International Dictionary of Public Management and Governance

International Dictionary of Public Management and Governance
Author: Gambhir Bhatta
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2015-03-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317467566

This authoritative, up-to-date resource will become the standard reference on the theory and practice of public management around the world. Public management addresses strategy, policy processes, and governance as well as the bureaucratic concerns of public administration. Reflecting this diversity, the Dictionary incorporates concepts from various other fields including economics, political science, management, sociology, and psychology. The reference draws from an extensive literature base including books, journals, websites, research reports, government proceedings, legal documents, and international and organizational reports. As the primary source of ready information for students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners, it defines all the fundamental concepts of public management, their applications, and all relevant theories, complete with sources and references.

International Dictionary of Hospitality Management

International Dictionary of Hospitality Management
Author: Abraham Pizam
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2010-05-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136394222

The International Dictionary of Hospitality Management is the must have companion for all those working or studying in the field of hospitality management. With over 728 entries, it covers everything you need to know, from a concise definition of back office systems, to management accounting and yield management. It covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from both a sectoral level: * Lodging * Restaurants and Food service * Time-share * Clubs * Events As well as a functional one: * Accounting and Finance * Marketing * Strategic Management * Human Resources * Information Technology * Facilities Management An abridged version of the successful International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management, its user friendly layout provides readers with quick and concise answers across this diverse area of industry.

The Dictionary of Event Management

The Dictionary of Event Management
Author: Joe Goldblatt
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-06-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780471287926

From the author of the bestselling Special Events, comes a new dictionary that special event professionals and students alike will refer to repeatedly. The Dictionary of Event Management defines and clarifies numerous terms for professionals and anyone interested in all components of modern event management. With this invaluable resource, the reader will gain added confidence in his or her own managerial vocabulary.

The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management

The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management
Author: George Thomas Kurian
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814420281

Now students, instructors, and professionals everywhere can find clear, authoritative, explanations of more than 6,000 key business terms. Prepared by a noted encyclopedist, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management covers a vast range of terminology from all areas of business including management, strategy, finance, human resources, economics, marketing, sales, insurance, and international business. The book explains accounting rules, legal terminology, slang and buzzwords, acronyms, management theories, historical figures, economic concepts, performance metrics, and more-all the crucial ideas that have transformed business practices and management science in the past 25 years. In addition to concise definitions, this indispensable reference includes longer entries for ideas needing more elaborate explanations, as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult words, special sections on usage, and a thesaurus of related words. While quick definitions abound online, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management supplies the depth and clarity lacking in most "webinitions." And it includes thousands of technical terms omitted from even premier unabridged dictionaries. From Abilene paradox to zero-based budgeting, this is an essential resource for anyone serious about business.

A Dictionary of Business and Management

A Dictionary of Business and Management
Author: Jonathan Law
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 999
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0191036722

This wide-ranging and authoritative dictionary contains 7,000 entries covering all areas of business and management, including marketing, organizational behaviour, business strategy, law, and taxation. Written by a team of experts, it features the very latest terminology, for example, the recent vocabulary associated with structured finance and the associated subprime lending crisis, including collaterized debt obligation and special purpose vehicle. The new edition of this established bestseller dispels modern financial and management jargon, defining entries in a clear, concise, and accessible manner. It contains US business terms, general management concepts (e.g. competence, knowledge management), named theories (e.g. Tannenbaum and Schmidt, Blake and Mouton) as well as expanded coverage of the contemporary theory of the firm and human resources. New terms are included from the fast-moving areas of current affairs (e.g. MiFID), Internet business and information technology and there is full coverage of the new Companies Act. With recommended web links for many entries, accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Business and Management companion website, this edition is more informative than ever. This A-Z reference work is essential for business students, teachers and professionals, and useful for anyone needing a guide to business terminology.

Dictionary of International Business Terms

Dictionary of International Business Terms
Author: John J. Capela
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780764124457

Updated to reflect the most recent trends, trade agreements, cartels, and innovations in international business, this handbook defines approximately 5,000 terms related to the international marketplace. Definitions and explanations focus on international finance and marketing, foreign exchange, import/export, trade organizations, and much more. It's a handy quick-reference source for business professionals and students, and useful for training programs in international business management.

The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research

The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research
Author: Richard Thorpe
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2007-12-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1849203415

′This comprehensive work extends general ideas, concepts, and techniques of qualitative research into the realm of management research...This is a crucial reference tool for anyone conducting research in this field of study′ - CHOICE With over 100 entries on key concepts and theorists, the Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research provides full coverage of the field, explaining fundamental concepts and introducing new and unfamiliar terms. This book provides: - Definitions - Examples in the field of management studies - Criticisms and possible future directions Engagingly written by specialists in each area, this dictionary will be the definitive and essential companion to established textbooks and teaching materials in qualitative management research.

The Dictionary of International Business Terms

The Dictionary of International Business Terms
Author: Jae K. Shim
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2013-11-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135916020

The diversity and complexity associated with the increasing globalization and integration of economies require a familiarity with information technology and terminologies associated with international business. The Dictionary of International Business Terms will be valuable to students and professionals in all areas of business who need to keep abreast of this rapidly changing environment. Over 2,000 terms are defined with examples, charts and illustrations. Additional key areas covered include: global accounting and taxation; exports and imports; global trade, law, and regulations; international organizations; international finance, banking, and investments; economic and business strategies; and management of multinational corporations.

Dictionary of e-Business

Dictionary of e-Business
Author: Francis Botto
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2003-01-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780470844700

The Dictionary of e-business: * Now includes extended coverage of wireless and mobile terms * Is authored by an expert in the field * Presents more than 350 new entries on Java, XML, Customer Relationship Management, mCommerce and more technical language of eBusiness (e.g. security) * Demontrates clear applications to both technical and business markets * Covers all the latest developments in this fast moving field

Dictionary of Project Management Terms, Third Edition

Dictionary of Project Management Terms, Third Edition
Author: J. LeRoy Ward
Publisher: ESI International
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2011-12-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1890367451

More than 3,400 clear definitions of key terms, words, and phrases used by project and program managers around the workd in every industry. A valuable desk or briefcase reference for those engaged in one of the world's fastest-growing professions and for those who work with them.