Fierce conversations : achieving success in work and in life, one conversation at a time [book]

Author: Susan Scott

"How to overcome barriers to meaningful conversations, express who you are and what you believe, encourage others to reveal their true opinions, bring about real change through talking, confront tough issues with confidence and sensitivity, inspire followers, attract believers and build visions that become reality" - cover.

The Internationalisation of business R&D : evidence, impact and implications [online resource]

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Finds that large multinational enterprises are increasingly choosing non-OECD countries such as China and India for R&D investment, due to lower labour costs and growing markets. This report considers what are appropriate policy responses from OECD countries.

Predictably irrational : the hidden forces that shape our decisions [book]

Author: Dan Ariely

Explains the hidden reasons behind human decision-making, and demonstrates the implications in our personal and business lives.

The Future of management [book]

Author: Gary Hamel

"Argues that organizations need bold management innovation now more than ever. The current management model - centered on control and efficiency - no longer suffices in a world where adaptability and creativity drive business success." - cover.

Some emerging issues in urban water supply and pricing (journal article)
by John Freebairn
from Economic Papers, Vol 27 No. 2 June 2008, pp. 184-193
"In the future, the marginal cost curve for urban water will be an increasing function. This fact favours a single volumetric water price to meet both equity and revenue adequacy criteria, and in some cities an explicit resource rent tax should be imposed. Although desalination and recycled water are likely to be more expensive than rain-fed water, their comparative stability and security of supply gives them a stabilisation value, and in a portfolio model framework there is a good case for their inclusion as a component of urban water supply."
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Measuring regulation and regulatory performance: benchmarking through key performance indicators (journal article)
by Justin O'Brien
From Economic Papers, Special Edition June 2008, pp. 70 - 82
"The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has embarked on a strategic mission to 'embed' business integrity. The review may succeed in reconstituting the parameters of capital-market regulation. Its success, however, will be dependent on whether the agency can align the ethos of market participants with its conception of integrity."
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Doing business in China : a guide for Australians [book]

Author: National Centre for Language Training

"Primer for business people visiting China ... quick and handy guide takes you through the basics of Chinese etiquette and the business habits ... gives an insight into the way Chinese executives approach negotiations with foreign companies." - cover.

Modelling economy-wide effects of future TCF assistance [book]

Author: Australia. Productivity Commission

Finds that there would be small net benefits from reducing the current subsidises given to the TCF (textile, clothing and footwear) industry, largely because of the sector's high tariff rates.

The Airport economist [book]

By: Tim Harcourt

An accessible look at the economics behind global trade, by the chief economist from the Australian Trade Commission.

Why a senior manager needs a mentor (journal article)
by Judith Germain
from Training Journal, June 2008, pp. 47-50
"Mentoring is often much more beneficial to business leaders than traditional coaching practices as it provides senior management with an external sounding board, and someone who can practically assess and advise them on problematic issues within the organisation as a whole, and will not just sit back and wait for the answers to 'come from within'."
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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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