Comments for EMESAP International Management http://www.emesap.com Where Knowledge Enlightens Intellect's Success Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:09:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Strategic Management: Text and Cases by Camellia J. Ermann http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-939 Camellia J. Ermann Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:09:23 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/#comment-939 The item was in good condition and was received in time for the upcoming class. I am very satisfied with this product. Rating: 4 / 5 The item was in good condition and was received in time for the upcoming class. I am very satisfied with this product.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business by E. Bruce Harrison http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/comment-page-1/#comment-934 E. Bruce Harrison Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:00:17 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/#comment-934 With more than a dozen previous books, including "The Green Consumer", already on corporate and small-business bookshelves, Joel Makower has become a master green business analyst. This book draws on his knowledge and analytical skills, with market research assist from Cara Pike, and his talent for clear writing to provide business executives a set of insights they need in planning green strategies. <br />Makower came onto the scene at about the same time that business was being shocked into dealing with stratospheric ozone damage from CFC emissions, and he has come to know the movers and shakers from all the communities engaged in greening over the years. This book looks forward, to show why corporate greening will endure (even if media's attention wanes), citing climate change as a major spur. He notes a parallel shift: the environmental movement morphing into the climate movement and business coping with carbon constraint linked to climate change. <br />Problems for greening companies include a lack of standards by which to judge "how good is good enough", leaving the bar free to drift higher; an escalating investor intensity for companies to acknowledge, reduce and report on environmental risks (which I would connect with corporate governance influenced by climate change activism); and the erosion of "sustainability" as a green leadership characteristic. <br />As he has done in his Greenbiz.com commentaries, Makower makes business choices easy to grasp. On energy use and climate change, he makes it simple: reduce the amount of energy used, buy more renewable-source energy, and remedy climate impact of even the renewables by moves such as carbon offsets. <br />Business opportunity -- starting with GE's "green is green" -- and communications are focused through the perspectives of context, relevance and good, plain talk. Easy to read, well organized, with nearly 40 short chapters, this is Makower's best book yet for corporate C-suite green strategists. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 With more than a dozen previous books, including “The Green Consumer”, already on corporate and small-business bookshelves, Joel Makower has become a master green business analyst. This book draws on his knowledge and analytical skills, with market research assist from Cara Pike, and his talent for clear writing to provide business executives a set of insights they need in planning green strategies.

Makower came onto the scene at about the same time that business was being shocked into dealing with stratospheric ozone damage from CFC emissions, and he has come to know the movers and shakers from all the communities engaged in greening over the years. This book looks forward, to show why corporate greening will endure (even if media’s attention wanes), citing climate change as a major spur. He notes a parallel shift: the environmental movement morphing into the climate movement and business coping with carbon constraint linked to climate change.

Problems for greening companies include a lack of standards by which to judge “how good is good enough”, leaving the bar free to drift higher; an escalating investor intensity for companies to acknowledge, reduce and report on environmental risks (which I would connect with corporate governance influenced by climate change activism); and the erosion of “sustainability” as a green leadership characteristic.

As he has done in his Greenbiz.com commentaries, Makower makes business choices easy to grasp. On energy use and climate change, he makes it simple: reduce the amount of energy used, buy more renewable-source energy, and remedy climate impact of even the renewables by moves such as carbon offsets.

Business opportunity — starting with GE’s “green is green” — and communications are focused through the perspectives of context, relevance and good, plain talk. Easy to read, well organized, with nearly 40 short chapters, this is Makower’s best book yet for corporate C-suite green strategists.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategic Management: Text and Cases by K. Steverson http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-938 K. Steverson Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:31:23 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/#comment-938 This product was misleading in advertising. There was no picture of it, nor a suitable description that stated it was an "international version". This is false and deceptive business practices. When I "politely" inquired more information from the seller, he promptly replied via email, and initially seemed polite.However, he responded with such rudeness and told me "suck it up" or get over myself, basically, when I did not want to keep the book. When I inquired about returning the book, he got extremely upset and became "insulting", accusing me of being "picky", and that I would only be entitled to receiving only "half" of my refund to reimburse him for inconvenience of making trips to the post office, located just 2 miles from his residence. He also claimed reimbursement for time, and gas usage of his vehicle back and forth to the local post office. Even after providing him with a postal delivery confirmation, he stated he never received the item, despite delivery a week ago. I had the impression that he was being vindictive for my having angered him with my return. He does not like for buyers to return things. He is extremely indifferent. I plan on never buying from him again. I feel his conduct is inappropriate and unprofessional enough for Amazon to ban him from ever selling on their sight. BUYERS BEWARE! I strongly urge against buying from this seller. You may live to regret it! Trust me, I did! Rating: 1 / 5 This product was misleading in advertising. There was no picture of it, nor a suitable description that stated it was an “international version”. This is false and deceptive business practices. When I “politely” inquired more information from the seller, he promptly replied via email, and initially seemed polite.However, he responded with such rudeness and told me “suck it up” or get over myself, basically, when I did not want to keep the book. When I inquired about returning the book, he got extremely upset and became “insulting”, accusing me of being “picky”, and that I would only be entitled to receiving only “half” of my refund to reimburse him for inconvenience of making trips to the post office, located just 2 miles from his residence. He also claimed reimbursement for time, and gas usage of his vehicle back and forth to the local post office. Even after providing him with a postal delivery confirmation, he stated he never received the item, despite delivery a week ago. I had the impression that he was being vindictive for my having angered him with my return. He does not like for buyers to return things. He is extremely indifferent. I plan on never buying from him again. I feel his conduct is inappropriate and unprofessional enough for Amazon to ban him from ever selling on their sight. BUYERS BEWARE! I strongly urge against buying from this seller. You may live to regret it! Trust me, I did!
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategic Management: Text and Cases by Kristine A. Downs http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-937 Kristine A. Downs Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:22:15 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/#comment-937 I emailed seller JMATHEWS77 to inquire if the book was an international edition, because it did not say in his description, and if it wasn't I wanted to buy it. After he emailed me back to inform me it was the US edition, he raised the price of the book over $20. I will NOT be buying from him, feel that was very unethical. Rating: 1 / 5 I emailed seller JMATHEWS77 to inquire if the book was an international edition, because it did not say in his description, and if it wasn’t I wanted to buy it. After he emailed me back to inform me it was the US edition, he raised the price of the book over $20. I will NOT be buying from him, feel that was very unethical.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business by Jeremiah P. Donohue http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/comment-page-1/#comment-933 Jeremiah P. Donohue Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:19:30 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/#comment-933 Too often, I get the feeling that authors of books like these come up with a few ideas, write them on the back of an envelope, then figure out how to stretch their "3 principles to..." or "change the world by..." concept into a 240 page book. Joel Makower's book is the grand exception. It is brimming with substance, possibly weighing in at under 300 pages -of 100% post consumer recycled paper- merely to conserve. <br /> <br />I work as the sustainability coordinator for a clothing retail store (shopbop.com), and his book is fantastic. It's taken a very long time to read, because every page seems to be followed by 5-20 minutes of pondering and scribbling ideas down. <br /> <br />Makower got his start in the green boom of 89-90, and much of the book references this period for perspective on where we are today, and what we can expect in the future. In a world where 18 months experience makes you a Green Jobs Veteran, Joel Makower is the old sage on the mountain top. Rating: 5 / 5 Too often, I get the feeling that authors of books like these come up with a few ideas, write them on the back of an envelope, then figure out how to stretch their “3 principles to…” or “change the world by…” concept into a 240 page book. Joel Makower’s book is the grand exception. It is brimming with substance, possibly weighing in at under 300 pages -of 100% post consumer recycled paper- merely to conserve.

I work as the sustainability coordinator for a clothing retail store (shopbop.com), and his book is fantastic. It’s taken a very long time to read, because every page seems to be followed by 5-20 minutes of pondering and scribbling ideas down.

Makower got his start in the green boom of 89-90, and much of the book references this period for perspective on where we are today, and what we can expect in the future. In a world where 18 months experience makes you a Green Jobs Veteran, Joel Makower is the old sage on the mountain top.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategic Management: Text and Cases by C. Curtis http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-936 C. Curtis Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:18:53 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/#comment-936 I received the book quickly. There was no writing or highlighting in the book and the binding was in tact. Rating: 5 / 5 I received the book quickly. There was no writing or highlighting in the book and the binding was in tact.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business by John Davies http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/comment-page-1/#comment-932 John Davies Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:17:54 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/#comment-932 If you want to understand the challenges facing companies trying to sort out what it means to be "green" as they attempt to make sense of the competitive threats and opportunities at the intersection of business and the environment, Joel Makower's "Strategies for the Green Economy" is the right place to start. In this highly readable and engaging book, Joel chooses to not push an agenda but instead to expose just how difficult it is for businesses to devise a green strategy and execute against it. Rather than stepping away from the challenges, the book provides a foundation from which every business can consider their strategy and what it would mean for them to be green. With a wide array of examples from diverse industries, there's something for everyone to take away. If you're looking for an effective way to start the green dialogue at your company, this is a great place to start. Rating: 5 / 5 If you want to understand the challenges facing companies trying to sort out what it means to be “green” as they attempt to make sense of the competitive threats and opportunities at the intersection of business and the environment, Joel Makower’s “Strategies for the Green Economy” is the right place to start. In this highly readable and engaging book, Joel chooses to not push an agenda but instead to expose just how difficult it is for businesses to devise a green strategy and execute against it. Rather than stepping away from the challenges, the book provides a foundation from which every business can consider their strategy and what it would mean for them to be green. With a wide array of examples from diverse industries, there’s something for everyone to take away. If you’re looking for an effective way to start the green dialogue at your company, this is a great place to start.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategic Management: Text and Cases by C. Plummer http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/comment-page-1/#comment-935 C. Plummer Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:16:24 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategic-management-text-and-cases/#comment-935 I have used the Amazon book buy program twice now and each time I've had issues. The first time the book didn't arrive in time even though I had ordered with plenty of time. I gave it another chance and tried another textbook order ordering over a month in advance from when I needed it. After about 3 weeks I still had not received it so I emailed the seller and now the text is no longer available. So now here I sit 2 days before my class starts with no textbook and will now be forced to pay additional shipping to order another textbook in order to arrive in time for my class. I will NOT be ordering off this system anymore and will bite the bullet and just pay the outrageous bookstore costs from the campus instead. Thanks for nothing!! Rating: 1 / 5 I have used the Amazon book buy program twice now and each time I’ve had issues. The first time the book didn’t arrive in time even though I had ordered with plenty of time. I gave it another chance and tried another textbook order ordering over a month in advance from when I needed it. After about 3 weeks I still had not received it so I emailed the seller and now the text is no longer available. So now here I sit 2 days before my class starts with no textbook and will now be forced to pay additional shipping to order another textbook in order to arrive in time for my class. I will NOT be ordering off this system anymore and will bite the bullet and just pay the outrageous bookstore costs from the campus instead. Thanks for nothing!!
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business by Scott Cooney http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/comment-page-1/#comment-931 Scott Cooney Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:51:13 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/strategies-for-the-green-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-new-world-of-business/#comment-931 Makower continues his leadership in the green business community with a terrific contribution in "Strategies". What I like best about Makower is his ability to make sustainability real and relevant. Real world examples from large companies help to elucidate some of the sustainability strategies, and why many companies are pursuing them, that help companies save money while doing well by the ecosystem at large. <br /> <br />One of the most insightful and helpful contributions Makower makes in this book is his exploration of the green consumer. My feeling is that this has been one of the missing links for many companies in terms of going green. The green consumer segment, as Makower describes it, is incredibly diverse, with varying levels of commitment. Makower makes it easy for CEO's and middle managers alike to understand this growing, powerful, and sought-after target market. The group is well-connected, intelligent, skeptical, and highly loyal to their brands once their trust has been earned. Makower gives golden advice in terms of soliciting to this market but also stern warning against the types of activities that can alienate this group. <br /> <br />Makower is brilliant and shows it throughout the book. Rating: 5 / 5 Makower continues his leadership in the green business community with a terrific contribution in “Strategies”. What I like best about Makower is his ability to make sustainability real and relevant. Real world examples from large companies help to elucidate some of the sustainability strategies, and why many companies are pursuing them, that help companies save money while doing well by the ecosystem at large.

One of the most insightful and helpful contributions Makower makes in this book is his exploration of the green consumer. My feeling is that this has been one of the missing links for many companies in terms of going green. The green consumer segment, as Makower describes it, is incredibly diverse, with varying levels of commitment. Makower makes it easy for CEO’s and middle managers alike to understand this growing, powerful, and sought-after target market. The group is well-connected, intelligent, skeptical, and highly loyal to their brands once their trust has been earned. Makower gives golden advice in terms of soliciting to this market but also stern warning against the types of activities that can alienate this group.

Makower is brilliant and shows it throughout the book.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Project Management Case Studies by Craig L. Howe http://www.emesap.com/project-management-case-studies/comment-page-1/#comment-929 Craig L. Howe Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:30:44 +0000 http://www.emesap.com/project-management-case-studies/#comment-929 My first thought as I laid this book down from my first reading was, "How can I get my money back?"<p>However, the longer it lay on the shelf, I found myself, uncharacteristically, drawn back into its pages. <p>Most of the case studies were drawn from the author's consulting practice and generally focus on at least one or two specific points. Other than on-the-job training, the author states that case studies and situations are the best method to learn project management. I agree and would add; that the more experienced individuals you add to your study circle, the more you will mine from your reading and study of this book. Rating: 5 / 5 My first thought as I laid this book down from my first reading was, “How can I get my money back?”

However, the longer it lay on the shelf, I found myself, uncharacteristically, drawn back into its pages.

Most of the case studies were drawn from the author’s consulting practice and generally focus on at least one or two specific points. Other than on-the-job training, the author states that case studies and situations are the best method to learn project management. I agree and would add; that the more experienced individuals you add to your study circle, the more you will mine from your reading and study of this book.
Rating: 5 / 5

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