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Bringing creativity and innovation into all professions and types of auditing today, this book meets the needs of auditing practices in the future. Recent criticisms of auditing practices by financial regulators, the traditional ‘expectation gaps’ between auditors and auditees and the continuing advances in technology make it even more important today to motivate creativity and innovation in the professions of auditors, be they internal, external, quality, environmental, social, clinical and so on. In Creative and Innovative Auditing, Jeffrey Ridley studies all auditing practices, not just internal auditing, using an innovation model he has developed through research which is applicable to all auditing organisations and professions. He shows how motivating innovation in auditing practices will address the needs of today and tomorrow’s auditing of governance, risk management and control.

Evaluating the role of logistics and supply chain management skills or applications is necessary for the success of any organization or business. As market competition becomes more aggressive, it is crucial to evaluate ways in which a business can maintain a strategic edge over competitors. Contemporary Approaches and Strategies for Applied Logistics is a critical scholarly resource that examines applied research and development in logistics and supply chain management. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as computational logistics, inventory management, and partnership formation, this book is geared towards academicians, researchers, and practitioners seeking current research on enabling an efficient and sustainable economy.

In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the "great transformation" of the Industrial Revolution. His analysis explains not only the deficiencies of the self-regulating market, but the potentially dire social consequences of untempered market capitalism. New introductory material reveals the renewed importance of Polanyi's seminal analysis in an era of globalization and free trade.

This brilliantly concise book has established itself over twenty-five years and five editions as the standard companion to Karl Marx’s most important work, the sprawling Capital. This new edition retains the features that have made it a crucial teaching tool—a clear explanation of the structure of Marx’s analysis, an exploration of his method and terminology, and the significance of his central concepts—while also bringing it fully up to date with the latest scholarship and a clearly written analysis of the continuing relevance of Capital to today’s ongoing discussions of politics, economics, and the struggles of capitalism.

This book tries to sort out the different meanings of uncertainty and to discover their foundations. It shows that uncertainty can be represented using various tools and mental guidelines. Coverage also examines alternative ways to deal with risk and risk attitude concepts. Behavior under uncertainty emerges from this book as something to base more on inquiry and reflection rather than on mere intuition.

Although there are plenty of books devoted to small business and management research, few give much attention to the small enterprise. This book focuses systematically on researching the small firm, from basic issues of definition, to selecting topics and research designs, to fieldwork problems, analysis data and finally, writing and presenting results. The discussion is set in the wider context of issues and problems in business research. Quantitative and especially qualitative approaches are explored and illustrated by drawing in depth on a wide range of research on the small enterprise. The result is an extensive resource book for researchers at all levels to draw upon in planning and conducting effective research.Although there are plenty of books devoted to small business and management research, few give much attention to the small enterprise. This book focuses systematically on researching the small firm, from basic issues of definition, to selecting topics and research designs, to fieldwork problems, analysis data and finally, writing and presenting results. The discussion is set in the wider context of issues and problems in business research. Quantitative and especially qualitative approaches are explored and illustrated by drawing in depth on a wide range of research on the small enterprise. The result is an extensive resource book for researchers at all levels to draw upon in planning and conducting effective research.

An accessible and engaging introduction to the big picture of UK and international economics Are you studying macroeconomics, but don't know inflation from stagflation? Have no fear! This easy-to-understand guide, written specifically for the UK market, is packed with real-world examples and cases that easily illustrate the key concepts you'll need to know to fully grasp macroeconomics and ace your exams. Taking a fun, step-by-step approach to the topic, this great guide provides an engaging introduction to macroeconomics and then delves into more specific topics, such as business cycles, inflation, unemployment, domestic output, monetary policy, and much more.

"This is a powerful book--Tiny is mighty. Sharon Rowe's simple shift in thinking is a profound idea, precisely what we need to hear." -Seth Godin, Author Linchpin Too many of us feel trapped by work that keeps us from living our purpose. We fantasize about starting our own business, yet we're warned against falling into debt, working eighty hours a week, and coping with the pressure to grow. Eco-Bags Products founder Sharon Rowe says there's another way: go tiny. Like a tiny house, a tiny business is built on maintaining a laser focus on what is essential by living an intentional life. As an entrepreneur and mother, Rowe is most concerned with putting family first, maintaining financial security, and doing something that makes an impact in the world. Using the success story of Eco-Bags Products, Rowe distills the step-by-step process of building a profitable, right-scaled, sustainable venture that doesn't compromise your values. She shows you how to test your concept, manage your money and priorities, and more, while staying true to the "tiny" ethos.

Complex-Valued Modeling in Economics and Finance outlines the theory, methodology, and techniques behind modeling economic processes using complex variables theory. The theory of complex variables functions is widely used in many scientific fields, since work with complex variables can appropriately describe different complex real-life processes. Many economic indicators and factors reflecting the properties of the same object can be represented in the form of complex variables. By describing the relationship between various indicators using the functions of these variables, new economic and financial models can be created which are often more accurate than the models of real variables. This book pays critical attention to complex variables production in stock market modeling, modeling illegal economy, time series forecasting, complex auto-aggressive models, and economic dynamics modeling. Very little has been published on this topic and its applications within the fields of economics and finance, and this volume appeals to graduate-level students studying economics, academic researchers in economics and finance, and economists.

Make a difference with company culture Organizations around the world are looking for the “secret sauce” to create strong company cultures—and this book lets you in on what you can do to share the same culture that drives places like Google, Southwest, and Wegman’s to succeed. Inside, expert author on corporate culture Mike Ganino distills company culture down to the four core elements that you need to consider when making any business decision. Packed with real-world examples and practical approaches to help you build a culture that drives performance, increases bottom line results, and creates brands that people talk about and remember, this is the book you’ll want to keep close by as you create your own unique culture. Implement and manage cultural change effectively Apply key principles to achieve organizational goals See how new technologies influence organizations Retain employees and attract new talent With this helpful guide, you’ll boost your company’s culture in no time!

With more than 120,000 copies sold, this hiring classic gets results. Why do so many promising job candidates turn out to be disappointing employees? How can you consistently hire the right people at the right time for the right roles? Employment expert Paul Falcone supplies the tools you need to land top talent. The third edition of his practical and popular book is packed with interview questions, each designed to reveal the real person sitting across the table. What is the applicant’s motivation for changing jobs? How well does he handle stress? Does she consistently show initiative? Managers learn to define the key criteria they seek in their next hire and pose strategic questions to uncover these qualities, including: Achievement-anchored questions • Questions that gauge likeability and fit • Pressure-cooker questions • Holistic questions that invite self-assessment • Questions tailored to sales, mid-level, or senior management positions • And more Complete with guidelines for analyzing answers, asking follow-up questions, checking references, and making winning offers—as well as new chapters on evaluating freelancers and onboarding successfully—the book simplifies the hiring process and puts people in place who can get the job done.

Get the most out of property investment and secure your financial future 7 Steps to Wealth is the only real estate book in Australia endorsed by three of Australia's property billionaires. It shares John L. Fitzgerald's own 35-year proven property strategy, supported statistically and with real life case studies from readers of earlier editions. Now in its 8th edition the book is completely up-to-date with the latest census data, location criteria and growth forecasts. Most importantly the book exposes the difference between property and real estate, proving that it’s only the land that appreciates and that the buildings that sit on the land actually depreciate. Indeed 7 Steps to Wealth uses Warren Buffet’s secret of compound growth but adapted for Australian property investors. Fitzgerald proves that certain residential land is Australia's best growth asset –– and will continue to be given current record population growth. • Unlock the secret power of compound growth and make it work for you • Avoid the common mistakes that most property investors make • Read case studies and testimonials from millionaires using the 7 step strategies • Understand how to safely build wealth in property, be cashflow positive and still get a tax deduction. With Australia's record population growth, there is no better time for Australians to use this proven strategy to safely build wealth for a comfortable retirement, one that doesn’t mean relying on government welfare.

Varoluşçuluk felsefesi, farklı eğilimleriyle 20. yüzyıla damgasını vurmuş olan bir felsefe akımıdır. Bu felsefenin en önemli temsilcisi ise hiç kuşkusuz Jean Paul Sartre’dir. Sartre, temsil ettiği felsefi ekolün görüşleriyle uyumlu bir şekilde kendisine hareket noktası olarak insanı seçmiş, insanı yaşam tecrübelerinden şuur ve iradesinden hareketle kendi varlığını yine kendi oluşturan bir canlı olarak görür. Fakat ona göre insanın sahip olduğu bu hürriyet, Tanrının varlığı anlayışıyla bağdaşmaz..

Georg Lukacs Aklın Yıkımı'nın tartışmalı bir kitap olduğunu söylemekten çekinmez. Horkheimer'ın Akıl Tutulması'ndan yedi yıl sonra, 1952'de tamamlanan yapıt Alman usdışıcılığının tarihçesini tarihsel materyalizmin inceleme araçlarıyla yeniden değerlendirir. Lukacs ender rastlanan bir bilgi ve farkındalık sergileyerek faşizmin canavarlıklarının yaşlı Schelling, Schopenhauer ve Nietzsche'ye kadar geri uzanan bir dönemde atılan tohumlarını araştırır. Alman olmasına karşın Kierkegaard da yirminci yüzyıl düşüncesi üzerinde olağanüstü etkisi açısından uzun uzadıya tartışılır. Lukacs I. Dünya Savaşı öncesinin felsefe ve toplumbilimini ele alırken özellikle Georg Simmel ve Max Weber gibi Almanya'nın önde gelen düşünürlerinden kişisel tanışıklıkla söz eder.

Lukacs'ın seçilmiş düşünürlerde ortaya koyduğu karanlıkçılık, kendinden hoşnutluk, umutsuzluk ya da kiniklik eğilimlerine karşın yazar onların yapısal başarılarını yadsımaya çalışmaz.

Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach, (1804-1872) Alman filozof ve ahlakçı. MAteryalist Felsefenin ideologlarından Marx üzerindeki etkisi ve hümanist ilahiyat görüşleri ile tanınmıştır. 19.yüzyıl Alman metaryalizminin ilk düşünürü olan Feuerbach`ın temel eseri Hıristiyanlığın Özü`dür. Felsefesi ya da karşı felsefesi, bir hümanizm ve doğalcılık şeklinde gelişen, dine ilişkin eleştirisi, insanlığa ilişkin doğrularınbilinçsizce yansıtılmasının açıklanmasını yapan Feuerbach, felsefeye önce Hegel`in nesnel idealizmini benimseyerek başlamış, fakat daha sonra tinsellik-maddecilik karşıtlığında, maddeciliğin tarafında olmuştur.

Bu kitapta ele alınan konular, Wittgenstein'ın eserlerinin kronolojik bir düzen içinde ve oldukça sistematik biçimde okunmasıyla temellendirilmiştir. Pek çok eserde dağınık olarak ve kısa aforizmalarda, hatta parantez kabilinden söylenmiş cümlelerde dile getirilen fikirler, organik bir bütünlüğe kavuşturulmuş, iç tutarlılık açısından problemsiz bir yapıya büründürülmüştür.

Kapitalizm, bilimle toplumsal yaşantımız arasındaki bağı kendi dünya görüşü etrafında şekillendirir. Öyle ki, günümüzde bilim ancak burjuvazinin kâr dürtüsünün sınırları içerisinde gelişme imkânı bulur. Bilimsel buluşlar patentlenerek ticari bir metaya dönüştürülür. Bilim ve teknikteki gelişmeler, silah sanayisinin ayrılmaz bir parçası olarak halka yabancılaşmanın en uç örneklerine ulaşır.

"Hegel, antik site idealini hiçbir zaman terk etmemiştir. 0, yalnızca, bu ideali çağdaş realite ile, toplum içinde giderek daha önemli bir rol oynayan bir burjuvazinin varlığı ile uzlaştırmak istemiştir. Hegel, hukuk konusundaki düşüncesinin ilk sistematik şekli olan jena Hukuk Felsefesi'nde, tabii hukuku,sosyal kurumları yalnızca kendi maddi ve manevi gelişmesine hizmet eden araçlar gibi gören bireysel şahsın hukuku olarak düşünür ve onun karşısına bir organik tabii hukuku koyar; bireyci atomizme, Totalite fikriyle karşı çıkar.

"Birkaç yılımı dünya kitabı içinde bu şekilde inceleme yaparak ve bazı deneyimler edinmeye uğraşarak geçirdikten sonra, günün birinde kendi içimdekileri de inceleme ve zihnimin tüm güçlerini izleyeceğim yolları seçmek için kullanma kararı aldım." René Descartes, her hakiki bilginin temeline düşünen özneyi koymasıyla eserleri modernite içinde tayin edici bir ağırlık taşıyan filozof olarak görülebilir. Bu bakımdan önemli bir filozof olmanın yanı sıra kendinden sonrası için de etkisi ölçülemez derecede büyüktür.