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This book describes the Taurus project--a 500m project to automate settlement systems on the London Stock Exchange. Begun in 1986, it was eventually abandoned in 1993. How was it that a major project promoted by the Stock Exchange, supervised by committees, advised upon by two major consultancies, staffed by an experienced technical team, could go wrong? Why was the decision to abandon the project not taken earlier? Written in the context of t...

International in its appeal, this book uses high-level and multi-theoretical analyses involving psychological and sociological theories to explore the events of Nick Leeson's employment with Barings' in Singapore in 1992 to Barings' collapse in 1995.

Drummond combines managerialist, interpretive and critical perspectives to provide a clear and detailed guide for students new to the subject. Her lucid writing style, practical learning aids and suggestions for further reading make this a notably student-friendly text.

We make decisions, and these decisions make us and our organisations. And in theory, decision-making should be easy: a problem is identified, the decision-makers generate solutions, and choose the optimal one - and powerful mathematical tools are available to facilitate the task. Yet if it is all so simple why do organisations, both private and public sector, keep making mistakes - the results of which are borne by shareholders, employees, tax...

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How to be a Successful Entrepreneur explains how to improve the odds and make your own luck. It will help you to steer clear of potentially catastrophic risks and errors while spotting and exploiting good opportunities. The author addresses crucial decisions such as: ¿ How do I recognise a good opportunity? ¿ When should I take a risk? ¿ When should I cut my losses? ¿ When is the best time to sell a thriving business? ¿ How do I know...