Contemporary epistemological and cognitive studies, as well as recent trends in computer science and game theory have revealed an increasingly important and intimate relationship between Information, Interaction, and Agency. Agents perform actions based on the available information and in the presence of other interacting agents. From this perspective Information, Interaction, and Agency neatly…

Foreword by Dick Grote Moving beyond more traditional performance-review methods, this book gives readers the tools to build a genuinely proactive performance management program. Fully updated with all-new case studies from major companies, the second edition will help managers and HR professionals: * start a program designed to get maximum results * understand job segments and set performance …

The first Handbook of original articles by leading scholars of global environmental politics, this landmark volume maps the latest theoretical and empirical research in this young and growing field. Captured here are the dynamic and energetic debates over concerns for the health of the planet and how they might best be addressed. The introductory chapters explore the intellectual trends and evo…

Pressure on national and local governments to rapidly develop their tourism potential to meet demand and produce benefits, makes it more essential than ever to plan carefully and consider the human and environmental impacts of tourism development. That is why, as Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, I am pleased to see the serious analysis of the problems and prospects of the to…

Buy-in can be defined as the understanding, commitment, and action of people working to achieve strategic objectives. In 21st-century business, buy-in has become a crucial asset, and the ability to generate it has emerged as the leadership competency. The achievement of buy-in depends heavily on the communication skills of the seller, the executive, or whoever is asking us to believe, to act, t…

Trying to translate the tax code into plain eng for the small business owner was a challenge that all but overwhelmed me. Without the help of many others I could not have done it. Nolo has some of the most caring (and careful) editors on the face of this earth. First and foremost in both categories is Mary Randolph. Other Nolo folks with a hand in the project were Jake Warner, Robin Leonard, Li…

To take advantage of the benefits tax deductions offer, you?ll have to figure out which deductions you are entitled to take?and keep proper records documenting your expenses. The IRS will never complain if you don?t take all the deductions available to you. In fact, the majority of home business owners miss out on many deductions every year simply because they aren?t aware of them?or because th…

Entrepreneurship has been a subject of much recent discussion among academics and policymakers because of the belief that it invigorates the economy -- producing greater productivity, more jobs, and higher economic growth. President George W. Bush promoted his economic plan by pointing to its encouragement of entrepreneurship. Yet, despite its importance, the topic of entrepreneurship is underr…

Patient satisfaction is an integral part of healthcare, and oftentimes the key to a successful healthcare organization. Consider the numerous studies that indicate satisfied patients often recover faster and better from treatment. This leads to goodwill for the organization, positive word-of-mouth promotion, and more customers at your hospital. When patients are satisfied it also indicates that…

deas about the role of management accounting systems in a firm's strategy have changed in recent years, and this book explores the ways in which this has happened. Management control systems have frequently been seen as irrelevant to strategy, or even damaging. Controlling Strategy draws out the various ways in which management control systems can build and sustain valuable strategic roles. The…