Technology Due Diligence: Best Practices for Chief Information Officers, Venture Capitalists, and Technology Vendors

Technology Due Diligence: Best Practices for Chief Information Officers, Venture Capitalists, and Technology Vendors

Author: Andriole, Stephen J.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2008-08-31

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1605660191

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Due diligence conducted around technology decisions is complex. Done correctly, it has the power to enable outstanding positive outcomes; done poorly, it can wreak havoc on organizations, corporate cultures, and markets. Technology Due Diligence: Best Practices for Chief Information Officers, Venture Capitalists, and Technology Vendors develops a due diligence framework for anyone resolving technology decisions intended to help their business achieve positive results. This essential book contains actual case studies that incorporate the due diligence methodology to assist chief information officers, venture capitalists, and technology vendors who wrestle with technology acquisitions challenges on a daily basis.


The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society

Author: Robert W. Kolb

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 4074

ISBN-13: 148338151X

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Spans the relationships among business, ethics, and society by including numerous entries that feature broad coverage of corporate social responsibility, the obligation of companies to various stakeholder groups, the contribution of business to society and culture, and the relationship between organizations and the quality of the environment.


Handbook of Research on Recent Developments in Intelligent Communication Application

Handbook of Research on Recent Developments in Intelligent Communication Application

Author: Bhattacharyya, Siddhartha

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-12-12

Total Pages: 696

ISBN-13: 1522517863

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The communication field is evolving rapidly in order to keep up with society’s demands. As such, it becomes imperative to research and report recent advancements in computational intelligence as it applies to communication networks. The Handbook of Research on Recent Developments in Intelligent Communication Application is a pivotal reference source for the latest developments on emerging data communication applications. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as satellite communication, cognitive radio networks, and wireless sensor networks, this book is ideally designed for engineers, professionals, practitioners, upper-level students, and academics seeking current information on emerging communication networking trends.


Creating Entrepreneurial Supply Chains

Creating Entrepreneurial Supply Chains

Author: William B. Lee

Publisher: J. Ross Publishing

Published: 2012-01-15

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1604270624

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This title focuses on opportunities for growth and innovation through entrepreneurial supply chains, taking the reader through the entire process of opportunity identification, due diligence, writing the business plan, managing risks, integrating the entrepreneurial supply chain venture, and reaping the payoff.


The Complete Book of Resumes

The Complete Book of Resumes

Author: Karen Schaffer

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 1402220561

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Crafting the perfect resume is the first step for job seekers. And these days, employers have tons of different filters to weed out candidates and narrow their hiring pool. The Complete Book of Resumes is packed full of information on crafting a resumes and the kind of structure and language that will get an employer's immediate attention as well as tons of samples for readers to use as a guideline for success. The Complete Book of Resumes includes information on: --How to begin if you're starting from scratch --The profile, or the most important part of your resume --Work experience, or "What have I been doing all these years?" --Punching it up--how to make a good resume great --The career transition resume chapter for brave souls --You're just starting out --Big leaps--positioning yourself for jobs above your current level Including more than 300 resumes, The Complete Book of Resumes is perfect for recent graduates or seasoned candidates with years of experience.


From Ideas to Assets

From Ideas to Assets

Author: Bruce Berman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-07-01

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 0471233447

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In the information age, intellectual property rights such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks are among companies' most valuable assets. Today, managers and investors in a wide variety of industries need to understand the fundamentals of intellectual property rights in order to make informed decisions about the companies they run and the investments they hold. From Ideas to Assets provides a detailed overview of what intellectual property assets are and how they work - and what you need to know about them to succeed today's competitive business environment. It offers techniques for valuing intellectual property and discusses ways to help you maximize returns and discern performance variables. The 25 expert contributors to this volume approach the subject from the varied perspectives of shareholders, managers, analysts, accountants, advisors, and other professionals. Original tables, graphs, and statistics related to intellectual property returns and performance indices are included to clarify important legal and accounting concepts. This easy-to-read guide covers strategies for businesses in various industries, including the financial and manufacturing sectors. This is not a textbook or a stock-picking manual. From Ideas to Assets is a focused resource that provides diverse audiences with valuable guidance on the IP basics they need to know.