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Marketing Research Essentials

When conducted properly, marketing research can lead to better products, improved services, and a higher level of customer satisfaction. Written by marketing research professionals with over 40 years combined experience, this book is packed with the hottest trends, insights, and advances in the field. It presents a snapshot of the way cutting-edge marketing research is practiced today. * Provides real-world, user-oriented coverage through a highly-engaging writing style. * Discusses some of the ways the Internet is affecting marketing research. * Highlights real companies such as The National CattlemanaEUR(TM)s Beef Association, Wal-Mart, Fast Company magazine, Bose Corporation, and LaQuinta Inns. * Includes Marketing Research War Stories about the trials and tribulations of conducting marketing research that help readers recall important concepts in the text. * Examines ethical dilemmas that marketing researchers face.

Written by marketing research professionals with over 40 years combined experience, this book is packed with the hottest trends, insights, and advances in the field.

Essentials of Business Research with SPSS 14. 0 Set

Covering the essentials of business research for managers, this book/CD-ROM pack includes coverage of the increasing role of knowledge management as well as how to conduct information-gathering activities more effectively in a rapidly changing buisiness environment.

Covering the essentials of business research for managers, this book/CD-ROM pack includes coverage of the increasing role of knowledge management as well as how to conduct information-gathering activities more effectively in a rapidly ...

SPSS

Analysis without Anguish using SPSS version 15.0 for Windows

This latest edition of SPSS: Analysis Without Anguish is based on Version 15.0 of SPSS for Windows. SPSS is a sophisticated piece of software used by social scientists and related professionals for statistical analysis. Always popular in previous editions, the text continues to address the needs of all users of SPSS software. It serves as a practical introduction to new users and also allows those wishing to undertake more advanced analysis to work their way systematically through each stage. Extensive use of screen displays and a range of step-by-step working and practice examples remain as features of the workbook. SPSS: Analysis without Anguish Version 15.0 is suitable across a number of disciplines, including business, health, social sciences, environmental science and geography. It can also be value packed with other Wiley textbooks in subjects such as statistics, market research and research methods to save students money. FEATURES New range of working and practice examples Updated screen displays to reflect output from SPSS version 15.0 for Windows Suitable for use with version 15.0 of SPSS for Windows Optional bundling of SPSS student software with a 24-month licence Suitable across disciplines and for varying levels of expertise Spiral bound for ease of use at the computer Includes an index at the back of the book Data files available on accompanying text website Adopting lecturers have access to a CD containing all of the text screen dump images for lecture presentation Changes to existing exercises within Chapter 22 Introduction and research questions with links to research questions and datasets that can be used with the Student version of the software New chapter 23 Practising analytical techniques includes additional short homework exercises and longer research questions with new, smaller data sets that are tailored for use with Student version of the software. These new exercises can be used by students for personal practice and study, or set by lecturers as take-home assignments. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Sheridan Coakes is the Director of Coakes Consulting, a specialist research consultancy established to undertake social research in an applied context. Sheridan has a PhD in the area of Community Psychology and has worked extensively with urban and rural communities across Australia. She has published and presented papers on social impact assessment and public involvement in a variety of different forums.

This latest edition of SPSS: Analysis Without Anguish is based on Version 15.0 of SPSS for Windows. SPSS is a sophisticated piece of software used by social scientists and related professionals for statistical analysis.

Winning Grants Step by Step

The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing and Writing Successful Proposals

Previous Praise for Winning Grants Step by Step "Warning: this book works. It provokes you to ask the right questions, hand-holds you through practical exercises, and offers a map that includes paths to develop strategic relationships with funders." —E. Eduardo Romero, Nonprofit Roundtable "Winning Grants Step by Step is a very practical A-to-Z resource that speaks to the importance of staying focused on your mission every step of the way. The third edition is artfully updated with words of wisdom from grantmakers themselves, as well as updates on the latest processes and buzzwords all grantseekers need to know." —Heather Iliff, Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations "With solid advice and clear examples, nonprofit leaders will find it a page turner!" —Clarence Hauer, senior director, strategy and organizational development, St. Louis Nonprofit Services Consortium "Winning Grants Step by Step is a gift to nonprofit organizations. The valuable insights and hands-on tools will instantly make any proposal more competitive." —Alex Carter, Your Nonprofit Coach "Developing great grant proposals is essential for nonprofit leaders. Winning Grants Step by Step provides important guidance to those who are new to fundraising as well as to anyone who needs a refresher. This new edition of Winning Grants brings updated tips and vivid examples. As an experienced fundraising consultant, I believe it will help my clients and colleagues alike." —Maria Gitin, CFRE, Maria Gitin & Associates "As an executive director, fundraising is on my mind every day. It's great to have a resource like Winning Grants Step by Step to use and share with my board, staff, and peers." —Deborah Menkart, executive director, Teaching for Change

In this fourth edition, Winning Grants Step by Step will continue to augment the
many workshops and clinics and the various forms of consultation available on
proposal writing. Special acknowledgments specific to this fourth edition go to
three ...

Introduction to Islamic Economics

Theory and Application

Gain deeper insight into the principles and theory of Islamic economics Introduction to Islamic Economics: Theory and Application provides an overview of the organizing principles and fundamentals of an Islamic economy. With deep discussion of the characteristics, rationale, key institutions, objectives, and instruments at work, the book addresses the core economic principles underlying a system based on the foundational teachings of Islam, and examines the implications for economic policies. Social welfare, economic justice, market functionality, efficiency, and equity are explored from an Islamic perspective, and the role and instruments of fiscal and monetary policy in Islamic systems are used to illustrate contemporary applications. Universities around the globe are offering courses on Islamic economics and finance, but despite the industry's rapid growth, most research has been focused on the financial principles rather than underlying economic principles. The first book of its kind, Introduction to Islamic Economics brings all the key concepts together into one reference volume. By outlining the ways in which Islamic finance and Islamic economics interrelate, this book can help readers to: Develop an understanding of the Islamic economic system and its institutional scaffolding Differentiate between the major characteristics of the dominant conventional economy and one based on the fundamental sources of Islam Understand the conditions that must be met for a just, well-balanced, stable, and growing economy Clarify the role of State, public policy, and risk-sharing in the Islamic financial system The Islamic financial system is expanding quickly, and those looking to increase their relevance in a changing economic landscape must get up to speed. Introduction to Islamic Economics provides a comprehensive overview of underlying economic system offering a deeper understanding of the feature of the system. This book is an excellent complement to Introduction to Islamic Finance, 2E by Iqbal and Mirakhor.

The alternative to debt-based contracts—namely mutual exchange, where one
bundle of property rights is exchanged for another—allows both parties to share
production, transportation, and marketing risks. In order to fit into this framework,
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Understanding Islamic Finance

In Understanding Islamic Finance Muhammad Ayub introduces all the essential elements of this growing market by providing an in-depth background to the subject and clear descriptions of all the major products and processes associated with Islamic finance. Key features include: Discussion of the principles of Islamic finance; Introduction to the key products and procedures that International Financial Institutions are using or may adopt to fund a variety of clients ensuring Sharī´ah compliance; Discussion of the role Islamic finance can play in the development of the financial system and of economies; Practical and operational examples that cover deposit and fund management by banks involving financing of various sectors of the economy, risk management, accounting treatment, and working of Islamic financial markets and instruments. This book is not only an important text for all banks and financial institutions entering this particular market with a commitment to building Islamic financial solutions, but is also essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Islamic finance.

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Islamic Branding and Marketing

Creating A Global Islamic Business

Islamic Branding and Marketing: Creating A Global Islamic Business provides a complete guide to building brands in the largest consumer market in the world. The global Muslim market is now approximately 23 percent of the world's population, and is projected to grow by about 35 percent in the next 20 years. If current trends continue, there are expected to be 2.2 billion Muslims in 2030 that will make up 26.4 percent of the world's total projected population of 8.3 billion. As companies currently compete for the markets of China and India, few have realized the global Muslim market represents potentially larger opportunities. Author Paul Temporal explains how to develop and manage brands and businesses for the fast-growing Muslim market through sophisticated strategies that will ensure sustainable value, and addresses issues such as: How is the global Muslim market structured? What opportunities are there in Islamic brand categories, including the digital world? What strategies should non-Muslim companies adopt in Muslim countries? More than 30 case studies illustrate practical applications of the topics covered, including Brunei Halal Brand, Godiva Chocolatier, Johor Corporations, Nestle, Unilever, Fulla, Muxlim Inc, and more. Whether you are in control of an established company, starting up a new one, or have responsibility for a brand within an Islamic country looking for growth, Islamic Branding and Marketing is an indispensable resource that will help build, improve and secure brand equity and value for your company.

It provides strategic and creative development, resulting in a complete
executable marketing solution designed to reach the consumers. Product Goal:
Helping companies develop specific options and the corresponding strategic
plan to ...

The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing

The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing is a groundbreaking resource that offers emerging and experienced scholars from all disciplines a comprehensive review of the essential elements needed to craft scholarly papers and other writing suitable for submission to academic journals. The authors discuss the components of different types of manuscripts, explain the submission process, and offer readers suggestions for working with editors and coauthors, dealing with rejection, and rewriting and resubmitting their work. They include advice for developing quality writing skills, outline the fundamentals of a good review, and offer guidance for becoming an excellent manuscript reviewer. "One of those rare books that will teach you something new every time you pick it up. It belongs on the desks of emerging scholars and writing professors everywhere."—Nancy L. Zimpher, chancellor, The State University of New York "Rocco and Hatcher have done every scholar, doctoral student, and committee chair a huge favor by putting this book together. Now in one place we can find resources to help graduate students and scholars get over their writing blocks and fear of writing, and learn how to write successfully."—Alan L. Carsrud, Loretta Rogers Chair of Entrepreneurship Research, Ryerson University, and associate editor, Journal of Small Business Management "This handbook performs a valuable service by collecting the wisdom of scholars from different disciplines and countries and offering publishing guidance that is both rigorous and systematic. Everyone who writes for scholarly publication will benefit from the insights provided by this book."—Tom Radko, editor, Journal of Scholarly Publishing

Finally, we consider the skill of writing forcritical readers such as assessors and
reviewers. So this chapter shows howan accomplished writer benefits from
critical reading skills. First, the quality of your accountof others' work will be more
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Rockford Practice Set to accompany Intermediate Accounting, 16e

This is the Rockford Practice Set t/a Intermediate Accounting, Sixteenth Edition. Kieso, Weygandt, and Warfield's Intermediate Accounting, 16th Edition continues to set the standard for students and professionals in the field. Kieso maintains the qualities for which the text is globally recognized, including its reputation for accuracy, comprehensiveness, accessibility, and quality problem material that best prepares students for success on the CPA exam and accounting careers. The 16th edition offers the most up-to-date coverage of US GAAP & IFRS in a presentational format suited to the complex challenges of teaching intermediate accounting in these changing times.

This is the Rockford Practice Set t/a Intermediate Accounting, Sixteenth Edition. Kieso, Weygandt, and Warfield's Intermediate Accounting, 16th Edition continues to set the standard for students and professionals in the field.