Better analysis for more accurate international financial valuation International Financial Statement Analysis provides the most up-to-date detail for the successful assessment of company performance and financial position regardless of country of origin. The seasoned experts at the CFA Institute offer readers a rich, clear reference, covering all aspects from financial reporting mechanics and …
'Advertising' covers the conceptual process, from developing smart strategy to executing it with strong, distinctive copy. Over 200 advertisements demonstrate the strong thinking and writing that underlie the best advertising.
Boost profits, margins, and customer loyalty with more effective CRM strategy Managing Customer Experience and Relationships, Third Edition positions the customer as central to long-term strategy, and provides essential guidance toward optimizing that relationship for the long haul. By gaining a deep understanding of this critical dynamic, you'll become better able to build and manage the custo…
Managing Organizational Change: A Multiple Perspectives Approach offers managers a multiple perspectives approach to managing change that recognizes the variety of ways to facilitate change and reinforces the need for a tailored and creative approach to fit different contexts. The third edition offers timely updates to previous content, while introducing new and emerging trends, developments, t…
A collection of essay and cases on customer-centered marketing by educators and practitioners in the field. "As long as there have been buyers, makers and sellers, there have been marketing challenges and opportunities. Historically ... the seller had immediate and personal contact with the buyer in the market [or] the bazaar ... While the system was personal, it wasn't very efficient ... As th…
"This much-anticipated new edition of the bestseller Customer Relationship Management provides a comprehensive and balanced review of CRM, now with substantial revisions responding to the recent changes in CRM practice. The book explains what CRM is, the benefits it delivers, the contexts in which it is used, the technologies that are deployed, and how it can be implemented. Both theoretically …
This five-hour program teaches proper phone use to help students develop and maintain professional relationships, project a positive company image, and provide reliable service. Phone Skills for the Information Age features realistic situations and problems found in today's increasingly complex business environments. The text includes reinforcement exercises, self-assessments, case studies, ref…
Written by a process control engineer as a no-nonsense guide to the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, 3rd edition is the ideal resource for all engineers and technicians needing insight into the components and operation of these complex yet essential set-ups. This long-awaited update brings the book in line with modern developments and compliance needs, in…
Accompanying DVD contains videos & PowerPoint presentations on different aspects of hotel houskeeping .
The perennially bestselling third edition of Norman A. Anderson's Instrumentation for Process Measurement and Control provides an outstanding and practical reference for both students and practitioners. It introduces the fields of process measurement and feedback control and bridges the gap between basic technology and more sophisticated systems. Keeping mathematics to a minimum, the material m…
Completely revised and up-to-date with MyPlate, Healthy People 2020 and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, Nutrition for Healthy Living takes an innovative approach to introductory nutrition for non-science majors. With its unique, concise organization and a distinct focus on consumerism, this engaging, fun-to-read text will provide students with the scientific foundation needed to make in…
Concise yet comprehensive, this practical guide covers the critical role of the account planner in advertising. The new edition of Advertising Account Planning features several new topics as well as deeper content in existing areas based on feedback from students, instructors and practitioners.
A practical guide for providing exceptional client service Most advertising and marketing people would claim great client service is an elusive, ephemeral pursuit, not easily characterized by a precise skill set or inventory of responsibilities; this book and its author argue otherwise, claiming there are definable, actionable methods to the role, and provide guidance designed to achieve more e…
Ideal for those new to the topic of marketing, this book discusses the eight elements of the marketing mix with direct reference to the specifics of the hospitality industry.
Business Driven Information Systems story: Business Driven Information Systems discusses various business initiatives first and how technology supports those initiatives second. The premise for this unique approach is that business initiatives should drive technology choices. Every discussion first addresses the business needs and then addresses the technology that supports those needs. This te…
Australian financial accounting enables students to gain a thorough grasp of the content and applications of the financial. The third edition of this title is a complete update of the second edition, in line with all the latest Australian financial accounting standards.
Essentials of Marketing Research concisely delivers an up-to-date review of a broad variety of marketing research topics. It takes an application-oriented approach, providing students with the tools and skills necessary to solve business problems and exploit business opportunities. The authors' years of experience in real-world marketing research is evident throughout, from their thorough treat…