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The Enterprise Data Catalog : Improve Data Discovery, Ensure Data Governance, and Enable Innovation
Combing the web is simple, but how do you search for data at work?It's difficult and time-consuming, and can sometimes seem impossible.This book introduces a practical solution: the data catalog.Data analysts, data scientists, and data engineers will learn how to create true data discovery in their organizations, making the catalog a key enabler for data-driven innovation and data governance. Author Ole Olesen-Bagneux explains the benefits of implementing a data catalog.You'll learn how to organize data for your catalog, search for what you need, and manage data within the catalog.Written from a data management perspective and from a library and information science perspective, this book helps you:Learn what a data catalog is and how it can help your organizationOrganize data and its sources into domains and describe them with metadataSearch data using very simple-to-complex search techniques and learn to browse in domains, data lineage, and graphsManage the data in your company via a data catalogImplement a data catalog in a way that exactly matches the strategic priorities of your organizationUnderstand what the future has in store for data catalogs
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Advising on Governance in Education
An ideal book for new or prospective education advisers which focuses on why governance is needed, what forms of governance are necessary and how these are implemented in practice.As the third instalment of The Education Adviser series, it offers essential background reading for anyone involved in advising within the education system. Divided into three sections, this book details the specifics of governance, illustrating the skills, knowledge, understanding and approaches required for governance advising.As a contributed volume, it presents a diverse range of perspectives from MAT leaders, headteachers, key influencers, and education advisers at local, regional, national and international levels.Each chapter concludes with the author's analysis of the impact and differences made, resulting in a thorough, insightful, and practical text.These case scenarios also encourage readers to reflect and consider integrating these approaches to their own practice. Chapter contents include:the importance of quality advice for school governors;regulatory frameworks across the UK jurisdictions;the principles of good governance;governance and partnerships;the role of governance in transformative change within the school setting. Readers will be fully equipped with an understanding of the role of governance in education advising and how this can enhance the educational outcomes of children, young people, and the overall effectiveness of educational settings.
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Comparative Corporate Governance : A Research Overview
Corporate governance developed to maintain the accountability, stability, and performance of corporations.It has evolved to concern not just the financial health of the company, but its social and environmental impact.There is considerable international institutional diversity in corporate governance.The role and significance of market institutions varies among different governance systems. This work provides a concise insight into the defining impulses of late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century corporate governance evolving through a series of competing epoch-making paradigmatic contests.The present paradigm highlights a shift towards corporate sustainability involving the corporate delivery of long-term value in financial, social, environmental, and ethical terms.In analysing the purpose of the company and the definition of value creation, the hegemony of agency theory and shareholder primacy is challenged.More expansive theoretical explanations are considered which recognise the deeper values companies are built upon, the wider purposes they serve, and the broader set of relationships they depend upon for their success. This book will be of value to researchers, scholars, and students in corporate governance, sustainability, business, and accounting.Managers, professionals, and other general business readers will also find this text of interest.
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Comparative Corporate Governance : A Research Overview
Corporate governance developed to maintain the accountability, stability, and performance of corporations.It has evolved to concern not just the financial health of the company, but its social and environmental impact.There is considerable international institutional diversity in corporate governance.The role and significance of market institutions varies among different governance systems. This work provides a concise insight into the defining impulses of late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century corporate governance evolving through a series of competing epoch-making paradigmatic contests.The present paradigm highlights a shift towards corporate sustainability involving the corporate delivery of long-term value in financial, social, environmental, and ethical terms.In analysing the purpose of the company and the definition of value creation, the hegemony of agency theory and shareholder primacy is challenged.More expansive theoretical explanations are considered which recognise the deeper values companies are built upon, the wider purposes they serve, and the broader set of relationships they depend upon for their success. This book will be of value to researchers, scholars, and students in corporate governance, sustainability, business, and accounting.Managers, professionals, and other general business readers will also find this text of interest.
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What is the function of governance?
The function of governance is to provide a framework for decision-making, setting and implementing policies, and ensuring accountability within an organization or society. It involves establishing rules, regulations, and processes to guide behavior, allocate resources, and manage conflicts. Effective governance helps to promote transparency, fairness, and efficiency in achieving the goals and objectives of the entity being governed.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of global governance?
Global governance has the advantage of promoting cooperation and coordination among countries to address global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and terrorism. It can help establish common standards and regulations to ensure a level playing field for all nations. However, one disadvantage is that it can sometimes infringe on national sovereignty and limit a country's ability to make independent decisions. Additionally, global governance structures can be slow-moving and bureaucratic, making it difficult to respond quickly to emerging issues.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of authoritarian governance?
Authoritarian governance can lead to quick decision-making and implementation of policies, as power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. This can sometimes result in stability and efficiency in governance. However, the lack of checks and balances in authoritarian systems can lead to abuse of power, suppression of dissent, and limited political freedoms for citizens. Additionally, authoritarian regimes often struggle with legitimacy and can face challenges in fostering long-term economic and social development.
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What forms of governance existed in the Neolithic (Stone Age)?
In the Neolithic period, forms of governance were typically based on kinship and tribal structures. Leadership was often held by elders or individuals with specialized skills, such as hunting or farming. Decision-making was likely based on consensus within the community, with leaders acting as mediators and arbitrators. As societies became more complex, some Neolithic communities may have developed more centralized forms of governance, with leaders or councils holding authority over larger groups of people.
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Governance and Management in Higher Education
Autonomy in governance and management in education has become the prerogative of higher education institutions, whilst optimum allocation and use of resources have become the aim of all higher education institutions.This book volume explores the creation of knowledge and its dissemination in an appropriate manner so as to create a significant impact in society.The chapter authors talk about the highly competitive education market and the transformation it has undergone.Authors from across the globe have suggested interventions that will help in sustainable growth of universities while maintaining and enhancing their quality standards.The chapters present a better understanding of a philosophy of management, society, development and education.
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Corporate Governance : Cycles of Innovation, Crisis and Reform
This critical work explores the central dynamic of industrial capitalism – the cycle of brilliant innovation, catastrophic crisis, and the painful process of corporate governance reform. Coverage includes cycles of crisis and regulation, financial bubbles, including the global financial crisis, and digital disruption.Finally, the current crisis of industry induced climate change that now imperils the world is considered. Corporate Governance: Cycles of Innovation, Crisis and Reform is essential reading for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students of Corporate Governance, International Business and Business and Management Studies. Thomas Clarke is Emeritus Professor of Management at the University of Technology, Sydney.He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and an international corporate governance expert.
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Disrupted Governance : Towards a New Policy Science
This Element explores the uncertain future of public policy practice and scholarship in an age of radical disruption.Building on foundational ideas in policy sciences, we argue that an anachronistic instrumental rationalism underlies contemporary policy logic and limits efforts to understand new policy challenges.We consider whether the policy sciences framework can be reframed to facilitate deeper understandings of this anachronistic epistemic, in anticipation of a research agenda about epistemic destabilization and contestation.The Element applies this theoretical provocation to environmental policy and sustainability, issues about which policymaking proceeds amid unpredictable contexts and rising sociopolitical turbulence that portend a liminal state in the transition from one way of thinking to another.The Element concludes by contemplating the fate of policy's epistemic instability, anticipating what policy understandings will emerge in a new system, and questioning the degree to which either presages a seismic shift in the relationship between policy and society.
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Sustainability Challenges of Brazilian Agriculture : Governance, Inclusion, and Innovation
With contributions from a wide range of thematic areas, this book provides a diverse perspective on the contemporary environmental challenges of Brazilian agriculture.Assessing existing experiences of governance interventions, implementation of inclusive and sustainable production practices, as well as technical innovations, this edited volume presents the reader with a nuanced perspective on sustainable future pathways for Brazilian agriculture.In many cases, actors within the agricultural sector stand in a key position to address environmental concerns, which often has generated important breakthroughs and improvement of production practices.Drawing on contributions from authors within a variety of fields, this contribution presents a trans-disciplinary perspective on the problems and pathways through which multi-level interventions can lead to sustainable solutions within the Brazilian agricultural and livestock sector.This book hereby constitutes an informed and timely contribution to the important debates about Brazil’s potential role in confronting environmental problems.More broadly, this volume also sheds light on the process of agricultural transitions in the Global South, and how food security concerns may be reconciled with sustainable production.
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Does market research hinder innovation in business administration?
Market research does not necessarily hinder innovation in business administration. In fact, it can provide valuable insights into consumer needs and preferences, helping businesses to develop innovative products and services that meet market demands. By understanding market trends and customer behavior, businesses can identify opportunities for innovation and stay ahead of competitors. However, relying too heavily on market research without allowing room for creativity and risk-taking can limit the potential for groundbreaking innovations. It is important for businesses to strike a balance between leveraging market research and fostering a culture of innovation to drive success in business administration.
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To what extent are wars, poor governance, natural disasters, climate change, and other such factors related to hunger?
Wars, poor governance, natural disasters, climate change, and other factors are closely related to hunger. Wars can disrupt food production and distribution, leading to food shortages. Poor governance can result in mismanagement of resources and lack of access to food for vulnerable populations. Natural disasters can destroy crops and infrastructure, exacerbating food insecurity. Climate change can lead to unpredictable weather patterns, affecting agricultural productivity. These factors can create a vicious cycle of poverty and hunger, making it difficult for communities to break free from the cycle of food insecurity.
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Which Arab country is the most advanced in terms of education, technology, and science?
It is difficult to determine which Arab country is the most advanced in terms of education, technology, and science as different countries excel in different areas. However, countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have made significant investments in these sectors and have seen rapid advancements in recent years. The UAE, for example, has established itself as a hub for innovation and technology with initiatives like Dubai's Smart City project and the establishment of world-class universities. Qatar has also made strides in education and research with institutions like Qatar Foundation and Education City.
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Could science fiction technology become real?
Yes, science fiction technology could become real in the future. Many of the technological advancements that were once considered science fiction, such as video calling, self-driving cars, and virtual reality, have already become a reality. With continued advancements in science and technology, it is possible that other futuristic technologies, such as teleportation or advanced artificial intelligence, could also become a reality in the future. While some science fiction technologies may still be far-fetched, it is important to remember that many of today's realities were once considered impossible in the past.
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