CIO Wisdom: Best Practices from Silicon Valley

CIO Wisdom: Best Practices from Silicon Valley

Bringing together answers from 20 of the world's most successful senior IT executives, this work is based on their extraordinary private discussions over five years. It covers all facets of IT leadership like planning, budgeting, sourcing, architecture, strategy, and much more. It answers questions like what it takes to be a truly great CIO.

  • UPC: 076092023630
  • ASIN: 0131411152
  • ISBN: 0131411152
  • Manufacturer: Prentice Hall

Mathematics and Problem Solving for Fire Service Personnel Management

Mathematics and Problem Solving for Fire Service Personnel Management

Mathematics and Problem Solving for Fire Service Personnel serves as both a review of basic math for students and a study book for firefighters preparing for a promotional examination. The overview of mathematical, statistical, and basic measurement principles, in addition to mathematical hydraulic word problems and hazardous material calculations enable the firefighter student to learn the fundamentals of mathematics while applying the skills to on the job situations. With experience in a variety of positions and associations, Eugene Mahoney, a retired Fire Chief and Fire Science Program Coordinator, provides information on introductory mathematical principles including arithmetic, statistics, and various formulas and figures. By introducing the basics of mathematics for firefighters in an easy and understandable way, this book serves as an introductory tool for all firefighters who seek both the fundamentals and continued success in the field.

  • ASIN: 0135028256
  • ISBN: 0135028256
  • Manufacturer: Prentice Hall

Entomology and Pest Management

Entomology and Pest Management

Completely updated in a new edition, this book remains ideal for a reader with little or no background in entomology and those who cannot spend the time to take both a general entomology course and an applied course. This combines, in a single volume, general principles of entomology and modern principles of insect pest management, including factual details and specific examples.Features up-to-date coverage on environmentally sound insecticides; the Transgenic plant controversy; Pest management systems; Newly released and recently discontinued products and updated insecticides; Current government regulations and labeling of microbial pesticides, plant pesticides and biochemical pesticides; and Developments in genetic engineering and plant bio technology.

  • ASIN: 0135132959
  • ISBN: 0135132959
  • Manufacturer: Prentice Hall

Implementing Organizational Change: Theory and Practice

Implementing Organizational Change: Theory and Practice

For both practitioners and students of change management. Traditionally texts presented change as a compilation of theories and ideas. SpectorImplementing Organizational Change: Theory and Practice is the only text that provides a clear sequential framework to help students and practitioners understand, analyze and implement change. Spector's sequential framework guides students in orchestrating intervention that is proven to maximize the likelihood of successful implementation.

  • ASIN: 0131477978
  • ISBN: 0131477978
  • Manufacturer: Pearson Prentice Hall

An Experiential Approach to Organization Development (6th Edition)

An Experiential Approach to Organization Development (6th Edition)

(Pearson Education) An integrated and comprehensive textbook on organizational development, presenting both conceptual and experimental approaches as it focuses on the real world. Complete and up-to-date coverage of open systems and contingencies, the learning organization, changing corporate culture, and much more. Softcover. DLC: Organizational change.

  • ASIN: 0130262781
  • ISBN: 0130262781
  • Manufacturer: Prentice Hall

Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Examination Review for Office Systems and Technology (5th Edition)

Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Examination Review for Office Systems and Technology (5th Edition)

Because the rewards for achieving the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certifications are numerous (pay increases, bonuses, opportunities, and college credits), Prentice-Hall brings yet another fantastic series to the market; these reviews provide an excellent learning tool that focuses on key topics necessary for passing these examinations. Clearly and concisely presented, the topics covered include: terminology and basic concepts of information processing, computer hardware, telecommunications and network technologies, system securities, document layout, design, and reproduction, software for business applications, and furniture, equipment, and supplies. For those considering professional secretarial and administrative positions in today’s competitive job market.

  • ASIN: 0131145495
  • ISBN: 0131145495
  • Manufacturer: Prentice Hall