Mehrzielorientiertes strategisches Controlling: Methodische Grundlagen und Fallstudien zum führungsunterstützenden Einsatz des Analytischen Hierarchie-Prozesses (Betriebswirtschaftliche Studien)

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Scheitert bei strategischen Entscheidungsprozessen die Zurechnung von Zahlungskonsequenzen an Praktikabilitätsaspekten, werden oft intuitive, formal nicht nachvollziehbare Vorgehensweisen gewählt. Dieses Buch schlägt demgegenüber für Situationen, in denen die Investitionsrechnung nicht anwendbar ist, den Einsatz von Multi-Criteria-Verfahren vor. Am Beispiel des Analytischen Hierarchie-Prozesses zeigen ausführlich tabellierte Fallstudien auf, wie Controller in einer interaktiven Arbeitsbeziehung mit dem Management strategische Entscheidungen fundieren können. Unterstützende Individual- und Komplettlösungen für den PC werden vorgestellt und evaluiert.

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Neither Capricious nor Arbitrary. Unpredictable? To me, totally!.......2007-08-28

Unlike later and earlier books in this genre, this one strikes a balance between two world views: "theory X" (a set of ideas that exclude all needs, motivations, and influences outside authority and dependence) and "theory Y" (a set of ideas derived from imagining motivations and influences without managers). And the author maintains a style that never becomes unjustifiably preachy. There's a lot of optimism at times, but taken in the context of the entire book, it's acceptable.

Some authors never go out of style. By the way, McGregor makes it quite clear that under most circumstances, in most situations, and with most people the appropriate approach is "theory X." McGregor fully admits that the application of "theory Y" won't work except with certain people and under certain conditions. Applying "theory Y" in the wrong situations to inappropriate people is an all too common SNAFU. Though applying "theory X" in the wrong situations to inappropriate people is also a SNAFU, it is apparently rare.

This last paragraph was just FYI. In case a reader happens to be some kind of spiritually and socially abused polymath.

A classic business text.......2005-10-02

McGregor wrote this management classic 25 years ago. It is as relevant today as it was then. This is not to be missed by any generation of manager who truly wants to motivate employees in a manner which recognizes their most human characteristics.

Classic!.......2003-07-01

This book is a classic. A "must read" for anybody in management. This wisdom is timeless!

Dr. Michael Beitler
Author of "Strategic Organizational Change"

You have to "hear" it from the horse's mouth........2001-12-29

If you're journeying through management literature of the present day, you're bound to come across the two theories proposed by Douglas McGregor back in the '50s and early '60's: Theory X and Theory Y. In fact, you'll probably find that some of the more modern theories and human behavior models are based on this work by McGregor.

This is what makes reading this book so valuable. Reading the attributes and studies about Theory X and Theory Y management styles in McGregor's own words, instead of a one or two line sentence concerning his theories in another book, is well worth the price of this book.

The book was compelling because many of the attributes of today's managers, and organizations in general, can STILL be applied to either Theory X or Theory Y management types! In fact, much of the literature today suggests that companies with a Theory Y mindset are surviving better today than Theory X companies. The supporting information McGregor provides to each theory suggests, again even today, that these two themes will be prevalent in society for years to come.

Having this book in your professional library will provide you with some good insight and historical reference to modern day theories. I highly recommend it!

True management classic which will remain influential.......2001-10-18

This book, written in 1960, is one of the true management classics, one of the greatest and most influential management books of the past century. McGregor describes Theory X and Theory Y, two fundamentally different ways managers view their employees. McGregor describes Theory X as the dominant view: people ar seem as lazy, not very capable, unwilling to work (unless you make them work), opportunistic and prepared to deceive (providing they think they won't be caught). Theory Y views people in a much more positive way: they are seen as intrinsically motivated, willing to work and basically honest. Now the essential point: the way you view people determines the way you treat them and the way you interpret their behavior, which determines the way they will respond to you, which in turn will reinforce the way you view(ed) them. In other words: both Theory X and Theory Y are true because they create their own reality! They are self-fulfilling prophecies. If you have a choice, what do you choose? This book, written many years ago, is still an interesting read and I think you can still read it in 2060 and find it relevant and interesting.

The Human Side of Enterprise: 25th Anniversary Printing

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The Human Side of Enterprise: 25th Anniversary Printing
Douglas McGregor
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OFK0XS

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This volume contains reviews on state-of-the-art Japanese research presented in the annual Spring and Autumn meetings of the Japanese Polymer Science Society. The aim of this section is to make information on the progress of Japanese Polymer Science , and on topics of current interest to polymer scientists in Japan, more easily available worldwide.

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Graphic modelling is a form of multivariate analysis that uses graphs to represent models. These graphs display the structure of dependencies, both associational and causal, between the variables in the model. This textbook provides an introduction to graphical modelling with emphasis on applications and practicalities rather than on a formal development. It is based on the popular software package for graphical modelling, MIM, a freeware version of which can be downloaded from the Internet. Following an introductory chapter which sets the scene and describes some of the basic ideas of graphical modelling, subsequent chapters describe particular families of models, including log-linear models, Gaussian models, and models for mixed discrete and continuous variables. Further chapters cover hypothesis testing and model selection. Chapters 7 and 8 are new to the second edition. Chapter 7 describes the use of directed graphs, chain graphs, and other graphs. Chapter 8 summarizes some recent work on causal inference, relevant when graphical models are given a causal interpretation. This book will provide a useful introduction to this topic for students and researchers.

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this is about directed graphs not graphics.......2001-04-22

Because graphic methods are very popular in statistics, when you read the title you might think this is a book on the use of graphics in statistics. That is not what the book is about. The directed graph on the cover might be a hint for some. The book deals with the theory of undirected and directed graphs which has applications to causal modeling in statistics and the development of expert systems (which Edwards claim are now more commonly referred to as probabilistic networks).

This subject is being made popular again based on the recent work of Edwards, Pearl and a few others. The book incorporate the approach in many classical statistical problems. This is not commonly seen except in specialized texts on latent variable models.

Edwards discusses implementation of the methods with the freeware MIMS that is available in Denmark and on the web. The book is very well written and applications in MIMS are given throughout the text. Edwards also provides us with an excellent list of references (over 200 with many on causal modeling).

The software LISREL produced by researchers in the US at UCLA for latent variable and path analyses is only briefly mentioned on page 217. The lack of coverage of American and British publications on this topic is the only drawback I see.

INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHICAL MODELLING
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INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHICAL MODELLING
D. EDWARDS
Manufacturer: SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC.
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ASIN: B000N5LA0G

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Set in Lombardy in the years 1628-30, The Betrothed tells the dramatic tale of two young lovers in a time of war, famine, and plague. Following them through exile and suffering, it displays great richness of characterization and a profound insight into the workings of history and the politics of the time. First published in 1827 as I promessi sposi, The Betrothed is the first modern Italian novel. Alessandro Manzoni was born in Milan to a noble family in 1785; although he was also a poet, he remains best known for The Betrothed. He died in 1873. David Forgacs is a Lecturer in Italian at Cambridge University; he is the author of Rethinking Italian Fascism and A Gramsci Reader. Matthew Reynolds is a Research Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge.

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Neglected classic.......2007-10-03

What made me read this, outside of Italy, quite obscure book? Well, Umberto Eco writes highly of it in his On Literature (Harcourt, 2004). Apparently, in Italy it seems to be considered as important as the Divine Comedy.
The Betrothed belongs to historical fiction genre. The story takes place during the years 1628-30. Northern Italy is occupied by Spain, and the Thirty-Year War rages in northern Europe. The narrator claims that he is using an old manuscript as the source for his book. Historical events, like the famine of 1628, the siege of Mantua by the Imperial army in 1630, and the plague the invaders brought with them form the framework around the story in the book. Historical and events are woven into the narrative, some key characters like the Nun of Monza, the "Unnamed", and Cardinal Federico Borromeo are examples of historical characters who interacts with the fictional protagonists.
The story centres around the Renzo and Lucia, the betrothed of the title. Local lord, however, wants Lucia for himself, and forces the village priest not to marry them. After the lord's men try to kidnap Lucia, she, Renzo, and her mother flee. During the escape they get separated, and are caught up in the historical events It will take them two years before they find each other and can marry.
The writing style could be seen as a little bit preachy with an omniscient narrator. Often the narrator breaks the narrative to make a historical or moral expose, often several pages long. Even though sometimes preachy, Manzoni fills his book with a gentle humour. I have some problems with the religiosity of the author: the theme of the book seems to be that God tests us in any which way he wants, but, in the end, if we keep faith in Him everything will turn out fine. The author himself seems to take the role of God as he writes, since he subjects his protagonists to the most strenuous hardships, but in the end, he lets them be reunited since he has also let them keep their faith in God. It seems like Manzoni wrote this book during a period when he himself struggled with his faith.
The opening paragraph of the book gives a birds view of Lake Como, and then gradually zooms down onto the village of Lecco, which is close to the unnamed village of Renzo and Lucia. This perhaps does not sound too exiting, but consider that the book was written in 1842, way before it became commonplace to see the world as if from an airplane.

Among the Dozen Greatest Novels of All Time.......2006-01-31

Manzoni is the preeminent figure of Italian fiction - akin to Cervantes in Spain, Twain in the USA and Hugo in France. Not only was he a fabulous writer, Manzoni was also looked upon as a kind of beloved father figure for the shapers of modern Italy. (Verdi wrote his Requiem to mark the first anniversary of Manzoni's death).

Certainly, with this work, he shaped the Italian language, in much the same way that Martin Luther shaped German with his translation of the Bible.

Although he was also a poet, his well-deserved international reputation rests chiefly upon this book. It is an episodic tale, in a Don Quixote sense, of love between two delighful people, Lucia Mondella and Renzo Tramaglino. Their love persists and prevails, in spite of their separation and nearly every kind of challenge imaginable.

There are religious themes in the book, of course, since it is a faithful rendering of its epoch. These serve to heighten the drama. As the author says in Chapter 38:

"Troubles certainly often arise from occasion afforded by ourselves; but the most cautious and blameless conduct cannot secure us from them; and, when they come confidence in God alleviates them."

Amid the themes of patriotism in the face of Spanish rule and faithfulness that overcomes tyrants, riots and plague, there is no better depiction of leave taking than in this novel. And surely, every Italian immigrant to America must have felt the same stirrings. Indeed, if you have an Italian ancestry, this is your "Roots". Read this book and soak up your heritage, in ways that you cannot elsewhere.

The sad thing is that this is Manzoni's only novel; it is as if Twain had written only Tom Sawyer, or Dickens, only Great Expectations.

If you find this review helpful you might want to read some of my other reviews, including those on subjects ranging from biography to architecture, as well as religion and fiction.

The Betrothed: a great story and great history.......2006-01-21

Don't let the fact that The Betrothed has been labeled a classic, nor its length, stop you from picking it up. It's a darn good read, with very believable characters: good, evil, and mixed. The narrator is lucid, witty, and erudite: a joy to spend time with. The translation I read flowed like a delicious cool stream. The story has both intimate moments and scenes of baroque insanity that seem somehow the progeny of the Barber of Seville and the Keystone Cops.

The third quarter of the book leaves the story entirely to follow the development of the second plague in Milan from the famine years when it began to its demise--leaving 2/3rds of the population dead. Though this is quite a large detour, the descriptions of the world reduced to this hell and the understanding Manzoni brings to bear on it, are no less engrossing than the story, which he does tie in and resolve before the end of the book. The courage and faith of some of the characters burns all the more brightly when plunged into the darkness of the pestilence. Some are transformed for the good. Others, just hardened.

It's too bad Manzoni wasn't as prolific as Dickens. He wrote a second novel, only, which apparently has been published very rarely since the time of its writing. So, The Betrothed is our one chance to be exposed to his great mind and heart. Don't miss it.

If you haven't read it, do.......2005-10-31

The best type of long novel -- humane and engrossing -- it ends too soon. It's surprising how few people I meet have read this. It deserves better. Do yourself a favor and read it.

Great servoce.......2005-09-27

I received the book in timely fashion, in good condition. Thank you!

The Betrothed 'I Promessi Sposi' A Tale of XVII Century Milan. Translated by Albert Colquhoun.

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The Betrothed 'I Promessi Sposi' A Tale of XVII Century Milan. Translated by Albert Colquhoun.
Alessandro Manzoni
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ASIN: B000L6K95E

I promessi sposi: (The betrothed) (The Harvard classics)

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I promessi sposi

I promessi sposi: (The betrothed) (The Harvard classics)
Alessandro Manzoni
Manufacturer: P.F. Collier & son
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Italian | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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I promessi sposi.......2005-08-04

It's a great book and it includes excersizes for vocab. and charater review and plot review. It's great. I highly reccomend it.

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THE BETROTHED (I PROMESSI SPOSI)
Alessandro Manzoni
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THE BETROTHED (I PROMESSI SPOSI)
Alessandro Manzoni
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The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi)
Alessandro Manzoni
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The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi)
Alessandro Manzoni
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The Betrothed [I Promessi Sposi]
Alessandro Manzoni
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The betrothed, "I promessi sposi,": A tale of XVII century Milan;

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The betrothed, "I promessi sposi,": A tale of XVII century Milan;
Alessandro Manzoni
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THE BETROTHED: 'I PROMESSI SPOSI' A TALE OF XVII CENTURY MILAN.

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Northern Ireland Personal Insolvency
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Northern Ireland Personal Insolvency
John M. Hunter
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Northern Ireland Personal Insolvency: Supplement: Insolvent Partnerships Order (NI) 1995
John M. Hunter CBE LLB
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Personal Liability and Disqualification of Company Directors on Insolvency
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Personal Liability and Disqualification of Company Directors on Insolvency
Denis Boyd
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