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  • Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
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  • 1
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781782549109
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (200 p) , cm
    Series Statement: New horizons in money and finance
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Available in another form
    Keywords: Ponzi schemes ; Electronic books
    Abstract: A Ponzi scheme is one of the simplest, albeit effective, financial frauds to engineer, and new schemes keep coming forward. Despite this, however, people continue to invest in them. How are we to account for the seemingly never-ending lure of such schemes? In providing answers to this central question, this concise and well-researched book examines how Ponzi schemes operate, how they differ from pyramid schemes, Ponzi finance and other financial arrangements. The author questions whether the victims have only themselves to blame, why fraudsters think that they can avoid detection, and what important insights behavioural finance theory and psychology can add. Particular attention is paid to the reasons behind the failure of financial regulation, and the types of regulatory changes needed to protect investors and avoid repetitions. The analysis is informed by case studies of 11 Ponzi schemes in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Finance and business academics interested in the operation of Ponzi schemes, and how they differ from pyramid schemes, will find this book invaluable, as will students of economics, finance, behavioural decision-making and psychology. Lawyers, psychologists, regulatory agencies and financial institutions will also benefit considerably from the analysis
    Abstract: 1. An outline of the book -- 2. How do Ponzi schemes work? : comparing them to other financial activities -- 3. Charles Ponzi's scheme re-examined -- 4. Bernard Madoff and the 'mother of all Ponzi schemes' -- 5. Allen Stanford : the cricketing impresario -- 6. Five other case studies : from shaking down the FBI to bitcoin fraud -- 7. Preying on the Amish -- 8. What can behavioural finance tell us? -- 9. What would psychologists say? -- 10. What can be done about Ponzi schemes? -- 11. Summary and conclusions
    Note: Includes index
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  • 2
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781849809245
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (448 p)
    Series Statement: Elgar original reference
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Handbook of research on small business and entrepreneurship
    DDC: 338.642
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    Keywords: KMU ; Unternehmer ; Unternehmensgründung ; Gründungsausbildung ; Entrepreneurship ; Bibliometrie ; Small business Research ; Entrepreneurship Research ; Electronic books ; Entrepreneurship ; Small Business ; Forschungsmethode
    Abstract: This insightful Handbook focuses on behaviour, performance and relationships in small and entrepreneurial firms. It introduces a variety of contemporary topics, research methods and theoretical frameworks that will provide cutting edge analysis, stimulate thought, raise further questions and demonstrate the complexity of the rapidly-advancing field of entrepreneurship. With an extensive introduction, logical sequencing and a collection of interesting and original contributions from across the globe, the Handbook commences with two thought-provoking chapters, which raise issues of theoretical framing and highlight the importance of paradigm choice, methodology and method. After considering different disciplinary approaches to entrepreneurship and small business, various issues are raised about entrepreneurship education and learning and the application of entrepreneurship to various sectors and sectional interests. For example, what conceptual framework is available for entrepreneurs and small businesses? How does innovation relate to entrepreneurship and small business behaviour? And what evidence is there of the links between better performing firms and effective learning? These issues are debated before the authors consider the future application of entrepreneurship research to different sectors. Both scholars new to the area, as well as established academics looking to extend their research scope to encompass the field of entrepreneurship and small business will find this work to be an invaluable and timely resource
    Abstract: pt. I. Theoretical framing -- pt. II. Methodologies, paradigms and methods -- pt. III. Disciplinary approaches to entrepreneurship -- pt. IV. Entrepreneurship education and learning -- pt. V. Applications of entrepreneurship research
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  • 3
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781781956182
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (224 p)
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Necessity entrepreneurs
    DDC: 338.04091724
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    Keywords: Kleinstunternehmen ; Unternehmer ; Selbstständige ; Unternehmensgründung ; Ökonomische Bildung ; Unternehmensfinanzierung ; Mikrofinanzierung ; Unternehmenserfolg ; Schumpeterismus ; Sozialkapital ; Entrepreneurship ; Businesspeople ; Electronic books
    Abstract: 'This groundbreaking exploration of the concept of necessity entrepreneurship cuts to the heart of the culture wars with potential ramifications for public policy. Central to this volume is the question, "What is culture?" The politically incorrect conclusion that some cultures are "progress"-prone, while others may be "progress"-resistant, should anoint new generations of educators to rise to this challenge. The dilemma is, how do we maintain respect for cultural diversity while at the same time, encouraging subsistent families and communities to become more self-sufficient? The answer to this question will determine, in large part, the direction of our welfare policies in the government as well as our philanthropy in the private sector.' --Hilaire Kallendorf, Texas A&M University, US. Necessity entrepreneurs are individuals in developing countries who start small enterprises out of necessity. While they range from street sellers to educated hopefuls with little access to formal employment, the one thing that unites them is the need to survive. This volume is the first-known compilation of theories contributed by international scholars who have worked together to establish a theory-based discourse on necessity entrepreneurship, microenterprise education and long-term economic development. An estimated one billion individuals in both developed and developing nations can be defined as necessity entrepreneurs; individuals who have no other viable option for licit income than to start a small, income-generating activity. However, unless these 'necessity entrepreneurs' have access to meaningful education, they will never realize the powerful, economic potential to impact the economic development of their respective nations. This volume is the foundation upon which the budding discipline of necessity entrepreneurship can be built. This book is an essential resource for policy makers, educators and academics interested in global economic development and sustainable business. Moreover, it will be an invaluable tool to those working in non-profit organizations and non-governmental organizations
    Abstract: 1. Defining and classifying necessity entrepreneurs : a review of the literature / Jeremi Brewer -- 2. Understanding and helping the necessity entrepreneur prosper / Stephen W. Gibson -- 3. Towards an improved understanding of knowledge requirements in entrepreneurship : an empirical investigation of founder and opportunity characteristics / Marc Gruber and John Dencker -- 4. Necessity entrepreneurs : transforming illiterate mothers into businesswomen / John Hatch -- 5. Toward a hybrid of integrated non-financial services and lending / Mark Coffey -- 6. Entrepreneurship in developing economies : transformation, barriers, and infrastructure / Hisrich & Kearney -- 7. Entrepreneurial intentions of nascent entrepreneurs motivated out of necessity / Wendy Lindsay -- 8. The role of family capital in necessity entrepreneurship / Gibb Dyer -- 9. Policy analysis for entrepreneurship education in necessity-based contexts : a Sri Lankan case study / Allan O'Connor, Eva Blan-Vnuk and Manjula Dissanyake
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  • 4
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781783472680
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (208 p)
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Nieuwenhuis, Paul Sustainable automobility
    DDC: 629.2028/6
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    Keywords: Kraftfahrzeug ; Nachhaltige Mobilität ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Automobiles Environmental aspects ; Transportation, Automotive Environmental aspects ; Sustainable development ; Electronic books
    Abstract: 'A very powerful, well-researched and thoughtful argument in support of the ecological versus the economic way of thinking and acting. Paul Nieuwenhuis is no "Fachidiot" but sees clearly the bigger picture. His book takes you on a fascinating journey through the worlds of philosophy and ecology to an in-depth understanding of the evolution of car manufacturing, its past and future. A fascinating read even for a "tree-hugger" and public transportation fan like me.' --Georgios Kostakos, Independent Consultant on global challenges and sustainability, governance and UN affairs. If we are part of nature, then so is everything we make. This unique book explores this notion using the example of the car, how it is made and used and especially how we relate to it, with a view to creating a more sustainable automobility. We have been trying to make cars cleaner and more efficient, but has this really made them more sustainable? This book argues, within the context of sustainable consumption and production, that we should see the car as a natural system, subject to natural laws and processes. As part of this new perspective we need to change our attitude to cars, building more durable relationships and co-evolving with them. Revolutionary, perhaps; but if we get it right, this approach will allow us to enjoy motoring --albeit in modified form --into the future. The book draws on a range of disciplines, including industrial ecology, engineering, philosophy, anthropology, consumer psychology and object-oriented ontology, as well as providing industry examples to support its innovative case. This ground-breaking book will be of interest to academics of sustainability, socio-technical transition, management of change, engineering, biomimicry and business. It will also be of interest to automotive consultancies and those working in the car and oil industries. Paul Nieuwenhuis' innovative suggestions will certainly be of interest to government workers in industry, business and the environment, as well as various environmental NGOs
    Abstract: 1. Introduction-- a natural history of the car -- 2. The problem with cars is ... -- 3. What is sustainability and what is sustainable? -- 4. The history of the car and the history of car production -- 5. A changing industry -- 6. Regulating the car to save our environment : emptying the ashtrays on the Titanic? -- 7. Supply chains ..., or loops, tiers, webs, or flows? -- 8. Freedom to tinker : the true ownership model -- 9. Consumers : SCP and sustainable car use : learning to love your car -- 10. How does change happen? -- 11. The ecological model of business -- 12. Automotive evolution-- the car of the future : a future for the car? -- 13. The automotive industry : an ecosystem perspective -- 14. Making the transition : ecodiversity at the sector level : industry as ecosystem -- 15. Concluding remarks
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 5
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781781955031
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (XXI, 463 S.) , graph. Darst.
    Series Statement: Elgar original reference
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Research handbook on women in international management
    DDC: 658.409082
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    Keywords: Weibliche Führungskräfte ; Internationales Management ; Auslandsaufenthalt ; Familie-Beruf ; Erwerbsverlauf ; Karriereplanung ; Geschlechterforschung ; International business enterprises Management ; Women executives ; Management International cooperation ; Electronic books
    Abstract: 'Research Handbook on Women in International Management is a welcome addition to the literature on international management, and a must-read for any scholar, from any country, seeking to develop theory and/or research in this field. The book is remarkable for its diversity, covering past, present and future, every region of the world, and many different types of international experience, and family circumstance. Thorough and thought-provoking.' --Kerr Inkson, The University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand and co-author, with Yvonne McNulty, of Managing Expatriates: A Return on Investment Approach. 'This book provides a competent coverage of the key issues confronting women in international management. It offers a balanced view of the challenges women in many parts of the world face and the reasons why such challenges exist. It is timely and valuable contribution to the current debates in the international HRM literature.' --Dana Minbaeva, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. The Research Handbook on Women in International Management is a carefully designed collection of contributions that provides a thorough and nuanced discussion of how women engage in international management. It also offers important insights into emerging and new areas of research warranting future consideration. The Handbook commences by reviewing the history of the literature, from the development of the discipline through the current state of research, and progresses into examinations of how socio-cultural and organizational issues affect women, with reference to work/life issues and family. Matters affecting women in international management and work in diverse areas of the globe are then examined, including the Arab Middle East, East Asia, South America, and Western and Central Europe. Next, themes including self-initiated expatriation, women in non-traditional families, and women in the mining industry are explored. The Handbook concludes with a few explicitly reflective chapters by academics working within the field
    Abstract: pt. I. Reviewing the history of women in international management and the current state of play -- pt. II. Organisational and socio-cultural issues for women in international management -- pt. III. Women in international management in diverse regions of the globe -- pt. IV. Women in international management-- issues more recently explored in the literature -- pt. V. Researching women and women as researchers
    Note: Enth. 17 Beitr
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  • 6
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781783471980
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (352 p)
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Series Statement: Elgar origi nal reference
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Norman, George, 1946 - Dictionary of Industrial Organization
    DDC: 338.6
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    Keywords: Industrieökonomik ; Industrial organization (Economic theory) Dictionaries ; Electronic books ; Wörterbuch ; Industrieökonomie ; Industrieökonomie
    Abstract: 'From Abatement to Zone p ...
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  • 7
    ISBN: 9781783473236
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (240 p)
    Series Statement: New horizons in international business series
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Horaguchi, Haruo Collective knowledge management
    DDC: 658.4/038
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    Keywords: Multinationales Unternehmen ; Wissensmanagement ; Wissenstransfer ; Internationale Geschäftsbeziehungen ; Knowledge management ; Electronic books ; Urheberrecht
    Abstract: Human beings create knowledge as a result of interaction with others. This book is devoted to the idea that collective knowledge management can be strategically promoted through these interactions in order to enhance a firm's competitiveness. Haruo H. Horaguchi explores a new perspective of knowledge management as an eco-system, a theory that explains why Japanese multinational enterprises lead the way for innovation in the 21st century. While the concept of personal knowledge through tacit knowing describes how knowledge is understood as input for individuals, the concept of collective knowledge management contributes to the creation of intellectual resources for firms. This book provides a critical assessment of the classic theories of innovation and an intensive empirical study on industrial agglomeration and collective intelligence. It then goes on to offer a new theory of management. This book will appeal to academics and students of business and management, business administration, sociology and organizational behavior. It will also be of great interest to managers and business-owners looking at new methods of promoting knowledge in the workforce
    Abstract: 1. Knowledge and capabilities in business management : the risks of tacit knowledge -- 2. Collective strategy and collective knowledge -- 3. Shared knowledge -- 4. Symbiotic knowledge -- 5. Local knowledge -- 6. Common knowledge -- 7. Collective knowledge and collective strategy in the intelligent society : extension for the international business strategy
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  • 8
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781782540427
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 343 p) , ill. (some col.)
    Series Statement: Elgar original reference
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    Parallel Title: Available in another form
    Keywords: Economic development ; Entrepreneurship ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Acclaim for the 2011 edition: The Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index ... focuses on high-growth companies. It tries to measure the ambition of entrepreneurs as well as the prevalence of start-ups. It presents its results in ways that are designed to capture the attention of policymakers. It produces a ranking of 71 countries (for all their faults, nothing makes a politician jump like a league table). It also identifies bottlenecks that prevent countries from doing better. The index concludes that development and enterprise are correlated. The Economist The Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index both captures the context features of entrepreneurship and fills a gap in the measurement of development. Building on recent advances in entrepreneurship and economic development, the authors have created an index that offers a measure of the quality of the business formation process in 118 of the most important countries in the world. The authors expertly capture the contextual feature of entrepreneurship by focusing on entrepreneurial attitudes, entrepreneurial abilities and entrepreneurial aspirations. The data and their contribution to the business formation process are supported by three decades of research into entrepreneurship across a host of countries. The unique index construction of individual and institutional measures integrates 31 variables from various data sources into 14 pillars, three sub-indexes and a super index. The relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development appears to be more or less mildly S-shaped. The findings suggest moving away from simple measures of entrepreneurship across countries illustrating a U-shaped or L-shaped relationship to more complex measures, which are positively related to development. The model has important implications for development policy. This unique book will be invaluable for researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs keen to expand their understanding of entrepreneurship and development
    Abstract: 1. Introduction to the 2013 global entrepreneurship and development index -- 2. Entrepreneurship and public policy : towards national systems of entrepreneurship -- 3. Institutions, incentives and entrepreneurship / by Ruta Aidis and Saul Estrin -- 4. The global entrepreneurship and development index -- 5. The role of entrepreneurship and economic development -- 6. Methodology and data description -- 7. Country standings
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 9
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
    ISBN: 9781781955659
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 848 p) , ill
    Series Statement: International yearbook of industrial statistics series
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    Parallel Title: Available in another form
    Keywords: Industrial statistics ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Acclaim for previous editions: The International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2011 provides comprehensive statistical data on world manufacturing. . . The Yearbook represents a massive effort in data collection, data harmonization, and tabular presentation well beyond the constraints of time and resources available to the average researcher or investigator. Therefore, the Yearbook presents a vast amount of information in a convenient form. William C. Struning, American Reference Books Annual 2012 The UNIDO International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics is now a classic reference. . . which constitutes a unique statistical tool for analyzing the world industry and aims at facilitating the comparison of industrial systems. The different editions of the Yearbook provide a unique statistical tool for analyzing the world industry. Revue dEconomie Industrielle / Industrial Economics Review This annual publication seems to be the only international publication providing worldwide statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector. In terms of comprehensiveness, accuracy, and cross-country comparisons this volume is unparalleled . . . If you are looking for an authoritative source for comparative international statistics on industrial information, this is it. Andrea Meyer, Business Information Alert This is a unique and massive effort by UNIDO providing comparative statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector worldwide . . . There is no doubt that the volume is a most important source book for economists, planners and policymakers. Pradosh Nath, Journal of Science and Industrial Research UNIDO has done well to bridge gaps in information noticed so far in industrial statistics worldwide and its companionship and usefulness will be realised by all users of this documentation in governmental, industrial and academic circles, as a must on every working desk. Its reliability is fully backed up by authoritative analysis. Rajinder Kunmar, Marketing and Management News A unique and comprehensive source of information, this book is the only international publication providing economists, planners, policymakers and business people with worldwide statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector. The Yearbook is designed to facilitate international comparisons relating to manufacturing activity and industrial development and performance. It provides data which can be used to analyse patterns of gr ...
    Abstract: pt .1. Summary tables -- pt. 2. Country tables
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