Featuring over 200 stunning photographs taken by Xuan Feng during his travels across France, Germany, and Croatia from 2017 to 2022, this photography and art book captures the essence of diverse cultures and landscapes. In addition to the curated images, readers gain free online access to an extensive collection of more than 2000 additional photos and 100+ mini-videos, enriching the visual experience and providing a deeper insight into the journey.
An Essay Guidebook for Business Professionals
Offering a comprehensive navigation tool for modern businesses, this guide serves as a professional compass for decision-makers and is widely used in top business schools. Its accessible writing makes it suitable for a diverse audience, including junior managers, analysts, and MBA students. The book is designed to enhance understanding of key business concepts and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the business world, regardless of their current role or experience level.
Investigation of Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Butanol-Diesel Blend
Focusing on the future of energy, this work examines the use of butanol as a biofuel in diesel engines through experimental studies. It includes a comprehensive literature review on diesel engine combustion and emissions, highlighting butanol's potential as a clean, renewable fuel. The methodology outlines the experimental setup, followed by a discussion of results that provide valuable insights into butanol's effectiveness in compression ignition engines. The conclusion suggests directions for future research, making it a well-structured and significant contribution to the field.
Study Cases in Finance and Energy Industries
Focusing on human resource management, the book explores BP's challenges through classical and innovative theories, providing actionable recommendations for performance enhancement. It addresses five key HR practices: talent management, health, safety, and environment, diversity management, expatriate management, and project management. For each issue, it offers targeted strategies to optimize HRM processes, making it a practical guide for improving organizational effectiveness within BP.
By Analyzing the Acquirers' Performance Change
The study investigates how a target's ESG score influences an acquirer's return on assets (ROA) and stock price changes following mergers and acquisitions. It finds that the effect on ROA is significant, with low-ESG acquirers experiencing greater declines compared to high-ESG acquirers due to higher integration costs. While most acquirers face ROA drops post-deal, those with higher pre-M&A ESG levels benefit from a more favorable outcome. However, the target's ESG score does not significantly affect the acquirer's stock price changes.
The book offers a comprehensive summary of essential notes for the CFA Level 3 exam, featuring a clear and accessible structure. It serves as a valuable resource for both candidates preparing for the exam and practical portfolio managers. Additionally, it can be utilized as a training guide in corporate and academic settings focused on portfolio and investment management.
Considering Infection Risk during Pandemic Periods
Focusing on urban last-mile delivery, this research introduces a mathematical model to optimize the allocation of autonomous vehicles (AVs) among city logistics centers. It aims to reduce operating costs, environmental impact, and social risks. The model evaluates equipment costs, delivery expenses, and CO2 emissions via social carbon cost (SCC). Additionally, it incorporates a risk assessment for seasonal variations, analyzing four delivery scenarios, including traditional vehicles and mixed methods with optimal AV allocation during pandemics.
Durch die Analyse der Leistungsveränderung der Erwerber
Die Studie untersucht, wie der ESG-Score eines Zielunternehmens den ROA des Käufers und die Aktienkursänderungen nach M&A-Deals beeinflusst. Durch Regressionen wird die Leistungsänderung des Käufers in Beziehung zum ESG-Score des Zielunternehmens und verschiedenen Kontrollvariablen gesetzt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass der Einfluss des ESG-Scores auf die ROA-Änderung signifikant ist und je nach ESG-Niveau des Käufers variiert. Käufer mit niedrigem ESG-Wert erfahren stärkere Rückgänge im ROA, während Käufer mit hohem ESG davon profitieren. Der ESG-Score hat jedoch keinen wesentlichen Einfluss auf die Aktienkursänderung.
Berücksichtigung des Infektionsrisikos in Pandemiezeiten
Die Forschung konzentriert sich auf die Optimierung der städtischen Zustellung durch den Einsatz autonomer Fahrzeuge (AVs) in der letzten Meile. Ein mathematisches Modell wird entwickelt, um die optimale Verteilung dieser Fahrzeuge auf städtische Logistikzentren zu analysieren, wobei Kosten, CO2-Emissionen und soziale Kohlenstoffkosten berücksichtigt werden. Zusätzlich wird ein Risikomodell erstellt, das saisonale Schwankungen und das Infektionsrisiko während Pandemien in vier Zustellungsszenarien evaluiert, um die Effizienz und Sicherheit der Lieferprozesse zu verbessern.
Die systematische Zusammenfassung der wichtigen Hinweise für die CFA Level 3 Prüfung macht dieses Werk besonders wertvoll. Es bietet eine klare Struktur und ist leicht verständlich, was es sowohl für Kandidaten als auch für praktische Portfoliomanager nützlich macht. Zudem eignet sich das Buch als Schulungshandbuch für Unternehmen und Business Schools im Bereich Portfolio- und Investmentmanagement.