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  Small Medium Large - How...

  Colleen A. Dunlavy

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  We live in a world of seemingly limitless consumer choice. Yet, as every shopper knows without thinking about it, many everyday goods—from beds to batteries to printer paper—are available in a finite number of "standard sizes." What makes these sizes "standard" is an agreement among competing firms to make or sell products with the same limited dimensions. But how did firms—often hotly competing firms—reach such collective agreements? 
   
   
   
  In exploring this question, Colleen Dunlavy puts the history of mass production and distribution in an entirely new light. She reveals that, despite the widely publicized model offered by Henry Ford, mass production techniques did not naturally diffuse throughout the US economy. On the contrary, formidable market forces blocked their diffusion. It was only under the cover of collectively agreed-upon, industry-wide standard sizes—orchestrated by the federal government—that competing firms were able to break free of market forces and transition to mass production and distribution. Without government promotion of standard sizes, the twentieth-century American variety of capitalism would have looked markedly less "Fordist." 
   
   
   
  Small, Medium, Large will make all of us think differently about the everyday consumer choices we take for granted.

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  Listen In - Crucial...

  Allison Manswell

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  A groundbreaking book about the real race conversations we should be having in the workplace.Have you ever struggled with initiating conversations that build trust in the workplace?Have you had trouble attracting and retaining minority talent?Listen In provides insight that can be applied to every business, throwing the reader into real-life conversations in a fictional, compelling format.Jim, the CEO of a large corporation, prides himself on having an open mind when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in his personal and work life, until he overhears a conversation between five African Americans at a restaurant one evening. A group of friends are engaging in a deep discussion on their experiences in the workplace, and Jim quickly learns that the depth of DEI goes beyond the data he has grown accustomed to spouting off to his colleagues.LaToya, Shane, Maya, Elijah, and Roshunda all have different backgrounds and personalities, but when they come together at the table for their weekly conversations, they get deep about the race issues they face in the workplace. Such as Black hair and the contradiction that height isn’t always an advantage for Black males. Their opinions and experiences stretch outside the metrics and scorecards that companies use to measure their DEI plans, and spurs a rippling effect in Jim, as he blazes a trail to accelerate progress of the inclusion goals his company has been struggling with for years.

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  Hooked on Value: Why Customers...

  Jessica Frank

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  Customers don’t buy products—they buy value. In Hooked on Value, Jessica Frank uncovers the real reasons people say “yes” and shows you how to position your product or service in a way that makes it irresistible. 
  Drawing on psychology, marketing, and real-world case studies, this book helps you: 
  Identify the hidden motivations that drive buying decisions. 
  Position your offer so customers see its true worth. 
  Create messaging that speaks to both logic and emotion. 
  Build long-term loyalty by delivering consistent value. 
  Avoid the trap of competing on price alone. 
  With practical strategies and actionable insights, Hooked on Value gives you the tools to move beyond features and benefits—and into the deeper value that creates lasting customer relationships. 
  Because when customers see the value, they can’t help but buy.

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  Information Economics - Big...

  Daniel Shore

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  In information economics, the focus is on understanding how the distribution, availability, and quality of information impact economic behavior and outcomes. Here are some key concepts to expand on: 
    
  1. Asymmetric Information: This occurs when one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other. For example, in a used car market, the seller typically has more information about the car's condition than the buyer. 
    
  2. Adverse Selection: Arises when one party in a transaction has more information than the other before the transaction occurs. This can lead to market failure, as the party with less information may make decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate information. 
    
  3. Moral Hazard: Occurs when one party changes their behavior after entering into a transaction because they know the other party cannot observe or monitor their actions. For instance, an insured person might take more risks if they know their insurance company will bear the cost of any resulting losses. 
    
  4. Signaling and Screening: These are strategies used by parties to convey or acquire information in the presence of asymmetric information. Signaling refers to actions taken by one party to reveal information about themselves, while screening involves efforts by another party to gather information about the first party. 
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  Impact of New Technologies on...

  Siddhartha Paul Tiwari

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  Biography of the Author - Siddhartha Paul Tiwari 
  Siddhartha Paul Tiwari is an educator and a technologist. Currently, he is employed by Google Asia Pacific, Singapore. Prior to that, he was responsible for global learning and development at Google, based in Tokyo. His achievements include innovative educational techniques, the development of new graduate and postgraduate course curricula, digital intervention strategies, and the use of information and communication technologies in education. As the teaching environment has rapidly changed, Tiwari has been working tirelessly to integrate new technologies into university curricula and to help academia adjust to these changes. 
  An Overview of the Book 
  We already see the impact of emerging technologies on our lives and the economy in many different ways, particularly when it comes to the way we live our lives and the way we work. Due to this, there is fierce competition among companies across the globe in order to ensure that they are able to benefit from the new technological developments. Globally, the United States and Asia are emerging as the two global leaders in this area. Over the years, there has been a significant change in the landscape of emerging technologies since Alan Turing first asked in the 1950s if machines could think like humans. Emerging technologies will enhance economic growth and efficiency in the future. It is possible to greatly improve decision-making when large amounts of data are analysed by improving efficiency. It is likely that new products and services, new markets, and new industries will be created as a result, which will in turn boost consumer demand and generate new revenue streams. On the other hand, emerging technologies may also have a profound effect on society and the economy.

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  The Wheel of 8 fears of...

  Celia Soonets

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  Longing to start or build your own business, but feeling crippled by uncertainty? Discover how to make your venture soar today.Over 30 years, the author, Celia Soonets, has skillfully built her market research company, overseeing its expansion into four countries. Celia assisted businesses, from large corporations to small enterprises, leveraging information and research to facilitate their decision-making.This author understands the psychology of entrepreneurs, and the values, attitudes, mindset, and habits conducive to success. She can help your venture soar. Do not miss this.Celia Soonets, MBA will explain what’s triggering fight-or-flight responses so that you can leverage seemingly negative reactions into growth and progress.The Wheel of 8 Fears of Entrepreneurs, is a cutting-edge conceptual model for classifying any concern and creating a system to turn it around. Breaking global statistical analysis down into a practical and easy-to-read tool, Soonets offers empathy, companionship, and solutions for people at all stages of running their own business. And by learning to look at every facet of fear in a unique way, you’ll be able to stop battling those formless thoughts and address each issue with a precise tactical plan.You’ll discover:- Simple yes or no questions for identifying each type of unease and addressing it head-on- How to recognize internal versus external change so you can regain a sense of control- Why fear is not the enemy and admitting your feelings can be safe, smart, and productive- A six-step process of self-reflection that will leave you refreshed and confident- Down-to-earth examples taken from daily life, and much, much more!The Wheel of 8 Fears of Entrepreneurs is an invaluable toolbox for anyone involved in a business. If you like straightforward systems, actionable advice, and guidance from someone who’s been there, then you’ll love Celia Soonets’ relatable resource.Buy The Wheel of 8 Fears of Entrepreneurs to drive your success today!

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