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Control or Flexibility? Structured Empowerment Offers Both - Lessons from Retail & Service Chains
by Tatiana SandinoThis note explains how several retail and service organizations use a practice described here as "structured empowerment" to balance control and flexibility as they grow. I define structured empowerment as a practice that grants employees both (a) the power to make choices from narrow sets of options on a set of inputs and processes and (b) the responsibility to deliver results according to the company's value proposition. This lets a company control operations-by standardizing the options frontline employees can choose from to drive results-and adapt to diverse markets-because combining choices from the options makes a large number of service offerings and routine sequences possible.
The Control Revolution: Technological and Economic Origins of the Information Society
by James R. BenigerWhy do we find ourselves living in an Information Society? How did the collection, processing, and communication of information come to play an increasingly important role in advanced industrial countries relative to the roles of matter and energy? And why is this change recent―or is it? <P><P>James Beniger traces the origin of the Information Society to major economic and business crises of the past century. In the United States, applications of steam power in the early 1800s brought a dramatic rise in the speed, volume, and complexity of industrial processes, making them difficult to control. Scores of problems arose: fatal train wrecks, misplacement of freight cars for months at a time, loss of shipments, inability to maintain high rates of inventory turnover. Inevitably the Industrial Revolution, with its ballooning use of energy to drive material processes, required a corresponding growth in the exploitation of information: the Control Revolution. <P><P>Between the 1840s and the 1920s came most of the important information-processing and communication technologies still in use today: telegraphy, modern bureaucracy, rotary power printing, the postage stamp, paper money, typewriter, telephone, punch-card processing, motion pictures, radio, and television. Beniger shows that more recent developments in microprocessors, computers, and telecommunications are only a smooth continuation of this Control Revolution. Along the way he touches on many fascinating topics: why breakfast was invented, how trademarks came to be worth more than the companies that own them, why some employees wear uniforms, and whether time zones will always be necessary. <P><P>The book is impressive not only for the breadth of its scholarship but also for the subtlety and force of its argument. It will be welcomed by sociologists, economists, historians of science and technology, and all curious in general.
Control Systems and Mathematical Methods in Economics: Essays in Honor of Vladimir M. Veliov (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems #687)
by Gustav Feichtinger Raimund M. Kovacevic Gernot TraglerSince the days of Lev Pontryagin and his associates, the discipline of Optimal Control has enjoyed a tremendous upswing – not only in terms of its mathematical foundations, but also with regard to numerous fields of application, which have given rise to highly active research areas. Few scholars, however, have been able to make contributions to both the mathematical developments and the (socio-)economic applications; Vladimir Veliov is one of them. In the course of his scientific career, he has contributed highly influential research on mathematical aspects of Optimal Control Theory, as well as applications in Economics and Operations Research. One of the hallmarks of his research is its impressive breadth. This volume, published on the occasion of his 65th birthday, accurately reflects that diversity. The mathematical aspects covered include stability theory for difference inclusions, metric regularity, generalized duality theory, the Bolza problem from a functional analytic perspective, and fractional calculus. In turn, the book explores various applications of control theory, such as population dynamics, population economics, epidemiology, optimal growth theory, resource and energy economics, environmental management, and climate change. Further topics include optimal liquidity, dynamics of the firm, and wealth inequality.
Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation
by Lida CitroënEveryone has a personal brand, by design or default. Your reputation is one of the most critical determinants of your career success. Control the Narrative makes your reputation work for you by using the power of personal branding to put you in control of the opportunities you attract. For professionals seeking to grow, change or fix their careers, the book shows you how to capitalize on the reputation assets that are relevant to your goals and shed the ones that no longer serve you. If you have made a career mistake and need help repairing your reputation, you'll discover how to assess the situation, break the crisis down into a series of actionable responses and re-establish career viability.To be effective, a personal brand must be authentic. Through the process of personal branding, Control the Narrative helps you uncover the core values that form the foundation of your strategy for building, pivoting or repairing your reputation. This book also shows you how to measure the success of your brand and provides suggestions for modifying your strategy when results aren't what you expected. Filled with real life examples, Control the Narrative provides you with the strategic advice and tactical assets to consistently and confidently create a positive reputation.
The Control Theory Manager
by William GlasserCombining the control theory of William Glasser with the wisdom of W. Edwards Deming, this indispensable management resource explains both what quality is and what lead-managers need to do to achieve it.
Control Tomorrow's Costs Through Today's Designs
by W. Bruce Chew Robin CooperIn the past, companies took a cost-plus approach to pricing, charging high prices when a product was first released, then lowering prices when production was scaled up. Lean competitors make that approach impossible, however, as they are quick to introduce competitive "me too" products to market. To gain and hold market leadership today, a company must design the cost out of its products from the outset. Target costing is a cost-management technique that lets a company do just that: The company determines how much customers are willing to pay for a product and then designs the product within cost limits that will permit it to sell profitably at the predetermined price.
Control with Fairness in Transfer Pricing
by Robert G. EcclesInterviews with nearly 150 executives in 13 companies show that transfer pricing schemes are a means of generating information and control for implementing corporate, business unit, and product strategy. A company's transfer pricing policy, which includes whether to source inside or out, and the way it is administered depend on the situation and the direction of the organization. Companies can be categorized into four "pure" types: competitive, cooperative, collaborative, and collective. Each type has its own set of problems and characteristics. Problems common to all types include performance problems, interpersonal disputes, power imbalances, demand fluctuations, and product pricing. Regardless of the approach used to set the transfer price, unit managers will agree to it if they feel that top management is treating them fairly.
Controle nemen over je Personal Brand op LinkedIn
by Raf Swiggers Richard G Lowe JrHoe u uw inkomenpotentieel verhoogt door uzelf op LinkedIn te promoten Leer wat je moet doen om een geweldig personal brand en LinkedIn profiel aan te maken. Een goed profiel zal leiden tot meer leads en aanbiedingen en mogelijk hoger inkomen. Als u uw LinkedIn-profiel laat hoe het is, hoe uitzonderlijk u ook bent, zult u nog steeds vastzitten in dezelfde saaie, onvervullende baan of dagelijks worstelen om leads te krijgen voor uw bedrijf binnen vijf jaar? Ben je gelukkig in de zelfde onbevredigende, onderbetaalde baan dag na dag, of wanhopig en meestal niet succesvol in het zoeken naar mensen die geïnteresseerd zijn in je producten en diensten? Of wilt u liever werkgelegenheid hebben en zakelijke leads die naar u komen, aanbieden om u in dienst te nemen of u geld te betalen, door te leren om uw eigen LinkedIn profiel te schrijven dat de juiste mensen rechtstreeks naar uw inbox trekt? Richard Lowe Jr, Senior Branding Expert, legt persoonlijke branding uit en hoe het u helpt om u als expert in uw gebied te vestigen. Dit leidt tot meer leads, meer aanbiedingen en mogelijk hoger inkomen. Laat niet nog een dag voorbijgaan zonder maatregelen te nemen om uw probleem op te lossen. Haal nu je kopie. Ga naar boven en klik op de knop KOOP NU!
The Controlled Economy: Principles of Political Economy Volume III (Collected Works of James Meade)
by James E. MeadeFirst published in 1971 this volume applies the tools of static and of dynamic analysis (outlined in The Stationary Economy and The Growing Economy) to the control of a dynamic economy. This involves a discussion of subjects such as the theory of indicative planning, and the planning by the government of its monetary, fiscal, and incomes policies for the purposes of the short-run stabilization of the economy and of ensuring the best long-run use of the community’s resources. Special emphasis is laid on the planning of such policies in conditions in which many future events remain inevitably uncertain. This book considers these issues in relation to a competitive, free-enterprise economy; and little or no reference is made to problems of monopoly or of distinctions between social and private costs and benefits, due to indivisibilities and externalities in economic life.
Controlled Synthesis of Pt-Ni Bimetallic Catalysts and Study of Their Catalytic Properties (Springer Theses)
by Yuen WuThis thesis focuses on the controlled synthesis of Pt-Ni bimetallic nanoparticles and the study of their catalytic properties. It discusses in detail the nucleation mechanism and the growth process of bimetallic systems, which is vital for a deeper understanding of the design of bimetallic catalysts. The author presents four pioneering studies: (1) syntheses of water-soluble octahedral, truncated octahedral, and cubic Pt-Ni nanocrystals and the study of their structure-activity relationship in model hydrogenation reactions; (2) a strategy for designing a concave Pt-Ni alloy using controllable chemical etching; (3) defect-dominated shape recovery of nanocrystals, which is a new synthesis strategy for trimetallic catalysts; (4) a sophisticated construction of Au islands on Pt−Ni, which is an ideal trimetallic nanoframe catalyst. This thesis inspires researchers working in materials, catalysis as well as other interdisciplinary areas.
The Controller as Lean Leader: A Novel on Changing Behavior with a Lean Cost Management System
by Sue Elizabeth SondergeltTraditional accounting systems have become inadequate for today‘s increasingly competitive global manufacturing environment. They are too complex and too focused on past performance. As manufacturing techniques change and become less labor intensive, accounting methods must also evolve. Regardless of what you call it, Lean accounting is a managemen
The Controller's Function
by Steven M. BraggThe go-to resource managerial accountants can turn to for sustaining their company's competitive advantageFrom flex budgeting to detailing the more sophisticated skills like throughput analysis for capital investments and the fast close for public companies, The Controller's Function, Fourth Edition offers numerous real-world examples, expertly balancing both the technical and managerial sides of the job.Provides an overview of the functions and responsibilities of the controller/management accountant in a corporationExplores how controllers can better perform their jobsOffers a solid foundation for those who are new to this areaComprehensive and practical, this book fully defines the role, functions and responsibilities of the managerial accountant in a corporation.
The Controller's Toolkit (Wiley Corporate F&A)
by Christine H. DoxeyGet practical tools and guidance for financial controllership you can put to immediate use The Controller’s Toolkit delivers a one-of-a-kind collection of templates, checklists, review sheets, internal controls, policies, and procedures that will form a solid foundation for any new or established financial controller. You’ll get the tools and information you need to master areas like business ethics, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, security, IT processes, and financial operations. All of the tools contained in this indispensable book were recommended by corporate and business unit controllers from small to medium-sized companies and large, multinational firms. You will benefit from master-level guidance in areas like: Ethics, Codes of Conduct, and the “Tone at the Top” to support ethical behavior The operational and financial aspects of corporate governance The importance of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission Framework The requirement for entity-level controls The importance of linking the business plan with the budget process The Controller’s Toolkit also belongs on the bookshelves of finance and accounting students, executives, and managers who wish to know more about the often-complex world of financial controls.
Controllership
by Steven M. BraggToday's controllers are no longer seen as technicians who process transactions; they are now seen as business executives with a wide-ranging knowledge of total business operations, best practices, and corporate strategy. Providing a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of controllers in today's environment, this Eighth Edition of Controllership continues to provide controllers and vice presidents of finance with all aspects of management accounting from the controller's perspective, including internal control, profit planning, cost control, inventory, and financial disclosure.
Controlling (Studienwissen kompakt)
by Stefan BehringerDieses Lehrbuch aus der Reihe "Studienwissen kompakt" bietet einen Einstieg in die Grundlagen des operativen und strategischen Controllings. Es vermittelt die zentralen Aufgaben und Funktionen, die das Controlling im Unternehmen innehat, und zeigt die Herausforderungen auf, die diese Querschnittsposition mit sich bringt. Zudem werden Trends und Entwicklungen im Controlling thematisiert, die die Arbeit von Controllern in den n#65533;chsten Jahren ma#65533;geblich bestimmen werden. Kurze Lerneinheiten, #65533;bersichtliche didaktische Module sowie die begleitende Lernkontrolle sorgen f#65533;r eine nachhaltige Wissensvermittlung. Das Buch richtet sich damit an alle, die sich mit Fragen des Controllings im Rahmen ihrer Aus- und Weiterbildung (auch im Nebenfach) sowie ihrer beruflichen Praxis auseinandersetzen.
Controlling (Studienwissen kompakt)
by Stefan BehringerDieses Lehrbuch aus der Reihe „Studienwissen kompakt“ bietet einen Einstieg in die Grundlagen des operativen und strategischen Controllings. Es vermittelt die zentralen Aufgaben und Funktionen, die das Controlling im Unternehmen innehat, und zeigt die Herausforderungen auf, die diese Querschnittsposition mit sich bringt. Zudem werden Trends und Entwicklungen im Controlling thematisiert, die die Arbeit von Controllern in den nächsten Jahren maßgeblich bestimmen werden. Neben der deutschen Situation findet insbesondere auch die Schweizer Sichtweise Berücksichtigung.Kurze Lerneinheiten, übersichtliche didaktische Module sowie die begleitende Lernkontrolle sorgen für eine nachhaltige Wissensvermittlung. Das Buch richtet sich damit an alle, die sich mit Fragen des Controllings im Rahmen ihrer Aus- und Weiterbildung (auch im Nebenfach) sowie ihrer beruflichen Praxis auseinandersetzen.In der 2. Auflage wurden alle Kapitel überarbeitet und um aktuelle Entwicklungen wie Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung erweitert. Zusätzliche Fragen per App: Laden Sie die Springer-Nature-Flashcards-App kostenlos herunter und nutzen Sie exklusives Zusatzmaterial, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen.Der InhaltGrundlagen des ControllingsDie Informationsfunktion des ControllingsDie Steuerungsfunktion des ControllingsDie Kontrollfunktion des ControllingsDigitalisierung und ControllingTrends im Controlling
Controlling: Eine Einführung mit Storytelling-Ansatz
by Thorsten KümperFür die Unterstützung des Managements ist das Controlling unverzichtbar. Kenntnisse im Controlling sind nicht nur für Controller, sondern auch für andere Fach- und Führungskräfte elementar.Das Besondere an diesem Lehrbuch ist die konsequente Umsetzung des Storytellings, das über eine reine Vertiefung mit Hilfe von Fallstudien hinausgeht. Die einzelnen Controlling-Themen werden im Rahmen einer Geschichte erarbeitet und durch einzelne theoretische Vertiefungen außerhalb der Story ergänzt.Die Protagonistin Emma Hüsing beginnt nach ihrem BWL-Studium als Juniorcontrollerin. Sie muss in verschiedenen Controllingbereichen Herausforderungen durch die Anwendung geeigneter Instrumente bewältigen und entwickelt im Dialog mit anderen Personen Lösungen. Vorgesetzte und Mentoren teilen ihr Erfahrungswissen und im Freundes- und Familienkreis erläutert Emma in Gesprächen Grundsätzliches zum Controlling.Zur praktischen Anwendung sowie Vertiefung werden Rechnungen und Tabellen erläutert und Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen bereitgestellt. Per Springer Nature-Flashcards-App stehen außerdem zusätzliche Fragen zur Verfügung, über die das erworbene Wissen kostenlos getestet werden kann.
Controlling – Aktuelle Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen: Digitalisierung, Nachhaltigkeit und Spezialaspekte
by Birgit Feldbauer-Durstmüller Stefan MayrDie in diesem Band vorgelegten Beiträge verorten das Controlling im Spannungsfeld von Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit aus konzeptioneller und empirischer Perspektive: In Anbetracht aktueller weitreichender Veränderungen sieht sich das Controlling mit einer Vielzahl von Anwendungsfeldern konfrontiert, die nicht nur die Controller-Rolle maßgeblich verändern, sondern auch Familienunternehmen und Klein- und Mittelunternehmen vor besondere Herausforderungen stellen. Dieser vielschichtigen Problemlage wird der Band mit einem klaren Wissenschafts- und Praxisbezug gerecht: Empirische Befunde qualitativer und quantitativer Art werden theoretisch fundiert dargelegt sowie durch praktische Beispiele, Fallstudien und Praxisempfehlungen ergänzt.
Controlling als Treiber der Energieeffizienz: Integration von Energiemanagement in vorhandene Controllingstrukturen
by Nathanael HarfstIn der vorliegenden Dissertation analysiert Nathanael Harfst die Rolle struktureller und organisatorischer Treiber der Energieeffizienz in Unternehmen mit zertifiziertem EnMS nach ISO 50001. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt dabei auf der Nutzung vorhandener Controlling-Strukturen zur Steuerung des Energieeinsatzes im Rahmen des betrieblichen Energiemanagements. Mit Hilfe der varianzbasierten Strukturgleichungsmodellierung (PLS) werden die aufgeworfenen Hypothesen empirisch getestet. Die Ergebnisse stützen die Annahme, dass eine Integration von energiebezogenen Steuerungsaspekten in vorhandene Strukturen und Prozesse des Controllings deutlich zur Steigerung der Qualität des Energiecontrollings beiträgt und in der Folge einen signifikanten Beitrag zur Erhöhung der energiebezogenen Leistung von Unternehmen leisten kann.
Controlling and Preventing Errors and Pitfalls in Neonatal Care Delivery
by Kim MaryniakThe aim of this book is to inform nurses about the most common and the more serious errors made in caring for neonatal patients. Nurses play the largest role in patient care and their overwhelming workload may sometimes lead to errors that are, in some cases, irreversible or even fatal, putting a great deal of responsibility on nurses to avoid errors. And amongst patients that nurses care for, the most vulnerable of these are neonates. This book covers learnings about the uniqueness of neonatal patients and common conditions that are seen with patients in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Factors that are predisposing and contributing factors for nursing errors are reviewed. The types of errors, consequences, detection, and monitoring for nursing errors are included. The book describes how errors can be avoided with necessary precautions, and managed appropriately based on current evidence-based practice. Recommendations for further study are also provided. This resource can be a useful tool for professional nurses, as well as nurse educators, leaders, and mentors to educate and guide their students and novice nurses.
Controlling Asbestos in Buildings: An Economic Investigation (Routledge Revivals)
by Donald N. DeweesAsbestos dust is well-known for causing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses yet still contaminates countless schools, factories and office buildings. This raises the issue of the best way to deal with Asbestos; immediate removal, containment or removal at renovation or demolition. Originally published in 1986, this report aims to evaluate these methods of dealing with asbestos in relation to their cost-effectiveness to conclude the most appropriate solution. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and Economics.
Controlling Automobile Air Pollution (The\international Library Of Environmental Economics And Policy Ser.)
by Virginia McConnellThis volume includes many of the most influential and interesting academic articles related to the economics of mobile source pollution control. The papers included explore why vehicles and vehicle markets are unique, provide estimates of the type and magnitude of the social costs of driving and examine estimation methods and estimates of the various elasticities of vehicle demand. Analysis of the social costs and policies to reduce both traditional air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are included. Selected articles review the range of evaluation of both regulatory and market-based approaches to controlling emissions. The complexity of the effects of different policies are emphasized and the unintended consequences of regulation are explored in the context of vehicle emissions reduction policies.
Controlling Capital: Public and Private Regulation of Financial Markets
by Nicholas DornControlling Capital examines three pressing issues in financial market regulation: the contested status of public regulation, the emergence of ‘culture’ as a proposed modality of market governance, and the renewed ascendancy of private regulation. In the years immediately following the outbreak of crisis in financial markets, public regulation seemed almost to be attaining a position of command – the robustness and durability of which is explored here in respect of market conduct, European Union capital markets union, and US and EU competition policies. Subsequently there has been a softening of command and a return to public-private co-regulation, positioned within a narrative on culture. The potential and limits of culture as a regulatory resource are unpacked here in respect of occupational and organisational aspects, stakeholder connivance and wider political embeddedness. Lastly the book looks from both appreciative and critical perspectives at private regulation, through financial market associations, arbitration of disputes and, most controversially, market ‘policing’ by hedge funds. Bringing together a distinguished group of international experts, this book will be a key text for all those concerned with issues arising at the intersection of financial markets, law, culture and governance.
Controlling Capital? Legal Restrictions and the Asset Composition of International Financial Flows
by Mahir Binici Michael Hutchison Martin SchindlerA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Controlling Corruption
by Robert KlitgaardCorruption is increasingly recognized as a preeminent problem in the developing world. Bribery, extortion, fraud, kickbacks, and collusion have resulted in retarded economies, predator elites, and political instability. In this lively and absorbing book, Robert Klitgaard provides a framework for designing anti-corruption policies, and describes through five case studies how courageous policymakers were able to control corruption.