eBooks on career development

Discusses the benefits of using cost modeling for procurement, operations, and supply chain professionals. A variety of external and internal cost models are covered which have the potential to significantly reduce costs for an organisation. Includes examples of how organisations have saved substantial amounts through the use of cost modeling.

A practical guide for international business people on communication and how to avoid misunderstandings caused by a lack of knowledge of local culture, language or etiquette. Describes a series of short business scenarios to address issues such as perceptions of right and wrong, negotiating styles, and body language.

The easy way to get a grip on cost accounting. Critical in supporting strategic business decisions and improving profitability, cost accounting is arguably one of the most important functions in the accounting field. Provides in-depth explanations and reviews of the essential concepts you'll encounter in your studies: how to define costs as direct materials, direct labor, fixed overhead, variable overhead, or period costs; how to use allocation methodology to assign costs to products and services; how to evaluate the need for capital expenditures; how to design a budget model that forecast cha...

The book looks at the economic reforms and initiatives attracting foreign investors to the Kingdom of Bahrain. It covers the background to the country and its investment climate, prospective sectors for investment, accounting, auditing and taxation in Bahrain, and appendices which cover transport infrastructure and other information relevant to working abroad.

The book's chapters cover the political and cultural issues associated with China, the business ethics involved in Chinese joint ventures, risk management, corporate governance, the regulatory environment, crisis management and debt restructuring. The information on the Chinese business environment will be useful to anyone working abroad. The book also includes case studies analysing unsuccessful joint ventures with businesses in China.

The book's chapters cover the background to the Croatian market and investment environment, good investment prospects, and the taxation and legal environment of Croatia. The appendices have useful information for working abroad, including business organizations, useful websites, and contributor contact details.

The book contains sections on the economy and business environment of Estonia, the Estonian legal structure and regulatory framework, finance, accountancy and taxation, and key sectors of trade and investment. The appendices include information useful for working abroad, including business risk assessment, useful contacts in Estonia, and contributor contact details.

The book contains sections on the economy and business environment of Hungary, the Hungarian legal structure regulatory framework, finance, accountancy and taxation, and key sectors of trade and investment in Hungary. The appendices include useful information for working abroad, including business risk assessment, useful contacts in Estonia, and contributor contact details.

The book covers the economy and the business environment of Latvia, the Latvian legal structure and regulatory framework, finance, accountancy and taxation, and key sectors of trade and investment in Latvia. The appendices have useful information for working abroad, including business risk assessment, quality of life and recreation, human resources, supporting infrastructure for business, and useful contacts.

The book's chapters cover the economy and business environment of Lithuania, the Lithuanian legal structure and regulatory framework, finance, accountancy and taxation, and key sectors of trade and investment in Lithuania. The appendices have useful information for working abroad, including business risk assessment, useful contacts, and contributor contact details.