A Terrible Efficiency
A Terrible Efficiency

Author: Franklin G. Mixon, Jr.

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-08-24

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 3030257673

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This book provides numerous examples that apply the modern theory of bureaucracy developed in Breton and Wintrobe (1982 and 1986) to the Nazi Holocaust. More specifically, the book argues, as do Breton and Wintrobe (1986), that the subordinates in the Nazi bureaucracy were not “following orders” as they claimed during the war crimes trials at Nuremberg and elsewhere, but were instead exhibiting an entrepreneurial spirit in competing with one another in order to find the most efficient way of exacting the Final Solution. This involved engaging in a process of exchange with their superiors, wherein the subordinates offered the kinds of informal services that are not codified in formal contracts. In doing so, they were competing for the rewards, or informal payments not codified in formal contracts, that were conferred by those at the top of the bureaucracy. These came in the form of rapid promotion, perquisites (pecuniary and in-kind), and other awards. The types of exchanges described above are based on “trust,” not formal institutions.

The Cult of Efficiency
The Cult of Efficiency

Author: Janice Gross Stein

Publisher: House of Anansi

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 0887846785

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"This thought-provoking discourse on the unquestioned pursuit of efficiency reveals how the discussion of efficiency in the delivery of public goods, such as education and health care, has risen to prominence in postindustrial society. Stein's provocative argument, reminiscent of the thinking of Lewis Mumford, demonstrates that efficiency can too often be a cloak for political agendas, and that pressure for efficiency can actually be a detrimental rather than a positive force. Citizens in public schools, community clinics, and hospitals are shown engaging directly with such agendas, redrawing the face of the state as they impose new ways of delivering public goods. Stein demonstrates how they are calling not only for efficiency but for accountability and choice as they confront the dilemmas of democratic processes in a global age."

The Efficiency Expert
The Efficiency Expert

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Publisher: Namaskar Books

Published: 2024-10-18

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13:

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Step into the fascinating world of productivity and adventure with "The Efficiency Expert" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, a captivating tale that explores the intersection of innovation and human ambition. Meet the enigmatic protagonist, a brilliant efficiency expert whose methods are as unconventional as they are effective. In this gripping narrative, Burroughs takes readers on a journey through the challenges and triumphs of modern business. As our hero navigates the complexities of the corporate world, he employs his unique insights to revolutionize the workplace and transform the lives of those around him. With wit and ingenuity, he tackles obstacles that threaten both his career and his personal relationships. Filled with thrilling twists, unexpected friendships, and romantic entanglements, "The Efficiency Expert" is more than just a story about success; it's a commentary on the human spirit's resilience and the pursuit of greatness. Burroughs' sharp observations and engaging storytelling make this a timeless read that resonates with anyone striving for excellence. Join the journey of transformation and discovery as the efficiency expert proves that sometimes the key to success lies not just in technique, but in the heart and determination of the individual! Don’t miss the opportunity to dive into this insightful and entertaining novel. Grab your copy of "The Efficiency Expert" today and discover how efficiency can lead to extraordinary outcomes!

Boring2Brave
Boring2Brave

Author: Mark Choueke

Publisher: Practical Inspiration Publishing

Published: 2021-07-19

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 178860220X

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Hello. You’re a B2B SaaS marketer, right? Yeah, I thought I recognised you. What are you working on? What’s that? “Whatever the sales team needs to close the next deal?” It’s hard, right? The maniacal race to convert leads is an addiction for B2B tech companies. But such deal-driven focus means your marketing looks identical to that of your growing competitor set: complex, technical, boring, product-led sales messages spewed onto another whitepaper. It’s self-sabotage: ‘fail to differentiate, blend in, become invisible’. Sound familiar? Try being braver. Boring2Brave is a step-by-step guide to showing how B2B marketing done differently will increase your influence and ‘10X’ results. Stop being measured in metrics you’ve always known are meaningless and start building your company’s brand and value. Get off the treadmill. This book will equip you to inject audacity, invention and white-hot competitive advantage into your B2B marketing. Just by being brave. A former editor of Marketing Week Magazine, Mark Choueke’s 20-year career at the heart of global B2B marketing has seen him grow more than 50 B2B technology companies across the world.

Economics
Economics

Author:

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Published:

Total Pages: 772

ISBN-13: 9788177582079

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Business Efficiency For Dummies
Business Efficiency For Dummies

Author: Marina Martin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-12-19

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 1118449487

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Proven tools and techniques to improve business efficiency In today's competitive environment, it's the businesses with the right set of tools and technologies that get ahead, while others are left in the dust. Business Efficiency For Dummies provides you with practical, useful information on how to run a more effective business while saving time and money in the process. Analyzing the world's most effective companies and aimed at top-level business owners and managers, Business Efficiency For Dummies provides the foundation all companies can build upon. You'll discover how to take an objective view of your company's current processes and procedures; what to consider when evaluating analysis tools like Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, and Balanced Scorecard to get your company buttoned up and streamlined; how to audit your company's accounting procedures to rein in and control your AP and AR departments; how to train employees to work more efficiently; how to bring efficiency into the future; and much more. Find out how to stay afloat in the current economy Discover affordable, approachable methods for streamlining business practices for greater profit Employ the latest tools and technologies to maximize business efficiency The tools and techniques described in Business Efficiency For Dummies are indispensable for business leaders and managers looking to identify weaknesses and improve business productivity and profit.

Scots at School
Scots at School

Author: Northcroft David Northcroft

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1474471374

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What is the defining Scottish experience? The Kirk, Scots Law, Hampden Park? There are several contenders, but school is the universal and enduring one. Stories and myths have clustered around its chief features:*Pupils as lads o' pairts.*Teachers as dominies.*The democratic intellect.*The village skweel.*Hard work, getting on and the power of the tawse.*Academic excellence and 'sticking in'.Telling the tale of Scotland's educational experience over the past 250 years, this book draws on the first-hand testimony of pupils, teachers and parents - with extracts taken from biography, local history, journal and oral interview, along with fascinating contemporary photographs.The anthologised material is accompanied by David Northcroft's narrative outlining the history of the distinctive Scottish school system. By drawing out key themes of identity, nationalism and 'democracy', he sets the claims that have traditionally been made for the system's excellence and independent spirit against the accounts of people's actual experiences.This history, enhanced by the personal stories of those involved, offers the reader a vivid account of the experience of Scottish schooling.Key Features:*Strong 'nostalgia' market for books of this kind.*Draws on broad range of personal testimony.*Includes extracts from Tom Devine, John Galt, Hugh Miller, Magnus Magnusson, Neil Munro, Alan Spence and T. C. Smout.*Each section is prefaced with an editorial introduction - taken together, they trace the Scottish educational experience over the past 250 years.