Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis, 1st Edition, Barbara A. Carkenord

This book provides a how to approach to mastering business analysis work. It will help build the skill sets of new analysts and all those currently doing analysis work, from project managers to project team members such as system analysts, product managers and business development professionals, to the experienced business analyst. It also covers the tasks and knowledge areas for the new 2008 v.2 of The Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) and will help prepare business analysts for the IIBA CBAP® certification exam.

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Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis is a definite must read for every business analyst. The topics, both practical and concrete, will provide indisputable value to your career development and to your projects. --Russ Pena, CBAP, Vice President & Sr. Business Analyst, SunTrust Banks

Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis, Barb Carkenord has gone beyond what we discuss in the BABOK to address the real challenges business analysts face in the workplace. I wish this book had been available years ago, but I am glad that BAs have the opportunity to benefit from it today! --Kevin Brennan, CBAP, Vice President, Body of Knowledge, International Institute of Business Analysis

Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis, Barb Carkenord has gone beyond what we discuss in the BABOK to address the real challenges business analysts face in the workplace. I wish this book had been available years ago, but I am glad that BAs have the opportunity to benefit from it today! --Kevin Brennan, CBAP, Vice President, Body of Knowledge, International Institute of Business Analysis.

About the Author
Barbara Carkenord, CBAP, is President and co-founder of B2T Training, an organization that developed the first comprehensive business analysis training program in North America. This training and business analysis certification program has been a model for other training organizations. Ms. Carkenord has over 20 years of business analysis experience gained in various industries such as manufacturing, insurance, and banking. She possesses detailed knowledge and experience in many structured approaches and methodologies and is a core team member of the IIBA BABOK creation committee. Her areas of expertise include business analysis, high-level design, quality assurance, and project management. She earned her MBA from University of Michigan and began her career in the information technology area as a programmer, systems analyst, business analyst, and project manager. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, has authored many articles on business analysis and is the editor of the bridge business analysis magazine.

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• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: J. Ross Publishing (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1604270071
• ISBN-13: 978-1604270075
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches

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Business Logistics: Supply Chain Management, 5th Edition, Ronald H. Ballou

The LOGWARE software found inside *Is developed specifically for classroom and educational use *Has 15 Windows-based customized modules, including the new Supply Channel Simulator Module *Extends and supports methods presented in the text *Can be used for logistics problem solving, such as single and multifacility location, vehicle routing and scheduling, forecasting, inventory management, warehouse layout, and more *Has general purpose programs, including linear programming, integer programming, multiple regression, and distance estimation LOGWARE is designed to be user-friendly for data input, preparation, and results presentation so that it will be an integral part of a student's decision-making tool kit.

From the Publisher
A comprehensive discussion of the planning, organizing, and controlling of such activities as transportation, inventory maintenance, order processing, purchasing, warehousing, materials handling, packaging, customer service standards, and product scheduling. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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The LOGWARE software found inside

Is developed specifically for classroom and educational use Has 15 Windows-based customized modules, including the new Supply Channel Simulator Module Extends and supports methods presented in the text Can be used for logistics problem solving, such as single and multifacility location, vehicle routing and scheduling, forecasting, inventory management, warehouse layout, and more Has general purpose programs, including linear programming, integer programming, multiple regression, and distance estimation

LOGWARE is designed to be user-friendly for data input, preparation, and results presentation so that it will be an integral part of a student's decision-making tool kit.

Review based on 4th edition: A hands on and mathematical approach to the various factors involved in logistics mgt.Good treatment of customer service,transportation, inventory and location strategies. Numerous problems and examples explain how to immediately apply the tools - whether you are calculating the cost of what you are carrying in your warehouse, testing the feasibility of additional warehouses, or calculating service level/fill rate (they are different...) Includes a cool Logware CD-ROM for those interested in solving transportation, inventory problems without the headaches of programming. Overall a good textbook for a logistics course.

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• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (August 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130661848
• ISBN-13: 978-0130661845
• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.6 x 9.6 inches

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Manufacturing Facilities Design & Material Handling, 5th Edition, Matthew P. Stephens

Designed for junior- and senior-level courses in Plant and Facilities Planning and Manufacturing Systems and Procedures, this textbook is also suitable for graduate-level and two-year college courses. The book takes a practical, hands-on, project-oriented approach to exploring the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout. It also introduces state-of-the-art tools including computer simulation. Access to Layout-iQ workspace planning software is included for purchasers of the book. Theoretical concepts are clearly explained and then rapidly applied to a practical setting through a detailed case study at the end of the volume.

The book systematically leads students through the collection, analysis, and development of information to produce a quality functional plant layout for a lean manufacturing environment. All aspects of facility design, from receiving to shipping, are covered. In the fifth edition of this successful book, previously published by Prentice Hall, numerous updates and corrections have been made. Also, rather than including brief “case-in-point” examples at the end of each chapter, a single, detailed case study is provided that better exposes students to the multiple considerations that need to be taken into account when improving efficiency in a real manufacturing facility. The textbook has enjoyed substantial international adoptions and has been translated into Spanish and Chinese. This replaces the 4th Edition by Prentice Hall.

About the Author
Matthew P. Stephens is a professor and a University Faculty Scholar in the College of Technology at Purdue University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in facilities planning, statistical quality control, and productivity- and reliability-based maintenance management. Stephens holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Illinois University and the University of Arkansas, with specialization in operations management and statistics. He spent nine years with several manufacturing and business enterprises, and he has been involved as a consultant with a number of major manufacturing companies. Stephens has numerous publications to his credit including several internationally adopted textbooks.

Fred E. Meyers, P.E., is an emeritus professor in the College of Engineering and Technology at Southern Illinois University. He is an author and consultant, principal of Fred E. Meyers & Associates. Meyers has worked in heavy equipment manufacturing, aerospace, appliance manufacturing, and several other areas. His vast experience and varied assignments have made significant contributions to this textbook. His previous books include Plant Layout and Material Handling (1993) and Motion and Time Study for Lean Manufacturing (with James R. Stewart) (2001).

The book, besides being an enjoyable read, brings knowledge of high value, easy understanding and aligned with the realities of modern manufacturing . From my understanding the practical application of the knowledge in this book has great power to increase the competitiveness of organizations. Highly recommended for all who in one way or another, work in manufacturing organizations.

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• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Purdue University Press; Fifth Edition, Fifth, Replacement for 4th Edition, 978-0135001059, by Prentice H edition (June 15, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557536503
• ISBN-13: 978-1557536501
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches

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The Coaching Manager: Developing Top Talent in Business, 2nd Edition, James M. Hunt

The Second Edition presents a developmental coaching methodology that managers can use to guide employees to achieve higher levels of skill, experience greater engagement with organizations, and promote personal development. Clearly written, without jargon, specific coaching techniques are illustrated through short case studies and self-assessment exercises that help readers apply the principles in their own lives. A coaching model solidly grounded in adult learning theory helps readers reflect on their strengths and weaknesses. This edition has new features including real-world examples and cases that demonstrate how developmental coaching can be integrated with goal setting.

Review
“The Coaching Manager is a timely and valuable resource for leaders interested in fostering a culture of coaching in contemporary organizations. Evidence-based strategies and real-world exemplars are provided for cultivating talent today and inspiring success for the future.” (Patricia A. Hickey, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, 2010-03-19)

"The second edition takes into account the new challenges and opportunities posed by an increasingly global workforce, new technology, and a persistent and rapid pace of change. The authors have, once again, provided an excellent handbook for any manager who wants to be an effective coach, and any individual who wants to leverage the potential of coaching in varied and commonly encountered situations at work." (Kathy E. Kram, PhD 2010-03-19)

"A practical introductory text in developing coaching managers."

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"The Coaching Manager provides real-world strategies for developing people in any organization. Hunt and Weintraub bring together a new model of coaching along with a solid understanding of how business works. A must read for leaders at all levels."

--Roger Enrico, former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author
Dr. James M. Hunt is Assistant Professor of Management and the Charles E. McCarthy Family Trust Term Chair, at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He teaches management, strategic human resource management and leadership. James is also a faculty member of the Leadership and Influence Program at Babson's School of Executive Education. Previously, James served on the faculty of Clark University’s Graduate School of Management.

James is a Faculty Co-Director of the Coaching for Leadership at Babson. The Babson Coaching Program provides developmental coaching for Babson Students working toward enhancing their competencies in leadership and teamwork. Each year, the faculty train over five hundred Babson Alumni and MBA students in coaching techniques and development planning. His recent paper on coaching (with Dr. Joseph Weintraub) was awarded the "Best Management Development Paper" by the Academy of Management, the largest professional association of business school professors in the world.

James is also a founder of Hunt Associates, a career and leadership development firm that provides executive coaching, career counseling, employee assistance programs and strategic human resource consulting. (www.HuntAssociates.com) Since 1990, Hunt Associates has worked with companies such as the Bose Corporation, 3Com, Genzyme, and Stratus Computer.

James graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B. Sc. Degree and received the doctorate in business administration from Boston University’s Graduate School of Management, where he studied career and leadership development and work/life balance.

Dr. Joseph R. Weintraub is Faculty Co-Director of the Coaching for Leadership Program at Babson College where he is also an Associate Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior. At Babson, he developed the Human Resource Management and Leadership Courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in business. He is also President and Founder of Organizational Dimensions, a human resources consulting firm based in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Dr. Weintraub’s work has appeared in many publications including Fortune, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. He has also appeared on several syndicated television programs such as Evening Magazine and The Bottom Line. His recent paper on coaching (with Dr. James Hunt) was awarded the "Best Management Development Paper" by the Academy of Management, the largest professional association of business school professors in the world. He is also one of the developers of Star-Teams Insights ™ a web-based assessment report providing developmental feedback on leadership, teamwork and work style.

Dr. Weintraub has worked with many organizations including Fidelity Investments, Dunkin’ Donuts, Bose, AT&T, Duke Energy and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Much of his recent activity has been focused in the areas of leadership and coaching. He is currently working with companies in both Japan and the U.S. to combine the teaching of leadership, coaching, and teamwork with the playing of baseball.

Dr. Weintraub received his B.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University. He is also the past president of the Human Resources Council, a Boston-based HR professional association.

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• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc; Second Edition edition (May 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412977762
• ISBN-13: 978-1412977760
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 6 x 8.8 inches

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The Human Side of Managing Technological Innovation: A Collection of Readings, 2nd Edition, Ralph Katz

Organizations competing in today's rapidly changing technological markets are faced with the challenges of "dualism"--operating efficiently in the present while innovating effectively for the future. Managers and leaders within these organizations not only have to focus on current market success and profitability, but they must also introduce the next generation of technical advances, product attributes, or service features that will sustain and even augment their continuing global competitiveness.

The Human Side of Managing Technological Innovation, 2/e, provides a variety of approaches and perspectives on issues critical to the effective leadership of technical professionals and cross-functional teams throughout the innovation process. Designed for courses within business, engineering, and executive education programs, the book has been updated throughout and features more than twenty articles new to this edition. In the articles, researchers and practitioners present their thoughts and ideas of the complex interplay between the specialized knowledge and skills of creative professionals and the realistic pressures and constraints required by successful business organizations.

The text is organized into seven sections that cover such topics as motivating professionals, measuring productivity, organizing and leading cross-functional development teams, enhancing creativity and decision-making, developing human resource capabilities, building and maintaining innovative climates, managing lead users for new product innovation, and using technology as a strategic resource. It can be used in advanced undergraduate or graduate courses as well as in organizational workshops and seminars that focus primarily on how managers, individual professionals, project teams, and functional groups deal with problems and issues related to the management of technology-based innovation. The book can also be used as a complementary text for any course that emphasizes product, process, organizational, or technological innovation.

The Human Side of Managing Technological Innovation, 2/e, provides a unique collection of articles that increase the sensitivity and understanding of individuals who are managing or influencing innovation and change processes within organizations. It also offers practicing managers and staff professionals new ideas, tools, and insights for problem-solving, organizing, and functioning more effectively.

About the Author
Ralph Katz is at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Very good collection of articles and journal papers about Management. Furthermore, the topics discussed pertain directly to Science and Technology Workplaces and organizations that require different management skills than a conventional business with only one discipline. This book is a must for managers that have a mix of employees and personalities, and there are unique methods that percolate time tested ideas with statistical studies and research. To be quite honest, I have not finished reading all of the articles; however, there is an article that may stand out to a relevant dilemma. Recommended.

I bough this book for an Innnovation class I am taking at KU. The book contains a collection of articles that discuss innovation and its management from different angles. I am truly enjoying it.

I took a course with Professor Katz at MIT and this was the textbook. I recommend this series of article for anyone who is leading an organization in technology or science.

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• Paperback: 752 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (July 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195135318
• ISBN-13: 978-0195135312
• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.4 x 9.1 inches

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Managerial Economics: Theory, Applications, and Cases, 8th Edition, W. Bruce Allen

Thoroughly updated to reflect the post-crisis, global, and digital economy. Modernized for the 21st century, the Eighth Edition emphasizes strategic thinking by managers and includes over 50 new case studies on events from 2010 to 2012 that prepare students for today’s changing economy.

About the Author
W. Bruce Allen (Ph.D., Economics, Northwestern University) is Professor of Business and Public Policy at the Wharton School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania. For many years he was the Vice Dean and Director of the Wharton Graduate Division. He is an internationally recognized expert in transportation economics, and he specializes in demand theory and logistics. In addition to his duties at Wharton, Professor Allen teaches each summer in India and consults for numerous companies domestically and abroad. He has won a number of teaching awards, including the coveted Anvil Award, the highest teaching honor at Wharton since it is voted on by the students.

Keith Weigelt (Ph.D., Economics, Northwestern University) is the Rebecca and Morris Marks Professor of Management at the Wharton School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania. He is an internationally recognized expert in business strategy, game theory, and tournaments, with articles published in the following leading journals: Journal of Political Economy, Econometrica, American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, Journal of Business, and Management Science. Professor Weigelt has won numerous teaching awards, most recently the Undergraduate Division Excellence in Teaching Award and the “Tough, but I will thank you in 5 years” Award.

Neil A. Doherty (Ph.D. Cranfield Institute) is the Frederick H. Ecker Professor of Insurance and Risk Management at the Wharton School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania. He is an internationally recognized expert in corporate risk management, and is the author of Integrated Risk Management (McGraw-Hill, 2000). Professor Doherty has also won numerous teaching awards.

The late Edwin Mansfield was for many years a distinguished professor of economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He was an internationally recognized expert in the economics of technology and industrial organization. His numerous texts, all published by W.W. Norton, have sold millions of copies around the world. In 1979, when Sino-American scientific agreements were finally reached, Mansfield was the first American economist to lecture in the People's Republic of China.

If your looking for an applied managerial economics text this really isn't it. It is solid in it's theory presentation and cases, but the applications are mostly theoretical, not applied. This isn't a book you will keep around for reference.

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• Paperback: 736 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Eighth Edition edition (September 15, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393124495
• ISBN-13: 978-0393124491
• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.4 x 9 inches

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