“…Through compelling research and company examples, including DaimlerChrysler, McKinsey & Company, Shell, and the World Bank, authors Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William M. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The Art of Vulture Investing; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Preface; CHAPTER 1 Emerging from the Egg; CHAPTER 2 Learning to Scavenge; CHAPTER 3 Looking for Prey; CHAPTER 4 Waiting On a Limb; CHAPTER 5 Swooping In: Tropicana; CHAPTER 6 Fighting Over the Carcass: Chrysler; CHAPTER 7 Digesting the Remains; CHAPTER 8 A Vulture's Philosophy; APPENDIX 1 Net Operating Loss Carry Forwards; APPENDIX 2 Copy of Continued Objection by Ad Hoc Committee of Washington Group Class 7 Claim Holders; PRELIMINARY STATEMENT; CONTINUED OPPOSITION TO RELIEF REQUESTED…”

“…In recent years we've seen some of the most storied corporations go bankrupt (General Motors, Chrysler, Eastman Kodak) or disappear entirely (Bethlehem Steel, Lehman Brothers, Borders). …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Conclusion; Chapter 6 TV case studies: looking behind the scences at the creation of network idents and commercials; Introduction; Tech TV; Moviepix; The Movie Network; Super Écran; Behind the scenes of Cingular Wireless; The making of Chrysler 's 'Golden Gate '; Chapter 7 The art and craft of telling a story:narrative and characterization; Introduction; The importance of understanding filmic techniques when creating screen narrative; Audience perception; Narrative theory in practice; Using camera angles and framing to tell a story; The soundtrack…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Step 2: Establish Business Measures of Success Step 3: Guide the Development of Content That's Aligned with Business Needs; Step 4: Provide In-process Measures for Continuous Improvement; Step 5: Prove and Improve; When Human Capital Analytics Pay Off; Conclusion; Sources; Appendix C Training Case Studies; ACS: Analysis of a Call Center Agent Turnover; Background; Goal of Learning Initiatives; Research Design; Research Methodology; Results: Business Impact of Learning; Does Supervisor Training Improve Agent Retention?; Chrysler LLC: Sales Consultant Training; Background; Learning Intervention…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler""; ""Figure 2.1. International alliances and foreign production""; ""Technology factors""; ""Box 2.2. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Enterprise Risk Management; ERM Defined; The Need for ERM; Conclusion; Appendix 2. GM, Ford, and the Chrysler Bailout; 3. Contributions of ERM; Contribution 1: Recognize the Upside of Risk…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…MAKING A HORN HEADDRESSMAKING A ""CHRYSLER BUILDING"" HEADDRESS; MAKING A PEASANT HEADDRESS; MAKING A MEDIEVAL CAUL HEADDRESS; MAKING A RENAISSANCE ROUNDELET HEADDRESS; MAKING A ROLLER HEADDRESS; MAKING A CARMEN MIRANDA-STYLE FRUIT HEADDRESS; MAKING A CHINESE OPERA HEADDRESS; SECTION FOUR Animal Headdresses and Nonhuman Costumes; Chapter 13 Rubber Outfit; MAKING A CROCODILE COSTUME; Chapter 14 Fabric Outfits; MAKING A SWAN COSTUME; MAKING A TREE COSTUME; MAKING A FRUIT COSTUME; Chapter 15 Wire-framed Headdresses; Chapter 16 Foam Headdresses and Costumes; MAKING HORSE HEADDRESSES…”

“…Extending the scenario method beyond interface design, this important book shows developers how to design more effective systems by soliciting, analyzing, and elaborating stories from end-usersContributions from leading industry consultants and opinion-makers present a range of scenario techniques, from the light, sketchy, and agile to the careful and systematicIncludes real-world case studies from Philips, DaimlerChrysler, and Nokia, and covers systems ranging from custom software to embedded hardware-software systems…”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Managing Bottlenecks in Manufacturing Processes -- Identifying Bottlenecks -- Relieving Bottlenecks -- Drum‐Buffer‐Rope Systems -- Applying the Theory of Constraints to Product Mix Decisions -- Managing Constraints in Line Processes -- Line Balancing -- Rebalancing the Assembly Line -- Managerial Practice 5.1 Assembly Line Balancing at Chrysler -- Managerial Considerations -- Learning Goals in Review -- MyLab Operations Management Resources -- Key Equations -- Key Terms -- Solved Problems -- Discussion Questions -- Problems -- Experiential Learning 5.1 Min‐Yo Garment Company -- Video Case Constraint Management at Southwest Airlines -- 6 LEAN SYSTEMS -- ALDI -- Continuous Improvement Using a Lean Systems Approach -- Strategic Characteristics of Lean Systems -- Supply Chain Considerations in Lean Systems -- Process Considerations in Lean Systems -- Managerial Practice 6.1 Alcoa -- Toyota Production System -- Designing Lean System Layouts -- One Worker, Multiple Machines -- Group Technology -- The Kanban System -- General Operating Rules -- Determining the Number of Containers -- Other Kanban Signals -- Value Stream Mapping -- Current State Map -- Future State Map -- Operational Benefits and Implementation Issues -- Organizational Considerations -- Process Considerations -- Inventory and Scheduling -- Learning Goals in Review -- MyLab Operations Management Resources -- Key Equations -- Key Terms -- Solved Problems -- Discussion Questions -- Problems -- Video Case Lean Systems at Autoliv -- Case Duraweld Ltd. -- 7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT -- Burj Khalifa -- Defining and Organizing Projects -- Defining the Scope and Objectives of a Project -- Selecting the Project Manager and Team -- Recognizing Organizational Structure -- Constructing Project Networks -- Defining the Work Breakdown Structure -- Diagramming the Network -- Developing the Project Schedule…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…La fusion de Daimler-Benz et de Chrysler -- Facteurs économiques -- Figure 2.1. Alliances internationales et production à l'étranger -- Facteurs d'ordre technologique -- Encadré 2.2. …”

“…Previously, he worked for Daimler Chrysler as a researcher, the Zurich System House as a software engineer, and Line Information GmbH as a consultant…”

“…At Argus, they have created information architectures for web sites and intranets of some of the largest companies in the United States, including Chrysler Corporation, Barron's, and Dow Chemical…”