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The theory presented in the book deals with methodological and mathematical foundations of control in organisations. It extends the traditional approach of management science by introducing the optimisation and game-theoretical tools for systematic accounting of the special nature of human beings as a control object (e.g. opportunism, selfish behaviour, information manipulation). Formal methods are used to construct robust and efficient decisi...

If relationships are the foundation on which social capital is built, then individuals are the stars at the centre of the construct. From there, the linkages are made to either bond or bridge individuals in an interconnected fashion. As connections form, the depth and breadth of one's social capital changes, this may prompt a shift in perspective that offers new and unique "illuminations" or experiences. While most would agree that social capi...

In the last two decades, organised crime has grown more complex, posing evolving challenges for U.S. federal law enforcement. These criminals have transformed their operations in ways that broaden their reach and make it harder for law enforcement to combat them. They have adopted more-networked structural models, internationalised their operations, and grown more tech savvy. They are a significant challenge to U.S. law enforcement. This book ...

The health care reform debate in the United States raises many complex issues including those of coverage, accessibility, cost, accountability, and quality of health care. Underlying these policy considerations are issues regarding the status of health care as a constitutional or legal right. This book series analyses the constitutional and legal issues pertaining to the right of health care and the power of Congress to enact and fund health c...

Level: A-level, undergraduate Subject: Sociology Themes and Perspectives is your essential A-level and undergraduate sociology guide. It's fully updated to match the latest sociology teaching, research and developments to support your learning about sociology today.

Global trade in illegal wildlife is a growing illicit economy, estimated to be worth at least $5 billion and potentially in excess of $20 billion annually. Some of the most lucrative illicit wildlife commodities include tiger parts, caviar, elephant ivory, rhino horn, and exotic birds and reptiles. Demand for illegally obtained wildlife is ubiquitous, and some suspect that illicit demand may be growing. This book provides an overview of illega...

This is a comprehensive book about modern radar techniques, describing systems and methods at the college and graduate student level. It covers radar principles, radar technology and the application of that technology. This book starts with Radar Cross Section (RCS) simulation and radar frequency synthesisers, describes a manipulation of RCS with plasma, and develops a millimetre wave frequency synthesiser for radar systems. Next, multi-pulse ...

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Regions and nation states in the European Union are dealing with unionwide and global integration processes. For this analysis, two developments arising during this integration process and which are discussed separately will be explored together. Firstly, regions in the EU as an integrating economic area are confronted with structural changes having an impact on the risk exposure and the economic performance. These structural changes are facil...

Mobile phones have clearly become ubiquitous and a standard aspect of daily life for many American consumers in the last decade. Ongoing innovations in mobile finance show some potential to change the way consumers conduct financial transactions by offering consumers new services. Yet, many people remain sceptical of the benefit of mobile financial services and the level of security provided along with such services. This book examines the use...

The term "pay equity" originates from the fact that women as a group are paid less than men. In recent years, for example, women with a strong commitment to the workforce earned about 77 to 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. As women's earnings as a percentage of men's earnings have narrowed by less than 20 percentage points over the past 40-plus years, some members of the public policy community have argued that current anti-discriminat...

This is a translation of Alle radici del mondo giuridico europeo published in Italy in 1994.

Examines the influence of precedent on the behavior of the US Supreme Court justices.

So macht der Deutschunterricht Spaß! Aufsätze schreiben, Gedichte oder anderweitige Texte schreiben und das Erzählen im Sitzkreis ? all dies gehört ganz selbstverständlich in den Deutschunterricht der Klassen 3 und 4. Doch für spannende Geschichten bedarf es des richtigen Impulses! Dieser Band liefert Ihnen 132 Schreib- und Erzählimpulse in Karteikartenform.Leichter erzählen mit offenen SchreibimpulsenDie Erzähl- und Schreibanlässe sind 6 vers...

Französisch lernen an Stationen Mit diesem Band erhalten Sie vielfältige Arbeitsmaterialien zum Lernen an Stationen im Fach Französisch für Schüler im 2. Lernjahr. Die Stationentrainings decken alle wichtigen Inhalte des Lehrplans Französisch ab. Mit ihrer Hilfe leiten Sie Ihre Lerngruppe zum selbsttätigen Lernen an. Kernthemen Französisch vermitteln Ob Landeskunde Französisch oder Textproduktion Französisch ? beim Lernen an Stationen befa...

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SmartBook is the first and only adaptive reading experience. Fueled by LearnSmart the most widely used and intelligent adaptive learning technology SmartBook identifies what you know and don t know, and highlights what you need to learn. It even figures out what material you are most likely to forget. SmartBook helps you study smarter, not harder, and get the grades you want.

SmartBook is the first and only adaptive reading experience. Fueled by LearnSmart the most widely used and intelligent adaptive learning technology SmartBook identifies what you know and don t know, and highlights what you need to learn. It even figures out what material you are most likely to forget. SmartBook helps you study smarter, not harder, and get the grades you want.

Reacher is back in a masterpiece of suspense from #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Child. As the tension rises, the twists come fast and furious, keeping readers guessing and gasping until the explosive finale. Now available in a tall Premium Edition.

In 1963, 12-year-old Florine enjoys an idyllic childhood in small-town MaineNuntil her beloved mother vanishes. Untethered and adrift in the wake of her disappearance, Florine finds her once-cherished joys suddenly hollow.