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Herman Miller (A): Innovation by Design
by Sandra J. SucherGary Van Spronsen, president of Miller SQA, has been asked to leave the thriving subsidiary he helped to reinvent to join Herman Miller's corporate initiative on innovation. Miller SQA has pioneered processes new to the Herman Miller organization, such as computer-assisted sales and value chain integration. This case details the innovations that have led to a completely new business model for a previously underserved market and highlights the integration of target customer, product design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Includes color exhibits.
Herman Miller (A): Innovation by Design
by Sandra J. SucherGary Van Spronsen, president of Miller SQA, has been asked to leave the thriving subsidiary he helped to reinvent to join Herman Miller's corporate initiative on innovation. Miller SQA has pioneered processes new to the Herman Miller organization, such as computer-assisted sales and value chain integration. This case details the innovations that have led to a completely new business model for a previously underserved market and highlights the integration of target customer, product design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Includes color exhibits.
Hermano Rico, Hermana Rica
by Robert T. Kiyosaki Emi KiyosakiLa búsqueda de la felicidad se hace a través de muchos caminos Dos caminos distintos hacia Dios, el dinero y la felicidad. La riqueza no es solamente abundancia económica. Esto lo deja por sentado en su nuevo libro el genio de los negocios, Robert Kiyosaki, quien, en esta ocasión, nos ofrece un material renovado, con un aspecto que no se había tocado a profundidad previamente: la riqueza espiritual. Escrito a cuatro manos con su hermana, Emi, este libro resulta ser mucho más cercano, más íntimo y cálido. Los autores comparten tanto fotografías como experiencias familiares, todo con el fin de enseñar al lector cómo ser rico en todos los aspectos.
Hermitage Fund: Media and Corporate Governance in Russia
by Alexander DyckWilliam Browder, the top executive of the Hermitage Fund, the best-performing international equity fund over the last five years, attributed much of his funds' strong returns to its focus on shareholder activism and corporate governance. In 2001, he was putting this approach to the test by accusing the Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom and the international accounting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers of not stemming governance problems. Although the press provided extensive coverage of Gazprom's problems and the share price rose, Browder failed in his other efforts to get a board seat, and his lawsuits were dismissed. Was it time to refine or change this activist strategy? These were the questions Browder (and his investors) considered as he left on a long overdue vacation.
Hero Maker: Five Essential Practices For Leaders To Multiply Leaders (Exponential Ser.)
by Dave Ferguson Warren Bird J. D. GreearOver a course of a decade Patrick O'Connell went from being a non-leader and non-believer to leading a whole network of reproducing churches. Patrick became a Christ follower at Community Christian Church and on the evening he was baptized someone asked him to be an apprentice in a small group. Two years later he began raising support, moving to Kansas City, and serving a residency there to learn how to reproduce sites and churches.Every church has a different story, but all churches need a clear leadership development track for leaders, volunteer and paid. What is often missing is a path that leads to multiplication. Drawing directly from the practices of Jesus, this book focuses on helping your church outline and refine its leadership path. It helps leaders identify their starting points, and then walks them forward from there with guidance and specific examples from many different churches for points all along the way.The Hero Maker shows church leaders how to become a "Level 5" church led by "Level 5" leaders, redefining a church's success as more than growth - as reproducing and multiplying. Included are illustrations and field guide exercises on how to develop apprentices, lead small groups, and coach leaders.
Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life
by Donald MillerNew York Times bestselling author Donald Miller shares the plan that led him to turn his life around.There are four characters in every story: The victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These four characters live inside us. If we play the victim, we&’re doomed to fail. If we play the villain, we will not create genuine bonds. But if we play the hero or guide, our lives will flourish. The hard part is being self-aware enough to know which character we are playing.In this book, Donald will use his own experiences to help you recognize if the character you are currently surfacing is helping you experience a life of meaning. He breaks down the transformational, yet practical, plan that took him from slowly giving up to rapidly gaining a new perspective of his own life&’s beauty and meaning, igniting his motivation, passion, and productivity, so you can do the same.The lessons in this book will teach you how to:Help you discover when you are playing the victim and villain.Create a simple life plan that will bring clarity and meaning to your goals ahead.Take control of your life by choosing to be the hero in your story.Cultivate a sense of creativity about what your life can be.Move beyond just being productive to experiencing a deep sense of meaning.Donald Miller will help you identify the many chances you have of being the hero in your life, and the times when you are falling into the trap of becoming the victim. He will guide you in developing a unique plan that will speak to the challenges you currently face so you, too, can find the fulfillment you have been searching for in your life and work.
Heroes and Villains of Finance
by A BaldwinExplore history's titans of finance, and their lasting global impact Heroes and Villains of Finance is a fascinating dive into the history of money as an institution, highlighting the fifty most significant figures that, rightly or wrongly, are responsible for the financial landscape we live in today. From philosophers and bankers to fraudsters and academics, this book provides a striking introduction to the most remarkable characters in the history of finance. Their impact reaches far beyond the financial system itself, and has helped shape the course of human history. The economic systems of today would look very differently if it weren't for these innovators, thought leaders, storytellers, and rebels, and this captivating examination takes you inside their stories to understand their thinking, their background, their perspective, and their inspiration. People both inside and outside the world of finance are perpetually curious about the larger-than-life characters who built, shaped, and continue to populate the industry. Their actions, both positive and negative, are responsible for what we understand as finance today. This book provides a glimpse into the events and motivations that contributed to the industry's evolution. Learn how the Knights Templar became the first banking institution Examine the Rothschild family's pioneering use of financial instruments in order to safeguard their wealth from distrusting European monarchs Study the origins and evolution of the Ponzi scheme Realise how Reaganomics still affects the U.S. economy today The finance industry is always in the public eye, and it's one of the few places where the actions of a few -- or even a single person -- can ripple throughout large populations. Heroes and Villains of Finance gives you a closer look at the biggest names that had the biggest impact, for better or worse. "This book is a marvellous introduction to a gallery of fascinating figures from the world of Big Money. The author has chosen a brilliant collection of crooks, entrepreneurs, philosophers, economists and bankers. These highly readable short lives provide an excellent education to any reader who wants to understand the personalities who shaped today's world of investment"Luke Johnson, Chairman of Risk Capital Partners, former chairman of Pizza Express and Channel 4 Television, Financial Times columnist and author of 'Start It Up' "Heroes and Villains of Finance provides a fascinating and insightful guide to the personalities and developments that have transformed finance and continue to do so. Anyone trying to understand where finance is now, how it got there and where it might go should read this book" Dr Stephen Davies, Institute of Economic Affairs "An exciting, informative ride through the big ideas and even bigger personalities that have shaped the world of finance" Sam Bowman, The Adam Smith Institute "This delightful book provides a punchy reminder that, whilst we should rightly celebrate the longevity of the vision of the heroes of finance like Adam Smith, the potential downsides of financial innovation have always been with us which we are inclined to forget"Professor Mike Wright, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Imperial College London and ranked #1 worldwide for publications in academic entrepreneurship
Heroes in Contemporary British Culture: Television Drama and Reflections of a Nation in Change (Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies)
by Nicole Falkenhayner Barbara KorteThis book explores how British culture is negotiating heroes and heroisms in the twenty-first century. It posits a nexus between the heroic and the state of the nation and explores this idea through British television drama.Drawing on case studies including programmes such as The Last Kingdom, Spooks, Luther and Merlin, the book explores the aesthetic strategies of heroisation in television drama and contextualises the programmes within British public discourses at the time of their production, original broadcasting and first reception. British television drama is a cultural forum in which contemporary Britain’s problems, wishes and cultural values are revealed and debated. By revealing the tensions in contemporary notions of heroes and heroisms, television drama employs the heroic as a lens through which to scrutinise contemporary British society and its responses to crisis and change. Looking back on the development of heroic representations in British television drama over the last twenty years, this book’s analyses show how heroisation in television drama reacts to, and reveals shifts in, British structures of feeling in a time marked by insecurity.The book is ideal for readers interested in British cultural studies, studies of the heroic and popular culture.Introduction of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution (CC-BY-)] 4.0 license.
Heroic Defeats: The Politics Of Job Loss
by Helen V. Milner Robert H. Bates Ellen Comisso Peter Lange Miriam A. Golden Joel Samuel MigdalHeroic Defeats is a comparative investigation of how unions and firms interact when economic circumstances require substantial job loss. Using simple game theory to generate testable propositions about when these situations will result in industrial conflict, Professor Golden illustrates the theory in a range of situations between 1950 and 1985 in Japan, Italy, and Britain. Additionally, the author shows how the theory explains why strikes over job loss almost never occur in postwar unionised firms in the United States. With its blend of rational choice and comparative politics, Heroic Defeats is the first systematic attempt to account for industrial conflict or its absence in situations of mass job loss. This book should be of interest to political scientists, sociologists, economists, and students of labour and industrial relations, as well as specialists in European and Japanese history.
Heroic HR
by Marc S. MillerThis little book is dedicated to all the HR Heroes throughout the world who keep the wheels of the public and private sector turning everyday by handling the challenging tasks of human
Heroic Leadership
by William A. CohenProven leadership strategies used by combat and business leaders to accomplish impossible goals Heroic Leadership examines military leadership principles as they apply to business and life. Leadership expert and retired general William Cohen describes the eight universal laws of leadership and explains why heroic leadership has worked so successfully and ethically for thousands of years despite severe conditions of risk, uncertainty and hardship. He also shows how to implement Heroic Leadership to attract fellowship, use influence tactics, develop self-confidence, build, coach, and motivate a team, take charge in crisis situations, and take action. Includes real-world examples from business as well, as battle, that follow the eight universal lawsContains proven strategies and techniques to apply the universal laws and multiply the productivity of any group or organizationSuggests little-known, but highly effective methods for building teamwork and esprit de corpsBased on the classic, bestselling books on leadership The New Art of the Leader and the Stuff of HeroesWith a timeless approach to leadership, Heroic Leadership offers innovative ideas for motivating people and helping them to achieve new heights of personal and group performance
Heroic Leadership: An Influence Taxonomy of 100 Exceptional Individuals (Leadership: Research and Practice)
by George R. Goethals Scott T. AllisonHeroic Leadership is a celebration of our greatest heroes, from legends such as Mahatma Gandhi to the legions of unsung heroes who transform our world quietly behind the scenes. The authors argue that all great heroes are also great leaders. The term ‘heroic leadership’ is coined to describe how heroism and leadership are intertwined, and how our most cherished heroes are also our most transforming leaders. This book offers a new conceptual framework for understanding heroism and heroic leadership, drawing from theories of great leadership and heroic action. Ten categories of heroism are described: Trending Heroes, Transitory Heroes, Transparent Heroes, Transitional Heroes, Tragic Heroes, Transposed Heroes, Transitional Heroes, Traditional Heroes, Transforming Heroes, and Transcendent Heroes. The authors describe the lives of 100 exceptional individuals whose accomplishments place them into one of these ten hero categories. These 100 hero profiles offer supporting evidence for a new integration of theories of leadership and theories of heroism.
Heroic Leadership: An Influence Taxonomy of 100 Exceptional Individuals (Leadership: Research and Practice)
by George R. Goethals Scott T. AllisonHeroic Leadership is a celebration of our greatest heroes, from well-known legends to the legions of unsung heroes who transform our world quietly behind the scenes. Now in its second edition, this book offers a compelling conceptual framework for understanding heroism and heroic leadership, drawing from theories of great leadership and heroic action.With over 50 revised heroic leader profiles, and 30 new profiles of individuals that have transformed the world, the book explores the many counterintuitive ways that heroes lead, shape, and mobilize their followers. The authors offer a definition of heroic leadership that explains how people easily misconstrue both leadership and heroism, and provide an innovative take on why people are drawn to heroic leaders, and why this can be considered a “fatal attraction”. Incorporating the latest theory and research, the authors unpack the following ten categories of heroism: trending heroes, transitory heroes, transparent heroes, transitional heroes, tragic heroes, transposed heroes, transitional heroes, traditional heroes, transforming heroes, and transcendent heroes. From within these categories, the authors identify 100 exceptional individuals, describing their lives and how they exemplify the characteristics of the category they have been assigned.Suggesting that our most cherished heroes make for our most transforming leaders, this is a vital resource for students and scholars of leadership studies, organizational behaviour and social psychology. Presenting valuable insights into the lives of both historical and modern leaders, the book is also a fascinating read for casual readers.
Heroic with Grace: Legendary Women of Japan
by Chieko Irie MulhernThis work presents the lives and times of eight prominent Japanese women who epitomize the tragedies and triumphs of eight characteristically female roles. In examining the lives of the mythological Empress Jingu, Jito Tenno (645-702), Murasaki Shikibu (970s-1000s), Tomoe Gozen (12th century), Hojo Masako (1157-1225), Hani Motoko (1873-1957), Takamine Hideko (b.1924) and Ariyoshi Sawako (1931-1984), the contributors provide a mosaic of Japanese history and culture that encompasses issues of women's status in various stages of Japanese history, the social climate conducive to positive female roles, the concept of Japanese womanhood in relation to the male hero types of each age and the popular need for strong female figures.
Herramientas para la gestión de proyectos de la vida diaria
by Leonor Zimerman George Smolinski¿Está buscando libros para la gestión de proyectos que le ayuden a escoger una gran herramienta que sea fácil de usar? Entonces ya no necesita buscar más, ya que ha encontrado la guía insuperable para aprender todo sobre Trello, Nozbe y Asana. Independientemente de que si usted está administrando un negocio, si es el único dueño, o simplemente está gestionando las tareas familiares día a día, necesita una herramienta eficaz que lo guíe para la gestión de proyectos y este libro revisará tres de las herramientas superiores para la gestión de proyectos que existen hoy día en el mercado. En este libro aprenderá todo lo que necesita saber acerca de Trello, Nozbe y Asana, las cuales son unas herramientas magníficas para organizar su vida. Incluyendo insgtrucciones paso a paso, y detalladas capturas de pantalla, este libro lo llevará a través de las complejidades de todos los tres programas y le daré mis recomendaciones para que use la mejor herramienta. La gestión de proyectos es difíciol en sí. ¡No sufra usando herramientas inferiores! ¡Obtenga este libro y aprenda hoy sobre Trello, Nozbe y Asana!
Hershey: Milton S. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams
by Michael D'AntonioExtensively researched and vividly written by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Michael D&’Antonio, Hershey is the fascinating story of the unique American visionary Milton S. Hershey.The name Hershey evokes many things: chocolate bars, the company town in Pennsylvania, one of America&’s most recognizable brands. But who was the man behind the name? In this compelling biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael D&’Antonio gives us the real-life rags-to-riches story of Milton S. Hershey, a largely uneducated businessman whose idealistic sense of purpose created an immense financial empire, a town, and a legacy that lasts to this day. Hershey, the son of a minister&’s daughter and an irresponsible father who deserted the family, began his career inauspiciously when the two candy shops he opened both went bankrupt. Undeterred, he started the Lancaster Caramel Company, which brought him success at last. Eventually he sold his caramel operation and went on to perfect the production process of chocolate to create a stable, consistent bar with a long shelf life...and an American icon was born. Hershey was more than a successful businessman—he was a progressive thinker who believed in capitalism as a means to higher goals. He built the world&’s largest chocolate factory and a utopian village for his workers on a large tract of land in rural Pennsylvania, and used his own fortune to keep his workers employed during the Great Depression. In addition, he secretly willed his fortune to a boys&’ school and orphanage, both of which now control a vast endowment.
Herstellungsverfahren für die industrielle Kennzeichnung: Eine aktuelle Übersicht und Entscheidungshilfe für den Anlagen- und Maschinenbau
by Hermann OberhollenzerDieses Buch verschafft erstmals eine Übersicht über relevante Herstellungsverfahren für Kennzeichen, die im Anlagen- und Maschinenbau eingesetzt werden. Als Wegweiser soll es interessierte Anwender zum optimierten Kennzeichnen führen. Das Werk thematisiert wichtige Aspekte des Kennzeichnens, wozu Wirtschaftlichkeit und Leistungskapazität von Verfahren ebenso gehören wie deren Handhabung und eine Risikobewertung hinsichtlich Gesundheit und Umwelt. Das Buch und die korrespondierende App ermöglichen den Lesern/Anwendern, für einen definierten Bedarf optimale Kennzeichnungsverfahren zu identifizieren.Die ZielgruppenPraktiker in den Produktionsbetrieben (vor allem Maschinen- und Anlagenbau), die sich mit dem Thema „Kennzeichnen“ befassen. Für die Ausbildung im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau ist das Buch ein Lehrstück hinsichtlich „Wirtschaftlichkeit durch Beachtung von Randgebieten“.
Hertz Corporation (A)
by Timothy A. Luehrman Douglas C. ScottExamines the leveraged buyout of Hertz in 2005, a complex, high-profile deal and a good example of cutting-edge practice in private equity. The first of a two-part series on the Hertz LBO, adopts the perspective of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, the leader of a private equity consortium bidding to buy Hertz from Ford in an auction. Set at the final round of the auction, the immediate problem for the consortium is how much to raise its previous bid. A reasonable bid must be based upon how much value the private equity consortium can create through improvements in Hertz's global operations on the one hand, and a more efficient capital structure on the other. Presents detailed descriptive information on both topics, but does not include detailed financial projections, which must be formulated by students or supplied, for discussion purposes, by the instructor.
Hertz in Bankruptcy: A Wild Ride in Pandemic Times
by Stuart C. Gilson Kristin Mugford Samuel AntillHertz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in response to ABS obligations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Enthusiastic Robinhood investors and shrewd negotiating tactics helped Hertz stabilize. Roughly nine months into the bankruptcy, Hertz received several bids to reorganize the company. Now, key Hertz advisors William Derrough and Tom Lauria must decide (i) whether the valuations implied by these bids are high enough, (ii) how they can negotiate higher valuations, and (iii) when to exit bankruptcy.
Hesitant Fuzzy and Probabilistic Information Fusion: Theory and Applications (Uncertainty and Operations Research)
by Zeshui Xu Zhan Su Shen ZhangThis book introduces the current research progress on hesitant fuzzy decision-making based on probability theory and methods. From the perspectives of theory expansion, information fusion, and information mining, it explores novel perspectives, ideas, and techniques for addressing hesitant fuzzy uncertain decision-making problems and demonstrates them through practical applications and case studies. It aims to provide a reference for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in the fields of decision analysis, fuzzy theory, and information fusion.
Hess
by Jessica Resnick-Ault Tina DavisA glimpse of the savvy that built a global corporation from scratch Hess: The Last Oil Baron profiles a titan of the oil industry, mapping the journey of the quintessential American dream. The story of Leon Hess follows an immigrant kosher butcher's son as he builds an oil dynasty that may never be matched. The multinational, multi-billion-dollar company began with a single second-hand delivery truck and the Rockefeller-caliber business acumen of one young man. Interviews with former employees, beneficiaries, and even his high school sweetheart provide an insider's perspective on the man behind the legacy, allowing today's aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from one of the nation's most inspiring success stories. Leon Hess built a global empire from the ground up. Along the way, he fought in a war, did business with Muammar Qaddafi, won a Super Bowl as the owner of the Jets, was involved in Watergate, and introduced the Hess toy truck that became a holiday tradition for millions of Americans. More than just a book of business strategy, Hess tells the story of a life fascinatingly lived, and the legacy he left behind. Discover the man behind the company, the Jets football team, and the iconic toy truck Learn how the actions of Leon Hess affected the modern push toward energy independence Study the strategy that turned a single-truck operation into a major integrated company Consider the challenges Hess Corp. faces to its family legacy today, and the solutions being implemented Leon Hess' strategies and techniques can be emulated and imitated, but his entrepreneurial fire is something altogether more rare. Hess provides readers with a glimpse of the man whose unrivaled ambition changed an industry and a nation.
Hess Corporation
by Jay W. Lorsch Kathleen DuranteOn January 29, 2013, Elliott Management, a hedge fund run by Paul E. Singer that owned 4.5% of Hess Corporation stock, put forward a slate of five independent directors it wanted elected to improve the company's performance. Elliott argued that Hess lacked focus and was distracted by ventures outside its core exploration and production business. Further it argued that John Hess, CEO and son of the founder, of being more interested in "maintaining a family dynasty than instilling accountability and addressing chronic underperformance."
Hesselbein on Leadership
by Jim Collins Frances HesselbeinFrances Hesselbein rose from a volunteer troop leader to become CEO of the Girl Scouts of the U. S. A. During her tenure, Hesselbein transformed the Girl Scouts and created one of the most vibrant and recognized organizations in the world. This book affirms Hesselbein's specific leadership principles that will give readers the inspiration to go forth and become exemplary leaders. It is also filled with the practical knowledge readers need so they can make a difference every day. Hesselbein on Leadership will engage, energize and motivate readers to do their best and be their best.
Hester Pharmaceuticals (A): A Pricing Dilemma
by Dante Roscini John MaskoIn August 2019, the leadership of Hester Pharmaceuticals (Hester) had a problem. Italy promised to be a key market for their new breakthrough oncology drug Akrozumab, but for almost two years, its single-payer healthcare system had been unable to agree with Hester on a price. With only a few years before a competing drug to Akrozumab was due to hit the market, company leaders felt mounting pressure to compromise with Italian negotiators. At the same time, they realized that compromising on a low price might jeopardize the higher prices Hester had already negotiated with other European nations, if these countries bought up extra supply from Italy or referenced Italy's low price when they renegotiated their own prices the following year. Should Hester settle for a low price, stall for more time, or walk away? This case introduces students to the process of bringing new prescription drugs to market and the factors that go into pricing drugs in both single-payer and multi-payer healthcare systems. Students will wrestle with the complex strategy behind pricing their drugs internationally.
Hester Pharmaceuticals (B): Securing Supply
by Dante Roscini John MaskoIn 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and a rise in "reshoring" sentiment in the U.S., Hester Pharmaceuticals had to decide whether to build a new plant for its new oncology drug Akrozumab in Germany or in the U.S., or whether it should hire a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) to produce the drug.