Inflation: Is the Cure Worse than the disease? (article)
By Frank Stilwell
From Australian Options Autumn 2008, pp. 3 - 6
"This article discusses whether the monetary policy response to inflation is a bigger problem than the inflation itself? Are there alternative policies that could be implemented?"

A Better tax return : reconsidering the role of Australia's tax system [online resource]

By: Business Council of Australia

Argues that the tax systems needs substantial reform in order that it supports the nation's other ambitions for infrastructure, education, trade and innnovation.

Transparency : how leaders create a culture of candor [book]

By: Warren Bennis, Daniel Goleman & James O'Toole

"Examines transparency from three different vantage points - within and between organizations, in terms of personal responsibility, and finally, in the context of the new digital reality - all with an emphasis on how these relate to leaders and leadership." - cover.

Towards a seamless economy : modernising the regulation of Australian business [online resource]

Author: Business Council of Australia

"Argues that the overarching aim of reforms should be to enable Australia to move into the top-five band of countries with the world’s highest living standards by 2012, and ultimately become the best place in the world in which to live and work." - page 24.

What job$ pay 2008-2009 : earnings in the Australian jobmarket by occupation and age [book]

By Rodney Stinson

"Provides average weekly full-time income for eight age groups in each of the 400 occupations and 50 occupational groups." - introduction.

The Emerging markets century : how a new breed of world-class companies is overtaking the world

Author: Antoine van Agtmael

Shows how the world’s top multinational companies, which are largely from developing countries, are outmanoeuvring larger and more entrenched companies to become leaders in their fields.

The Post-American world [book]

Author: Fareed Zakaria

Looks at the growth of countries like China, India, Brazil and Russia, and considers how countries which are declining in economic and political, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, need to share power, create coalitions and define the global agenda.

The Don’t panic guide to annual report production

Authors: Helen Lewis & Hilary Hudson

Offers valuable advice on: project management, project planning, budgeting, content requirements for public and private sector, when to use professionals, and print and on screen production.

Superclass : the global power elite and the world they are making [book]

Author: David Rothkopf

A look at the world’s wealthiest people and the power that they have in multinational corporations, government, terrorist groups, religion and the media.

Part time employment : the Australian experience [book]

Source: Australia. Productivity Commission

"Identifies who are part time workers; explores some suggested reasons why part time work has grown rapidly; examines the role it plays in response to changes in labour market conditions and individuals’ lives." - overview.

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Annual review of regulatory burdens on business : manufacturing and distributive trades [book]

Author: Australia. Productivity Commission

Proposes ways in which regulation can be reduced in the food, therapetic goods, and pharmaceutical industries.

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OECD Employment Outlook [electronic serial]

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
"Includes coverage of of the youth labour market in OECD Countries; informal employment and undeclared work; labour market discrimination and policies to combat it; the link between job stress and mental health problems; and the pay and working conditions offered by multinational firms. "

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Managing Psychological Illness at Work (article)
By Steven Booker
from Management Today June 2008, pp. 24 - 26
"Managing employees with a suspected mental illness calls for professionalism and an understanding of the legal and ethical issues involved."

Lessons in Efficiency & Productivity (article)
By Chris Sheedy
from Management Today June 2008, pp. 12 - 19
"Organisations of whatever persuasion - for-profit, not-for-profit and public service - must pursue the twin and related goals of improved efficiency and productivity. No, you can't get off this particular roller-coaster."

Making grants efficiently in the culture, media and sport sector [online]
Author: United Kingdom. National Audit Office. Comptroller and Auditor General

Examines the cost-efficiency from the point of view of both the government departments and the applicants, and considers improvements that could be made.

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Who’s Who in Queensland [reference book]

"Records the achievements and stories of thousands of people who are making significant contributions to the state or representing Queensland at a national level." - preface.

Now available in Library & Research Services' Reference Collection.

Geographies of consumption [book]

Author: Juliana Mansvelt

An overview of the research into consumer behaviour and the use of space, including the internet, identity, connections through commodity chains, commercial culture and morality.

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Australian bulk handling review : equipment and services guide 2008 [reference book]

Provides the contact details and company profiles of more than 800 suppliers and about 600 equipment categories.

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Stop sabotaging your career : 8 proven strategies to succeed in spite of yourself [book]
Author: Lois P. Frankel
How to build strong 360 degree relationships, be an integral team member, develop EQ and IQ, learn to manage up, and balance detail orientation with strategic thinking.
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Celebrating reform : doing business case studies
Author: International Finance Corporation
Presents 11 case studies of how governments around the world have successful tackled regulation reform in the areas of business regulation, business licensing, enforcing contracts, trading across borders, and employing new workers
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