new regulatory environment. The case allows students to consider the assumptions that underlie media regulation and to debate the role of media in society. It may also be used to discuss how to evaluate a business decision in an uncertain regulatory environment.
"Clar n Lies!": Bias, Post-Truth, and Populism in Argentina's Media War
by Rafael Di Tella Jose Liberti Sarah McAraIn 2012, Argentine media conglomerate Grupo Clar n and President Cristina Fern ndez de Kirchner were embroiled in what some called "the mother of all battles." Grupo Clar n was one of the preeminent media companies in Argentina, with leading newspapers, cable television and Internet services, and broadcast television and radio stations. Some critics contended the company had prospered over several decades by managing relationships with governments of varying political color, such as with N stor Kirchner (2003-2007), the popular president who helped lead the country out of the financial crisis. But its relationship with the government changed in 2008 when a divisive agricultural export tax sparked a conflict between Grupo Clar n and President Cristina Kirchner, N stor Kirchner's wife and successor. Then in 2009, in a call for "democratizing" the media, Cristina Kirchner introduced a media reform law that would significantly limit Grupo Clar n's operations. By 2012, the conglomerate had delayed the law's implementation through the courts, but would likely have to restructure to accommodate the new regulatory environment. The case allows students to consider the assumptions that underlie media regulation and to debate the role of media in society. It may also be used to discuss how to evaluate a business decision in an uncertain regulatory environment.
"Das Kapital“ im Osten: Überlegungen zu Marx
by Samita Sen Anjan Chakrabarti Achin Chakraborty Byasdeb DasguptaDieses Buch verfolgt einen marxistischen Ansatz mit dem Schwerpunkt auf der Klasse, um über Marx' Kapital im Kontext des Ostens nachzudenken. Es nimmt eine kritische Neubewertung einiger vertrauter Konzepte im Kapital vor und arbeitet Themen heraus, die an dessen Rand liegen. In verschiedenen Aufsätzen wird dieses Grenzgebiet erkundet, um neueKonzepte und Analysemethoden für Marx' Abhandlung im 21. Jahrhundert zu fördern. Jahrhundert voranzutreiben. Damit stellt es einen Fortschritt in der Marxschen Theorie und Politik dar.Das Buch untersucht das Kapital von Marx aus der Perspektive und dem Blickwinkel des Ostens und konzentriert sich auf viele Themen, die an den "Grenzen" des Kapitals liegen, das sich hauptsächlich mit der Entschlüsselung des entwickelten Kapitalismus befasst. Es werden neue Konzepte eingeführt und in Beziehung zu den von Marx vertretenen gesetzt, um unser Verständnis von Wirtschaft, Kapitalismus, Entwicklung und Politik zu verbessern. In dieser Hinsichtbietet das Buch eine Lesart des Kapitals, die sich von den herkömmlichen Überlegungen in der westlichen Welt unterscheidet.Der Umfang ist groß und deckt einen großen Teil des Gebiets von Marx' Kapital ab, wobei auch einige neue Themen im Zusammenhang mit dem Kapital behandelt werden. Der Inhalt gliedert sich in die folgenden Abschnitte: Rezeption des Kapitals im Osten; Wert, Ware, Mehrwert und Kapitalismus; Bevölkerung und Rente im Kapital; und Fragen jenseits des Kapitals.
"Der Markt" existiert nicht
by Peter Seele Chr. Lucas Zapf Jochen Hörisch Christoph Weber-BergDer Markt diktiert unsere Wirtschaft: Er zwingt Unternehmen zu Entlassungen, scheucht die Politik vor sich her oder reagiert nervös. Doch existiert dieser „Markt“ überhaupt? Und was verbirgt sich dahinter? Peter Seele und Lucas Zapf räumen auf mit dieser Vergötterung eines bewährten Tauschmechanismus zwischen Individuen, Unternehmen und öffentlichen Akteuren. In diesem Buch betrachten sie den Marktbegriff unter logischen Aspekten und untersuchen seine Bedeutung und Verwendung in der Sprache. Mit diesem logischen Blickwinkel fällen sie keine Aussage über ein wahrhaftiges Dasein des Marktes – vielmehr weisen sie darauf hin, wie die Marktvergötterung genutzt wird, um beispielsweise unangenehme Entscheidungen zu legitimieren und die Verantwortung auf einen ominösen Markt abzuwälzen. Sie entwerfen einen freien und aufgeklärten Marktbegriff, der diese riskanten Verzerrungen verhindert.
"Doctor My Eyes"--The Acquisition of Bausch & Lomb by Warburg Pincus (A)
by Nori Gerardo LietzIn early 2010, senior partners at Warburg Pincus met to review a report on Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, the firm's largest investment at the time. Warburg Pincus had led a group of investors in acquiring Bauch & Lomb on October 26, 2007, taking the company private and becoming its largest and controlling shareholder. Since the acquisition, there had been significant progress at Bausch & Lomb through changes in senior leadership and in its business model. But, shortly after the second anniversary of the investment, the senior partners were beginning to question whether the depth and pace of change was enough. They had some tough decisions to make.
"El plan de negocios perfecto: que se gana el corazón de los inversionistas!"
by Boomy Tokan Osvaldo Javier Pico"El Plan de negocios Perfecto: que se gana el corazón de los inversionistas!" por Boomy Tokan (Incluye contenido de EE. UU. además que los principios enseñados en este libro son transferibles a cualquier país) Cuando alguien menciona el término "Plan de Negocios", la mayoría de las personas se horrorizan! Lo que sigue es "No se cómo hacerlo". Es por eso que decidí escribir este libro lo más claro posible, incluyendo la información que debe considerarse en un plan de negocios. El presente libro intenta ayudar a aquéllos que están elaborando su plan de negocios por primera vez o a los que no hacen planes de negocios con frecuencia. Incluso los que escriben planes de negocios con cierta frecuencia aprenderán una o dos cosas, se los prometo! He incluido dos tipos de Plantillas para Plan de Negocios. La primera es para los que sienten que necesitan un "Plan de Negocios General" y la segunda plantilla es lo que yo llamo una "Plantilla en Power Point" que les puede ayudar a elaborar un plan de negocios en sólo unas horas. Cualquiera que escojan, quiero que sepan que la información contenida en el libro fue usada para muchos negocios que recién iniciaban o que estaban creciendo y estoy seguro de que será de mucho valor. Finalmente, incluí mi correo electrónico personal para los que necesiten más ayuda. Este servicio por ahora es sin ningún costo.
"F"-It-Less: 18 F-Words to Reframe and Repurpose Your Life
by Shaun RawlsWhat does it take to say &“F-it!&” and really mean it? To walk away from the circumstances that have you stuck in neutral, or worse, headed in the wrong direction? To reroute your life along a smoother path toward success? To live an &“F&”-It-Less life?Shaun Rawls, popular motivational speaker and founder of Atlanta&’s #1 real estate firm, discovered the answers to those questions and more during one of the most trying, yet triumphant periods of his life. After unexpectedly finding love and consequentially navigating a divorce, the life he knew changed. Even when you are the one to implement such change, it can feel like a punch in the gut, especially when those you care about and with whom you share history are affected. In his attempt to minimize disruption to the company and his wife&’s livelihood, Rawls&’ divorce included handing over to her the operational responsibilities of the successful business they had built together. During this transition, he discovered a whole new lexicon of &“F&” words more powerful than the one we all know. Employing each thoughtfully and practically in his life, he began to craft the existence he had always dreamed of. Words such as &“fragmented,&” &“frustrated,&” &“fractured,&” and &“failed&” helped him identify where he was in the moment and to earnestly assess where he&’d gone wrong in the past. In time he enjoyed days that were &“fine&” or even &“fantastic.&” Prioritizing words such as &“float,&” &“family,&” &“faith,&” &“fun,&” and &“freedom&” reminded him of his destination, while words such as &“find,&” &“forgive,&” &“forget,&” &“fix,&” and &“foxhole&” helped him to get there faster. What he now knows is that these F-words can align us with our purpose and goals, enabling us to live a more intentional and rewarding life. In this infinitely empowering book, Rawls encourages you to use these words to examine your own life—to see if it is one you&’ve consciously crafted or one you simply allowed to unfold. To decide whether you&’re living how you really want to or if there is still much roadwork to be done. To truly listen to your heart and gut, and to honestly acknowledge the areas of your life where you&’ve compromised love and happiness for money, safety, security, or—worse—fear. He coaxes you not to let your best life pass you by, but rather to proactively attain the life you really want. By sharing some of his greatest lessons, Rawls, who is happily remarried and enjoying his expanded family and career, aims to help you avoid some of the same landmines he encountered and to live what he refers to as an &“F-it-less&” life—the life we&’re all entitled to discover, explore, and fulfill for ourselves. Saying &“F-it!&” doesn&’t always mean you are giving in or giving up. With the right tools, it can actually mean you are ready to pursue a better life—one of greater ease, meaning, and purpose—a truly &“F&”-It-Less life.
"GEnron"? Markopolos versus General Electric (B)
by David Lane Jonas HeeseSupplement to the (A) case that offers an assessment of the August 2019 Markopolos report on General Electric.
"GEnron?" Markopolos versus General Electric (A)
by David Lane Jonas HeeseIn August 2019, Harry Markopolos-the forensic accountant known for uncovering Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme-alleged that General Electric had committed accounting fraud totaling $38 billion, coining the term "GEnron" for perceived similarities with the 2001 accounting fraud at Enron that brought down that company and its auditor. Specifically, Markopolos claimed, GE would need to generate $29 billion in reserves against its insurance obligations, and restate its financials to recognize $9 billion in unreported losses on an oil subsidiary. Though GE management rejected these assertions, repeated writedowns and restatements of GE's performance since 2017 had made investors wary. They now scrambled to assess the merits of Markopolos's claims.
"Golden Leash" Pay for Directors at The Dow Chemical Company
by Suraj Srinivasan Ian D Gow Neeraj GoyalIn November 2014, The Dow Chemical Company was faced with the prospect of a proxy battle with prominent hedge fund and activist investor Third Point Management. The activist had criticized Dow's recent performance and advocated that the company split itself to maximize its potential. The activist also proposed two director candidates to join Dow's board. Third Point offered its director nominees what had come to be known as a "golden leash" incentive structure - a significant amount of incentive payment from the investor if the company performed well. Supporters and critics had weighed in on the pros and cons of such incentive schemes for corporate independent directors. Faced with the prospect of a proxy fight, Dow's board had to decide whether to invite the two directors on to the company's board knowing they came with the special payment scheme from the hedge fund.
"GreenTool" als Grundlage für das CO2-Management: Ein CO2-Berechnungs-Werkzeug für mittelständische Logistikdienstleister (Advanced Purchasing & SCM #5)
by Thorsten Klaas-Wissing Markus GogolinWeltweit verursachen Transport und Verkehr etwa ein Drittel der CO2-Emissionen, davon entfallen 75 Prozent auf den Straßenverkehr. NGOs, der Gesetzgeber aber auch Verlader fordern daher zunehmend Transparenz und die Senkung von CO2-Emissionen, was dazu geführt hat, dass sich CO2-Management für Logistikdienstleister zu einem strategischen Zukunftsthema entwickelt hat. Führende Logistikdienstleister setzen sich mit dem Thema CO2-Management intensiv auseinander und haben zur Erfassung und zum Reporting von Emissionskennzahlen weitgehend unternehmensindividuelle Lösungsansätze erarbeitet. Insbesondere mittelständische Logistikdienstleister stehen aber vor der Herausforderung, trotz schlanker Geschäftsstrukturen und begrenzter finanzieller sowie personeller Ressourcen, kontinuierlich Wissen aufzubauen und ein geeignetes operatives Instrumentarium für das CO2-Management zu entwickeln.
"I Am Not Master of Events"
by Larry NealTwo of the greatest financial fiascos of all time took place at the same time and were instigated by two acquaintances: the Mississippi Bubble, on which John Law at first made a vast fortune and gained sway over French finances; and the South Sea Bubble, launched by Law and Thomas Pitt, Jr. , Lord Londonderry, his main partner in England. This book tells the story of these two financial schemes from the letters and accounts of two leading personalities. Larry Neal, a distinguished economic historian, highlights the rationality of each person and also finds that the primitive exchanges of the day, though informal and completely unregulated, actually performed reasonably well.
"I Hereby Resign": Job Transitioning: How Individuals Properly Prepare, Resign And Move To The Competition, And How Companies Best Manage That Proc
by Steven L. ManchelA concise, practical guide to problem-free job transitions for employees, recruiters, and business leaders: “Incredibly user-friendly.” —James B. Adelman, Esq., Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Commonwealth Financial NetworkThe fundamental purpose of this book is to provide a useful how-to guide for people who are deciding whether to leave their current employer and join a direct competitor, and for companies involved in the hiring and recruiting process. Many employees are subject to so-called Non-Competition Agreements and, consequently, already understand that there are significant risks, legal and business, when transitioning jobs. However, what most do not appreciate is that there are a host of laws and protocols, having nothing to do with whether an employment contract exists, that govern the way one may properly prepare to leave and the manner in which the hiring company can bring the new hire on board. Every year millions voluntarily leave their companies to join a direct competitor and millions more explore the possibility. All such undertakings, even if the ultimate decision is not to leave, bring legal and litigation and business risks—risks that can result in large damage awards, injunction orders, and general corporate disruption and turmoil. This book by an experienced attorney offers important guidance and practical tips on avoiding and minimizing those risks.“This book should find its way to the desk of anyone who is contemplating a transition to a competing firm, now or in the future. It is also a ‘must-read’ for all organizations involved in lateral hiring, as it explains the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of talent acquisition.” —Boris Groysberg, Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School
"I'll Be There for You"
by Warren LittlefieldAn eBook short.A behind-the-scenes look at Friends, one of the most popular TV shows of all time--a wide-ranging interview with the cast and creators, excerpted from Top of the Rock, by former NBC President of Entertainment Warren LittlefieldIt was a little show originally called Six of One, whose pilot only tested decently with audiences--but all of that would soon change. "I'll Be There for You" presents a colorful, funny, and enlightening oral history drawn from the actors and creators of Friends. Outlining the whole history of the show, from first episode to last, including testimonials straight from the studio floor, this selection reveals the personal side of the "Shakespearean soap opera," including how the actors dealt with fame, helped to create their roles, negotiated and grew together as one family, and (of course) how Joey became Joey.
"Internet Plus" Pathways to the Transformation of China's Property Sector
by Shusong Ba Xianling YangThis book discusses in detail the impact of the Internet on the real-estate brokerage industry. It starts by tracing the history of the industry in America, and then goes on to present case studies of successful online brokerage companies and startups, and to evaluate future trends from the perspectives of investors as well as researchers. It explains how the Internet can transform an industry, enabling readers to spot potential investment opportunities.
"Monetary and Fiscal Rules in an Emerging Small Open Economy"
by Paul Levine Nicoletta Batini Joseph PearlmanA report from the International Monetary Fund.
"Motivatia la locul de muncã"
by Gabriele Napolitano Stefania MadalinaLucrarea a descrie teoriile motivaționale , folosind compania Procter & Gamble , de exemplu .
"Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender": Taxpayers' Associations, Pocketbook Politics, and the Law during the Great Depression
by Linda Upham-BornsteinDuring the Great Depression, the proliferation of local taxpayers’ associations was dramatic and unprecedented. The justly concerned members of these organizations examined the operations of state, city, and county governments, then pressed local officials for operational and fiscal reforms. These associations aimed to reduce the cost of state and local governments to make operations more efficient and less expensive. “Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender” presents a comprehensive overview of these grassroots taxpayers’ leagues beginning in the 1860s and shows how they evolved during their heyday in the 1930s. Linda Upham-Bornstein chronicles the ways these taxpayers associations organized as well as the tools they used—constructive economy, political efforts, tax strikes, and tax revolt through litigation—to achieve their objectives. Taxpayer activity was a direct consequence of—and a response to—the economic crisis of the Great Depression and the expansion of the size and scope of government. “Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender” connects collective tax resistance in the 1930s to the populist tradition in American politics and to other broad impulses in American political and legal history.
"No Medals for Trying": Eagles @ Giants: An NFL Season on the Line
by Jerry IzenbergThe legendary sportswriter &“details the grit of the gladiators and the psyche of the coaches . . . One of the best books ever written about pro football&” (The New York Times). Monday, November 27, 1989. After a ten-point loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the New York Giants return home. Thirty-four-year-old quarterback Phil Simms has reinjured his ankle. Linebacker Lawrence Taylor, the guts of the defense, is in great pain, supported by crutches. And while the players, coaches, and trainers are still lost in thoughts of what might have been, the next game looms large in front of them: a now must-win battle against their division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. What follows is an intense, hour-by-hour account of a team pushed to the brink. Sportswriter Jerry Izenberg, granted unprecedented access, chronicles the tremendous physical and emotional strain experienced by both those on the frontlines and behind-the-scenes—the embattled superstars, workhorses, defensive and offensive staffs, and equipment managers. Izenberg shadows head coach Bill Parcells as he struggles to rally his team and draw up a game plan without his clutch players. He puts readers in the maelstrom of stress, uncertainty, and grim determination that permeate the locker room as the players face a team that has beaten them three time in a row—in a game that will decide the division. It&’s all here as &“Izenberg builds the suspense so masterfully that grid aficionados will be caught up in the story&” (Publishers Weekly). &“Izenberg&’s hour-by-hour account of the painstaking preparations will open the eyes of even the most knowledgeable fan.&” —The Buffalo News &“The book is a treat for football fans.&” —The Baltimore Sun