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This book really resonates with me and not merely because the authors use rock artists I worked with closely in the past such as Kiss, Led Zeppelin and Nirvana to illustrate the management theories which have long guided the careers of rock stars but which have often eluded corporate managers. They fearlessly puncture the bubbles of predictable, mediocre but "safe" theories that preclude breakthrough success in business and they do it with humor and passion. To borrow a turn of phrase from their instantly classic text, I am a big motherfucking fan of "Heavy Metal Management. Danny Goldberg, President of GoldVE Entertainment and author of "Bumping Into Geniuses." Do you see your employees as our most valuable asset? Are you keen on having satisfied clients? Do you want to be a good leader, an inspiring business person and take your project to another level? Or are you perhaps ready to go from Good to Great? Sorry! But if thats what you really want, then this book is sadly not for you. We wrote Heavy Metal Management for Great Leaders, ready for World Domination. And beyond! Heavy metal has existed as an art form for almost fifty years now. During this period, the best and brightest havedespite cutthroat competition and extremely low barriers to entrycreated global brands from four chord progressions. Astonishingly, most businessmen havent even begun to learn from these great Heroes of Metal. Heavy Metal Management gets you started on the Highway to the hell where customers are raving, motherf*****g fans, where your management team are the baddest guys on the block and yourself the Total Frontman. Grab the chance and buy this book or burn in the eternal fire!

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Now in its second edition, International Marketing continues to provide its trademark integrated approach that explores marketing concepts in depth within a truly international context. The authors discuss five key factors that impact any international marketing venture - culture, language, political/legal systems, economic systems, and technological differences - in relation to the core marketing concepts of markets, products, pricing, distribution (place), and promotion. The book also covers sustainability and bottom-of-the-pyramid issues within each chapter with rich illustrations and examples from both multinational companies and smaller local concerns. <br/><br/>New to the second edition:More global focus through new examples, case studies and the experience brought by new co-author, Barbara CzarneckaBrand new chapter on Culture &amp; Cross-Cultural Marketing, including political unrest and the recent return to nationalism (e.g. Brexit and the Trump presidency) and further coverage of developing countriesNew coverage of digital advances and social media marketingUpdated theory and methods, including Service Dominant Logic (S-DL), Consumer Culture Theory (CCT), and NetnographyAdditional videos supplementing the comprehensive online resource package for students and lecturersA wealth of online resources complement this book. These include a test bank of 50-65 questions per chapter, PowerPoint slides, sample syllabi, interactive maps, country fact sheets, flashcards, SAGE journal articles, and guidelines for developing a marketing plan.

Written and edited by leading experts in the field, this authoritative account sets UK and European practices firmly within a global context. It offers an in-depth and contextual account of enduring, contemporary and cutting edge theories and approaches to diversity and inclusion management. With workforce demographics changing rapidly, high-profile cases of discrimination in the news and new legislation coming into force, it is more crucial than ever that organisations understand and effectively manage workplace diversity - not only to increase business outcomes, but to create an inclusive workplace in a socially responsible manner. <br/><br/>This second edition includes an engaging new chapter on social class and diversity, as well as a range of new mini case studies on contemporary issues and themes such as intersectionality and autism employment. Packed with learning features to encourage critical analysis and help you link theory to real-world practice, Managing Diversity and Inclusion offers an in-depth and contextual account of enduring and cutting edge discussions and approaches to diversity and inclusion management. Go online to access additional resources to support your study: https://study.sagepub.com/syed2e

 A broad-ranging and pluralistic textbook which highlights the rich variety of approaches to studying politics. Written by an international team of experts, this fully revised fourth edition offers cutting-edge coverage from fundamental to contemporary issues. Integrating guides to further reading and clear examples of how research methods can be applied, it enables readers to feel confident about taking their study of politics forward.<br/><br/>An ideal foundation for study and research in political science, this textbook will be essential to students at any stage of their degree. It serves as core reading on undergraduate and postgraduate political analysis, theory and method courses. In addition, in demonstrating how independent research is undertaken in political science, the book allows students and early career researchers to begin thinking about formulating their own research agendas. 

This brilliantly systematic and comprehensive textbook provides an integrated approach to social work theory, methods and skills as the bedrock of all social work practice. Recognizing social work as a diverse activity that is rooted in common foundations, it explains how practice both shapes and is shaped by professional purpose. The text also explores the diverse range of social work practice methods available and aims to equip the reader with a foundation in the history and application of these varied approaches. Offering a step-by-step discussion that will empower readers to critically develop and refine their professional toolkit for purposeful and innovative intervention, this original rationale is an essential resource for any social work student or practitioner looking to build, or consolidate, their understanding of the range of methods and skills available for effective professional practice.