The Dark Side of the Force: Economic Foundations of Conflict Theory

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The central tradition of mainline economics deals with only one way of making a living: namely, producing useful goods and services. But there is another way of getting ahead-- through conflict or the "dark side"--that is by appropriating what others have produced. Logically parallel or military aggression and resistance, the dark side includes nonmilitary activities such as litigation, strikes and lockouts, takeover contests, and bureaucratic back-biting struggles. This volume brings the analysis of conflict into the mainstream of economics. Part I explores the causes, conduct, and consequences of conflict as an economic activity. Part II delves more deeply into the evolutionary sources of our capacities, physical and mental, for both conflict and cooperation.

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The World Wide Web contains an amazing array of online shopping opportunities. You can buy cameras from Japan, software from Singapore, or smoked salmon from British Columbia. But you can't take full advantage of all this selection without knowing a few basics about online transactions. CliffsNotes Safe Shopping Online for Canadians provides you with all you need to know about using your credit card safely on the Internet, and where to go for help if something goes wrong with your purchase. You'll find: directions to the best Canadian e-malls and unusual merchandise on the Net; unique offerings available through online auctions; guidelines for safely transmitting your financial and personal information on the Internet; tips on arranging the best and cheapest delivery method for your purchases at the lowest cost; and problem-solving tips to help you get reimbursed for an item or to exchange it if you receive an unsatisfactory product.

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Lets face facts In today's business environment we hire a lot of non-English speaking employees. Yes they will learn English over time but what do you do right now? Well for one you can keep this - Indispensable learning aid with you, and buy several of them for your employees.

The book includes definitions of common Spanish and Chinese words arranged by such categories as work place items, foods, greetings, interview questions, introductions, time numbers, days of the week, months, colors, etc. A clean crisp layout and detailed treatment of words ensure accurate translation and allow the user to grasp the important nuances of the language quickly.

The entire book is duplicated in both Spanish, English, and Chinese so both English speaking and non-English-speaking persons can easily use it. Includes a CD ROM employee handbook in Spanish and Chinese. Employment in the restaurant industry is expected to reach a record 12.5 million workers by 2008 — up from 10.9 million in 1998, according to National Restaurant Association analysis of new employment projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Projected restaurant-industry employment will reach 13 million by 2010.

Customer Reviews:

Great for employers everywhere.......2006-06-16

The business world is becoming more and more diversified and this book is helping employers to understand both the language and cultural differences that are being faced each day. There are explanations for the benefit of hiring people from different backgrounds and also warns that there are laws to prevent discrimination.

The book delves into the world of communication and cultural differences. Trying to make sense of these differences are slightly more difficult than even this book seems to convey. With that said, this book is a great starting point for those who have never had the opportunity to work with someone from different cultural backgrounds and brings up some common mistakes and misunderstanding which if the employer carefully monitors can avoid.

The end of the book has a glossary with words that may be needed that are both in Spanish and in Chinese. The companion CD-ROM has handbooks in English as well as Spanish and Chinese which are easy to modify depending on the business. These two companions are very helpful with language barriers because it has many different words and phrases in the three languages to help.

Workplace diversity.......2006-02-02

This book is a combination primer on how to treat your Spanish/Asian workforce and a quick translation guide for common workplace terms and phrases in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. While the book is concise and professionally written, it was missing a few features I'd been looking for.

In the first part of the book, which covers the basics of diversity (why it can be a benefit as much as a challenge, how understanding culture can help you resolve issues, and how to communicate effectively), I felt that the material was very solid. Because most people don't want to spend the time to read a book on diversity in general, another book on diversity in the workplace, and a third book on how to effectively manage the Spanish and Asian culture groups in your workplace, this book wisely gives a good background on all three areas. Keep in mind while you're reading that some of the information is not specific to different culture groups but is necessary to establish exactly what's meant by effective communication, feedback, active listening, etc. If you've done any research into communication in the workplace, some of this will be old hat--again, this is to avoid forcing the reader into covering three books instead of one.

While the appendix for national Independence Days is handy, it misses the point in only listing those dates. For example, the Mexican Independence Day is listed as September 16th. While this is correct, the list doesn't mention Cinco de Mayo at all, an even bigger celebration for Hispanic Americans. I've found that having a "culture day" around a particular holiday to have fun and educate your other employees is a great team builder, so I'm disappointed not to have the information here.

The second part of the book, a glossary of commonly used terms and phrases, runs for over half the length of the book. This is wonderful--if you have Spanish-speaking employees. For those of you who have Asian or Asian-American employees, the translation guide is lacking. The translations are given only in Mandarin Chinese characters (no Japanese, Korean, etc.) and there's no English guide to pronunciation to help you sound out the words.

The first section of the book is clearly written and very helpful, but because of the lack of the English pronunciation guide, I consider this book to be very valuable in understanding employees with Hispanic backgrounds, but not nearly as useful for those with Asian ones.

Book News Inc........2005-07-27

Now a professional writer, Hicks lived and worked in Japan for two years where she taught English to Japanese students. She presents a handbook for use in a professional office environment, the food service and hospitality industry, or retail arena. The first half of the text is a resource guide for employers, on such concepts as the contemporary workforce and diversity, legal issues, what is meant by "culture," what constitutes "effective communication," and how to apply this information to one's management and leadership skills. The second half features a glossary and phrase book to help Spanish and Asian employees learn basic English conversation and language they may encounter in the workplace. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a complete employee handbook in English, Spanish, and Chinese, in Microsoft Word.

Shannon Hendrickson
Associate Editor, Book News Inc.
5739 NE Sumner Street
Portland, OR 97218

How To Communicate With Your Spanish & Asian Employees; a Translation Guide for Small Business Owners. (CD-rom Included).

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How To Communicate With Your Spanish & Asian Employees; a Translation Guide for Small Business Owners. (CD-rom Included).
Kimberley Hicks
Manufacturer: Atlantic Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N62ZJ0

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Great Book.......2004-11-17

Tim Augustine is not only a great writer he is an excellent speaker!! I was able to hear him speak this weekend about networking and motivating your peers. Keep an eye out for other books by him because he has wonderful ideas and is incredibly enthusiastic about helping college students!

A book for those who never worked.......2000-08-06

I decided to buy this book after reading all the reviews. To tell you the truth, I expected some new good info that could be of help to those 'knocking the corporate doors'. What I got was a bunch of common knowledge 'tips' in big font. I learnt nothing from this book. Give me your e-mail and I'll send it to you for half the price.

is is really helpful??.......1999-01-08

this book is really great especially for graduates who have not given an interview as yet. It really boosts your confidence.

Excellent read in about 3 hours!.......1998-05-06

How Hard Are You Knocking is a great book if you don't have a lot of time and you want to get a head start before you start your job search. I had the opportunity to see the Author in person at a career seminar. He knows what he is talking about. He is a recruiter and does this stuff everyday. Great young speaker who understands what college is like. I would recommend this book to any college student.

Great book for the busy College Student!.......1997-08-15

I highly recommend this book for any busy college student. How Hard Are You Knocking? was perfect for my busy senior year. It covers everything needed to find and land a job in an easy to read 104 pages from start to finish. I landed my job 6 months before graduation, thanks to this book. Augustine, a recent graduate himself, really understands college in the 90's and allows his credibility to shine through. A definate Thumbs Up!!!!!

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Total Needs Planning, 6E

Manufacturer: Dearborn a Kaplan Professional Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Personal Finance | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 079318617X

Book Description

This course teaches new insurance agents how to make a "total needs" sale of life insurance.

It presents an explanation of the theory behind total needs planning and traces the steps used in the process: finding facts, estimating Social Security benefits, choosing between the capital utilization and the capital retention approaches, programming and closing.

If you are taking this course for CE, the CE exam will automatically be added to your basket when selecting CE credit. Certain states require that a proctor/monitor supervise the exam taking process.

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Qualitative Methods for Marketplace Research is the only text of its kind on the market today. Designed especially for students and practitioners, this book provides marketers, communicators and researchers with the effective data collection and analysis techniques. It explains how to use visual and verbal text as tools for understanding consumers and audiences in their natural environment as well as in controlled situations. Borrowing techniques from anthropology, sociology, psychology and communication, the book presents specific examples to illustrate how these techniques are adapted for marketplace research. Studies conducted by renowned scholars and practitioners guide readers through all the nuances of qualitative methods needed to develop, execute and analyze state-of-the-art marketplace studies. Essential for understanding text-based consumption behavior, this book is a must for anyone who will conduct marketplace research in the 21st century.

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In Plain English.......2001-05-07

This book is a gem because it simplifies the most complicated concepts so that students can use qualitative methods for research effectively. I couldn't have written my dissertation without this text and it's coaching style. I recommend it to anyone who wants a non-jargon approach to research design and analysis.

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Although political developments in Central America over the last decade have been profound, the region continues to exhibit sluggish economic growth in some countries and complete stagnation in others. To alleviate these economic problems, demands for authoritarian regimes and imposed solutions are likely--according to the authors of this work. Examined are: 1) the role of the State in economic revitalization and growth in Central America; 2) the impact of structural adjustment policies on the agricultural sector; 3) the prospects for expansion of the cooperative sector in the current political climate; 4) the persistence of external debt, its impact on domestic policy, and possible approaches to alleviating the debt burden; 5) the role of multinational corporations and foreign direct investment in economic restructuring; and 6) the prospects for regional economic and political integration.

Recovery or Relapse in the Global Economy: Comparative Perspectives on Restructuring in Central America

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Recovery or Relapse in the Global Economy: Comparative Perspectives on Restructuring in Central America
Jolyne; Santiago, Carlos E. Melmed-Sanjak
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OR7D3Q

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Comprehensive guide to the culture, etiquette and communication of Thailand.

Customer Reviews:

You Will Be sure to alienate the Thai's with this book.......2000-06-23

Ms.Wise starts out by saying, "Thai's practise a form of Buddhism known as Theravada, also called Hinanyana". Hinanyana is a derogatory term meaning: lesser, despicable... The rest of the book is a mish-mash of Asian cultural mores that do not necessarily have anything to do with Thailand. If you need a tax write off for your business, by all means buy this book.

Don't Go To Thailand Without This Reading This Book.......2000-05-13

I have visited Thailand many times for both business and pleasure. I didn't read this book until I my fourth visit. It is very important to understand the do's and dont's in Thailand, which many Westerners tend to ignore. It opens the door of understanding for those new to the Thai mentality and way of life. It also has a very small section but good section explaining the influence of Buddism on daily life in Thailand. Definately buy this book if going there. If you are more business oriented I would suggest also reading "Doing Business With Thailand" (Global Business Series).

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Yugoslavia Business & Investment Opportunities Yearbook
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Exports & Imports | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 073974898X

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Yugoslavia Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook (Russian Regional Investment and Business Library)

Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Exports & Imports | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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General | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0739777769

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Yugoslavia, Federal Republic Business & Investment Opportunities Yearbook
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739722905

Book Description

This yearbook contains basic information on export-import, investment and business opportunities in the respected country. Provides information on government structure, economy, business climate, regulations, and more... Includes basic statistics, information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.

Yugoslavia, Federal Republic Investment & Business Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment & Business Opportunities Library)

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Yugoslavia, Federal Republic Investment & Business Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment & Business Opportunities Library)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739713892

Book Description

This yearbook contains information on investment business opportunities, international economic projects, tenders, government projects, marketing and export-import opportunities information.

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