Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets or The Knowledge Management Yearbook 2000 2001

Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets

Author: John C Hull

Again, John Hull has done a great job revising and updating this best-selling book. Changes in the fifth edition include:

• A new chapter on credit derivatives (Chapter 21).
• New! Business Snapshots highlight real-world situations and relevant issues.
• The first six chapters have been -reorganized to better meet the needs of students and .instructors.
• A new release of the Excel-based software, DerivaGem, is included with each text.

A useful Solutions Manual/Study Guide, which includes the worked-out answers to the "Questions and Problems" sections of each chapter, can be purchased separately (ISBN: 0-13-144570-7).

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The Knowledge Management Yearbook 2000-2001

Author: James Cortada

The Knowledge Management Yearbook is the most current and comprehensive resource available for knowledge management professionals; no other source of information so thoroughly surveys the state of the knowledge management discipline and industry and how they impact businesses and other organizations. Featuring both definitive articles and cutting-edge knowledge management techniques and research contributed by authorities, The Knowledge Management Yearbook covers the nature of knowledge and its management, knowledge-based strategies, knowledge management and organizational learning, and knowledge tools, techniques, and processes.

The reference section includes a set of up-to-date directories detailing on-line knowledge management resources, KM publications and organizations, and notable KM Quotes. The glossary of KM terms is increasingly perceived by the industry as a benchmark by which this evolving discipline is defined. The Knowledge Management Yearbook is an indispensable volume for any professional helping to shape his or her organization's knowledge strategy.

A one-stop resource to the field of knowledge management
Includes best practices and cutting-edge insight from leaders in the field

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Articles from magazines and journals provide current information on the most useful ideas, techniques, and case studies in the field. Emphasis is on application of knowledge management principles. Part I presents work on theory, including classic articles, and Part II discusses implementation strategies. Part III looks at organizational learning, the collection and codification of knowledge, and the use and transfer of knowledge, and offers case studies. Part IV covers IT and knowledge management techniques, and Part V lists and describes online and print resources. Includes a calendar of meetings and conferences taking place through March 2001. Cortada is a consultant at IBM. Woods is president of a company that specializes in developing quality management and business publications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Part One - The Nature of Knowledge and its Management; Part Two - Knowledge-Based Strategies; Part Three - Knowledge Management and Organization Learning; Part Four - Knowledge Tools, Techniques and Processes; Part Five - Knowledge Reference Materials.