Managing Equality & Diversity: Theory & Practice offers a unique learning experience & an innovative approach to an increasingly important subject area & offers students a solid foundation in equality & diversity management while fostering a strong understanding of its practical application in business. Taking a business rather than sociological approach to the subject the text supplements the theory behind managing equality & diversity with real-world practical examples providing an insight into the contemporary issues facing todays businesses & organisations. This up-to-date coverage is combined with an accessible & student-friendly writing style which ensures an engaging discussion of key themes & concepts relevant to equality management. Structured in two parts the authors begin by grounding students in the theory of diversity management & outlining UK & European equality legislation. The second half of the text is then devoted to connecting this theory with the practice of managing gender ethnicity disability & sexual orientation in the workplace. Rich in case studies from the public & private sector this textbook provides students with a comprehensive insight into real-life management situations. The text is supported by an extensive Online Resource Centre for both students & registered lecturers. Closely linked to the textbook the resource centre consolidates student learning & offers a breadth of teaching resources for equality & diversity modules. Students will find up-to-date links to journal articles & policy updates while lecturers can access discussion & debate questions to use as a platform for seminar discussion. ...

Managing Football" is the first book to directly respond to the rapid managerial commercial & global development of the sport & offers a thorough analysis of how the football industry can meet the challenges that flow from these developments. Expertly edited by two well known specialists in football business management it draws together the work of a world-class contributor team to form a comprehensive analysis of the most important issues facing the managers of football businesses across the world. The cutting edge analysis examines all the important business challenges in the football industry & the management of football businesses & covers all of the key football markets including England Spain France Italy Germany Australia North America China South Africa South Korea the Netherlands & Belgium & Mexico. " Managing Football" is simply a must-read for anyone studying or working in football business management & is set to be an important landmark in this rapidly moving & globally expansive field. Sean Hamil is a lecturer at Birkbeck College University of London UK. Simon Chadwick is Professor of Sport Business Strategy & Marketing Coventry University UK. It is contributed to by a world-class team of experts & well edited by two specialists in football management. There is comprehensive coverage of all key issues in football internationally with a strong balance of academic & practitioner analysis & comment. It is presented in a clear & structured format easy-to-use for readers with clear signposts throughout the text & online resources for lecturers." ...

Managing for Results" demonstrates Druckers particular genius for breaking through conventional outlooks & opening up new perspectives for ultimate profits in the world of business. What must be done to make the organization perform prosper & grow
- what the executive the maker of decisions must do to move the enterprise forward
- is the subject of this book. It will be of great value to students of management as well as executives in industry & commerce & it deals skilfully & perceptively with economic tasks which every business has to tackle in order to achieve sound performance & economic results. Written by one of the worlds leading management gurus it is widely known classic work that identifies the key success factors in managing performance."

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As it becomes ever more expensive to purchase land for conservation purposes it is becoming increasingly important both to manage existing sites properly & to create new habitats. This comprehensive volume provides a pragmatic habitat by habitat guide to conservation management in which the prescriptions & methods are based upon sound science coupled with practical experience. For each habitat the book guides the reader through the options & solutions shows the problems to look out for & gives good & bad examples of habitat management in the past. This will be a must for all practising ecologists land managers wardens landscape architects & conservationists & will provide a valuable reference for students of ecology conservation & environmental science. ...

The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) came into force on 6th April 2007. This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) provides practical guidance on complying with the duties set out in the Regulations. It replaces the ACOP to the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 1994. The key aim of CDM 2007 is to integrate health & safety into the management of the project & to encourage everyone involved to work together to improve the planning & management of projects; identify risks early on; target effort where it can do the most good in terms of health & safety; & discourage unnecessary bureaucracy. These Regulations are intended to focus planning & management throughout construction projects from design concept onwards. ...

In a chaotic or threatening situation fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual. Often the initial physical response is to freeze. Meltdowns or brain overloads can be scary for the individual with autism & for the person trying to help if they dont know how to react in this situation. Common coping strategies such as hand flapping or leg shaking can be misperceived as being wilful noncompliant & uncooperative; & some techniques commonly recommended during times of distress or crisis such as maintaining eye contact or using light touch can be counter-productive rather than providing relief. Using the easy-to-remember acronym S.C.A.R.E.D (Safe Calm Affirmation Routine Empathy & Develop) coined by clinical psychologist Will Richards this guide offers strategies & practical techniques that will be a valuable reference tool to anyone in a first response position. The authors have created a training programme to explain the autistic experience & mindset & guide the interventions of first responders to autistic individuals in crisis. ...

When people set out to qualify in youth work they do not anticipate that its about managing themselves; aims intentions & outcomes; programmes & projects; case work; educational experiences & environments; budgets; volunteers & staff; & young peoples development. This book ensures that students will feel confident to manage purpose projects & people to deliver good- quality educational & developmental youth work with & for young people. It also caters for those with youth work management experience by providing an opportunity to review & further develop management skills & understanding in the context of a volatile policy environment. ...

1999 was an outstanding year for Alex Ferguson
- not only did he lead Manchester United the most glamorous club in the world to
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Managing performance is a critical focus of HR activity. Well-designed strategies to recognise & improve performance & focus individual effort can have a dramatic effect on bottom-line results. The problem is to determine what the processes tools & delivery mechanisms are that will improve performance in your organisation as well as determine which ones are best avoided. The authors have tracked performance management processes over the past seven years & their comprehensive survey reveals what leading organisations are doing to manage their employees performance & how they are delivering results. With detailed illustrations from the real world & clear practical advice this text shows you how to improve the management of your employees performance. Managing Performance" will help you: design performance management processes that reflect the context & nature of the organisation; create supportive delivery mechanisms for performance management; & evaluate & continuously develop performance management strategies to reflect the changing business environment." ...