Economics - 5th edition

by Doug McTaggart (and others)

An Australian economics textbook covering: How markets work, Households, firms and markets, Market failure and government, and Macroeconomic policy.

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It's a perfect match: getting the psychological contract right
by Naomi Puchala
An article from Public Administration Today, No 11 (April) pp 5-7
Attracting and retaining younger employees in the public sector is an important topic. The author looks at the recruitment process from a young applicant's perspective, through the prism of psychological contract theory.

Development of leadership competencies in Australia
by Dr Stephen Kendal
An article from Public Administration Today, No 11 (April) pp 21-24
"We need to get better at leadership if Australia is to thrive in a dramatically changed world where creativity and innovation are the drivers of prosperity".

Economic evaluation of a community-based early intervention program implemented in a disadvantaged urban area of Queensland.
by Matthew Manning, Ross Homel and Christine Smith
An article from Economic Analysis and Policy 36 (1/2) pp. 99-119
Children raised in socio-economically disadvantaged regions have an increased probabilities of school failure, delinquency, drug abuse and juvenile crime. The Pathways to Prevention project attempts to reduce these risks in a disadvantaged community through the implementation of child-focused (school-based) and family-focused (community-based) interventions.

Ageing and the public service - human resource challenges
from OECD
"While the public sector must respond to the changing demands made by an ageing society, civil servants are themselves ageing and the exit of a large number of experienced staff through retirement before a relatively short time period must be managed. Significant staff departures are an opportunity to bring staff with new skills into government, decrease staff numbers and staff costs (entry level salaries are lower), and change the allocation of staff across sectors. However, they are also a challenge, with the loss of key capacity and the need to postpone the retirement of some key staff."

The Making of an expert, by N. Howe and W. Strauss
Article from Harvard Business Review, Vol 85, No 7, July 2007
On the basis of historical precedent, the authors say we can foresee how the generations that are alive today will think and act in decades to come. Their attitudes and behaviors will have profound effects on the economy, the workplace, and social institutions in general.

The Chinese economy - transitions and growth

By Barry Naughton

Examines China’s transition to a market economy, and the current situation regarding population growth, international trade, rural industrialization and environmental policy.

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The Science of management - fighting fads and fallacies with evidence-based practice
By Dr Simon Moss and Dr Ronald Francis
Uses scientific research to challenge conventional practices for recruitment and selection, managing undesirable employee behaviour and improving team performance.
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Orbiting the giant hairball - a corporate fool’s guide to surviving with grace

by Gordon Mackenzie

A fomer employee of Hallmark Cards shares his lessons on awakening and fostering creative genius.

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Cats - the nine lives of innovation

by Stephen Lundin (best selling author of Fish!) with Jimmy Tan

How to become a "CAT" or "an everyday human being who learns how to release his or her creative potential and develops the skills and understandings critical to innovation."

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Managing international business in China by Xiaowen Tian

Tian presents a practical guide to major managerial issues faced by foreign investors in the Chinese market, including the stratigic management of guanxi, entry mode selection, alliance management, negotiating with Chinese partners and corporate financial management.

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Chocolates on the pillow aren’t enough : reinventing the customer experience.
"Reveals why creating an intimate, positive, and long-lasting connection with customers is the key to success for the twenty-first-century organization, and illustrates how leaders in any field can accomplish this goal."
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