Research/Studies
Book
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1 | NYC01040300 THE McKINSEY MIND: UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PROBLEM-SOLVING TOOLS AND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES OF THE WORLD TOP STRATEGIC CONSULTING FIRM This book is an in-depth guidebook for applying McKinsey methods in any industry and organizational environment. It is packed with insights and brainstorming exercises for establishing the McKinsey mind-set. URL : /yrn/editstudies-action.asp | 01-Jan-02 | Ethan M. Rasiel & Paul N. Friga | |
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2 | NYC01010600 THE CHANGING ADOLESCENT EXPERIENCE : Societal Trends and The Transition to Adulthood This book focuses on the future of adolescence in post industrial societies. The authors identify some ominous societal changes that will affect youth : unstable job markets, competition for public resources due to an aging population, and widening income gaps between "information workers" and low-skill workers. But the authors also observe numerous opportunities that may improve the lives of young people through the creation of new information technology, innovations in health-service delivery and criminal justice rehabilitation. Do check out this book to find out more. | 01-Jan-02 | Jeylon T.Mortimer, Reed W.Larson | |
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3 | NYC01010600 THE WORLD'S YOUTH : Adolescence In Eight Regions Of The Globe In this book, scholars from eight regions of the world describe the distinct nature of adolescence in their regions. They draw on research to address standard topics regarding this age - family and peer relationships, schooling, preparation for work, physical and mental health - and show how these have a different cast across societies. As a whole, the book depicts how rapid global change is dramatically altering the experience of the adolescent transition, creating new opportunities and challenges for adolescents, parents, teachers and others. | 01-Jan-02 | B.Bradford Brown, Reed W. Larson, T.S.Saraswathi | |
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4 | NYC01040100 ENTERPRISING NONPROFITS: A TOOLKIT FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS Enterprising Nonprofits introduces you to key elements of social entrepreneurship and equips you to become more effective as a social entrepreneur. | 01-Jan-01 | J Gregory Dees, Jed Emerson & Peter Economy | |
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5 | NYC01010600 QUARTERLIFE CRISIS: THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF LIFE IN YOUR TWENTIES This book includes the personal stories of more than one hundred twentysomethings who described their struggles to balance the many demanding aspects of personal and professional life like careers, finances, living situations and relationships. | 01-Jan-01 | Alexandra Robbins & Abby Wilner | |
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6 | NYC01040100 MISSION-BASED MANAGEMENT: LEADING YOUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN THE 21st CENTURY In this book, comprehensive, hands-on guidance that addresses the unique concerns of today's managers in non-profit organisations are provided. | 01-Jan-00 | Peter C. Brinckerhoff | |
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7 | NYC01040100 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE ART OF MISSION-BASED VENTURE DEVELOPMENT In this book, you will learn how successful social entrepreneurs: *Focus on community wants and needs, *Match those with core competencies to provide the highest quality services, *Assess the risk and gauge opportunity, *Develop new project ideas and test their feasibility and *Write a business plan. | 01-Jan-00 | Peter C. Brinckerhoff | |
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8 | NYC01041000 THE COLLABORATION CHALLENGE: HOW NONPROFITS AND BUSINESSES SUCCEED THROUGH STRATEGIC ALLIANCES In this book, the author demonstrates how to establish and manage strategic alliances that are effective and mutually beneficial. | 01-Jan-00 | James E. Austin | |
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9 | NYC01040300 PRIVATE SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL SECTOR SUCCESS: THE GUIDE TO STRATEGY AND PLANNING FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION This book offers a realistic approach to strategic management that, while borrowing from the most helpful and relevant business ideas, allows the public or non-profit organisation to achieve success without compromising its unique mission or constituency. | 01-Jan-00 | Kevin P. Kearns | |
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10 | NYC01010600 MILLENNIALS RISING: THE NEXT GREAT GENERATION This book provides startling proof on how today's Millennial teens are defying conventional wisdom about youth. | 01-Jan-00 | Neil Howe & William Strauss | |
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11 | NYC01040500 MAKING NONPROFITS WORK: A REPORT ON THE TIDES OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT REFORM In this book, the author charts the current trends of management reform in the non-profit sector and assesses the climate for reform at the local and national levels. | 01-Jan-00 | Paul C. Light | |
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12 | NYC01040600 FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOR: AN INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL MARKETING This book is written for all those who are involved in designing, implementing and evaluating public education programs with the goal of promoting sustainable behavior. It collects together the strategies and methods which collectively form the basis of community-based social marketing. | 01-Jan-99 | Goug McKenzie Mohr & William Smith | |
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13 | NYC01040300 THE DRUCKER FOUNDATION SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL: PARTICIPANT WORKBOOK This book talks about the Self-Assessment Tool. The tool is an adventure in organisational self-discovery, a means for assessing how to be - how to develop quality, character, mind-set, values and courage. Peter Drucker's Five Most Important Questions and fully updated worksheets can be found in this book. | 01-Jan-99 | Peter F. Drucker | |
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14 | NYC01040300 THE McKINSEY WAY: USING THE TECHNIQUES OF THE WORLD TOP STRATEGIC CONSULTANTS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS In these pages, former McKinsey analyst Ethan Rasiel presents powerful ways to approach and solve even the most intractable business problems - methods you can put into practice in any organisation. | 01-Jan-99 | Ethan M. Rasiel | |
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15 | NYC01040100 HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW ON NONPROFITS This volume explores all aspects of the work of modern non-profit organisations. The essays examine important topics such as the importance of earning the public trust and how non-profit managers can learn from the success of venture capitalists. | 01-Jan-99 | Harvard Business School | |
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