Bringing together the experience of three top academic experts in breeding procedure this up-to-date second edition of Managing Breeds for a Secure Future examines breeding & genetics at a level accessible to all This new edition has been revised to cover emerging debates in animal breeding &

Includes:: domestic species such as dogs & horses The authors skilfully use a clear discussion of theoretical genetics to explain its practical applications to a wide audience of livestock & domestic animal breeders Specific examples are provided throughout to illustrate how decisions regarding breeding & management relate back to genetic theory Advice is given on all areas pertaining to the process of responsible breed management from selecting pairs & mating systems to registry functions & long-term management Current topics of interest covered include breeding for robustness & disease resistance international movement of livestock & preserving endangered breeds Breed associations are also discussed in depth with particular emphasis on how reducing common conflicts can secure the future of breeds for generations to come This practical book offers a comprehensive examination of breeding practices aimed at livestock & dog breeders of all abilities & experience levels The first edition was published by The Livestock Conservancy

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A fresh approach to managing organizational change by looking at it as complex dynamic & messy as opposed to a series of neat linear stages & processes leading to success Key to the approach is the idea that change creativity & innovation all overlap & interconnect rather than being three separate areas of study & that managing the three together is central to organizations having the competitive edge in developing new technologies & techniques products & services The book continues to offer practical guidelines as well as a theoretical understanding of change creativity & innovation It delivers an equal balance of critical perspectives & sound ideas for organizational change & development & presents the idea that change can be proactive driven by creativity & innovation The new edition

Includes:: additional change management content including learning personal change managing the self employability developments in conventional Organizational Development & new emergent forms including appreciative inquiry Along with a series of rich international case studies including TNT Australia Amazon Leeds Rhinos Jerusalem Paints Alpha Pro Pump & KPMG It is supported by a range of learning & revision aids including reflective exercises review & discussion questions & hands-on research tasks All of which help students to reflect on the material covered & provide a source for more open group discussion & debate A companion website accompanies the book with additional material including Power Point slides for lecturers & video links & access to SAGE journal articles for Students Suitable for upper-level undergraduates & postgraduate students

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Shortlisted in the Management & Leadership Textbook Category at CMI Management Book of the Year Awards 2016 Instructors
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A practical handbook for making management great again Managing for Happiness offers a complete set of practices for more effective management that makes work fun Work & fun are not polar opposites; they're two sides of the same coin & making the workplace a pleasant place to be keeps employees motivated & keeps customers coming back for more It's not about gimmicks or 'perks' that disrupt productivity; it's about finding the passion that drives your business & making it contagious This book provides tools games & practices that put joy into work with practical real-world guidance for empowering workers & delighting customers These aren't break time exploits or downtime amusements they're real solutions for common management problems Define roles & responsibilities create meaningful team metrics & replace performance appraisals with something more useful An organization's culture rests on the back of management & this book shows you how to create change for the better Somewhere along the line people collectively started thinking that work is work & fun is something you do on the weekends This book shows you how to transform your organization into a place with enthusiastic Monday mornings Redefine job titles & career paths Motivate workers & measure team performance Change your organization's culture Make management & work fun again Modern organizations expect everyone to be servant leaders & systems thinkers but nobody explains how To survive in the 21st century companies need to dig past the obvious & find what works What keeps top talent? What inspires customer loyalty? The answer is great management which inspires great employees who then provide a great customer experience Managing for Happiness is a practical handbook for achieving organizational greatness ...

Managing Human Behavior in Public & Nonprofit Organizations helps you understand manage & influence the behaviour of others in the workplace Taking an action-oriented approach the authors use real-world circumstances within public & non-profit organisations to illustrate key concepts Important topics such as stress decision making motivation leadership communication teams & change give you a foundational understanding of the basic issues that affect human behaviour In addition to new cases & examples from the public & non-profit sectors this edition features new material on leadership & organisational change cultural diversity & generational diversity & positive organisational behaviour NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew material on leadership & organisational change build your critical management & leadership skills so you can act effectively & responsibly under real -world pressures Expanded coverage of cultural diversity helps you understand communicate with & effectively interact with people across cultures as well as work with varying cultural beliefs & schedules Expanded coverage of positive organisational behaviour

Includes:: the latest research & findings that demonstrate the successful implementation of positive psychology in the workplace New cases examples self-assessments & exercises bring concepts to life with relevant ways to practice & improve your management skills A companion website will be available for lecturers at studysagepubcomdenhardt 4e featuring additional teaching resources

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Situations & systems are easier to change than the human condition
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Managing Metastatic Prostate Cancer In Your Urological Oncology Practice Paperback softback 280 pages 32 Tables color; 26 Tables black & white; XIII 280 p ...

Everything you need to harness Millennial potential Managing Millennials For Dummies is the field guide to people-management in the modern workplace Packed with insight advice personal anecdotes & practical guidance this book shows you how to manage your Millennial workers & teach them how to manage themselves You'll learn just what makes them tick they're definitely not the workers of yesteryear & how to uncover the deeply inspirational talent they have hiding not far below the surface Best practices & proven strategies from Google Netflix Linked In & other top employers provide real-world models for effective management & new research on first-wave versus second-wave Millennials helps you parse the difference between your new hires & more experienced workers You'll learn why flex time social media dress code & organizational structure are shifting & answer the all-important question why won't they use the phone? Millennials are the product of a different time with different values different motivations & different wants & in the US they now make up the majority of the workforce This book shows you how to bring out their best & discover just how much they're really capable of Learn how Millennials are changing the way work gets done Understand new motivations attitudes values & drive Recruit motivate engage & retain incredible emerging talent Discover the keys to optimal Millennial management The pop culture narrative would have us believe that Millennials are entitled lazy spoiled brats but the that couldn't be further from the truth They are the generation of change highly adaptive bright & quick to take on a challenge Like any generation of workers performance lies in management if you're not getting what you need from your Millennials it's time to learn how to lead them the way they need to be led Managing Millennials For Dummies is your handbook for allowing them to exceed your expectations ...

This book is about the beginning of Sir Alex's football career until the year 20001999 was an outstanding year for Alex Ferguson
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We live in an age of unprecedented opportunity with ambition drive & talent you can rise to the top of your chosen profession regardless of where you started out But with opportunity comes responsibility Companies today aren't managing their knowledge workers careers Instead you must be your own chief executive officer That means it's up to you to carve out your place in the world & know when to change course & it's up to you to keep yourself engaged & productive during a career that may span some 50 years In Managing Oneself Peter Drucker explains how to do it The keys Cultivate a deep understanding of yourself by identifying your most valuable strengths & most dangerous weaknesses; Articulate how you learn & work with others & what your most deeply held values are; & Describe the type of work environment where you can make the greatest contribution Only when you operate with a combination of your strengths & self-knowledge can you achieve true & lasting excellence Managing Oneself identifies the probing questions you need to ask to gain the insights essential for taking charge of your career Peter Drucker was a writer teacher & consultant His 34 books have been published in more than 70 languages He founded the Peter F Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management & counseled 13 governments public services institutions & major corporations ...