This book outlines a theory which in the post-Cold War era builds upon Waltz's neorealism theory of International Relations. Using this theory as a lens to examine the world of International Relationswill aid in one's understanding of the world we live in today. This is required reading for any one taking political science or IR at the graduate level. This book develops the idea that, since de…
Regional institutions are an increasingly prominent feature of world politics. Their characteristics and performance vary widely: some are highly legalistic and bureaucratic, while others are informal and flexible. They also differ in terms of inclusiveness, decision-making rules and commitment to the non-interference principle. This is the first book to offer a conceptual framework for compari…
This book explores the phenomenon of regionalism. In a seeming contradiction to globalization, there is a growing tendency for countries to enter into regional arrangements as a response to the pressures of operating in a global marketplace. But regionalism is also emerging as a phenomenon in its own right, serving distinct purposes and taking different forms in different areas. The contributor…
Offering a comparative historical perspective of European and Southeast Asian regionalism, this illuminating study presents new and imaginative insights into the theory and practice of regionalism and the links between regional developments, globalization and international order
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION: APPROACHES AND PROCESSES presents organizational communication from both a communication and managerial perspective. Professor Miller's clear writing style and consistent use of examples and case studies result in a text that undergraduate students will find easy to understand
With both enterprise and society in mind, this book explores the governance impact on both the structure of organisation and performance of organisation
Strategic Corporate Communication in the Digital Ageexplores how contemporary communication approaches are crossing boundaries as innovative media formats and digital transformations offer new challenges and opportunities to academia and practitioners
Organizational communication as a discipline grew tremendously over the latter part of the twentieth century, but accompanying that growth has been a struggle to establish a clear identity for the field. The ongoing evolution of complex organizations in an equally complex global environment has scholars continuing to define and redefine the focus, boundaries, and future of the field. The New Ha…
A major new study by a leading management scholar from top-ranked Wharton School of Business on problems of performance measurement systems. Highlights particular shortcomings of the widely adopted 'balanced scorecard' technique. Outlines an alternative approach capturing fundamentals of firm performance. Essential reading for management faculty, MBA students and thoughtful practitioners
PRAISE FOR Balanced Scorecard Step-By-Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results, Second Edition"As a practitioner and thought leader, Paul Niven is superbly bridging the gulf between BSC theory and application through hands-on experiences and real-world case studies. The book provides a practical road map, step-by-step, to plan, execute, and sustain a winning scorecard campaign. Easy…