John Roberts Bücher

Es gibt zahlreiche Bücher zu Management- und Führungsthemen, die erklären, was erfolgreiche Unternehmen tun. Dieses Buch hingegen beleuchtet die Gründe dahinter. Die Themen umfassen Strategie und Organisation, Motivation im modernen Unternehmen sowie neue Ansätze zur Organisationsgestaltung, die sowohl Leistung als auch Wachstum und Innovation fördern. Leser entwickeln die Fähigkeit, Veränderungen in der Umwelt frühzeitig zu erkennen und die notwendigen Managementmaßnahmen abzuleiten, was ein Zeichen für einen erfolgreichen Manager ist. „Niemand ist wirklich fit für die Führung eines modernen Unternehmens, bevor nicht dieses Buch gelesen wurde,“ bemerkt The Economist. Sir John Browne, ehemaliger Chief Executive von BP plc, äußert seine Dankbarkeit für die aktuellen Ideen von Roberts in diesem Werk. John Roberts ist Professor für Volkswirtschaftslehre, Strategisches Management und International Business an der Graduate School of Business der Stanford University. Er hat zahlreiche akademische Artikel veröffentlicht und ist zusammen mit Nobelpreisträger Paul Milgrom Autor des angesehenen Lehrbuchs Economics, Organization and Management.

Over 2,500 entries cover terms, places, and personalities significant in the study of ancient Greece and Rome.

A systematic treatment of the economics of the modern firm, this book draws on the insights of a variety of areas in modern economics and other disciplines, but presents a coherent, consistent, innovative treatment of the central problems in organizations of motivating people and coordinating their activities.

This book of stories reveals how placemaking has evolved since the 1960s and 1970s to embed values of equity, inclusiveness, community-building, and ecological sustainability within the common physical environment, offering a beacon of hope for the future.

A mafia insider and former head smuggler for the Medellin cartel describes his violent relationships with criminal powers, his alliance with the U.S. government, and his role in reshaping the nation's war on drugs.

Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.

Micheál O'Connell's work is analyzed through the lens of artistic deflation and subversion of technical systems. John Roberts explores how artists navigate the complexities of digital culture, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of Artificial Intelligence on creativity and perception. O'Connell's approach combines technical knowledge with a comedic critique of algorithms that influence our lives, advocating for a broader critique of computational reason. This positions artists as key players in challenging the dominant narratives surrounding technology's role in society.

The Economist's Best Business Book of the Year, The Modern Firm is written by one of the world's leading economists and experts on business strategy and organization, and provides new insights into the changes going on in business today.

SENATUS POPULUSQUE ROMANUS: SPQR»Wenn jemals ein Detektiv in der alten Welt der Figur des Sherlock Holmesgleichkommt, dann dieser Römer...Es war wunderbar, diese Bücher zu lesen.Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, in der letzten Zeit etwas Vergleichbares in der Hand gehabt zu haben.«Marion Zimmer BradeyZwei Krimis aus dem alten Rom

Loneliness prompts Bennie Barrier to seek wisdom from Larry Ladder after his friend Cornelius Cone departs. Inspired by a New Year's resolution to embrace new opportunities, Bennie leaves behind his familiar life in Hythe Village to embark on exciting adventures in Southampton City Centre. This new series introduces readers to Bennie's journey of self-discovery and the friendships he forges along the way.