1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910254125403321

Autore

Okeke Donald

Titolo

Integrated Productivity in Urban Africa : Introducing the Neo-Mercantile Planning Theory / / by Donald Okeke

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-41830-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVII, 268 p. 20 illus., 17 illus. in color.)

Collana

The Urban Book Series, , 2365-757X

Disciplina

307.1216096

Soggetti

Regional planning

Urban planning

Culture—Study and teaching

Urban economics

Sustainable development

Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning

Regional and Cultural Studies

Urban Economics

Sustainable Development

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Foreword -- Preface -- Executive Summary -- Section A: Theoretical Founding -- Chapter One: Conceptual Framework -- Section B: Application of Theory to Reality Within Africa and its Context -- Chapter Two: Theoretical Framework -- Chapter Three: Analytical Framework -- Section C: Empirical Research Within South Africa -- Chapter Four: Case Study of IDP Application in South Africa -- Section D: Integration of Theory to Empirical Research -- Chapter Five: Analysis -- Section E: Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations -- Chapter Six: Findings and Conclusions -- Chapter Seven: Recommendations -- Section F: Contributions to New Knowledge, Application and Approaches -- Chapter Eight: New Knowledge Base -- References & Annexes.

Sommario/riassunto

This book introduces readers to neo-mercantile planning theory in the



context of spatial regional integration in Africa. It proposes a new approach that rethinks neo-liberalism as the meta-theory of planning in Africa, and pioneers an original school of thought that presents a general theory of planning for Africa in the twenty-first century. Research to substantiate the new theory was conducted over the period November 2010 to May 2015 and is presented here in four sections with more than 500 references. The book offers comprehensive coverage, from the theoretical foundations and framework, through application and empirical research, to analysis, conclusions and recommendations.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910139293903321

Autore

Barone Stefano

Titolo

Statistical and managerial techniques for six sigma methodology : theory and application / / Stefano Barone and Eva Lo Franco

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, : Wiley, 2012

ISBN

9786613425409

9781119940241

1119940249

9781283425407

1283425408

9781119968405

1119968402

9781119968399

1119968399

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (398 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

Lo FrancoEva

Disciplina

658.4/013

Soggetti

Total quality management

Quality control - Management

Six sigma (Quality control standard)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.



Nota di contenuto

Six sigma methodology -- Basic managerial techniques -- Basic statistical techniques -- Advanced managerial techniques -- Advanced statistical techniques -- Six sigma methodology in action: selected black belt projects in swedish organizations.

Sommario/riassunto

Six Sigma methodology is a business management strategy which seeks to improve the quality of process output by identifying and removing the causes of errors and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes. This book examines the Six Sigma methodology through illustrating the most widespread tools and techniques involved in Six Sigma application.  Both managerial and statistical aspects are analysed allowing the reader to apply these tools in the field. Furthermore, the book offers insight on variation and risk management and focuses on the structure and organizational as