Considers varying attitudes to social relationships in the West and Asia, in the context of the Philippines, and how bound up these are with material progress, business and politics.
Written to stimulate critical thought and discussion about development, this is an informative and vibrant introductory level text, with a wealth of contrasting case-studies and illustrations.
This study casts doubt on the classic model of bureaucracy and its relevance to developing areas
This study casts doubt on the classic model of bureaucracy and its relevance to developing areas
Considers varying attitudes to social relationships in the West and Asia, in the context of the Philippines, and how bound up these are with material progress, business and politics.
Written to stimulate critical thought and discussion about development, this is an informative and vibrant introductory level text, with a wealth of contrasting case-studies and illustrations.
This book considers how small businesses stir up changes in social relationships and what these changes mean for wider society. If there is a watchword for development... Læs mere
This book considers how small businesses stir up changes in social relationships and what these changes mean for wider society. If there is a watchword for development... Læs mere
This book questions the belief that patronage explains poor governance and weak organizations. So intimately connected is it with the health of democracy and effective organizations that attempts to eradicate patronage only harm social, organizational and democratic life.