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A History of Norfolk in 100 Places (Paperback): David Robertson, Peter Wade- Martins, Susanna Wade Martins A History of Norfolk in 100 Places (Paperback)
David Robertson, Peter Wade- Martins, Susanna Wade Martins
R605 R477 Discovery Miles 4 770 Save R128 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Norfolk has a wealth of important archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes. This guide is the first to use them to tell the county's rich history. Starting with real footprints of people who lived here nearly 1 million years ago, A History of Norfolk in 100 Places will take you on a chronological journey through prehistoric monuments, Roman forts, medieval churches and Nelson's Monument, right up to twentieth-century defensive sites. With detailed entries illustrated by aerial photographs and ground-level shots, here you will find a reliable guide to historic places that are either open to the public, or are visible from public roads or footpaths for you to explore.

International Economics and Confusing Politics (Paperback): David Robertson International Economics and Confusing Politics (Paperback)
David Robertson
R1,138 Discovery Miles 11 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The IMF, the World Bank and GATT/WTO have had to adapt to changing circumstances in the past 60 years as they guided the world economy to growing interdependence and prosperity. Now they face several simultaneous challenges. In this book, David Robertson discusses the rise of new economic players, including proliferating NGOs, self-promoting UN agencies and 'emerging' economies (such as Brazil, China and India), which call into question the management of G7 governments. This volume assesses the future of international economic relations as economic imbalances are exacerbated by these developments and by changing international alliances. The author also considers the interests of small developing countries, which are acting collectively to seek 'a place at the table', as well as more preferential treatment. International socialism has re-invented itself as 'participatory democracy', which is employed by 'civil society' to challenge inter-governmental agencies. The future of international economic integration will depend on how these developments affect trade, finance, aid and development policies. Providing a review of international economic relations, while taking account of political, environmental and social issues, this analytical assessment of anti-globalisation forces will be of interest to anyone concerned with international affairs.

Word and Meaning in Ancient Alexandria - Theories of Language from Philo to Plotinus (Hardcover, New Ed): David Robertson Word and Meaning in Ancient Alexandria - Theories of Language from Philo to Plotinus (Hardcover, New Ed)
David Robertson
R4,427 Discovery Miles 44 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

During the late Hellenistic and early Imperial periods (B.C. 50 - A.D. 300), important developments may be traced in the philosophy of language and its relationship to mind. This book examines theories of language in the work of theologians and philosophers linked to Ancient Alexandria. The growth of Judaism and Christianity in cultural centers of the Roman Empire, above all Alexandria, provides valuable testimony to the philosophical vitality of this period. The study of Later Greek philosophy should be more closely integrated with the Church Fathers, particularly in the theologically sensitive issue of the nature of language. Robertson traces some related attempts to reconcile immaterial, intelligible reality and the intelligibility of language, explain the structure of language, and clarify the nature of meaning. These shared problems are handled with greater philosophical sophistication by Plotinus, although the comparison with Philo, Clement, and Origen illustrates significant similarities as well as differences between Neoplatonism and early Jewish and Christian philosophy.

A Dictionary of Human Rights (Hardcover, 2nd New edition): David Robertson A Dictionary of Human Rights (Hardcover, 2nd New edition)
David Robertson; Edited by David Robertson
R4,746 Discovery Miles 47 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Providing explanations of the terminology, issues, organizations, and laws, this thoroughly revised and updated reference work reflects the growing international concern over human rights. Including over 200 clear and concise alphabetically arranged entries, A Dictionary of Human Rights is an essential resource for anyone concerned with human rights. Key Features: * Entries explaining terms connected with human rights such as Asylum, Equal Opportunities, Freedom of Speech, Representation, and Civil Liberties * Entries on organizations concerned with human rights such as Amnesty International, The European Court of Human Rights, and The American Civil Liberties Union * Outlines the significance of eminent thinkers such as Locke, Cardozo, and Nozick * Places key terms in their legal and constitutional context, with examples and explanations of their implications * Legal terms such as Injunction, Probable Cause, Clear and Present Danger, and Stop and Search are explained clearly and succinctly * An appendix containing texts and extracts of leading documents, such as The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Routledge Dictionary of Politics (Hardcover): David Robertson The Routledge Dictionary of Politics (Hardcover)
David Robertson
R5,534 Discovery Miles 55 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This dictionary is the essential guide to politics, its terminologies, ideologies and institutions. Providing authoritative and up-to-date information that is invaluable to both students and general readers, it includes: well over 500 extensive definitions an understanding of the basics of political thought and theory clear, no-nonsense coverage of complex ideologies and dogmas succinct definitions of highly specialized and technical terms. Previously published by Penguin, this third edition has been extensively revised and updated with many new entries.

Brick by Brick - How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry (Paperback): David Robertson,... Brick by Brick - How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry (Paperback)
David Robertson, Bill Breen
R462 R353 Discovery Miles 3 530 Save R109 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Brick by Brick" takes you inside the LEGO you've never seen. By following the teams that are inventing some of the world's best-loved toys, it spotlights the company's disciplined approach to harnessing creativity and recounts one of the most remarkable business transformations in recent memory.
"Brick by Brick" reveals how LEGO failed to keep pace with the revolutionary changes in kids' lives and began sliding into irrelevance. When the company's leaders implemented some of the business world's most widely espoused prescriptions for boosting innovation, they ironically pushed the iconic toymaker to the brink of bankruptcy. The company's near-collapse shows that what works in theory can fail spectacularly in the brutally competitive global economy.
It took a new LEGO management team - faced with the growing rage for electronic toys, few barriers to entry, and ultra-demanding consumers (ten-year old boys) - to reinvent the innovation rule book and transform LEGO into one of the world's most profitable, fastest-growing companies.
Along the way, "Brick by Brick" reveals how LEGO:
- Became truly customer-driven by co-creating with kids as well as its passionate adult fans
- Looked beyond products and learned to leverage a full-spectrum approach to innovation
- Opened its innovation process by using both the "wisdom of crowds" and the expertise of elite cliques
- Discovered uncontested, "blue ocean" markets, even as it thrived in brutally competitive red oceans
- Gave its world-class design teams enough space to create and direction to deliver
built a culture where "profitable" innovation flourishes
Sometimes radical yet always applicable, "Brick by Brick" abounds with real-world lessons for unleashing breakthrough innovation in your organization, just like LEGO. Whether you're a senior executive looking to make your company grow, an entrepreneur building a startup from scratch, or a fan who wants to instill some of that LEGO magic in your career, you'll learn how to build your own innovation advantage, brick by brick.

Globalization and the Environment - Risk Assessment and the WTO (Hardcover): David Robertson, Aynsley Kellow Globalization and the Environment - Risk Assessment and the WTO (Hardcover)
David Robertson, Aynsley Kellow
R3,360 Discovery Miles 33 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The WTO has laid the foundations for a new era of trade relations, and increased trade liberalization has improved global efficiency in production and consumption. The strengthening of trade rules, however, has increased the scope for disputes over interpretations of more extensive and complicated agreements, and has spilt over into environmental and scientific matters. One of the unforeseen consequences of the WTO agreements has been controversy over risk. This volume explores aspects of risk with special reference to the WTO, where national instruments to reduce risk may conflict with international trade rules. The book is divided into sections dealing with: * accounting for risk in trade agreements * risk and the WTO * managing risk in policy making * negotiating experience with risk * national risks and quarantine standards * managing biotechnology. The chapters offer many perspectives on risk assessment and benefit from a rich diversity of approaches as befits contributions from authors with backgrounds in law, economics, political science and environmental and natural science as well as policy making. Globalization and the Environment is a fascinating book that will draw its readership from these fields.

International Economics and Confusing Politics (Hardcover): David Robertson International Economics and Confusing Politics (Hardcover)
David Robertson
R3,055 Discovery Miles 30 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The IMF, the World Bank and GATT/WTO have had to adapt to changing circumstances in the past 60 years as they guided the world economy to growing interdependence and prosperity. Now they face several simultaneous challenges. In this book, David Robertson discusses the rise of new economic players, including proliferating NGOs, self-promoting UN agencies and 'emerging' economies (such as Brazil, China and India), which call into question the management of G7 governments. This volume assesses the future of international economic relations as economic imbalances are exacerbated by these developments and by changing international alliances. The author also considers the interests of small developing countries, which are acting collectively to seek 'a place at the table', as well as more preferential treatment. International socialism has re-invented itself as 'participatory democracy', which is employed by 'civil society' to challenge inter-governmental agencies. The future of international economic integration will depend on how these developments affect trade, finance, aid and development policies. Providing a review of international economic relations, while taking account of political, environmental and social issues, this analytical assessment of anti-globalisation forces will be of interest to anyone concerned with international affairs.

Ideology, Strategy and Party Change - Spatial Analyses of Post-War Election Programmes in 19 Democracies (Paperback): Ian... Ideology, Strategy and Party Change - Spatial Analyses of Post-War Election Programmes in 19 Democracies (Paperback)
Ian Budge, David Robertson, Derek Hearl
R1,324 Discovery Miles 13 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The relevance of this book to central concerns of political and social science hardly needs emphasizing. Parties are the organizing force of democratic governments, giving coherence and direction to their policies and relating them to popular preferences. Election programmes are crucial to this role, providing electors with some insight into the policies they are voting for, and parties themselves with a starting point for their activity in government. Discussion begins with a comparative assessment of the impact of election pledges on government action. The book goes on to describe systematically the place of the programmes in the political process of nineteen democracies. It subjects them to detailed qualitative, quantitative and spatial analyses to answer such questions as: Who prepares election programmes and how? What is the nature of modern party divisions? Do they differ across countries? Is there indeed an 'end of ideology' or an intensification? Does the need to attract votes weaken old partisan attachments? Combining individual studies of each country with comparative analyses on a scale never previously undertaken, the book will interest country specialists and comparativists and prove indispensable to research on voting and party behaviour, coalition formation, ideology, and rational choice.

Uneasy Partners - Multiculturalism and Rights in Canada (Paperback): Janice Stein, David Robertson Cameron, John Ibbitson, Will... Uneasy Partners - Multiculturalism and Rights in Canada (Paperback)
Janice Stein, David Robertson Cameron, John Ibbitson, Will Kymlicka, John Meisel, …
R1,116 Discovery Miles 11 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

After decades of extraordinary successes as a multicultural society, new debates are bubbling to the surface in Canada. The contributors to this volume examine the conflict between equality rights, as embedded in the Charter, and multiculturalism as policy and practice, and ask which charter value should trump which and under what circumstances? The opening essay deliberately sharpens the conflict among religion, culture, and equality rights and proposes to shift some of the existing boundaries. Other contributors disagree strongly, arguing that this position might seek to limit freedoms in the name of justice, that the problem is badly framed, or that silence is a virtue in rebalancing norms. The contributors not only debate the analytic arguments but infuse their discussion with their personal experiences, which have shaped their perspectives on multiculturalism in Canada. This volume is a highly personal as well as strongly analytic discussion of multiculturalism in Canada today.

East Asian Trade after the Uruguay Round (Hardcover): David Robertson East Asian Trade after the Uruguay Round (Hardcover)
David Robertson
R2,973 Discovery Miles 29 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume provides a comprehensive assessment of the likely effects of the Uruguay Round agreements on the dynamic economies of East Asia. The rapid development of these countries owes much to the strong export performance and unilateral deregulation of their economies in recent years. Their major stake in maintaining the integrity of the global trading system was demonstrated by their active participation in the negotiations. The impact of the Uruguay Round liberalisation on East Asian economic development and policies is evaluated using sophisticated CGE models to estimate the effects on trade and income. The strengthening of trade rules and dispute settlement procedures are examined by a group of world trade experts. They establish that some gaps in the system remain to be tackled (anti-dumping, regional discrimination) and that some new problems are pending (competition policy, investment).

Denmark Vesey - The Buried Story of America's Largest Slave Rebellion and the Man Who LED it (Paperback): David Robertson Denmark Vesey - The Buried Story of America's Largest Slave Rebellion and the Man Who LED it (Paperback)
David Robertson
R430 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R73 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In a remarkable feat of historical detective work, David Robertson illuminates the shadowy figure who planned a slave rebellion so daring that, if successful, it might have changed the face of the antebellum South. This is the story of a man who, like Nat Turner, Marcus Garvey, and Malcolm X, is a complex yet seminal hero in the history of African American emancipation.

Denmark Vesey was a charasmatic ex-slave--literate, professional, and relatively well-off--who had purchased his own freedom with the winnings from a lottery. Inspired by the success of the revolutionary black republic in Haiti, he persuaded some nine thousand slaves to join him in a revolt. On a June evening in 1822, having gathered guns, and daggers, they were to converge on Charleston, South Carolina, take the city's arsenal, murder the populace, burn the city, and escape by ship to Haiti or Africa. When the uprising was betrayed, Vesey and seventy-seven of his followers were executed, the matter hushed by Charleston's elite for fear of further rebellion. Compelling, informative, and often disturbing, this book is essential to a fuller understanding of the struggle against slavery.

Enhancing European Security - Living in a Less Nuclear World (Paperback, 1990 ed.): Ian M. Cuthbertson Enhancing European Security - Living in a Less Nuclear World (Paperback, 1990 ed.)
Ian M. Cuthbertson; Foreword by John Edwin Mroz; David Robertson
R1,526 Discovery Miles 15 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Although the authors believe that the level of conventional and nuclear forces in Europe should and will be reduced, they do not consider that the military instrument will have lost all of its value in European political affairs. They still see a need to be prepared for tension and conflict.

Quiet Man Roars, the - The David Robertson Story (Hardcover): David Robertson, Alistair Aird Quiet Man Roars, the - The David Robertson Story (Hardcover)
David Robertson, Alistair Aird
R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Quiet Man Roars is the enthralling story of David Robertson, one of the finest attacking full-backs Scotland has produced in the last 30 years. Spotted as a schoolboy, Robertson signed as an apprentice with Aberdeen in the early 1980s. Initially a winger, a series of unfortunate events saw David selected at left-back for a youth game and he never looked back. He made his debut for Aberdeen at 17 and was snapped up by Rangers for just shy of GBP1m at age 22. David was an integral part of the Rangers side that won nine successive league championships and came within an ace of reaching the first Champions League final. Later, he played in the English Premiership for Leeds United before injury cut short his playing career, prompting a move into management. As a player, he was the epitome of the modern day marauding full-back. As a coach, he has already made his mark across the globe and been the subject of a BAFTA-winning BBC documentary. The Quiet Man Roars is the inside story of one of football's most respected characters.

The Routledge Dictionary of Politics (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): David Robertson The Routledge Dictionary of Politics (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
David Robertson
R786 Discovery Miles 7 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


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The Worlds of Blake's 7 - Avalon Volume 2 (CD): Steve Lyons, Niel Bushnell, Christopher Cooper The Worlds of Blake's 7 - Avalon Volume 2 (CD)
Steve Lyons, Niel Bushnell, Christopher Cooper; Performed by Olivia Poulet; Cover design or artwork by Tom Newsom; Directed by …
R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third century of the second calendar. Roj Blake is about to discover a powerful spaceship and spearhead a rebellion against the despotic Federation. But he can't be everywhere at once... Throughout the galaxy, brave people fight for freedom, without the benefit of miraculous alien technology. Avalon has only her wits and her contacts to reply on - but her name will become legend, all the same. Ep 2.1 - Bayban's Bounty by Niel Bushnell. A sacred stone might inspire revolution on a recently subjugated planet - if Avalon can only retrieve it from a high-security prison. She enlists the help of the Vankberg Vault's only escapee, the madman at the top of the Federation's Most Wanted list... Ep. 2.2 Mercenary by Christopher Cooper. Funding a crusade isn't easy, and one of Avalon's debts has just come due. She and Madison undertake a dubious mission, in the company of an even more dubious gunfor-hire, a man who has betrayed them once before... Ep 2.3 Heart of Ice by Steve Lyons. What is the Federation President doing on a frozen backwater world? Avalon is determined to uncover the secret buried in Cryonax's mines. By the time she realises that Travis is setting a trap, it might just be too late... CAST: Olivia Poulet (Avalon), Colin Baker (Bayban the Butcher), Hugh Fraser (The President), Stephen Greif (Travis), Luke Barton (Charron), Rachel Atkins (Corelano), Cliff Chapman (Madison), Nicholas Day (Jorah), Rosie Day (Alixa/Senna), Malcolm James (Dev Tarrant), Caroline Lawrie (Bonanne/Mutoid), John Rayment (Control/Pilot), David Sargent (Commander/Garson), Graham Seed (Noral), Charlotte Strevens (Winter). Other parts played by members of the cast.

S.E.E.K. - More Real World Questions / More Real Word Answers: David Robertson S.E.E.K. - More Real World Questions / More Real Word Answers
David Robertson
R406 R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Save R75 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Lots of people are seeking something. Some are seeking things that don’t exist (like the Loch Ness monster), others are simply seeking happiness. Jesus promises that those who seek God will find him. And this book will help you on the way to seeking him. Ask questions. Engage with the answers. Think through these issues for yourself.   This engaging follow–up to the popular A.S.K. takes 52 new questions from real teenagers. Covering issues from society, education, the Bible, theology, God, each short chapter contains a question, a Bible passage, a verse, a discussion, something to consider, further reading and a prayer. 

Ideology, Strategy and Party Change - Spatial Analyses of Post-War Election Programmes in 19 Democracies (Hardcover): Ian... Ideology, Strategy and Party Change - Spatial Analyses of Post-War Election Programmes in 19 Democracies (Hardcover)
Ian Budge, David Robertson, Derek Hearl
R3,555 Discovery Miles 35 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The relevance of this book to central concerns of political and social science hardly needs emphasizing. Parties are the organizing force of democratic governments, giving coherence and direction to their policies and relating them to popular preferences. Election programmes are crucial to this role, providing electors with some insight into the policies they are voting for, and parties themselves with a starting point for their activity in government. Discussion begins with a comparative assessment of the impact of election pledges on government action. The book goes on to describe systematically the place of the programmes in the political process of nineteen democracies. It subjects them to detailed qualitative, quantitative and spatial analyses to answer such questions as: Who prepares election programmes and how? What is the nature of modern party divisions? Do they differ across countries? Is there indeed an 'end of ideology' or an intensification? Does the need to attract votes weaken old partisan attachments? Combining individual studies of each country with comparative analyses on a scale never previously undertaken, the book will interest country specialists and comparativists and prove indispensable to research on voting and party behaviour, coalition formation, ideology, and rational choice.

Clinical and Translational Science - Principles of Human Research (Paperback, 2nd edition): David Robertson, Gordon H. Williams Clinical and Translational Science - Principles of Human Research (Paperback, 2nd edition)
David Robertson, Gordon H. Williams
R3,675 Discovery Miles 36 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Clinical and Translational Science: Principles of Human Research, Second Edition, is the most authoritative and timely resource for the broad range of investigators taking on the challenge of clinical and translational science, a field that is devoted to investigating human health and disease, interventions, and outcomes for the purposes of developing new treatment approaches, devices, and modalities to improve health. This updated second edition has been prepared with an international perspective, beginning with fundamental principles, experimental design, epidemiology, traditional and new biostatistical approaches, and investigative tools. It presents complete instruction and guidance from fundamental principles, approaches, and infrastructure, especially for human genetics and genomics, human pharmacology, research in special populations, the societal context of human research, and the future of human research. The book moves on to discuss legal, social, and ethical issues, and concludes with a discussion of future prospects, providing readers with a comprehensive view of this rapidly developing area of science.

The Judge as Political Theorist - Contemporary Constitutional Review (Paperback): David Robertson The Judge as Political Theorist - Contemporary Constitutional Review (Paperback)
David Robertson
R1,221 R1,127 Discovery Miles 11 270 Save R94 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The Judge as Political Theorist" examines opinions by constitutional courts in liberal democracies to better understand the logic and nature of constitutional review. David Robertson argues that the constitutional judge's role is nothing like that of the legislator or chief executive, or even the ordinary judge. Rather, constitutional judges spell out to society the implications--on the ground--of the moral and practical commitments embodied in the nation's constitution. Constitutional review, in other words, is a form of applied political theory.

Robertson takes an in-depth look at constitutional decision making in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Canada, and South Africa, with comparisons throughout to the United States, where constitutional review originated. He also tackles perhaps the most vexing problem in constitutional law today--how and when to limit the rights of citizens in order to govern. As traditional institutions of moral authority have lost power, constitutional judges have stepped into the breach, radically altering traditional understandings of what courts can and should do. Robertson demonstrates how constitutions are more than mere founding documents laying down the law of the land, but increasingly have become statements of the values and principles a society seeks to embody. Constitutional judges, in turn, see it as their mission to transform those values into political practice and push for state and society to live up to their ideals.

Gather - A Dirty Apron Cookbook (Hardcover): David Robertson Gather - A Dirty Apron Cookbook (Hardcover)
David Robertson; Foreword by David Hawksworth
R1,046 R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Save R158 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Dirty Apron Cooking School has taught thousands of people from around the world to cook. In this anticipated follow-up to his bestselling Dirty Apron Cookbook, David Robertson's latest book celebrates the simple pleasure that is cooking food. As cooking becomes more social by nature, Gather features an enticing collection of 80 delicious recipes, designed to be shared, on platters and in big bowls, heaped high, served with care, generosity and a lot of love. From crème brûlée French toast to a salmon, spinach and fennel Wellington to beef tenderloin with salsa verde and honey-roasted vegetables, these crowd-pleasing recipes are super approachable and burst with flavor. David includes more options for plant-based and gluten-free diets and introduces some new techniques to mix. After all, good cooking is all about coaxing flavors out of your ingredients, and if you get the techniques down, you’ll have success in the kitchen and see big smiles around the table. No matter the skill level, home cooks can learn how to cook with more confidence so they spend less time in the kitchen and more around the dining table with friends and family. Simply put: Gather gets to the heart of cooking and is an indispensable addition to any food lover’s library.

Just Another Car Factory? - Lean Production and Its Discontents (Hardcover): David Robertson Just Another Car Factory? - Lean Production and Its Discontents (Hardcover)
David Robertson
R3,834 Discovery Miles 38 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This study of CAMI Automotive, a unionized joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki, is the most comprehensive ever undertaken of a lean production plant. James Rinehart, Christopher Huxley, and David Robertson address a topic that has inspired fierce debate in industrial relations, sociology, labor studies, and human resource management. Heralded as a model of lean production when it opened in 1989, CAMI promised workers something different from traditional plants a humane environment, empowerment, and cooperative labor-management relations. However, the enthusiasm workers felt during the orientation and early phases of production steadily declined, as did their involvement in participatory activities. Workers came to describe CAMI as "just another car factory." Union challenges and shopfloor resistance to key elements of the lean system grew, capped by a five-week strike in 1992. The authors attribute workers' disillusionment to lean production itself rather than to North American managers' inadequate implementation."

Just Another Car Factory? - Lean Production and Its Discontents (Paperback): James Rinehart, Christopher Huxley, David Robertson Just Another Car Factory? - Lean Production and Its Discontents (Paperback)
James Rinehart, Christopher Huxley, David Robertson
R896 Discovery Miles 8 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This study of CAMI Automotive, a unionized joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki, is the most comprehensive ever undertaken of a lean production plant. James Rinehart, Christopher Huxley, and David Robertson address a topic that has inspired fierce debate in industrial relations, sociology, labor studies, and human resource management. Heralded as a model of lean production when it opened in 1989, CAMI promised workers something different from traditional plants—a humane environment, empowerment, and cooperative labor-management relations. However, the enthusiasm workers felt during the orientation and early phases of production steadily declined, as did their involvement in participatory activities. Workers came to describe CAMI as "just another car factory." Union challenges and shopfloor resistance to key elements of the lean system grew, capped by a five-week strike in 1992. The authors attribute workers' disillusionment to lean production itself rather than to North American managers' inadequate implementation.

North Of India: Some 19th Century Europeans In The Himalayan Regions And Central Asia (Paperback): David Robertson North Of India: Some 19th Century Europeans In The Himalayan Regions And Central Asia (Paperback)
David Robertson
R621 R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Save R113 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a compilation of biographies of a number of 19th-century Western travellers in the Himalayas and Central Asia, including Richmond Shakespear, Joseph Hooker and Ashley Eden.

The Power of Little Ideas - A Low-Risk, High-Reward Approach to Innovation (Hardcover): David Robertson The Power of Little Ideas - A Low-Risk, High-Reward Approach to Innovation (Hardcover)
David Robertson; As told to Kent Lineback
R683 R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Save R94 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The logical and enduring way to innovate. Conventional wisdom today says that to survive, companies must move beyond incremental, sustaining innovation and invest in some form of radical innovation. "Disrupt yourself or be disrupted!" is the relentless message company leaders hear. The Power of Little Ideas argues there's a "third way" that is neither sustaining nor disruptive. This low-risk, high-reward strategy is an approach to innovation that all company leaders should understand so that they recognize it when their competitors practice it, and apply it when it will give them a competitive advantage. This distinctive approach has three key elements: It consists of creating a family of complementary innovations around a product or service, all of which work together to make that product more appealing and competitive. The complementary innovations work together as a system to carry out a single strategy or purpose. Crucially, unlike disruptive or radical innovation, innovating around a key product does not change the central product in any fundamental way. In this powerful, practical book, Wharton professor David Robertson illustrates how many well-known companies, including CarMax, GoPro, LEGO, Gatorade, Disney, USAA, Novo Nordisk, and many others, used this approach to stave off competitive threats and achieve great success. He outlines the organizational practices that unintentionally torpedo this approach to innovation in many companies and shows how organizations can overcome those challenges. Aimed at leaders seeking strategies for sustained innovation, and at the quickly growing numbers of managers involved with creating new products, The Power of Little Ideas provides a logical, organic, and enduring third way to innovate.

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