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A result of the author''s rigorous research spanning more than six years, it presents a deep and comprehensive perspective on such incidents.

Opening new ground in neglected aspects of R.G. Collingwood's philosophy, Peter Johnson presents essays on Collingwood as a pre-historian, economist, Christian and commentator of Edward Gibbon together with an investigation into the connection between his later works. The chapters shed light on Collingwood's distinctive account of pre-history, the relationship between his last great works The Principles of History and The New Leviathan, and his views on money in comparison to those of J.M. Keynes. They also consider his assessment of Edward Gibbon as a historian and his use of biblical citation in relation to the work of Thomas Hobbes. Johnson's insightful reflections and in-depth analysis of a range of areas in Collingwood's thinking connect them through historical and conceptual themes relevant to contemporary debates about his philosophy. Uniting important and unique perspectives for understanding the scope and depth of Collingwood's philosophy, Johnson's detailed examination of previously underexplored topics will be welcomed by students and scholars across philosophy of history, pre-history, economic theory, intellectual history and philosophical hermeneutics.

Go-to guidance for designing, implementing, and managing effective sustainability management systems Moving past vague concepts, buzzword overloads, superficial efforts, and flavor-of-the-month misdirections, Sustainability Programs presents a pragmatic, step-by-step approach to creating and managing adaptable, organization-wide sustainability programs to achieve People, Planet, and Profit (3P) objectives with least cost, effort, and risk. Key steps covered in this book include reaching a programmatic "Go" decision, developing sustainability policies, designing an organizational framework, defining the most pressing sustainability needs, and cascading 3P goals, tactics, targets, and initiatives into business units, functions, and departments to create new capabilities and improve performance. By following the principles and practices in this book, any organization can better achieve sustainability's full promise of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and financial performance. Written by authors with a wealth of practitioner experience in the field, Sustainability Programs explores topics including: Creating social, environmental, and financial strategies, tactics, targets, and initiatives that create new capabilities and resolve 3P performance issues Avoiding ad hoc projects that fail to address critical sustainability issues, wasting valuable resources and squandering competitive advantages Overcoming technical professionals' lack of business management experience and helping management professionals understand sustainability's benefits and intricacies Understanding sustainability through the management lenses of risk reduction, improved efficiencies through eradication of wastes, increased revenues via innovation, and enhanced competitive advantages fueled by greenwash-free transparency. Responding to the demanding data capture, analysis, and reporting challenges of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Acknowledging that one size does not fit all, this book delivers individual concepts and methods adaptable across any organization's value chains. It is an essential read for leaders and practitioners working within public and private enterprises of all types and sizes, especially those with 2,000 to 5,000 employees.

This book presents a fresh perspective on combating cybercrime, showcasing innovative solutions from experts across various fields. With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), contemporary challenges are addressed with state-of-the-art strategies.

Trust and Supply Chains: Information Asymmetry in the Agri-Food Sector is based on real-world examples and case studies from the agri-food industry (cheese, apples, pasta and bakery, beef, organic products, and more), providing practical solutions to building trust and sharing information.

Circular Economy is a new concept in operations management. Its goal is to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits such as designing waste out the operations process. This book will help practitioners use the proper strategy for effective adoption of Circular practices to use in their organization.

This book analyses the role of liquified natural gas in a decarbonising world, and presents the most significant energy transition options and implications for the liquified natural gas industry.

The book surveys Islamic finance and sustainability theories, setting the stage to detail the actual work of businesses, banks, NGOs and multilateral agencies addressing water, food and energy insecurity. It discusses practical cases from an Islamic perspective, in which local and regional problems are addressed.

The definitive guide on how Warren Buffett made Berkshire Hathaway the most respected company in the world

A manual for avoiding the common pitfalls of family wealth and businesses with a focus on how families can prosper while governments capture the benefits of wealth owning residents and citizens   In The Transformative Power of Family Wealth, retired lawyer, wealth advisor, and tax consultant Philip Marcovici delivers a startlingly insightful and practical discussion of how family wealth and businessowners can navigate internal and external challenges and have a positive and benevolent impact on the communities around them. For governments navigating the challenges and benefits of attracting and retainingwealth owners to their countries, an invaluable resource.  The book explains how to handle the difficulties associated with generational succession, family infighting, growing societal inequality, and complex taxation regimes. It walks you through:  How to retain and grow your family's wealth through generations so you can continue to have a positive impact on the world How to handle internal family "derailing" events, like divorce, mental illness, fraud, and more Strategies for mitigating political risk for family-run businesses with international exposure and investments Approaches for governments to consider, including the adoption of regenerative tax systems that capture opportunities to create vibrant economies that address growing wealth and income inequality  Perfect for owners of family-run businesses and families with wealth, as well as the professionals, advisors, and consultants who work with them, The Transformative Power of Family Wealth is a must-read for lawyers, accountants, policymakers, legislators, regulators, journalists, and anyone else with an interest in improving their understanding of the issues affecting family wealth.

This book provides an original theoretically and empirically grounded analysis of regulatory enforcement activism in post-crises periods and the ensuing regulatory interactions. It critically addresses the 'more regulation' enforcement agenda relating to financial misconduct in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.

"The maritime legal framework, of General Average (GA), remains an enigmatic and overlooked process within the history of seaborne trade. An ancient rule that predates Roman Law, it continues to be operational today, in a largely unchanged state, mandating the redistribution of unexpected costs that arise during a maritime expedition amongst shipowners and merchants. In this detailed examination of Average procedures within the Italian maritime republic of, Genoa, between the years 1590 and 1700, Through the Water and the Storm demonstrates how this rich data can be used to examine the dynamics of Mediterranean seaborne trade. Drawing on quantitative, socio-economic and legal methodologies, this book highlights how Average procedures reshape our understanding of connectivity and interdependence"--

"Advocating for an interdisciplinary Marxist anthropology of the present, this book uses historical and global anthropology to engage with history, theory, unevenness, and comparison, while using "global ethnography" and "hidden histories" as the keys to social discovery. Kalb's anthropology of value and worthlessness lays bare the logics that currently produce right wing, populist, and nationalist outcomes. The book also battles with the "anthropology of global systems", financialization, and the seductive myths of global middle-class formation, while assessing the theoretical legacies of Eric Wolf, David Graeber, David Harvey, Jonathan Friedman, Marcel Mauss and "moral anthropology", among others"--

Management Accounting is a market-leading textbook that offers comprehensive coverage of cost and management accounting, understanding information for decision making, planning and controlling budgets and reporting, and understanding performance management in a strategic context. The much anticipated seventh edition places special emphasis on employability skills, and spotlights latest environmental, social and governance considerations. The book offers a balanced discussion of management accounting theory and practice and has been tailored specifically to courses across the UK and Europe. Retaining its student-friendly writing style and practical approach, it is the ideal text for students studying management accounting, from introductory through to advanced levels. Key Features:.Clear, user-friendly style.Focus on Practice boxes in every chapter illustrate precisely how management accounting theory affects companies, using examples from well-known companies and industry sectors..Management Accounting in Action dialogues demonstrate topical issues in real world scenarios. .Chapter links throughout provide quick cross-referencing to show the connections between topics..Review Questions designed to test you on material learned in a more formal style.New to this Edition:.Brand new Focus on Practice boxes based on the CGMA Competency Framework to showcase the variety of job roles within the field of accountancy, and to highlight key skills they may require..Updated discussions and new sections on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, big data and data analytics, risk management post COVID-19, and graphing skills..Fully updated questions, exercises, problems, and cases are categorized by level of difficulty to offer progressive learning for students. .Applying Excel Exercises have been expanded to further support student Excel skillsAvailable on McGraw Hill's Connect®, the well-established online learning platform, which features our award-winning adaptive reading experience as well as resources to help faculty and institutions improve student outcomes and course delivery efficiency. To learn more, visit mheducation.co.uk/connect

This book explores crafts and performing arts of South Asia through a focus on labour and livelihood and will contribute to Ethnomusicology, Crafts and Design, Economic Anthropology, (Historical) Sociology and (Historical) Economics, Cultural History, Human Geography, and Creative Industries and Economies.

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BPP Learning Media provides comprehensive materials that highlight the areas to focus on for your exams and complement the syllabus to increase your understanding.

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Suitable for exams until December 2017