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Shifting Involvements: Private Interest and Public Action - Twentieth-Anniversary Edition (Eliot Janeway Lectures on Historical Economics)
by Albert O. HirschmanWhy does society oscillate between intense interest in public issues and almost total concentration on private goals? In this classic work, Albert O. Hirschman offers a stimulating social, political, and economic analysis dealing with how and why frustrations of private concerns lead to public involvement and public participation that eventually lead back to those private concerns. Emerging from this study is a wide range of insights, from a critique of conventional consumption theory to a new understanding of collective action and of universal suffrage.
Shifting Patterns of Agricultural Trade: The Protectionism Outbreak and Food Security
by Jean Vasile Andrei Vasilii Erokhin Gao TianmingThis book is a pivotal publication that seeks to improve food security in the conditions of escalating protectionism in global agricultural trade. The authors argue that global trade systems have been increasingly distorted by emerging trade tensions between major actors such as the US, China, the EU, and Russia, as well as trade policies in many other countries. In view of the most recent disruption of global food supply chains due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, the book examines the effects of administrative restrictions, tariff escalations, and other forms of protectionism on food security. Over the decades, food security concerns have been emerging, along with the growth of the world population. More than two billion most impoverished people in the world spent up to 70% of their disposable income on food. In 2020, the running pandemic has unraveled accumulated problems. As many countries rely on agricultural imports, lockdowns and disrupted food production and supply chains tremendously threaten food security of those nations. Agricultural trade was already slowing in 2019 before the virus struck, weighed down by trade tensions, and decelerating economic growth. The spread of the virus and strict quarantine measures trigger economic decline that results in food prices rises and volatilities. Due to the pandemic, nearly all regions will suffer double-digit decline in trade volumes 2020. The virus will be defeated, but the effects of the protectionism outbreak would have a much longer-lasting impact on agricultural production, international supply chains, and food security worldwide. In this publication, the authors probe into many of the choices that link national, regional, and global policies extensively with the provision of food security for all in the new era of post-virus global trade. Since studying global agricultural trade has a multinational application, its outcomes might be shared with a broad international network of stakeholders, including research institutions, universities, and individual researches. The book is appropriate for government officials, policymakers, and businesses of many countries. Adaptation of research outcomes and solutions to the situation in particular countries and various collaboration formats will let to increase the visibility of the publication and to elaborate new practices and solutions in the sphere of establishing sustainable food security.
Shifting Practices: Reflections on Technology, Practice, and Innovation
by Giovan Francesco LanzaraWhat happens in an established practice or work setting when a novel artifact or tool for doing work changes the familiar work routines? Any unexpected event, or change, or technological innovation creates a discontinuity; organizations and individuals must reframe taken-for-granted assumptions and practices and reposition themselves. To study innovation as a phenomenon, then, we must search for situations of discontinuity and rupture and explore them in depth. In Shifting Practices, Giovan Francesco Lanzara does just that, and discovers that disruptions and discontinuities caused by the introduction of new technologies often reveal aspects of practice not previously observed.After discussing methodological and research issues, Lanzara presents two in-depth studies focusing on processes of design and innovation in two different practice settings: music education and criminal justice. In the first, he works with the music department of a major American university to develop Music LOGO, a computer system that allows students to explore musical structures with simple, composition-like exercises and experiments. In the second, he works with the Italian court system in the design and use of video technology for criminal trials. In both cases, drawing on anecdotes and examples as well as theory and analysis, he traces the new systems from design through implementation and adoption. Finally, Lanzara considers the researcher's role, and the relationship -- encompassing empathy, vulnerability, and temporality -- between the reflective researcher and actors in the practice setting.
Shifting Practices: Reflections on Technology, Practice, and Innovation (Acting with Technology)
by Giovan Francesco LanzaraHow disruptions and discontinuities caused by the introduction of new technologies often reveal aspects of practice not previously observed.What happens in an established practice or work setting when a novel artifact or tool for doing work changes the familiar work routines? Any unexpected event, or change, or technological innovation creates a discontinuity; organizations and individuals must reframe taken-for-granted assumptions and practices and reposition themselves. To study innovation as a phenomenon, then, we must search for situations of discontinuity and rupture and explore them in depth. In Shifting Practices, Giovan Francesco Lanzara does just that, and discovers that disruptions and discontinuities caused by the introduction of new technologies often reveal aspects of practice not previously observed.After discussing methodological and research issues, Lanzara presents two in-depth studies focusing on processes of design and innovation in two different practice settings: music education and criminal justice. In the first, he works with the music department of a major American university to develop Music LOGO, a computer system that allows students to explore musical structures with simple, composition-like exercises and experiments. In the second, he works with the Italian court system in the design and use of video technology for criminal trials. In both cases, drawing on anecdotes and examples as well as theory and analysis, he traces the new systems from design through implementation and adoption. Finally, Lanzara considers the researcher's role, and the relationship—encompassing empathy, vulnerability, and temporality—between the reflective researcher and actors in the practice setting.
Shifting the Dials: A New Approach for Success in Work and Life
by Rebecca Anderton-DaviesHow can you have a career and a life you love, in a world which still isn't set up for you to do either of those things with ease?This is the question investment banker, mother and prolific side-hustler, Rebecca Anderton-Davies sets out to answer in this paradigm-shifting book. Turning the outdated concept of work-life balance on its head, she has created a framework comprising a series of 'dials', which sees work and life as an ever-shifting series of components. These dials reflect where you are now, and what you need to prioritise, in alignment with your ambitions, values and goals. Discover how to use the dials on your personal dashboard to adjust the parts of your life that most require your attention so you can knit together a rich and varied existence that works for you. If you want to start building a life you love, on your terms - one that gives energy to your constantly evolving priorities and ambitions - the journey starts here
Shifting the Dials: A New Approach for Success in Work and Life
by Rebecca Anderton-DaviesA ground-breaking guidebook on how to thrive in your career, your family life and your personal life, all at the same time.Shifting the Dials is a fresh new approach to all things work, careers, passions and money by Rebecca Anderton-Davies, one of the youngest female MDs in Investment Banking, mother, yogi and prolific side-hustler.Rebecca believes that life is made up of many dials - your career, family, relationships, friendships, hobbies, to name a few - and at different points in life you need to turn your dials up and down in order to stay fulfilled, balanced and happy. Shifting the Dials is an innovative guide to having a flexible, empowering perspective on working life - not seeing work and life as a simple binary, but a series of multi-dimensional and constantly evolving priorities.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Shifting the Marketing Mindset: A Toolkit To Drive Sustainable Transformation
by Clara Millard DereudreA clarion call for marketing to return to its roots and integrate sustainability principles, this book illustrates how the marketing function can drive organizations, delighting customers and impacting positively on society and the environment.Accused of manipulation and more, marketing is one of the most misused functions and misunderstood professions. The rise of “green marketing” could have been an opportunity for the profession to exhibit its potential to transform business—but instead, there has been a turn to greenwashing, with false claims of environmental friendliness. Now, businesses must evolve, rebalancing social and environmental priorities with economic ones, and it is time for a new era: Positive Impact Marketing. Drawing on almost 30 years of experience in global marketing, management, and strategy with private, public, and nonprofit organizations, this book introduces a framework organized around four key principles, Connect 4 Impact, and shows how these principles must govern marketing to achieve the desired net positive impact. It explains why and how marketing is key to establish sustainability at the core of business models and provides marketers with a toolkit and strategies for collaborating with other business leaders in the organization to guide rapid and effective transformations.This book will be a transformative resource for leaders and managers looking to truly incorporate sustainability into their business models, marketing professionals at all levels, and MBA/BBA students with an interest in sustainable business.
Shifting to a New Understanding: Changing the Way You See Your Life
by Timothy ButlerAn impasse is life's way of telling you to slow down and examine the themes and tensions in your life; you're missing something vital and the time has come to find it. You can do this by shifting to a deeper and more intuitive mode of understanding. This chapter includes multiple exercises that will help you reach that new level of self-awareness.
SHIFTS: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership
by Sam AdeyemiYour step-by-step guide to master the art of transformational leadership In SHIFTS, Dr. Sam Adeyemi provides a step-by-step blueprint for leaders to create lasting positive change. Drawing from over 30 years of leadership coaching experience, Dr. Adeyemi teaches readers the importance of personal development, cultural awareness, and leading effectively in a globalized world.This essential read introduces the SHIFTS framework, a unique methodology that guides leaders through six transformative steps: 1. See: Cultivate vision to recognize opportunities and challenges. 2. Hear: Listen deeply to understand spoken and unspoken messages. 3. Insight: Synthesize information to gain clear perspectives for decision-making. 4. Formulate: Develop innovative and practical strategies from insights. 5. Transform: Implement strategies to drive change and achieve goals. 6. Succeed: Sustain positive change and inspire continuous growth. SHIFTS is a must-have for current and aspiring leaders seeking to develop essential leadership skills applicable to any role and industry. Transform your mindset and elevate your leadership with this powerful guide.
The Shifts and the Shocks: What We've Learned--and Have Still to Learn--from the Financial Crisis
by Martin WolfFrom the chief economic commentator for the Financial Times--a brilliant tour d'horizon of the new global economy There have been many books that have sought to explain the causes and courses of the financial and economic crisis that began in 2007. The Shifts and the Shocks is not another detailed history of the crisis but is the most persuasive and complete account yet published of what the crisis should teach us about modern economies and economics. Written with all the intellectual command and trenchant judgment that have made Martin Wolf one of the world's most influential economic commentators, The Shifts and the Shocks matches impressive analysis with no-holds-barred criticism and persuasive prescription for a more stable future. It is a book no one with an interest in global affairs will want to neglect.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Shikake: The Japanese Art Of Changing Behavior Through Design
by Naohiro MatsumuraThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up meets Nudge in this irresistible design method from Japan. We are living in a time when behavioral change is necessary for our health and survival. Yet we find it exceedingly difficult to transform our own habits, let alone those of other people. Enter Naohiro Matsumura, whose powerful new design method is as astonishingly simple in its logic as it is sophisticated in its psychology. It allows any of us—from UX designers and marketers to concerned citizens and overworked parents—to address challenges in our homes, our public spaces, and our social interactions. As Matsumura shows, a shikake—or “device” in Japanese—is a design that exerts influence on us through subtle nudging, rather than direct command; it encourages a particular behavior without telling its (often unwitting) user the primary purpose of that behavior. For example: • Footprints in a store guide shoppers and keep them socially distant • A basketball hoop placed over a trash can entices children to tidy up their rooms • A symbol of a shrine in a public square encourages respectfulness • A staircase painted to look like piano keys prompts exercise through play Combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with the lessons of behavioral economics, Matsumura reveals how to identify the hidden design cues that already shape our world, and how shikakes can help us confront some of the most pressing challenges of our era, from pandemics to declining civic engagement to climate change and beyond. Mind-bending yet elegant, Shikake presents a tool kit for anyone who wants to create their own mindful designs, for the delight and betterment of us all.
Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work
by Chris Baréz-BrownWe all have good days and bad days at work. Some days you feel bullet-proof. People listen to you, your meetings run like clockwork, and you keep having new ideas. Other days are like wading through quicksand. <P><P>You can't get anything done, and when the printer jams (again) you want to quit.Wouldn't it be great if every day went your way? If you jumped out of bed every morning ready for anything?You can stand out, break the rules, and making things happen. You can be a bit more 'Elvis.' You can love every minute. The only limitation is you: your energy, your belief, your perspective.
Shine: Completing the Cycle of Excellence-How Praise and Recognition of Your People's Achievements Promotes Peak Performance
by Edward M. HallowellPraise and recognition are powerful motivators because they satisfy a fundamental human need-the need to feel valued for what we do. You, as a manager, are in a unique position to offer-or withhold-this recognition. In this chapter, bestselling author ("Driven to Distraction") and practicing psychiatrist Edward Hallowell focuses on how you can make your employees "Shine"-the fifth and final step in the Cycle of Excellence. Using recent discoveries in brain science (most notably that success has a much greater influence on the brain than failure) and real-life examples from Harvard University, Dana Corporation, and his own work with individuals, Hallowell explains how praise and recognition build self-esteem, which in turn drives greater effort and the determination to succeed. He even draws a connection between recognition and moral behavior, explaining that recognition not only motivates people to work harder but also strengthens their connection to the larger group, lessening the chances that they will act out of greed or self-interest. The chapter closes with a list of ten tips you can follow to encourage your people to shine in their jobs and perform at their peak-every day. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 6 of "Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People."
Shine
by Ned HallowellA manager's job is getting harder to do. But the central question for all managers - the one that separates great managers from the rest- is how to get the most from your people. What do you do when your most talented people fall short of their potential, or worse, fall off their game for awhile? How do you inspire a solid contributor to even more stellar performance? How do you find that spark? And turn it into a burning flame?According to best-selling author and psychiatrist, Ned Hallowell, it's all in the brain. Creating that spark and inspiring someone to perform at their highest levels isn't rocket science; but it is brain science, and it has yet to be codified into a simple and reliable process that all managers can use.Drawing from his expertise helping people reach their full potential and synthesizing the latest research on happiness, brain science, and performance, Hallowell does exactly that -- he offers a five step process that leads to peak performance. Based on the latest findings in the fast-moving field of high performance research and rooted in the work of Martin Seligman, Dan Gilbert, Marcus Buckingham, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, John Ratey, and many other experts in psychology and neuroscience, this book gives managers a simple and coherent framework for getting the best out of people:(1) Selection - how to put people in the right job, and give them the responsbilities that literally make their brains "light up;"(2) Connection - how to overcome the powerful forces that disconnect us interpersonally in today's workplace, and how to restore the positive connections that fuel superior performance;(3) Play - why play is essential to peak performance, and how managers can get it right;(4) Progress - when the pressure is on, how to challenge the right person at the right time;(5) Recognition - why reward systems always decrease peak performance, and how managers can finally get this rightThe value of the five steps is that each step builds on another. For instance, there's no point in challenging an employee to go beyond their personal best if you haven't bothered to ensure first that you've got them in the right job. And there's no way to successfully get someone to think more creatively if you haven't first established the personal connection with her so that she knows her wild ideas will be taken seriously. And there's no point in demanding more, if you haven't first given employees a chance to engage their imagination and play around with the things that "light up their brains."Especially in times of mental overload and stress, when invoking people to suck it up or work even harder isn't an effective management tool, managers need a new game plan, like the one in this book, for helping their people perform at their best.
Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom
by Gino Wickman Rob DubeIt is possible to be a driven entrepreneur and have inner peace. With 10 simple disciplines, this guide will help you make a bigger impact while increasing your freedom and creativity. Entrepreneurs often have a burning need to succeed. But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health. Gino Wickman, bestselling author of Traction, teams up with mindfulness expert Rob Dube to help readers strike a crucial balance between those inner and outer worlds while taking your success to new heights. In Shine, they share 10 disciplines to help you stay sharp and energetic without burning out. You&’ll learn to: Set boundaries in your work life (without compromising productivity) that allow you to become a better leader and better person Practicable sustainable ways to reset your energy and recognize burnout and stress before they happen Tap into a flow state to harness unbridled creativity, think clearly, and move through your career and life with ease With a self-assessment survey, a rich resource guide, and prompts for reflection at the end of every chapter, Shine is a groundbreaking approach to work–life balance and peace of mind.
Shine: An Entrepreneur's Journey for Building a Highly Successful Business and a Healthy Life
by Adam ZbarDiscover real success—from the inside out. How do you go from hitting your lowest low to living the life of your dreams? Shine tells the story of one entrepreneur's inspiring journey to rebuild his life, find health, happiness, and become the creator of one of America's most successful healthy meal delivery companies. At the age of 39, Adam Zbar was 50 pounds overweight, in the middle of a divorce, and stressed out as his start-up ran out of money. Today, in the best shape of his life, Adam helps millions of Americans eat better and live healthier through his company Sun Basket. On a mission to empower others to achieve optimal health and happiness, Adam shares his life story and his paradigm for creating success, and shows you how you can shine from the inside out. The Shine paradigm for success starts with YOU: You—Harmonize your soul, mind, and body and they'll guide you to your greatest successes. Your Tribe—Build a support group and invest time and energy in friends and family. Your Mission—Be driven by the positive impact your work has on the world. Your Universal Connection—Discover true happiness and freedom by aligning you, your tribe, and your mission to a greater cause. Be the person who tackles obstacles as opportunities for personal growth and achievement—Shine lights the way.
Shinhan Financial Group (A)
by Ryan Raffaelli Rosabeth Moss KanterMr. Young Hwi Choi, president and CEO of Shinhan Financial Group, embarked on an unconventional post-merger integration strategy with recently acquired Chohung Bank. The strategy focused on integrating traditional operations while attending to employees' reactions to change, especially the unionized workers at Chohung, an older bank that had recently fallen into decline, compared with the success of younger, more entrepreneurial Shinhan Bank. Once complete, the new bank would make Shinhan Financial Group the second largest bank in South Korea. Managing change involved a period called "dual bank" in which Shinhan and Chohung operated in parallel while undergoing an "emotional integration."
Shinsei Bank: Developing an Integrated Firm
by Thomas J. DelongTom Pedersen, newly appointed chief learning officer (CLO) of Shinsei Bank in Japan, pondered how he could facilitate development of an integrated culture and transformation of the organization. Shinsei Bank had not developed longstanding tradition or a strong corporate culture. The bank, which was made up of professionals with extremely diverse backgrounds, had to develop an integrated organizational culture. Pedersen had just administered a new performance evaluation program for 17 senior executives. This was the first time that they had been measured against competencies aligned with the corporate vision and values revised in late 2005. He thought the evaluation program was critical for permeating the vision and values throughout the bank and was eager to roll out the program to a larger number of employees next year. Pedersen wondered how he should improve the performance evaluation, and if this was the right process to influence the culture of the bank? He also wondered what other measures might be effective to get employees with diverse backgrounds to work together. How could he create a learning organization at Shinsei Bank?
Shiny Objects: Why We Spend Money We Don't Have in Search of Happiness We Can't Buy
by James A. RobertsIn Shiny Objects, a cross between In Praise of Slowness and The Tipping Point, consumer behavior expert Professor James A. Roberts takes us on a tour of America's obsession with consumerism—pointing out its symptoms, diagnosing specific problems, and offering a series of groundbreaking solutions.Roberts gives practical advice for how to correct the materialistic trends in our lives which lock us into a cycle of financial hardship and stress. Shiny Objects, a new The Paradox of Choice for the modern reader, is more than a critique of capitalism—it's also an exploration into how we can live happier, fuller, more productive lives today.
Shiny Objects Marketing
by David A. Labonte"Shiny Objects Marketing has given us a dramatic new insightinto what our customers want and how to make our service a shinyobject."-Michael Purcell, Senior Vice President, ProductDevelopment, Global Cash Card "Shiny Objects Marketing is a very simple andeasy-to-understand approach to attracting customers."-Catherine Monson, President, PIP Printing"Based on a very simple characteristic that most creatures onthis planet have in common-attraction to shiny objects-LaBonte laysout a commonsense approach that can turn any product or serviceinto a massive success. Once a person understands the power andinfluence of shiny objects, their marketing will never be thesame."-Marc Anthony, President, Black Dot Wireless"In this world of mind-numbing marketing theories, ShinyObjects Marketing stands out as something truly refreshing. Itmakes absolute sense and actually works for any product orservice."-Donald Disbro, Vice President, New BusinessDevelopment and Marketing, Professional Community Management
Ship Management: Theory and Practice (Routledge Maritime Masters)
by Pengfei Zhang Lijun TangShip Management: Theory and Practice unpacks the complexity of this crucial maritime activity by spelling out its key elements and the connections and linkages between them. Opening with an introduction and an overview of the special characteristics of ship management, the text then focuses on different strands of management. It offers dedicated chapters on strategic management, commercial management, operations management, technical management, human resource management and compliance management, weaving in numerous international examples throughout. The final chapter looks to the future, exploring the challenges facing ship management and the impact of digitalisation. Ship Management: Theory and Practice is a valuable resource for upper-level students of shipping management and maritime operations and can also serve as a one-stop reference for researchers and industry practitioners.
Ship Operations: New Risks, Liabilities and Technologies in the Maritime Sector (Maritime and Transport Law Library)
by Bariş Soyer Andrew TettenbornThis book covers in one handy volume all the major topics associated with ship operations. Carefully, co-ordinated to ensure breadth, relevance and lack of overlap, the topics covered are addressed by authors are the very top of their profession, whether in legal practice or academia, and are presented in a manner which is topical and clear. Part I offers a detailed and critical analysis of issues of contemporary importance concerning new liability regimes and developments. Part 2 discusses how parties, in particular ship operators, attempt in contemporary practice to allocate their risks concerning ship operations. Part 3 evaluates the legal position of those involved in more ‘back office’ operations. The book provides an invaluable guide to recent legal and practical developments and offers a comprehensive, well-informed and thoroughly practical guide on what is a very complex and developing area of law. It will therefore be of great use to legal practitioners and administrators of ship operations worldwide, as well as students in this area and academics associated with maritime law generally.
Ship Repairing: Analyses and Estimates (Springer Series on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Shipping #12)
by Arun Kr Dev Makaraksha Saha George BruceThis book highlights the relationship between independent and dependent ship repairing variables of various combinations under linear and nonlinear form using actual data collected from shipyards. Independent variables refer to age, deadweight, cubic number, principal dimensions, and type of ships. Dependent variables refer to repairing time, docking time, repairing labor, docking labor, hull blasting renewal area, hull painting renewal area, pipe renewal length, structural steel renewal weight, and structural steel renewal locations. Mathematical models are developed involving appropriate variables using multiple linear regression analysis technique for different combinations of variables of ship repair. Adequacy of models is tested using statistical parameters like coefficients of multiple determination and F statistic (calculated and tabulated). Also, validation is presented to determine the deviation of model value from the observed value and their statistical parameters to justify the adequacy of the respective estimate models. The book also emphasises the importance of managing the labor force, reliable data collection and an effective management information system to manage this as well as keeping control of on-going repair contracts.
Ship Sanitation, Health and Hygiene: An Approach to Better Welfare for Modern Seafarers (Synthesis Lectures on Ocean Systems Engineering)
by Fidaa KarkoriThis book has been written to account for improvements in the regulatory regime for shipboard health, safety and welfare. It considers the various regulations and statutory requirements for sanitation, the provision of potable and non-drinkable water, food and provisions, disease and infectious transfer, management of vectors and general health and safety onboard modern merchant and cruise ships.