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Outliers : The Story of Success - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Back Bay Books

Outliers : The Story of Success

RM22.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.19

RM22.00 MYR

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is a must-read for those seeking to understand what it takes to be successful. Gladwell provides insightful analysis on the factors and circumstances that contribute to extraordinary success, challenging common perceptions of what it truly means to be an outlier. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how culture, family, and generation can shape one's potential for success.
Blitzscaling : The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies - Thryft
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Reid Hoffman, Chris Yeh, Bill Gates  | Crown Currency

Blitzscaling : The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies

RM46.00 MYR RM32.00 MYR 30% off

Goodreads rating: 3.97

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Blitzscaling could be a good read for entrepreneurs and founders who wish to take their businesses to the next level. The book provides valuable insights and techniques for designing business models, hiring and managing employees, and evolving company culture as the business matures. The unique challenges at each stage of a company's life cycle are addressed and the author's experiences and expertise make this an essential playbook for achieving success in today's competitive business world.
The Labor Relations Process - A Partnership Approach To Creating Strategic Competitive Advantage - Thryft
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The Labor Relations Process - A Partnership Approach To Creating Strategic Competitive Advantage

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This book provides a comprehensive approach for managing labor relations and creating strategic advantage through partnerships. It focuses on the importance of collaboration between management and employees, as well as the key issues and challenges that arise during the labor management process. Reviewers have praised the book's practical insights and its ability to help organizations improve their labor relations and competitiveness.
Predictive Analytics For Human Resources - Thryft
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Jac Fitz-Enz, John Mattox  | Wiley

Predictive Analytics For Human Resources

RM14.00 MYR RM10.00 MYR 29% off

Goodreads rating: 3.94

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Predictive Analytics For Human Resources is a comprehensive guide that equips HR professionals to create and run analytic projects with confidence. The book offers a logical framework of questions to follow, while also providing statistical applications for case simulations. What sets this book apart is its focus on predictability fundamentals, coaching, mentoring, and sponsoring. It also includes valuable information on building an analytics function, and adding value through systems analysis. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to launch an analytics project or program for HR.
The Optimist's Telescope : Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age - Thryft
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Bina Venkataraman | Riverhead Books

The Optimist's Telescope : Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age

RM64.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.47

RM64.00 MYR

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The Optimist's Telescope offers practical solutions for making better long-term decisions for individuals, businesses, and society as a whole. Venkataraman draws from her experience as a former climate adviser to the Obama administration and shares stories from around the world to showcase how we can adopt practices that benefit us over time. She highlights the importance of thinking ahead and dispels the myth that human nature is impossibly reckless. This book is recommended for anyone looking to make positive changes for themselves and the world around them.
What Then Must We Do? : Straight Talk about the Next American Revolution - Thryft
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What Then Must We Do? : Straight Talk about the Next American Revolution

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

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What Then Must We Do? is a must-read for those frustrated with the current economic system. Gar Alperovitz proposes a new system entirely, democratizing wealth and strengthening communities. Written in an accessible yet elegant style, this book is perfect for anyone looking to move from anger to strategy and be a part of a new-economy movement.
The 100-Year Life : Living and Working in an Age of Longevity - Thryft
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Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott  | Bloomsbury Information

The 100-Year Life : Living and Working in an Age of Longevity

RM55.00 MYR RM39.00 MYR 29% off

Goodreads rating: 3.83

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The 100-Year Life could be a good read for anyone who wants to reimagine their long-term goals in life. This book offers valuable insights and solutions on how to make the most of the extra time that a longer lifespan provides. Gratton and Scott cover an extensive range of topics, including the challenges and opportunities of an extended career, how to increase your physical and mental wellbeing, and how to cultivate meaningful relationships over a lifetime. Overall, The 100-Year Life is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to create a more rewarding and fulfilling life that transcends traditional notions of career and retirement.
Blue Ocean Classics - Thryft
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W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne  | Harvard Business Review Press

Blue Ocean Classics

RM14.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.16

RM14.00 MYR

Blue Ocean Classics could be a good read for business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve. The book offers a path-breaking strategy for creating uncontested markets, and provides clear guidelines for leaders to inspire and unlock the potential of their employees. Kim and Mauborgne's framework for creating new markets gives a fresh perspective on traditional business thinking, making the book valuable for those seeking to understand the role of innovation and strategy in creating profitable growth.
The Experience : The 5 Principles of Disney Service and Relationship Excellence - Thryft
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Brian Church, Bruce Loeffler  | Wiley

The Experience : The 5 Principles of Disney Service and Relationship Excellence

RM44.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.87

RM44.00 MYR

Bring Disney-level customer experience to your organization with insider guidance The Experience is a unique guide to mastering the art of customer service and service relationships, based on the principles employed at the renowned leader in customer experience ­― the Walt Disney Company. Co-Author Bruce Loeffler spent ten years at Disney World overseeing service excellence, and has partnered with Brian T. Church in this book, to show you how to bring that same level of care and value to your own organization. Based on the I. C.A.R.E. model, the five principles ― Impression, Connection, Attitude, Response, and Exceptionals ― give you a solid framework upon which to raise the level of your customer experience. You will learn how to identify your customer service issues and what level of Experience you are currently offering. You can then determine exactly what the "customer experience" should be for your company, and the changes required to make it happen. The Walt Disney Company is the most recognized name in the world for customer service. The "Disney Experience" draws customers from all around the world,. This book describes what it takes to achieve that level of Experience, and how any organization can do it with the right strategy and attention to detail. When the Experience is enhanced, the opportunity arises to convert customers to ambassadors who will share their Experience with others. Customers are the lifeblood of business. A great product offering isn't enough in today's marketplace, where everyone's looking for an "experience.” Imagine the kind of value a Disney-level customer experience could bring to your organization. The Experience is a guide to getting there, from an insider's perspective.
American Business - Thryft
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C. Jackson Grayson | Free Press

American Business

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Goodreads rating: 0.0

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"American Business: A Two-Minute Warning" is a wake-up call to all Americans and a call to action to improve productivity in order to stay competitive in the global economy. The authors explain the dire consequences of falling behind, but also provide practical solutions and recommendations for improvement. This book is recommended for anyone interested in the state of the American economy and what can be done to improve it.
Negotiation Excellence: Successful Deal Making - Thryft
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Michael Benoliel | World Scientific Publishing Company

Negotiation Excellence: Successful Deal Making

RM73.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.0

RM73.00 MYR

Negotiation Successful Deal Making was written by leading negotiation experts from top-rated universities in the USA and in Asia and its objective is to introduce the readers to the theory and best practices of effective negotiation. The book includes chapters ranging preparing and planning well for successful negotiations; building relationships and establishing trust between negotiators; negotiating creatively to create mutual value and win-win; understanding and dealing with negotiators from different cultures; and to managing ethical dilemmas. In addition to emphasizing the link between theory and practice, Negotiation Successful Deal Making includes deal examples such Renault-Nissan alliance; mega-merger between Arcelor and Mittal Steel; Kraft Foods' acquisition of Cadbury PLC, Walt Disney Company's negotiation with the Hong Kong government; and Komatsu, a Japanese firm's negotiation with Dresser, an American firm.
The King of Oil : The Secret Lives of Marc Rich - Thryft
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Daniel Ammann | St. Martin's Griffin

The King of Oil : The Secret Lives of Marc Rich

RM35.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.15

RM35.00 MYR

Billionaire oil trader Marc Rich for the first time talks at length about his private life (including his expensive divorce from wife Denise); his invention of the spot oil market, which made his fortune and changed the world economy; his lucrative and unpublicized dealings with Ayatollah Khomeini's Iran, Fidel Castro's Cuba, war-ravaged Angola, and apartheid South Africa; his quiet cooperation with the Israeli and U.S. governments (even after he was indicted for tax fraud by Rudy Guiliani) and near-comical attempts by U.S. officials to kidnap him illegally.This sure-to-make-headlines book from Daniel Ammann is the first no-holds-barred biography of Rich, who was famously pardoned by Bill Clinton, and resurfaced in the news during the confirmation hearings of Attorney General Eric Holder. The King of Oil sheds stunning new light on one of the most controversial international businessmen of all time, charting Rich's rise from the Holocaust, which he fled as a young boy, to become the wealthiest and most powerful oil and commodities trader of the century. From his earliest trading days to the present, Marc Rich's story is astonishing and compelling.
Gaming the System : how to stop playing the organisational game and start playing the competitive game - Thryft
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James Rieley | Financial Times Management

Gaming the System : how to stop playing the organisational game and start playing the competitive game

RM42.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.0

RM42.00 MYR

Presents a way for managers to understand the big picture of the system, showing how to explore, observe, and successfully play the political game that is constantly going on in business and financial markets. Also examines how and why people play this game, and how to mitigate and tackle its negative causes and effects.
Hacking Growth : How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success - Thryft
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Morgan Brown, Sean Ellis  | Virgin Books

Hacking Growth : How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success

RM24.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.1

RM24.00 MYR

Growth is now the first thing that investors, shareholders and market analysts look for in assessing and valuing companies.HACKING GROWTH is a highly accessible, practical, method for growth that involves cross-functional teams and continuous testing and iteration. Hacking Growth does for marketshare growth what THE LEAN STARTUP does for product development and BUSINESS MODEL GENERATION does for strategy. HACKING GROWTH focuses on customers - how to attain them, retain them, engage them, and monetize them - rather than product.Written by the method's pioneers, this book is a comprehensive toolkit or "bible" that any company in any industry can use to implement their own Growth Hacking strategy, from how to set up and run growth teams, to how to identify and test growth levers, and how to evaluate and act on the results. It is designed for any company or leader looking to break out of the ruts of traditional marketing and become more collaborative, less wasteful, and achieve more consistent, replicable, and data-driven results.
Traction : How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth - Thryft
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Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares | Penguin Uk

Traction : How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth

RM22.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.11

RM22.00 MYR

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In Traction, serial entrepreneurs Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares give startups the tools for generating explosive customer growth'Anyone trying to break through to new customers can use this smart, ambitious book'Eric Ries, author of The Lean StartupMost startups don't fail because they can't build a product. Most startups fail because they can't get traction.Building a successful company is hard. Smart entrepreneurs know that the key to success isn't the originality of your offering, the brilliance of your team, or how much money you raise. It's how consistently you can grow and acquire new customers.Traction will teach you the nineteen channels you can use to build a customer base, and offers a three-step framework to figure out which ones will work best for your business. No matter how you apply them, the lessons and examples in Traction will help you create and sustain the growth your business desperately needs.'Here is the inside scoop, the latest, most specific tactics from the red-hot centre of the Internet marketing universe. From someone who has done it. Twice'Seth Godin, author of Linchpin
International Business: An Asia Pacific Perspective - Thryft
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Jane W. Lu, Andrew Delios, Paul W. Beamish  | Pearson Education

International Business: An Asia Pacific Perspective

RM48.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.5

RM48.00 MYR

International An Asia Pacific Perspective (Second Edition) provides a unique exploration of the topic of international business. It examines decisions relevant to managers in internationalizing and multinational firms operating in the Asia Pacific. Its uniqueness stems from the cutting-edge conceptual material that underlies the decision-making frameworks in the text and in the numerous Asian company examples and illustrations. Users of this text examine such essential topics as the measurement and analysis of the cultural, political and economic dimensions of the international environment; the formation of internationalization strategies, including entry mode choice and strategic alliances; the analysis of the competitive implications of multinational firms and business groups; multinational, subsidiary and expatriate management; and the management of ethical issues.FeaturesThe material in each chapter is first strongly rooted in international business theory before it moves to the discussion of related managerial topics. The analytical issues embedded in the theory provide the foundation for exploring the managerial decision issues that are typical to the theme of the chapter.The chapters on the cultural and political dimensions draw on the latest research and analytical methods for diagnosing the influence of these environments on a multinational firm s strategy.The chapters on strategic alliances and international acquisitions outline the key decisions and analyses that can facilitate the successful implementation of these challenging modes of growth.The chapters on multinational firms and business groups illustrate the competitive pressures exerted by these firms for domestic and international companies in the Asia Pacific.The chapter on subsidiary management outlines the competitive and strategic issues that fall into the domain of a manager of a foreign subsidiary situated in an Asia Pacific country.In-text examples and text-boxes provided in depth looks at companies such as Haier, Tata Consulting Services, Mitsubishi Motors and the Formosa Plastics Group. More than 100 company illustrations drawn from companies situated in Australasia, South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia provide a realistic view of the competitive challenges encountered when operating in the Asia Pacific.International management skills can be developed and reinforced using the 15 cases included in this book. The cases help to tie together and augment the managerial issues that underlie the analytical and conceptual issues presented in the text. SECTION 1: THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTSECTION 2: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL GROWTHSECTION 3: MULTINATIONAL MANAGEMENTSECTION 4: CASES
Are We There Yet?: Insights on How to Lead by Design : Insights on How to Lead by Design - Thryft
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Sam Bucolo | Laurence King Publishing

Are We There Yet?: Insights on How to Lead by Design : Insights on How to Lead by Design

RM21.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.67

RM21.00 MYR

The fundamental question that the book addresses Are our innovation efforts aligned to the challenges of our times? We face high costs, global competition, low productivity, and technology disruptions. Our education system is geared towards solving known problems through an inductive thinking mindset. We have relied on massive technology investments as our source of competitive advantage, but our growth is declining. If we want to maintain our standard of living, we need firms to grow.Firms therefore need a new approach to innovation, one that focuses on customer engagement in its business model. The concept of design thinking is often described as the mindset for fi ms to make this transition. But with so much being written on design thinking, why do so many firms struggle to adopt this mindset and make this transition?
Never Eat Alone : And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time - Thryft
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Tahl Raz | Fisicalbook

Never Eat Alone : And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time

RM21.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.84

RM21.00 MYR

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Understanding Management : The Social Science Foundations - Thryft
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Paul Willman | Oxford University Press

Understanding Management : The Social Science Foundations

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.08

RM37.00 MYR

Management is a fragmented and interdisciplinary area of study, with a lot of academic branches. Willman argues this tree is narrower at its roots, and these roots lie primarily in social science. Key to the purpose of the book is to present management theory as applied social science.Developed out of a core management course at Master's level, this book introduces the field to students who may have little prior knowledge of management. Willman interprets 'management' broadly to embrace the sub-disciplines of strategy, finance, accounting, marketing, organisational behaviour and operations management. The text aims to show how they arose and how they relate, thus engaging the reader in a little history.The book is integrative, in that it seeks to find common concerns in disparate literatures. It is also critical in that it seeks to comparatively evaluate contributions to the management field both in terms of theoretical contribution and practical impact. It is intended to be accessible to a range of readers, presenting technical materials in an informal way. Finally, it is introductory in that it assumes no previous knowledge of the academic management field.
Turning Numbers into Knowledge : Mastering the Art of Problem Solving - Thryft
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Jonathan G. Koomey | Analytics Press

Turning Numbers into Knowledge : Mastering the Art of Problem Solving

RM29.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.87

RM29.00 MYR

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Full of tools, tricks, and tips for solving problems in the real world, this book serves as an ideal training manual for those who are new to or intimidated by quantitative analysis and acts as an excellent refresher for those who have more experience but want to improve the quality of their data, the clarity of their graphics, and the cogency of their arguments. In addition to containing numerous updates to the contents—references, URLs, and reading lists—this second edition includes a new foreword, revised chapters, and an epilogue. Mastering the art of problem solving takes more than proficiency with basic calculations; it requires understanding how people use information, recognizing the importance of ideology, learning the art of storytelling, and acknowledging the important distinction between facts and values. Intended for executives, professors, and students, this guide addresses these and other essential skills.
Industrial Relations in Singapore Industry - Thryft
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M. Ariff, Rosalind Chew, Chew Soon Beng  | Addison-wesley

Industrial Relations in Singapore Industry

RM36.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 0.0

RM36.00 MYR

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the industrial relations landscape in Singapore, examining both historical and current practices. It analyzes the various actors involved in the labor market, including trade unions, employers, and the government, and their roles in shaping industrial relations policies. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the unique dynamics of Singapore's labor market and its implications for both companies and workers.
Human Resource Issues in Singapore
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Gregory Tin Sin Thong | Addison-wesley

Human Resource Issues in Singapore

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Goodreads rating: 0.0

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If you're intrigued by the complexities of managing people and want to gain a better understanding of human resource practices in a fast-developing Asian economy, "Human Resource Issues in Singapore" is a must-read. It provides a localized perspective that encapsulates the cultural and economic nuances of Singapore's workforce in the mid-90s, which might be interesting for professionals and academics in the fields of HR and international business.
HBR'S 10 Must Reads: The Essentials : The Essentials - Thryft
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Harvard Business Review, Thomas H. Davenport, Michael Overdorf  | Harvard Business Review Press

HBR'S 10 Must Reads: The Essentials : The Essentials

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.0

RM33.00 MYR

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This book is a must-read for those in the business world who want to stay on top of their game. The collection of articles from top experts covers perennial concerns such as creating competitive advantage, leading change, maximizing performance, managing your career, and avoiding common mistakes. Readers will gain essential wisdom that will help them accelerate their success and that of their companies. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is that it compiles the most influential management articles in one single book.
Payoff : The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations - Thryft
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Dan Ariely | Simon & Schuster/ Ted

Payoff : The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations

RM32.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.71

RM32.00 MYR

Bestselling author Dan Ariely reveals fascinating new insights into motivation--showing that the subject is far more complex than we ever imagined. Every day we work hard to motivate ourselves, the people we live with, the people who work for and do business with us. In this way, much of what we do can be defined as being "motivators." From the boardroom to the living room, our role as motivators is complex, and the more we try to motivate partners and children, friends and coworkers, the clearer it becomes that the story of motivation is far more intricate and fascinating than we've assumed. Payoff investigates the true nature of motivation, our partial blindness to the way it works, and how we can bridge this gap. With studies that range from Intel to a kindergarten classroom, Ariely digs deep to find the root of motivation--how it works and how we can use this knowledge to approach important choices in our own lives. Along the way, he explores intriguing questions such as: Can giving employees bonuses harm productivity? Why is trust so crucial for successful motivation? What are our misconceptions about how to value our work? How does your sense of your mortality impact your motivation?
Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights - Thryft
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Gary Klein | Publicaffairs

Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights

RM30.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.64

RM30.00 MYR

Insights -- like Darwin's understanding of the way evolution actually works, and Watson and Crick's breakthrough discoveries about the structure of DNA -- can change the world. We also need insights into the everyday things that frustrate and confuse us so that we can more effectively solve problems and get things done. Yet we know very little about when, why, or how insights are formed -- or what blocks them. In Seeing What Others Don't , renowned cognitive psychologist Gary Klein unravels the mystery.Klein is a keen observer of people in their natural settings -- scientists, businesspeople, firefighters, police officers, soldiers, family members, friends, himself -- and uses a marvelous variety of stories to illuminate his research into what insights are and how they happen. What, for example, enabled Harry Markopolos to put the finger on Bernie Madoff? How did Dr. Michael Gottlieb make the connections between different patients that allowed him to publish the first announcement of the AIDS epidemic? What did Admiral Yamamoto see (and what did the Americans miss) in a 1940 British attack on the Italian fleet that enabled him to develop the strategy of attack at Pearl Harbor? How did a "smokejumper" see that setting another fire would save his life, while those who ignored his insight perished? How did Martin Chalfie come up with a million-dollar idea (and a Nobel Prize) for a natural flashlight that enabled researchers to look inside living organisms to watch biological processes in action?Klein also dissects impediments to insight, such as when organizations claim to value employee creativity and to encourage breakthroughs but in reality block disruptive ideas and prioritize avoidance of mistakes. Or when information technology systems are "dumb by design" and block potential discoveries.Both scientifically sophisticated and fun to read, Seeing What Others Don't shows that insight is not just a "eureka!" moment but a whole new way of understanding.
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor - Thryft
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Jeremy C. Miller | Profile Books

Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor

RM28.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.05

RM28.00 MYR

At the age of 26, Warren Buffett founded Buffett Partnership Limited, which lasted from 1956 to 1970. During this time he wrote 33 letters to his small but growing group of partners. These letters chronicle his thoughts, approaches and reflections in the period immediately prior to his Berkshire Hathaway tenure - one that saw an unprecedented record of investing success.This early period was astonishing: in 1968 he beat the Dow by more than 50%. Because Buffett wanted to ensure that his partners understood his process, he wrote letters. In them, he sets out what he termed "ground rules" for investing that remain startlingly relevant today for every type of investor - from beginners to sophisticated pros.Warren Buffett's Ground Rules brings together, for the first time, and with Buffett's blessing, the key investment principles and teachings the letters reveal. Here you will find the basis for Buffett's contrarian diversification strategy, his almost religious celebration of compounding interest and his tactics for bettering market results by at least 10% annually.Quoting extensively and directly from Buffett, equity research expert Jeremy Miller introduces us to the timeless advice the letters contain, demonstrating a set of highly effective investment strategies that continue to resonate today.
Bounce : Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success - Thryft
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Matthew Syed | Harper Perennial

Bounce : Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success

RM16.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.07

RM16.00 MYR

“A cutting edge dissection—and ultimate destruction—of the myth of innate talent in the pursuit of excellence. Syed synthesizes his evidence with the precision of an academic, writes with the fluidity of a journalist, and persuades with the drive of a sportsman. Read this book now—before its too late. There are no excuses!” — Mark Thomas, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics, University College London In the vein of the international bestselling Freakonomics , award-winning journalist Matthew Syed reveals the hidden clues to success—in sports, business, school, and just about anything else that you’d want to be great at. Fans of Predictably Irrational and Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point will find many interesting and helpful insights in Bounce .
The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Investors and Managers - Thryft
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Lawrence A. Cunningham | John Wiley & Sons Ltd

The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Investors and Managers

RM41.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.4

RM41.00 MYR

En esta obra, el lector encontrará las ideas de Warren Buffett, universalmente conocido como uno de los inversores más brillantes de todos los tiempos. Lawrence A. Cunningham presenta, en forma de ensayos, una colección de cartas de Warren Buffett a los accionistas de Berkshire Hathaway en las que se exponen los fundamentos de una buena gestión, precisando que el papel de un buen directivo es estar al servicio del capital de los accionistas. Para Buffett, el papel de los accionistas no debe limitarse a aportar el capital sino a entender el negocio y actuar como un propietario. Estos ensayos, llenos de lucidez, abordan un amplio abanico de temas como el reclutamiento de dirigentes, las decisiones de inversión, la evaluación de empresas o la información financiera, entre otros.
The Starfish And The Spider : The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations - Thryft
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Rod A. Beckstrom, Ori Brafman  | Portfolio

The Starfish And The Spider : The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations

RM34.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.83

RM34.00 MYR

If you cut off a spider's head, it dies; if you cut off a starfish's leg it grows a new one, and that leg can grow into an entirely new starfish. Traditional top-down organizations are like spiders, but now starfish organizations are changing the face of business and the world.What's the hidden power behind the success of Wikipedia, craigslist, and Skype? What do eBay and General Electric have in common with the abolitionist and women's rights movements? What fundamental choice put General Motors and Toyota on vastly different paths?Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom have discovered some unexpected answers, gripping stories, and a tapestry of unlikely connections. The Starfish and the Spider explores what happens when starfish take on spiders and reveals how established companies and institutions, from IBM to Intuit to the U.S. government, are also learning how to incorporate starfish principles to achieve success.
Lessons from a Warzone : How to be a Resilient Leader in Times of Crisis - Thryft
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Louai Al Roumani | Penguin

Lessons from a Warzone : How to be a Resilient Leader in Times of Crisis

RM42.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.02

RM42.00 MYR

A STORY OF HOPE, PERSEVERANCE AND RESILIENCE IN THE MIDST OF WARLouai Al Roumani was head of finance and planning at one of the largest banks in Syria, when the war broke out in 2011.In Lessons from a Warzone , Al Roumani shares his very personal account of coping with the day-to-day realities of leading an organization in dangerous and hostile conditions. His story shows how inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places - from the timeless wisdom of merchants in ancient souks to the changing patterns of military checkpoints. During that time, not only did the bank remain robust when others faltered - it thrived and became the undisputed leading bank as people's trust in its capability to safeguard their lifelong savings strengthened.In this book, Al Roumani distills the knowledge and skills he and his colleagues developed while steering the bank through four impossible years into ten lessons applicable to any leader facing a crisis today. His valuable, and often counterintuitive, advice - ranging from resisting over-planning to hacking your own IT department to cutting costs (but not morale) - will help anyone understand how to be resilient even in the most challenging of times.
Brick by Brick : How Lego Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry - Thryft
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David C. Robertson, Bill Breen  | Crown Business

Brick by Brick : How Lego Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry

RM20.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.85

RM20.00 MYR

Brick by Brick takes you inside the LEGO you've never seen. By following the teams that are inventing some of the world's best-loved toys, it spotlights the company's disciplined approach to harnessing creativity and recounts one of the most remarkable business transformations in recent memory.Brick by Brick reveals how LEGO failed to keep pace with the revolutionary changes in kids' lives and began sliding into irrelevance. When the company's leaders implemented some of the business world's most widely espoused prescriptions for boosting innovation, they ironically pushed the iconic toymaker to the brink of bankruptcy. The company's near-collapse shows that what works in theory can fail spectacularly in the brutally competitive global economy.It took a new LEGO management team – faced with the growing rage for electronic toys, few barriers to entry, and ultra-demanding consumers (ten-year old boys) – to reinvent the innovation rule book and transform LEGO into one of the world's most profitable, fastest-growing companies. Along the way, Brick by Brick reveals how LEGO:- Became truly customer-driven by co-creating with kids as well as its passionate adult fans- Looked beyond products and learned to leverage a full-spectrum approach to innovation- Opened its innovation process by using both the "wisdom of crowds" and the expertise of elite cliques- Discovered uncontested, "blue ocean" markets, even as it thrived in brutally competitive red oceans- Gave its world-class design teams enough space to create and direction to deliverbuilt a culture where profitable innovation flourishesSometimes radical yet always applicable, Brick by Brick abounds with real-world lessons for unleashing breakthrough innovation in your organization, just like LEGO. Whether you're a senior executive looking to make your company grow, an entrepreneur building a startup from scratch, or a fan who wants to instill some of that LEGO magic in your career, you'll learn how to build your own innovation advantage, brick by brick.
The Goal : A Process of Ongoing Improvement - Thryft
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Jeff Cox, Eliyahu M. Goldratt  | North River Press

The Goal : A Process of Ongoing Improvement

RM19.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.08

RM19.00 MYR

Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal is the gripping novel which is transforming management thinking throughout the Western world.Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try and improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant—or it will be closed by corporate HQ, with hundreds of job losses. It takes a chance meeting with a colleague from student days—Jonah—to help him break out of conventional ways of thinking to see what needs to be done.The story of Alex's fight to save his plant is more than compulsive reading. It contains a serious message for all managers in industry and explains the ideas which underline the Theory of Constraints (TOC) developed by Eli Goldratt.
FightBack NOW : Leveraging your assets to shape the new normal - Thryft
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Felix Staeritz, Sven Jungmann  | Lid Publishing

FightBack NOW : Leveraging your assets to shape the new normal

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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This second book in the FightBack collection responds to the what could the new normal look like?Drawing on their own experience and the expertise of more than 100 business and government leaders, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs, Felix Staeritz and Sven Jungmann show you how you can use the assets within your organisation to create new digital businesses, seize new growth, and create a more resilient society.The aim of the book is to empower leaders from all sectors and industries to take a more active role in shaping the future of our societies. As entrepreneurs, Staeritz and Jungmann, believe that business leaders and organizations have an obligation to act beyond ‘innovation theatre’ and act with a sense of urgency not just to cope with this situation, but to recreate the world so we come out of this stronger and more inventive.FightBack NOW takes a critical look at the current challenges humanity faces and illustrates how we can meet them with our current and upcoming technologies. The book combines insights from entrepreneurial and corporate viewpoints to demonstrate a proven framework for efficient early-stage venture building using corporate assets.Throughout the book, you will find inspirational case studies from renowned firms who reinvent(ed) themselves through Corporate Venture Building as well as insightful views from government leaders and entrepreneurs. With battle-tested lessons learned from successes and failures in the field, you'll learn what works—and what you should avoid.FightBack NOW is a timely and necessary book, challenging leaders and organizations to consider the new realities and the urgent problems which ultimately impact the future of every person and business. However, it is not just a to help leaders act on the mission of shape a healthier planet and a more resilient society, the exclusive eponymous community ( ) has been created.
Living In Smart Cities: Innovation And Sustainability - Thryft
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Thomas Menkhoff, Hans-Dieter Evers, Siew Ning Kan  | World Scientific Publishing Company

Living In Smart Cities: Innovation And Sustainability

RM38.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 0.0

RM38.00 MYR

Cities around the world are becoming increasingly popular as economic powerhouses and magnets for migrants from rural and suburban areas. All big cities in First and Third World countries as well as emerging markets such as New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Delhi, Jakarta etc. have to cope with high population density and serious challenges such as air pollution or traffic congestion. How do we pack more people into big cities and yet continue to realise a high quality of life? How do we plan, create and manage 'good cities' which are safe, spacious, green, connected, fair and resilient? How can cities create economic wealth while still fulfilling the vision of sustaining our "Green Planet"? What are best practice designs and innovative technical smart city solutions which could be leveraged to tackle these challenges and how can they be successfully commercialised? These are some of the questions the reader addresses from a multi-disciplinary perspective with special reference to Singapore whose development from regional entrepôt to First World Metropolis continues to impress business and societal leaders around the world. The book's contents are broadly structured according to the following (i) definition and taxonomy of innovative & sustainable cities, including its core characteristics and how they create value in terms of innovativeness and sustainability; (ii) governance, planning and selected design principles of innovative & sustainable cities and how they pan out with regard to livability and sustainability; and (iii) in-depth study of selected smart city dimensions such as governance, clustering, connectivity, mobility, ageing, water, sports, and safety.
What They Don't Teach You at Harvar - Thryft
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Mark H. McCormack | Bantam

What They Don't Teach You at Harvar

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Goodreads rating: 3.61

RM30.00 MYR

This business classic features straight-talking advice you’ll never hear in school. Featuring a new foreword by Ariel Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell Mark H. McCormack, one of the most successful entrepreneurs in American business, is widely credited as the founder of the modern-day sports marketing industry. On a handshake with Arnold Palmer and less than a thousand dollars, he started International Management Group and, over a four-decade period, built the company into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with offices in more than forty countries. To this day, McCormack’s business classic remains a must-read for executives and managers at every level. Relating his proven method of “applied people sense” in key chapters on sales, negotiation, reading others and yourself, and executive time management, McCormack presents powerful real-world guidance on • the secret life of a deal• management philosophies that don’t work (and one that does)• the key to running a meeting—and how to attend one• the positive use of negative reinforcement• proven ways to observe aggressively and take the edge• and much more Praise for What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School “Incisive, intelligent, and witty, What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School is a sure winner—like the author himself. Reading it has taught me a lot.” —Rupert Murdoch , executive chairman, News Corp, chairman and CEO, 21st Century Fox “Clear, concise, and informative . . . Like a good mentor, this book will be a valuable aid throughout your business career.” —Herbert J. Siegel, chairman, Chris-Craft Industries, Inc. “Mark McCormack describes the approach I have personally seen him adopt, which has not only contributed to the growth of his business, but mine as well.” —Arnold Palmer “There have been what we love to call dynasties in every sport. IMG has been different. What this one brilliant man, Mark McCormack, created is the only dynasty ever over all sport.” —Frank Deford, senior contributing writer, Sports Illustrated
How Google Works - Thryft
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Jonathan Rosenberg, Eric Schmidt  | Grand Central Publishing

How Google Works

RM27.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.05

RM27.00 MYR

Both Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google as seasoned Silicon Valley business executives, but over the course of a decade they came to see the wisdom in Coach John Wooden's observation that 'it's what you learn after you know it all that counts'. As they helped grow Google from a young start-up to a global icon, they relearned everything they knew about management. How Google Works is the sum of those experiences distilled into a fun, easy-to-read primer on corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption.The authors explain how the confluence of three seismic changes - the internet, mobile, and cloud computing - has shifted the balance of power from companies to consumers. The companies that will thrive in this ever-changing landscape will be the ones that create superior products and attract a new breed of multifaceted employees whom the authors dub 'smart creatives'. The management maxims ('Consensus requires dissension', 'Exile knaves but fight for divas', 'Think 10X, not 10%') are illustrated with previously unreported anecdotes from Google's corporate history.'Back in 2010, Eric and I created an internal class for Google managers,' says Rosenberg. 'The class slides all read 'Google confidential' until an employee suggested we uphold the spirit of openness and share them with the world. This book codifies the recipe for our secret sauce: how Google innovates and how it empowers employees to succeed.'
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Boston, Massachusetts, U.s.a.: Little Brown & Co

The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

RM41.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.0

RM41.00 MYR

The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.
Corporate-level Strategy : Creating Value in the Multibusiness Company - Thryft
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Michael Goold, Andrew Campbell, Marcus Alexander  | Wiley

Corporate-level Strategy : Creating Value in the Multibusiness Company

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Goodreads rating: 4.22

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This book is a must-read for students and practitioners. It challenges the traditional belief that corporate parenting can't create value, introducing the concept of parenting advantage. It provides a compelling framework for determining the corporate parent's impact on the business and offers practical advice for adding value to multibusiness companies. It is insightful, valuable, and an excellent guide for anyone looking to understand how to create and maintain corporate-level strategy.
Co-Opetition: a Win/Win Mindset - Thryft
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Barry J. Nalebuff, Adam M. Brandenburger  | Doubleday Business

Co-Opetition: a Win/Win Mindset

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Goodreads rating: 3.99

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The game of business changes constantly. So should your business strategy.When a business strategy is so new in design, a new word must be coined to capture its value. Such is the case with co-opetition, a method that goes beyond the old rules of competition and cooperation to combine the advantages of both. Co-opetition is a pioneering, high-profit means of leveraging business relationships.The Harvard Business School's Adam M. Brandenburger and the Yale School of Management's Barry J. Nalebuff, scholars and consultants, have developed a five-part business strategy that shows how to do more than play the game of business. It shows how you can change the game of business for maximum benefit.Though often compared to games like chess and poker, business is different. To win at chess or poker, someone has to lose. In business, long-term profitability doesn't require others to fail. And in business, people are free to change the rules, the players, the boundaries, the game itself. Intel, Nintendo, American Express, NutraSweet, American Airlines and dozens of other companies have been using the strategies of co-opetition to change the game of business to their benefit. By telling stories of these companies, and formulating strategies based on the science of game theory, Brandenburger and Nalebuff have created a book that's insightful and instructive for managers eager to move their companies into a new mindset.Co-opetition will revolutionize the way you play the game of business.
The Power of Pull : How Small Moves, Smartly Made, Can Set Big Things in Motion - Thryft
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John Hagel III, John Seely Brown, Lang Davison  | Basic Books

The Power of Pull : How Small Moves, Smartly Made, Can Set Big Things in Motion

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.92

RM15.00 MYR

In a radical break with the past, information now flows like water, and we must learn how to tap into its stream. Individuals and companies can no longer rely on the stocks of knowledge that they've carefully built up and stored away. Information now flows like water, and we must learn how to tap into the stream. But many of us remain stuck in old practices -- practices that could undermine us as we search for success and meaning. In this revolutionary book, three doyens of the Internet age, whose path-breaking work has made headlines around the world, reveal the adjustments we must make if we take these changes seriously. In a world of increasing risk and opportunity, we must understand the importance of pull. Understood and used properly, the power of pull can draw out the best in people and institutions by connecting them in ways that increase understanding and effectiveness. Pull can turn uncertainty into opportunity, and enable small moves to achieve outsized impact. Drawing on pioneering research, The Power of Pull shows how to apply its principles to unlock the hidden potential of individuals and organizations, and how to use it as a force for social change and the development of creative talent. The authors explore how to use the power of pull to:Access new sources of informationAttract likeminded individuals from around the worldShape serendipity to increase the likelihood of positive chance encountersForm creation spaces to drive you and your colleagues to new heightsTransform your organization to adapt to the flow of knowledgeThe Power of Pull is essential reading for entrepreneurs, managers, and anybody interested in understanding and harnessing the shifting forces of our networked world.
The Art of the Long View : Planning for the Future in an Uncertain World - Thryft
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Peter Schwartz | Currency

The Art of the Long View : Planning for the Future in an Uncertain World

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Goodreads rating: 3.8

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What increasingly affects all of us, whether professional planners or individuals preparing for a better future, is not the tangibles of life—bottom-line numbers, for instance—but the intangibles: our hopes and fears, our beliefs and dreams. Only stories—scenarios—and our ability to visualize different kinds of futures adequately capture these intangibles.In The Art of the Long View, now for the first time in paperback and with the addition of an all-new User's Guide, Peter Schwartz outlines the "scenaric" approach, giving you the tools for developing a strategic vision within your business.Schwartz describes the new techniques, originally developed within Royal/Dutch Shell, based on many of his firsthand scenario exercises with the world's leading institutions and companies, including the White House, EPA, BellSouth, PG&E, and the International Stock Exchange.
Winning At Retail : Developing a Sustained Model for Retail Success - Thryft
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Willard N. Ander, Neil Z. Stern  | Wiley

Winning At Retail : Developing a Sustained Model for Retail Success

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Goodreads rating: 3.69

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Praise for Winning At Retail"Winning at Retail offers the most effective strategies available for retailers. At McDonald's, the 'Quick-EST' model is crucial, because being close and convenient to where our customers live, work, and shop helps us create maximum value. If you want to harness your company's strengths to become a leader in your category-and stay in tune with what your customers want-this is the book for you."-Jim Rand, Senior Vice President of Business Development, McDonald's Corporation"Winning at Retail provides a thoughtful approach to retail differentiation. Ander and Stern warn of the 'treacherous middle' into which retailers too easily drift. They inspire us to avoid this peril through case studies of retailers who have assumed leadership through courageous choice."-Robert L. Price, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Wawa"In a difficult retail environment, this book provides crucial guidance for staying on top of your competition-by taking the customer seriously and leveraging your strengths to provide experiences that increase customer loyalty. Will Ander and Neil Stern elegantly argue that you can't always be the biggest, fastest, and trendiest place on the block, but it takes only one of these 'Ests' to be a category leader. Businesses big and small can benefit from the carefully distilled lessons in this book."-Bernd Schmitt, Professor of Marketing, Columbia Business School and author of Customer Experience Management
Strategic Management : A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts - Thryft
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Fred R. David, Forest R David  | Pearson

Strategic Management : A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts

RM128.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.96

RM128.00 MYR

For undergraduate and graduate courses in strategy. In today’s economy, gaining and sustaining a competitive advantage is harder than ever. Strategic Management captures the complexity of the current business environment and delivers the latest skills and concepts with unrivaled clarity, helping students develop their own cutting-edge strategy through skill-developing exercises. The Fifteenth Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised with current research and concepts. This edition includes 29 new cases and end-of- chapter material, including added exercises and review questions. MyManagementLab for Strategic Management is a total learning package. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that truly engages students in learning. It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams–resulting in better performance in the course–and provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class progress. This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab search for 013382389X/ 9780133823899. That package includes 0133444899/ 9780133444896 and 0133451836/ 9780133451832. MyLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.
How Google Works - Thryft
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Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg  | Grand Central Publishing

How Google Works

RM31.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.05

RM31.00 MYR

Seasoned Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg provide an insider's guide to Google, from its business history and disruptive corporate strategy to developing a new managment philosophy and creating a corporate culture where innovation and creativity thrive.Seasoned Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg provide an insider's guide to Google, from its business history and disruptive corporate strategy to developing a new managment philosophy and creating a corporate culture where innovation and creativity thrive.Google Executive Chairman and ex-CEO Eric Schmidt and former SVP of Products Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google over a decade ago as proven technology executives. At the time, the company was already well-known for doing things differently, reflecting the visionary-and frequently contrarian-principles of founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. If Eric and Jonathan were going to succeed, they realized they would have to relearn everything they thought they knew about management and business.Today, Google is a global icon that regularly pushes the boundaries of innovation in a variety of fields. How Google Works is an entertaining, page-turning primer containing lessons that Eric and Jonathan learned as they helped build the company. The authors explain how technology has shifted the balance of power from companies to consumers, and that the only way to succeed in this ever-changing landscape is to create superior products and attract a new breed of multifaceted employees whom Eric and Jonathan dub "smart creatives."Covering topics including corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption, the authors illustrate management maxims ("Consensus requires dissension," "Exile knaves but fight for divas," "Think 10X, not 10%") with numerous insider anecdotes from Google's history, many of which are shared here for the first time.In an era when everything is speeding up, the best way for businesses to succeed is to attract smart-creative people and give them an environment where they can thrive at scale. How Google Works explains how to do just that.
The Firm - The Story Of McKinsey And Its Secret Influence On American Business - Thryft
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Duff Mcdonald ( DA FU MAI KE TANG NA ) | Simon Schuster

The Firm - The Story Of McKinsey And Its Secret Influence On American Business

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Goodreads rating: 3.75

RM22.00 MYR RM16.00 MYR 27% off

It ranks among the unquestioned laws of American big business over the last half century: If you want to be taken seriously, you hire McKinsey & Company. FOUNDED IN 1926, McKINSEY CAN LAY CLAIM to the following partial list of accomplishments: its consultants have ushered in waves of structural, financial, and technological change to the nation s best organizations; they remapped the power structure within the White House; they even revo-lutionized business schools. In this book, star financial journalist Duff McDonald shows just how, in becoming an indispensable part of decision making at the highest levels, McKinsey has done nothing less than set the course of American capitalism. But he also answers the question that s on the mind of anyone who has ever heard the word McKinsey: Are they worth it? After all, just as McKinsey can be shown to have helped invent most of the tools of modern management, the company was also involved with a number of striking failures. Its consultants were on the scene when General Motors drove itself into the ground, and they were Kmart s advisers when the retailer tumbled into disarray. They played a critical role in building the bomb known as Enron. McDonald is one of the few journalists to have not only parsed the record but also penetrated the culture of McKinsey itself a corporate mandarin elite whose methods have been compared (by oth-ers and by themselves) to those of the Jesuits or the U.S. Marines. They feel so strongly about themselves that they have insisted on a proper noun where one need not exist. To an outsider, they are a consulting firm. To themselves, simply, The Firm. This revealing book uncovers the inner workings of what just might be the most influential private organization in America.
Disrupting Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns - Thryft
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Curtis Johnson, Michael Horn, Clayton M. Christensen  | Mcgraw Hill

Disrupting Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns

RM51.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.86

RM51.00 MYR

"Provocatively titled, Disrupting Class is just what America's K-12 education system needs--a well thought-through proposal for using technology to better serve students and bring our schools into the 21st Century. Unlike so many education 'reforms,' this is not small-bore stuff. For that reason alone, it's likely to be resisted by defenders of the status quo, even though it's necessary and right for our kids. We owe it to them to make sure this book isn't merely a terrific read; it must become a blueprint for educational transformation."―Joel Klein, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education "A brilliant teacher, Christensen brings clarity to a muddled and chaotic world of education."―Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great “Just as iTunes revolutionized the music industry, technology has the potential to transform education in America so that every one of the nation’s 50 million students receives a high quality education. Disrupting Class is a must-read, as it shows us how we can blaze that trail toward transformation.”―Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida According to recent studies in neuroscience, the way we learn doesn't always match up with the way we are taught. If we hope to stay competitive-academically, economically, and technologically-we need to rethink our understanding of intelligence, reevaluate our educational system, and reinvigorate our commitment to learning. In other words, we need "disruptive innovation." Now, in his long-awaited new book, Clayton M. Christensen and coauthors Michael B. Horn and Curtis W. Johnson take one of the most important issues of our time-education-and apply Christensen's now-famous theories of "disruptive" change using a wide range of real-life examples. Whether you're a school administrator, government official, business leader, parent, teacher, or entrepreneur, you'll discover surprising new ideas, outside-the-box strategies, and straight-A success stories. You'll learn how:
Exploring Strategy Text Only 10E - Thryft
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JOHNSON & WHITTINGTON | Pearson Education

Exploring Strategy Text Only 10E

RM115.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.94

RM115.00 MYR

Over 750,000 students worldwide have used this best-selling book to understand and explore strategic management through their academic and professional careers."Available in two versions (Text and Text & Cases), ""Exploring Corporate Strategy"has established a reputation as a pre-eminent textbook in its field, based upon the expertise of authorship, range of cases, depth of commentary and wealth of supporting resources.The 8th edition builds on these strengths, including coverage of key topic areas in this fast-moving discipline such as internationalisation, innovation and entrepreneurship. It is written for students of Strategic Management at all levels.
Business And Management For The IB Diploma - Thryft
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Peter Stimpson, Alex Smith  | Cambridge University Press

Business And Management For The IB Diploma

RM63.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.83

RM63.00 MYR

Tailored to the thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus. Designed for class use and independent study, this new coursebook is tailored to the thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus. It includes learning objectives and summaries; integrated Theory of Knowledge material; text in clear sections, following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications; clear, accessible English for students whose first language is not English; exam-style practice questions and a chapter on assessment and exam techniques. Written by two practising Business and Management teachers, Peter Stimpson and Alex Smith, it features the following topics: Business organisation and environment; Human resources; Accounts and finance; Marketing; Operations management; Business strategy.
Exploring Strategic Change - Thryft
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Gerry Johnson, Veronica Hope Hailey, Julia Balogun  | Pearson

Exploring Strategic Change

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Goodreads rating: 3.62

RM67.00 MYR

Exploring Strategic Change approaches the topic of change management by focusing on the fundamental importance of context specific analysis. The book explores all aspects of change, from the formulation of strategy through to implementation. The first half of the book introduces a framework which can be used to develop the most appropriate implementation, whilst the latter half focuses on managing the transition. Ideally suited for upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students on HRM and Strategy modules covering the management of change.
Warren Buffett's Management Secrets: Proven Tools for Personal and Business Success - Thryft
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David Clark, Mary Buffett  | Scribner

Warren Buffett's Management Secrets: Proven Tools for Personal and Business Success

RM28.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.72

RM28.00 MYR

Buffett insiders and bestselling authors Mary Buffett and David Clark provide a new angle to help readers understand and emulate Warren Buffett’s success—his philosophy for managing career, money, business, and life.Even in today's economic climate, when so many investors and major companies are failing, Warren Buffett continues to succeed in all aspects of his life. Mary Buffett and David Clark have written the first book ever to take an in-depth look at Warren Buffett's philosophies for personal and professional management—what they are, how they work, and how you can use them.Through close examination of Warren Buffett's life and career from his earliest days to now, Buffett and Clark shed light on his decision-making processes and reveal his strategies for keeping on track and maintaining focus. They examine Buffett's inimitable leadership qualities and explain how Warren integrated what he learned over time into a winning management formula and became not only the manager whom other managers want to emulate but also the second richest man in the world.A true companion volume to Buffett and Clark's successful Buffettology series, Warren Buffett's Management Secrets is filled with anecdotes and quotes that show how Buffett's life philosophies are reflected in his business decisions and in the way he manages people and businesses. This insider's view into Warren Buffett's management techniques offers simple solutions for success to newcomers and seasoned Buffettologists alike and illustrates how and why success in business and life usually go hand in hand.

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