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Service-Oriented Distributed Knowledge Discovery

Service-Oriented Distributed Knowledge Discovery

A new approach to distributed large-scale data mining service-oriented knowledge discovery extracts useful knowledge from today’s often unmanageable volumes of data by exploiting data mining and machine learning distributed models and techniques in service-oriented infrastructures. Service-Oriented Distributed Knowledge Discovery presents techniques algorithms and systems based on the service-oriented paradigm. Through detailed descriptions of real software systems it shows how the techniques models and architectures can be implemented. The book covers key areas in data mining and service-oriented computing. It presents the concepts and principles of distributed knowledge discovery and service-oriented data mining. The authors illustrate how to design services for data analytics describe real systems for implementing distributed knowledge discovery applications and explore mobile data mining models. They also discuss the future role of service-oriented knowledge discovery in ubiquitous discovery processes and large-scale data analytics. Highlighting the latest achievements in the field the book gives many examples of the state of the art in service-oriented knowledge discovery. Both novices and more seasoned researchers will learn useful concepts related to distributed data mining and service-oriented data analysis. Developers will also gain insight on how to successfully use service-oriented knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) frameworks.

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Service Leadership Leading with Competence Character and Care in the Service Economy

Service Leadership Leading with Competence Character and Care in the Service Economy

Service Leadership offers students researchers and leaders a leadership model originating in the service economy – but which is gaining ground in all sectors and industries – explained by experts that were key actors in that origination at DHL International. Designed for undergraduates and graduates but also useful for professionals in leadership positions Hoshmand and Chung structure the book around the 3Cs of leadership in the service economy: Competence Character and Care. It shows how the integration of the 3Cs when applied in combination with each other creates an environment of trust within and outside the organization. Most importantly it allows the reader to understand how a move from the manufacturing mindset (hierarchical decision making) to a service mindset (collective qualitative culturally sensitive) creates an ethical habitat and ecosystem that contributes to a firm’s competitiveness and adds value to its brand image. Incorporating elements of leadership literature philosophy psychology sociology economics and political science including cases and supported by a teaching manual and a full set of slides this book is ideal core reading for students of service leadership and leadership in the service economy and valuable to those learning about leadership more broadly. | Service Leadership Leading with Competence Character and Care in the Service Economy

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Advances in the Human Side of Service Engineering

Advances in the Human Side of Service Engineering

If there is any one element to the engineering of service systems that is unique it is the extent to which the suitability of the system for human use human service and excellent human experience has been and must always be considered. An exploration of this emerging area of research and practice Advances in the Human Side of Service Engineering covers a broad spectrum of ergonomics and human factors issues highlighting the design of contemporary manufacturing systems. Topics include:Adoption of health information technology (HIT)Aging society: the impact of age on traditional service system constructs Anthropology in service science Applying service design techniques to healthcare Co-creating value Cognitive systems modeling of service systems Context-related service: the human aspect of service systemsDesigning services for underserved populationsEthics dividend in services: how it may be cultivated grown and measuredGovernance of service systems Human aspects of change when applying Lean Six Sigma methods and toolsHuman side of service dominant logic in B2B settingsHuman-computer interaction and HF in software technologiesService network configuration impacts on customer experience Simulating employees and customers in service systems Systems design and the customer experienceUsability and human side of electronic financial services The book also discusses issues that arise in shop floor and office environments in the quest for manufacturing agility i. e. enhancement and integration of human skills with hardware performance for improved market competitiveness management of change product and process quality and human-system reliability. It provides a foundation upon which researchers and practitioners can contri

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Employees and Employers in Service Organizations Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

Employees and Employers in Service Organizations Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

With the increasing globalization and fast-paced technological advances in business today service organizations must to respond to the changing business dynamic between employers and employees. The service industry has metamorphosed into a revolution not only in United States but in developed and developing countries also. Highly industrialized countries have become ‘service economies’ at least when measured in terms of share of the workforce employed in service industries. This new book Employees and Employers in Service Organizations: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities the first volume in the 21st Century Business Management book series provides an in-depth exploration of recent concepts and trends in business management in the service industries. It looks at the changing expectations and loyalties of young workers and others and the challenges and opportunities presented for service employers. The book considers theory and research findings providing a plethora of practical implications and applications for these new workplace behavior dynamics. Exploring the different perspectives and concepts from the book’s researchers and authors Employees and Employers in Service Organizations: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities cover themes such as• work-life balance• spirituality in the workplace• emerging positive psychology concepts such as psychological capital knowledge management and mindfulness• expectations motivation and behavior of different generations such as Generation YThis informative volume will be valuable for faculty teaching courses in management and self-improvement for leaders and executives as well as for those in service industries. | Employees and Employers in Service Organizations Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

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Understanding the NEC4 Professional Service Contract A Practical Handbook

Understanding the NEC4 Professional Service Contract A Practical Handbook

As usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Currently in its fourth edition (NEC4) this set of contracts is different to others in concept as well as format so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way. Understanding the NEC4 Professional Service Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Professional Service Contract’s key features and differences from its predecessor the NEC3 Professional Services Contract including: Main and Secondary Options the use of early warnings programme provisions payment compensation events preparing tender documents Common problems experienced when using the Professional Service Contract are signalled to the reader throughout and the correct way of interpreting each clause explained. The way the contract affects procurement processes dispute resolution project management and risk management are all addressed in order to direct the user to best practice. Written for construction professionals by a practising international construction contract consultant this handbook is the most straightforward balanced and practical guide to the NEC4 Professional Service Contract available. It is an ideal companion for Clients Contractors Service Managers Project Managers Supervisors Engineers Architects Quantity Surveyors Subcontractors and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC4 Professional Service Contract. | Understanding the NEC4 Professional Service Contract A Practical Handbook

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Service-Oriented Architecture SOA Strategy Methodology and Technology

Service-Oriented Architecture SOA Strategy Methodology and Technology

Aggressively being adopted by organizations in all markets service-oriented architecture (SOA) is a framework enabling business process improvement for gaining competitive advantage. Service-Oriented Architecture: SOA Strategy Methodology and Technology guides you through the challenges of deploying SOA. It demonstrates conclusively that strategy and methodology are the keys to implementing SOA and provides the methodology needed for SOA success. The book examines the role of both non-agile and agile project management techniques for deploying SOA. Its methodology applies frameworks of governance communications product realization project management architecture data management service management human resource management and post implementation processes. Filled with case studies the book shows the methodology in action. This reference benefits business managers business analysts and technology project managers who are serious about adopting SOA as a long-term strategy. It is also benefits those new to business process management enterprise architecture and information systems and need to understand SOA its business drivers and its methodology. | Service-Oriented Architecture SOA Strategy Methodology and Technology

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Service Provision and Rural Sustainability Infrastructure and Innovation

Service Provision and Rural Sustainability Infrastructure and Innovation

Access to quality services and community infrastructure are vital parts of supporting sustainable and resilient rural and small town places. Renewing outdated infrastructure and supporting the delivery of services in rural communities present significant challenges from the constrained fiscal and policy realities of the 21st century. Drawing upon contributors from five Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries this book describes innovative service delivery and community infrastructure models that are appropriate to the contemporary rural and resource-dependent regions of developed economies. The examples show that an entrepreneurial approach to service delivery and infrastructure provision by local organizations and governments is needed. Critical economic and community development supports are crucial to assist creative and innovative sets of solutions that work for small communities. Chapters in this book argue that community development foundations for resilient rural and small town communities and regions must be co-constructed and co-delivered in partnership by both local and senior government actors in terms of both policy and committed resources. This volume will be extremely valuable for students scholars and community development practitioners exploring policy-making government initiatives and community service provision in rural and small town places. | Service Provision and Rural Sustainability Infrastructure and Innovation

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Health and the National Health Service

Health and the National Health Service

The NHS came into existence in an atmosphere of conflict centred on the strong ideological commitment of the Post-war Labour Government and the opposition of the Conservative Party of that time to the idea of a universally available and centrally planned medical care service. There was also opposition from some sections of the medical establishment who feared the loss of professional autonomy. Setting health policy in both an historical and modern context (post 1997) Carrier and Kendall weigh up the successes and failures of the National Health Service and examine the conflicts which have continued for over sixty years in spite of efforts to solve financial problems in the NHS through increases in funding as well as structural and organisational change. After looking at recent responses to supposed failures of the NHS they conclude that the NHS has successfully faced the challenges before it and is likely to continue to meet the changing health needs of the population. Financial stresses concerns about the quality of care and demographic change with consequent issues for the elderly and the chronically ill continue to be urgent and politically contentious issues. This book is appropriate for a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students studying health policy and the NHS. | Health and the National Health Service

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Advances in Complex Decision Making Using Machine Learning and Tools for Service-Oriented Computing

Advances in Complex Decision Making Using Machine Learning and Tools for Service-Oriented Computing

The rapidly evolving business and technology landscape demands sophisticated decision-making tools to stay ahead of the curve. Advances in Complex Decision Making: Using Machine Learning and Tools for Service-Oriented Computing is a cutting-edge technical guide exploring the latest decision-making technology advancements. This book provides a comprehensive overview of machine learning algorithms and examines their applications in complex decision-making systems in a service-oriented framework. The authors also delve into service-oriented computing and how it can be used to build complex systems that support decision making. Many real-world examples are discussed in this book to provide a practical insight into how discussed techniques can be applied in various domains including distributed computing cloud computing IoT and other online platforms. For researchers students data scientists and technical practitioners this book offers a deep dive into the current developments of machine learning algorithms and their applications in service-oriented computing. This book discusses various topics including Fuzzy Decisions ELICIT OWA aggregation Directed Acyclic Graph RNN LSTM GRU Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Evidential Reasoning algorithm and robust optimisation algorithms. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of machine learning and service computing in complex decision-making systems. | Advances in Complex Decision Making Using Machine Learning and Tools for Service-Oriented Computing

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Foundations of Public Service E Pluribus Unum

Foundations of Public Service E Pluribus Unum

Designed to serve as a basic text for introductory courses in public administration this pioneering work provides students with a clear-eyed understanding of the vital management functions covered in most standard textbooks with two important differences. First it is written to address the needs of both the experienced practitioner and the entry-level public servant. Case examples bridge the content-rich environment of practitioners with the principles of public administration sought by pre-service students. Second the discussion of management practices is grounded in the political and ethical tensions inherent in the American constitutional form of governance. This innovative approach reflects the authors' belief that public administration operates as an integral part of the country's political traditions and thereby helps define the political culture. Key themes in this third edition include: • an emphasis on the ways in which public administration and their agents play a critical role in ensuring legal and political accountability of the political system; • an exploration of local public administration as the backstop of American democracy requiring a close working partnership between part-time elected officials and career administrators; • careful examination of the ways in which the American political economy requires administrators who are skilled at co-producing the common good with voluntary associations businesses nonprofit organizations and other governmental entities; • an understanding that public administration plays a critical role with its prudential judgments in balancing the competing values necessary to secure a regime of ordered liberty. Every chapter has been thoroughly updated with particular attention paid to chapters on budgeting and revenue e-government and the digital divide shared power and the rise of wicked problems and the future of public administration in the United States amidst deep polarization. Foundations of Public Service 3rd Edition provides a framework for understanding American political traditions and how they inform public administration as a political practice. It is required reading for all introductory Public Administration courses with an emphasis on practice and real-world applications. | Foundations of Public Service E Pluribus Unum

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Design for Six Sigma in Product and Service Development Applications and Case Studies

Design for Six Sigma in Product and Service Development Applications and Case Studies

Real-world examples and hands-on experience are invaluable resources when learning how to use new methods and tools whether in training or in a classroom. Yet there are very few books on Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) that provide the practical knowledge required to be up and running quickly. Until now. Design for Six Sigma in Product and Service Development: Applications and Case Studies provides step-by-step analysis and practical guidance on how to apply DFSS in product and service development. The book discusses the DFSS roadmap and how it is linked to methodologies including organizational leadership product development system integration critical parameter management voice of the customer quality function deployment and concept generation. The chapter authors provide real-world case studies that demonstrate how the application of DFSS has significantly improved meeting customer requirements. They follow the Identify-Define-Design-Optimize-Validate (IDDOV) structure for new product or service development. Examples of tools covered include Quality Function Deployment Voice of the Customer Pugh Concept Selection Ideal Function Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Reliability Measurement Systems Analysis Regression Analysis and Capability Studies among others. Clearly outlining the tools and how to integrate them for robust product and service design the case studies can be used by industry professionals and academics to learn how to apply DFSS. The book gives you hands-on experience in a safe environment where experienced Black Belts and Master Black Belts act as mentors and prepare you to touch actual data and make decisions when embarking on real-world projects. Even after you’ve mastered the techniques the breadth and depth of coverage contained in this book will make it a vital part of your toolkit. | Design for Six Sigma in Product and Service Development Applications and Case Studies

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Tolley's Basic Science and Practice of Gas Service

Tolley's Basic Science and Practice of Gas Service

This is the first of three essential reference volumes for those concerned with theinstallation and servicing of domestic and industrial gas equipment. This volumeexplains the basic principles underlying the practical and theoretical aspects ofinstalling and servicing gas appliances and associated equipment from the basics ofcombustion to burners pressure and flow transfer of heat controls as well asmaterials and processes electrical aspects and metering and measuring devices. The revised fifth edition is brought fully up to date with current Standards andlegislation to reflect recent developments in industry in line with requirements of theACS Certificates of Competence and NVQs. Covering both natural gas andliquefied petroleum gas the many illustrations and worked examples includedthroughout the text will help the reader to understand the principles under discussion. Volume 1 of the Gas Service Technology Series will enable the reader to put intopractice the safe installation and servicing procedures described in the companionvolumes: Domestic Gas Installation Practice (Volume 2) and Industrial andCommercial Gas Installation Practice (Volume 3). Combining a comprehensivereference with practical application in real-world engineering contexts Volume 1provides an essential handbook for all aspects of fundamental gas servicingtechnology ideal for both students new to the field as well as professionals and noneoperational professionals (e. g. specifiers managers supervisors) as an ongoing source of reference. | Tolley's Basic Science and Practice of Gas Service

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Public Service Ethics Individual and Institutional Responsibilities

Public Service Ethics Individual and Institutional Responsibilities

The study and practice of ethics in all its exemplary and execrable forms matter now more than ever. It deals with one of the most gripping questions in life: What is the right thing to do? Public Service Ethics: Individual and Institutional Responsibilities Third Edition introduces readers to this personally relevant and professionally challenging field of study. No matter the topic—the necessity of ethics intriguing human behavior experiments provocative approaches to decision-making new theories to understand ethical actions the role of ethics codes whistleblowing incidents corruption exposés and the grandeur as well as decay of morality—there is no shortage of controversy. This book discusses these issues explains how they arise and suggests what can be done about them. The authors make the narrative user-friendly and accessible by highlighting dilemmas challenging readers to resolve them and enticing them to go beyond the text to discover and confront new issues. New to this Third Edition: Exploration of fascinating and important new topics such as the Green New Deal Black Lives Matter oaths of office classroom dishonesty state corruption the Biden administration and the ethical challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and response. In-depth profiles of newsworthy figures including Michael Flynn Alexander Vindman Anthony Fauci and John Lewis. All new case studies drawing on actual and hypothetical events to give students an opportunity to apply concepts and analytical frameworks. All new end-of-chapter discussion questions and exercises to encourage students to think more deeply about ethical issues. The authors' conversational writing style invites readers to annotate pages with their own ideas experiences comparisons and insights bolstering students' confidence and ultimately preparing them for the ethical problems they will face in their own careers. This lively and thorough new edition is required reading for all public administration and public policy students. | Public Service Ethics Individual and Institutional Responsibilities

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The Central Government-Funded Teacher Education Policy in China Impacts on Career-Choice Motivation of Pre-service Teachers

The Central Government-Funded Teacher Education Policy in China Impacts on Career-Choice Motivation of Pre-service Teachers

This book utilises expectancy–value theory and undermining effect of extrinsic reward theory to examine the impact of the Central Government-Funded Teacher Education (CGFTE) policy on Chinese pre-service teachers' motivations for choosing the teaching profession. Quantitative data analysis revealed six distinct categories of motivations to teach: teacher influence job advantages (extrinsic) social value (altruistic) personal interest (intrinsic) others' suggestions and fallback career. These categories were further exemplified in ten narrative stories. The findings indicate that the CGFTE policy attracts high-school graduates with higher intrinsic motivation to enrol in teacher-training programs but it seems ineffective in increasing their intrinsic career-choice motivation. It is argued that the CGFTE policy which emphasises extrinsic benefits but limits professional development does not have a significant negative impact on pre-service teachers' motivation to choose teaching. This conclusion is supported by the offsetting effects of the policy's restrictive and encouraging aspects as explained by expectancy–value theory and the qualitative data. Nevertheless the intrinsic motivation of policy-funded pre-service teachers did not improve as much as that of their self-supported counterparts indicating potential undermining effects of the policy. The study concludes by discussing the implications of these findings for enhancing the CGFTE policy teacher training and career education in China. The book will be an essential read for students and scholars of higher education Chinese studies and educational studies in general. | The Central Government-Funded Teacher Education Policy in China Impacts on Career-Choice Motivation of Pre-service Teachers

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American Public Administration Public Service for the Twenty-First Century

American Public Administration Public Service for the Twenty-First Century

American Public Administration has been the go-to introductory textbook for Public Administration courses with a focus on civil society for the better part of two decades. Now in an extensively revised and updated third edition authors Cropf and Wagner weave the most recent and compelling research throughout every chapter to give students a useful in-depth understanding of the field today. Changes to this edition include: Three new chapters including one on public administration’s role in community resilience a second on public administration and public health and a complete rewrite of the chapter on managing information resources in public organizations. Extended discussions about the importance of civil society in public administration as well as the growing role of information technology including the role of government in combating misinformation and disinformation. New coverage of topics including but not limited to: the need for better disaster and pandemic planning at all levels of government; a need for greater preparedness related to global climate change; the worsening of the wealth inequality gap in the United States; America’s changing role in the world’s economy; important efforts to achieve racial economic and social equality and the response from government; and the increasing and evolving relationship between police and the community in the United States. Fully updated pedagogical tools including chapter summaries discussion questions brief case studies case study discussion questions key terms and suggestions for further reading in each chapter as well as accompanying support material that can be easily incorporated into Learning Management Systems (LMS) including Canvas and Blackboard. Comprehensive well-written and offering a careful consideration of the fundamentals American Public Administration Third Edition is an ideal introductory text for courses at undergraduate or graduate level offering students a broader civil society context in which to understand public service. | American Public Administration Public Service for the Twenty-First Century

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ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction A Guidebook to Theory and Practice

ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction A Guidebook to Theory and Practice

Now in its fourth edition ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction combines a comprehensive scope with practical research-based tools and applications for reading instruction. Designed for use by pre-service and in-service teachers this guidebook provides the context and expertise to plan and implement reading programs that match the needs and abilities of students at all ages and levels of proficiency. The book explains different models of literacy instruction from systematic phonics to whole language instruction discusses controversies in the field and includes specific teaching methods within each model. The fourth edition highlights recent developments in education policy new models of instruction and devotes greater attention to issues surrounding assessment. An expanded companion website integrates with the text to offer additional tools and examples and readers are encouraged to develop their own teaching strategies within their own instructional models. Providing a thorough overview of the history and major issues of ESL (ELL) literacy instruction this book will be of great interest to pre-service and in-service teachers at all levels from kindergarten to adult learners. | ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction A Guidebook to Theory and Practice

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Planning for Population Change

Planning for Population Change

Originally published in 1986 this book explores many important aspects of the relationship between population change and planning exploring the impact of population change on service provision and its impact on the policy-making process. In all countries whether their population is expanding. ageing or stagnating population mobility is an important cause of economic and social development. This book argues that there is a need for greater sensitivity about population change in policy-making and service provision and suggests ways of achieving this. | Planning for Population Change

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Quality Function Deployment and Systems Supportability Achieving Key Performance Parameters and Ensuring Functional Alignment

Quality Function Deployment and Systems Supportability Achieving Key Performance Parameters and Ensuring Functional Alignment

This book not only presents the overall development of quality function deployment (QFD) and what it has been used for to date but a new product support orientation by which it can be employed. It is product and service “system” focused and presents how blending the processes and elements of supportability and analysis into a QFD-modeled methodology can achieve optimal cost savings and performance efficiency and effectiveness. In addition a working model is provided that will assist those that elect to use such an approach to current/new product and/or service development. QFD is widely spreading throughout the world because of its outstanding usefulness. It is aimed to fulfill the customer’s expectation of a product or service design. Organizations of all sizes are using it to (1) save product and service design and development time (2) focus on how the product or service might satisfy the customer and (3) improve communication at all levels of an organization during the development process. Based on these three reasons today's traditional QFD can be divided into three branches and analyzed. First QFD can be implemented effectively for developing new products and designs by establishing the linkage between design stages through the manufacturing environment. However research has found that traditional QFD is quite weak in implementing modifications to existing product and service design during its predicted lifecycle. Second most research to this point has been squarely focused on the “voice of the customer” for prioritizing customer needs. While certainly needed the “voice of the system” that is being used to produce the product/service and how they operate during its intended life cycle has been given less attention. Third QFD is often viewed as overly labor-intensive and thus costly and because of its team-based development logic manual in nature by those involved during its development and implementation. Research has shown that life cycle sustainment planning and support for current or proposed products and/or services requires a seamless and balanced life cycle support methodology. To achieve this type of support twelve functional elements have been identified that form the product support infrastructure. A new approach one that views product support as an integrative activity where all twelve product support elements are assessed over the entire product and/or service life cycle is being deployed. With this deployment comes a need to ensure Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) are achieved and functional alignment obtained by balancing supportability element cost and provisioning throughout the entire product and/or service lifecycle not just during the development stage and to view the system as the “customer” and thus listen to the “Voice of the System” when assessing supportability requirements. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is such a tool. This book contains four sections. Section 1 provides an initial overview of QFD origins and history and highlights some of its use today. It addresses how QFD fits within the organization increasing revenue and reducing cost. It outlines a step-by-step strategy for successfully deploying QFD within the organization. Section 2 examines the evolving product and/or service requirement creating the design solution using QFD assessing supportability characteristics using QFD and performing functional supportability analysis using QFD. Section 3 provides a guide for developing the life cycle supportability solution using QFD methodology on an ongoing basis and managing processes throughout the systems lifecycle. Section 4 addresses using QFD in an imperfect world and will provide insight into how to use QFD beyond the standard “house of quality” concept. | Quality Function Deployment and Systems Supportability Achieving Key Performance Parameters and Ensuring Functional Alignment

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Broadcasting in Ireland

Broadcasting in Ireland

Broadcasting in Ireland (1978) outlines the historical and sociological background of Ireland to place the progress of its broadcasting service in the context of its post-independence development. It analyses the difficulties of running public service broadcasting financed by both licence fee and advertising and competing in half its television reception area with two of the premier broadcasting systems in the world. With regular broadcasting beginning with Independence its development was inevitably bound up with the process of building the political economic and social framework of the new State and this book closely examines how the Irish broadcasting system coped with the attending economic cultural and political difficulties.

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Energy Project Financing Resources and Strategies for Success

Energy Project Financing Resources and Strategies for Success

First published in 2008. This practical application reference provides a resource for those seeking to utilize the innovative methods now available to finance energy projects. The full scope of current project financing practices are fully examined and assessed including coverage of energy service performance contracting rate of return analysis measurement and verification of energy savings and more. Readers will receive the facts they need to assess a project's payback in advance anticipate and avoid potential risks and/or hidden costs and assure that your energy project is an overall economic success. Other topics covered include financing international projects and ESCO’s (Energy Service Company’s) financing. | Energy Project Financing Resources and Strategies for Success

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Monitoring and Assessment of Structures

Monitoring and Assessment of Structures

This book details the latest methods available for the in-service assessment of buildings and other structures. Written by a team of international experts it provides detailed information and practical advice on key issues such as safety assessment and performance monitoring and evaluation. All the leading methodologies are covered including photogrammetry laser-based survey methods and dynamic monitoring. Visual inspection the most common assessment technique is also covered. New techniques and methodologies to minimise repair and maintenance costs and extend a structure's service life are described in detail. With numerous case studies practical examples and reference to the key international standards Monitoring and Assessment of Structures is a vital handbook for surveyors civil and structural engineers and all those involved in property management.

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The Unmasking of Medicine A Searching Look at Healthcare Today

The Unmasking of Medicine A Searching Look at Healthcare Today

Originally published in 1981 and then as a second edition revised and updated in 1983 and now with a new Preface by Ian Kennedy this is a hard-hitting and penetrating investigation behind the façade of late 20th Century medical thinking. Based on his controversial series of Reith Lectures Ian Kennedy attacks issues and problems which are central to today’s debate over the provision of health care. He asks why people are willing to give up so much power over their own lives to the medical profession and discusses why the Health Service has become an illness service. He also questions whether doctors are adequately trained to deal with ethical problems. | The Unmasking of Medicine A Searching Look at Healthcare Today

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Port Economics

Port Economics

Port Economics is the study of the economic decisions (and their consequences) of the users and providers of port services. A port works as an engine for economic development. This book provides a detailed discussion of port freight service users such as freight water and land carriers that have their ships and vehicles serviced and their cargoes unloaded by ports as well as passenger services such as ferry carriers which are serviced by ferry passenger ports. This text continues to enhance our understanding of port economics by exploring the economic theories supply and demand curves and the actual and opportunity costs relating to the carriers shippers and passengers who use ports. This new edition has been updated throughout. This includes: An expanded discussion of container break-bulk dry-bulk liquid-bulk and neo-bulk ports; An introduction of port service chains hinterland transport chains maritime transport chains and port multi-service congestion; A discussion of seaborne trade dry ports port centrality and connectivity and free trade zones. This updated and comprehensive introduction to port economics will be of benefit to students and researchers in their study of port economics and management. It is also of great importance to professionals who manage and operate ports as well as freight and passenger carriers.

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Social Welfare Scottish Perspective

Social Welfare Scottish Perspective

This title was first published in 2001. This volume adopting a Scottish perspective concentrates on welfare issues in the UK. The book acknowledges the fact that the Scottish legislative base has historically been different from the rest of the country and explores the impact of these differences upon the nature of welfare institutions and service provision. The contributors also critically investigate the important changes being implemented in Scotland within the disaggregated local authority structure exposing the resource implications for service providers. The book tackles policy issues ranging from poverty and social security to health care education and criminal justice. An analysis of the relevant laws is incorporated into every chapter together with an investigation of the crucial implications of social and welfare policies for family structure class and ethnicity. | Social Welfare Scottish Perspective

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