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[null,null,"Autore",null,"Pepperberg Irene M (Irene Maxine)"]
[null,null,"Titolo",null,"The Alex studies : cognitive and communicative abilities of grey parrots / / Irene Maxine Pepperberg"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"Cambridge, MA, : Harvard University Press, 1999"]
[null,null,"ISBN",null,"9780674041998"]
[{"$nulls":4},"0674041992"]
[null,null,"Edizione",null,"[1st ed.]"]
[null,null,"Descrizione fisica",null,"1 online resource (448p. ) : ill"]
[null,null,"Classificazione",null,"WT 2030"]
[null,null,"Disciplina",null,"598.71"]
[null,null,"Soggetti",null,"African gray parrot - Behavior"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Cognition in animals"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Animal communication"]
[null,null,"Lingua di pubblicazione",null,"Inglese"]
[null,null,"Formato",null,"Materiale a stampa"]
[null,null,null,"Livello bibliografico","Monografia"]
[null,null,null,"Note generali","Originally published: 2000."]
[null,null,null,"Nota di bibliografia","Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]-408) and index."]
[null,null,"Nota di contenuto",null,"Frontmatter -- Contents -- PREFACE -- 1. Introduction: In Search of King Solomon’s Ring -- 2. Can We Really Communicate with a Bird? -- 3. Can a Parrot Learn Referential Use of English Speech? -- 4. Does a Parrot Have Categorical Concepts? -- 5. Can a Parrot Learn the Concept of Same/Different? -- 6. Can a Parrot Respond to the Absence of Information? -- 7. To What Extent Can a Parrot Understand and Use Numerical Concepts? -- 8. How Can We Be Sure That Alex Understands the Labels in His Repertoire? -- 9. Can a Parrot Understand Relative Concepts? -- 10. What Is the Extent of a Parrot’s Concept of Object Permanence? -- 11. Can Any Part of a Parrot’s Vocal Behavior Be Classified as ‘‘Intentional’’? -- 12. Can a Parrot’s Sound Play Assist Its Learning? -- 13. Can a Parrot’s Sound Play Be Transformed into Meaningful Vocalizations? -- 14. What Input Is Needed to Teach a Parrot a Human-based Communication Code? -- 15. How Similar to Human Speech Is That Produced by a Parrot? -- 16. How Does a Grey Parrot Produce Human Speech Sounds? -- 17. Conclusion: What Are the Implications of Alex’s Data? -- NOTES -- REFERENCES -- GLOSSARY -- CREDITS -- INDEX"]
[null,null,null,"Sommario/riassunto","20 years ago Pepperberg set out to discover whether results of pigeon studies necessarily meant that other birds were incapable of mastering cognitive concepts and the rudiments of referential speech. This is a synthesis of her studies."]
[null,"2.","Record Nr.",null,"UNINA9911019663403321"]
[null,null,"Autore",null,"Bragg Steven M"]
[null,null,"Titolo",null,"Outsourcing : a guide to-- selecting the correct business unit-- negotiating the contract-- maintaining control of the process / / Steven M. Bragg"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley, c2006"]
[null,null,"ISBN",null,"9786610410996"]
[{"$nulls":4},"9781119201144"]
[{"$nulls":4},"1119201144"]
[{"$nulls":4},"9781280410994"]
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[{"$nulls":4},"9780471781493"]
[{"$nulls":4},"0471781495"]
[null,null,"Edizione",null,"[2nd ed.]"]
[null,null,"Descrizione fisica",null,"1 online resource (401 p.)"]
[null,null,"Disciplina",null,"658.4/058"]
[null,null,"Soggetti",null,"Contracting out"]
[null,null,"Lingua di pubblicazione",null,"Inglese"]
[null,null,"Formato",null,"Materiale a stampa"]
[null,null,null,"Livello bibliografico","Monografia"]
[null,null,null,"Note generali","Includes index."]
[null,null,"Nota di contenuto",null,"OUTSOURCING: A Guide to...Selecting the Correct Business Unit...Negotiating the Contract...Maintaining Control of the Process; CONTENTS; PREFACE; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; Chapter 1: Strateguy Of Outsourcing; OVERVIEW OF OUTSOURCING; OUTSOURCING RISKS; INITIATING OUTSOURCING; COMPANIES THAT TAKE OVER OUTSOURCED FUNCTIONS; SUMMARY; Chapter 2: Outsourcing A Function; HOW TO FIND AN OUTSOURCING SUPPLIER; EVALUATING POTENTIAL OUTSOURCING SUPPLIERS; COST OF THE OUTSOURCING RELATIONSHIP; PERSONNEL ISSUES; TRANSITION ISSUES; RELATIONS WITH THE OUTSOURCING PARTNER"]
[{"$nulls":4},"MEASURING THE SERVICE LEVEL OF EACH OUTSOURCED FUNCTIONSUMMARY; Chapter 3: Contractual Issues; CONSTRUCTING THE CONTRACT; CONTRACT CLAUSES; FUNCTION-SPECIFIC CONTRACTUAL ISSUES; SUMMARY; Chapter 4: Managing The Supplier; FUNCTIONAL COORDINATOR; LEGAL MANAGEMENT; OUTSOURCING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; OUTSOURCING SPONSOR; MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL AREAS; MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIERS; SUMMARY; Chapter 5: Terminating The Outsourcing Arrangement; TERMINATION SCENARIOS; TERMINATION AVOIDANCE; "]
[{"$nulls":4},"GENERAL TERMINATION ISSUES; FUNCTION-SPECIFIC TERMINATION ISSUES; SUMMARY"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Chapter 6: Accounting For The Outsourced CompanyIMPACT ON DATA COLLECTION; IMPACT ON FINANCIAL REPORTING; IMPACT ON CONTROLS; IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT; IMPACT ON TRANSACTIONS; SUMMARY; Chapter 7: Outsourcing The Accounting Function; ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINTS; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION; POTENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES; SUMMARY; Chapter 8: Outsourcing Computer Services; ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINTS; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION; POTENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES; SUMMARY"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Chapter 9: Outsourcing The Customer Service FunctionADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGE; CONTRACT-SPECIFIC ISSUES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINTS; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION; POTENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES; SUMMARY; Chapter 10: Outsourcing The Engineering Function; ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINTS; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION; POTENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES; SUMMARY; Chapter 11: Outsourcing The Human Resources Function; ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINTS; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION"]
[{"$nulls":4},"POTENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUESSUMMARY; Chapter 12: Outsourcing The Logistics Function; ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINTS; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION; POTENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES; SUMMARY; Chapter 13: Outsourcing The Maintenance And Janitorial Functions; ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINT; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION; SUMMARY; Chapter 14: Outsourcing The Manufacturing Function; ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES; TRANSITION ISSUES; CREATING CONTROL POINTS; MEASURING THE OUTSOURCED FUNCTION"]
[{"$nulls":4},"POTENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES"]
[null,null,null,"Sommario/riassunto","\"\"As companies in growing numbers look to outsource functions not related to their core competencies, Bragg's work provides an excellent road map. Demonstrating a firm grasp of the topic, he intelligently walks the reader through the maze, analyzing all aspects of the process (including whether the function should or should not be outsourced). This is a must-read for both novices and veterans alike.\"\" --Mary S. Schaeffer Editorial Director and Publisher Accounts Payable Now & Tomorrow\"\"Steve Bragg's Outsourcing gives business decision-makers the insights needed to make the case for"]