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Impact : Stanford University’s Economic Impact via Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Stanford University has a deep history in entrepreneurship and technological innovation.For more than a century, the university has incubated ideas, educated entrepreneurs and fostered breakthrough technologies that have been instrumental in the rise and constant regeneration of Silicon Valley, and, at the same time, contributed to the broader global economy. This book focuses on data gathered from a large-scale, systematic survey of Stanford alumni, faculty, and selected staff in 2011 to assess the university’s economic impact based on its involvement in entrepreneurship.The report describes Stanford’s role in fostering entrepreneurship, discusses how the Stanford environment encourages creativity and entrepreneurship, and details best practices for creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem.The report on the 2011 survey, estimates that 39,900 active companies can trace their roots to Stanford. If these companies collectively formed an independent nation, its estimated economy would be the world’s 10th largest.Extrapolating from survey results, those companies have created an estimated 5.4 million jobs and generate annual world revenues of $2.7 trillion.
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Sustainable Innovation : Strategy, Process and Impact
The most important theme of the discourse on sustainable development and sustainability challenges concerns the relationship between innovation and sustainability.This book represents a realistic critical overview of the state of affairs of sustainable innovations, offering an accessible and comprehensive diagnostic point of reference for both the academic and practitioner worlds.In order for sustainable innovation to truly become mainstream practice in business it is necessary to find out how organizations can strategically and efficiently accommodate sustainability and innovation in such a manner that they accomplish value capturing (for firms, stakeholders, and for society), not merely creating a return on the social responsibility agenda.Addressing this challenge, the book draws together research from a range of perspectives in order to understand the potential shifts and barriers, benefits, and outcomes from all angles: inception, strategic process, and impact for companies and society.The book also delivers insights of (open) innovation in public sector organizations, which is not so much a process of invention as it is one of adoption and diffusion.It examines how the environmental pillar of the triple bottom line in private firms is often a by-product of thinking about the economic pillar, where cost reductions may be achieved through process innovation in terms of eliminating waste and reducing energy consumption.The impact of open innovation on process innovation, and sustainable process innovation in particular, is an underexplored area but is examined in this book.It also considers the role of the individual entrepreneur in bringing about sustainable innovation; entrepreneurs, their small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the innovation ecosystems they build play a significant role in generating sustainable innovations where these smaller organizations are much more flexible than large organizations in targeting societal needs and challenges.The readership will incorporate PhD students and postgraduate researchers, as well as practitioners from organizational advisory fields.
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Leadership Assessment for Talent Development
For professionals responsible for talent management and development, assessing competence and capability is crucial, especially in relation to recruiting the right leader.Yet talent professionals can also use leadership assessment as a positive and powerful talent development tool.Leadership Assessment for Talent Development goes beyond recruitment to position assessment as a central, strategic activity.It demonstrates how to apply a connected process that accelerates behavioural change areas and facilitates the engagement and enabling of in-house talent.This practical, forward-looking book uses authentic, engaging case studies to show how the principles of leadership assessment can work in practice.It is an essential companion for HR and talent professionals in any field who want to equip their company with the talent it needs to be fit for business success.
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Reshaping Entrepreneurship Education With Strategy and Innovation
New small business owners are constantly pressured to play a major role in the economic growth of their respected nation.However, revitalizing how individuals think, research, teach, and implement performance strategies to improve the operations of these small businesses is critical to entrepreneurial success. Reshaping Entrepreneurship Education With Strategy and Innovation is an essential reference source that discusses strategies to overcome performance barriers as well as implementation of effective entrepreneurial processes based on a wide range of global issues.Featuring research on topics such as authentic leadership, business ethics, and social entrepreneurship, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, business professionals, scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners seeking coverage on innovative performance operations of small businesses.
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What is the difference between entrepreneurship, business administration, and international management?
Entrepreneurship focuses on identifying and pursuing opportunities to create new ventures or innovate within existing organizations. Business administration involves the management and operation of a business, including functions such as finance, marketing, and human resources. International management, on the other hand, deals with the challenges and opportunities of managing businesses that operate across different countries and cultures, requiring a deep understanding of global markets and international business practices. Each field has its unique focus and skill set, but they are all interconnected and essential for successful business operations in today's global economy.
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What are the impact velocity and impact angle?
The impact velocity is the speed at which an object hits another object or surface. It is measured in units of distance per time, such as meters per second. The impact angle is the angle at which the object strikes the surface or another object. It is measured in degrees and can affect the outcome of the impact, such as the direction of the rebound or the amount of damage caused. Both the impact velocity and impact angle are important factors in determining the result of a collision or impact event.
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Does market research hinder innovation in business administration?
Market research does not necessarily hinder innovation in business administration. In fact, it can provide valuable insights into consumer needs and preferences, helping businesses to develop innovative products and services that meet market demands. By understanding market trends and customer behavior, businesses can identify opportunities for innovation and stay ahead of competitors. However, relying too heavily on market research without allowing room for creativity and risk-taking can limit the potential for groundbreaking innovations. It is important for businesses to strike a balance between leveraging market research and fostering a culture of innovation to drive success in business administration.
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What is the market impact in the asset and liability business?
The market impact in the asset and liability business refers to the influence that market conditions and fluctuations have on the value and performance of a company's assets and liabilities. Market impact can affect the profitability, risk exposure, and overall financial health of a business. For example, changes in interest rates can impact the value of a company's assets and liabilities, while market volatility can affect the prices of financial instruments held by the company. Managing market impact is crucial for businesses to effectively hedge against risks and optimize their financial performance.
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Management, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy
Management, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy provides the knowledge, skills and confidence to assume managerial and leadership roles throughout the pharmacy profession, and to unleash full entrepreneurial potential.It brings the principles of managerial sciences to the practice of pharmacy in diverse and modern day settings. The new book is split into four sections, the first focuses on the core concepts that apply to managers, leaders and entrepreneurs including emotional intelligence and conflict management. Section two summarises managerial competencies including traditional topics of inventory management and financial literacy, but also subjects such as workplace design and workflow management. Section three focuses on leadership competencies that transcend day-to-day managerial responsibilities such as leading change and addressing ‘wicked’ problems (such as sustainability). Section four focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship, exploring topics such as the psychology of innovation, business planning and networking. The book contains helpful, supportive examples and useful resources all designed to empower, support and motivate the next generation of managers, leaders and entrepreneurs in pharmacy.
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Leadership and Management Development
This much-needed book takes a critical and reflective approach to leadership and management development.The author team draw on their strong practitioner backgrounds to combine a thorough research base with a multitude of cases and examples.The reflective questions and problem-based scenarios that follow these case studies are used to encourage academic, practical and personal development and provide opportunities for formative and summative assessment. This title takes a broad view of leadership and management development, which encompasses all the activities and processes making up the organization's attempts to create an ongoing supply of appropriate leadership and management capacity, to enable it to achieve its objectives, to sustain and transform itself as necessary. A truly international range of cases are employed, as well as examples from the not-for-profit and commercial sectors and from organizations of all sizes, to provide a rounded picture of how management and leadership works across all sectors.A full range of pedagogical features are used both in the book and on the Online Resource Centre, to aid students' development.The wide range of academic references incorporates the latest research in the field, providing a platform for students to extend their learning. In addition to being suitable for a wide range of courses related to leadership and management development, this book has also been mapped against the latest CIPD elective standards in Leadership and Management Development and against the compulsory module entitled Leading, Managing and Developing People. Online Resource Centre: For Lecturers:PowerPoint Slides - 10 -15 slides per chapterArtwork from the bookSuggested answers to review and discussion questionsFor Students:Full audio podcasts with practitioners expanding on case studies in the book: Nando's, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and a strategic health authoritySample exam questions with answersFlashcard glossaryMultiple choice questions with feedbackAnnotated web links arranged by topicFurther reading updates
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Leadership and Management Development
Firmly established as the leading text in its field, Leadership and Management Development is the ideal core text for students on the CIPD PDS qualification and on business and HR degree programmes, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.This 5th edition has been re-titled and revised to focus more on leadership in line with how the subject is being taught today.It also achieves a greater balance between theory and practice, supporting in depth academic and critical coverage with real life case studies and examples from industry.Further improvements include:Third author, specialising in industry and leadership, added to the prestigious line upExpanded coverage of diversity, ecology, ethics and SMEsA more international, global perspective in line with current teaching practiceCompletely revised and updated references to bring the book up to dateLearning FeaturesWeblinks and further reading enable students to explore key ideas, while 'reflect', 'conclude' and 'plan' boxes, discussion questions and group activities engage and challenge students, encouraging them to link issues with industry and form their own conclusions.WRITTEN FOR - Students on the CIPD PDS qualification and on business and HR degree programmes, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Innovation Management : Effective strategy and implementation
The new edition of this highly successful textbook draws on the authors’ extensive industry experience and academic research to provide a concise and practical approach to developing and implementing strategies.Offering a highly readable text alongside an effective mix of theory, case studies and updated pedagogical features, the book covers both strategic and managerial elements of innovation.The tools described by the well-respected and authoritative author team can be used to improve performance in both service and manufacturing companies, and the text is an excellent practical resource for students and managers alike.This textbook caters primarily for MBA and executive students of Innovation Management.In addition, it is an essential text for upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students of Innovation Management, as well as for practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of the subject. New to this Edition:- Updated and expanded coverage throughout based on a review of over 250 key publications on innovation management- 86 international case studies that illustrate both the theory and practice of managing innovation- Video interviews on the companion website to accompany case studies from each chapter, featuring high-profile business managers from around the world- Reflective questions for students at the end of each chapter, with suggested answers on the companion website
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Does an interest in serial killers have an impact on a child's development?
An interest in serial killers can potentially have an impact on a child's development, depending on how it is approached and managed. If a child's interest in serial killers leads to an unhealthy fascination with violence, death, or criminal behavior, it could potentially have negative effects on their emotional and psychological development. However, if the interest is approached in a healthy and balanced way, with appropriate guidance and supervision from adults, it may not necessarily have a negative impact on the child's development. It's important for parents and caregivers to monitor and guide children's interests in a way that promotes healthy psychological development.
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What are the effects of impact velocity and impact angle?
The impact velocity and impact angle both play a significant role in determining the outcome of a collision. A higher impact velocity generally results in more damage and deformation to the objects involved in the collision. The impact angle also affects the distribution of forces during the collision, impacting the direction and magnitude of the resulting forces. Together, these factors can determine the severity of damage, the likelihood of rebound or deflection, and the overall energy transfer during the collision.
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Can you play Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact on the PS3?
No, both Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact are not available to play on the PS3. Genshin Impact is available on platforms such as PC, mobile devices, and PlayStation 4, while Honkai Impact is available on mobile devices and PC. The PS3 is not supported for these games.
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What is the difference between Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd?
Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd are both action role-playing games developed by miHoYo, but they have distinct differences. Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG with a focus on exploration, elemental combat, and gacha mechanics for obtaining characters and weapons. On the other hand, Honkai Impact 3rd is a more linear action game with a stronger emphasis on fast-paced combat, combo systems, and a storyline centered around battles against powerful enemies. Additionally, Genshin Impact features a diverse cast of characters with unique abilities and playstyles, while Honkai Impact 3rd focuses on a smaller group of heroines with different battlesuits.
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