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Vijay K. Bhatia

"Genre theory in the past few years has contributed immensely to our understanding of the way discourse is used in academic, professional and institutional contexts. However, its development has been constrained by the nature and design of its applications, which have invariably focused on language teaching and learning, or communication training and consultation. This has led to the use of simplified and idealised genres. In contrast to this, the real world of discourse is complex, dynamic and unpredictable. This tension between the real world of written discourse and its representation in applied genre-based literature is the main theme of this book. The book addresses this theme from the perspectives of four rather different worlds: the world of reality, the world of private intentions, the world of analysis and the world of applications. Using examples from a range of situations including advertising, business, academia, economics, law, book introductions, reports, media and fundraising, Bhatia uses discourse analysis to move genre theory away from educational contexts and into the real world."--Bloomsbury Publishing Genre theory in the past few years has contributed immensely to our understanding of the way discourse is used in academic, professional and institutional contexts. However, its development has been constrained by the nature and design of its applications, which have invariably focused on language teaching and learning, or communication training and consultation. This has led to the use of simplified and idealised genres. In contrast to this, the real world of discourse is complex, dynamic and unpredictable. This tension between the real world of written discourse and its representation in applied genre-based literature is the main theme of this book. The book addresses this theme from the perspectives of four rather different worlds: the world of reality, the world of private intentions, the world of analysis and the world of applications. Using examples from a range of situations including advertising, business, academia, economics, law, book introductions, reports, media and fundraising, Bhatia uses discourse analysis to move genre theory away from educational contexts and into the real world. Introduction • Overview: Perspectives on Discourse • The World of Reality • The World of Private Intentions • The World of Analysis • The World of Applications • References

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Stephan R. Leimberg ... [et al

"This comprehensive book provides the tools and techniques needed to assess, quantify, and address the risks that all businesses face. It explains the framework of the risk management process, including a discussion of the latest thinking on Enterprise Risk Management. It then discusses the tools that may be used to address business exposures." "The book features more than twenty-five chapters, including the tools and techniques of traditional and enterprise risk management, global exposures, loss control, claims management, disaster planning, insurance coverage, contractual transfer, broker and vendor relationships, and alternative risk transfer."--BOOK JACKET.

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Patrick J. McGinnis

"What if there was a way to combine the stability of a day job with the excitement of a startup? All of the benefits of entrepreneurship with none of the pitfalls? In the 10% Entrepreneur, Patrick McGinnis show you how, by investing just 10% of your time and resources, you can become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck." ¿Quién no quiere perseguir sus sueños, ser su propio jefe, hacer lo que ama y contar con todos los beneficios de la iniciativa empresarial sin ninguno de los riesgos? Emprendedor 10% te demuestra cómo al invertir 10% de tu tiempo y recursos puedes conseguir tu objetivo sin perder tu sueldo fijo. ¿Qué pasaría si existiera una forma de tener la estabilidad de un trabajo convencional con la emoción del emprendimiento? Convertirse en un emprendedor de tiempo completo puede parecer glamoroso desde afuera. Pero la verdad es que el emprendimiento requiere tiempo, esfuerzo y sacrificio, los primeros pasos de la apuesta están marcados por la inversión, la aventura y la incertidumbre económica. Patrick McGinnis, un emprendedor exitoso con más de una década de experiencia en Wall Street, te explica los múltiples caminos que puedes seguir para invertir tu dinero, tiempo y experiencia en una startup. No tienes que tener millones de pesos disponibles para ser un Emprendedor 10%. Cuando aplicas los principios de acción de McGinnis, de inmediato comienzas a acumular pequeñas victorias que se convertirán en las piezas clave para construir una carrera profesional exitosa y altamente efectiva.

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Jaap Paauwe

This is a thought-provoking book for HRM students, academics and practitioners alike. It adopts a broad perspective that takes into account not only the strategic dimension of HRM, but the professional & societal dimension, & combines academic research with a focus on practical conclusions & recommendations.