Friday, December 19, 2008

Essentials of Stochastic Finance or Effective HR Measurement Techniques

Essentials of Stochastic Finance: Facts, Models, Theory, Vol. 3

Author: Albert N Shiryaev

This important book provides information necessary for those dealing with stochastic calculus and pricing in the models of financial markets operating under uncertainty; introduces the reader to the main concepts, notions and results of stochastic financial mathematics; and develops applications of these results to various kinds of calculations required in financial engineering. It also answers the requests of teachers of financial mathematics and engineering by making a bias towards probabilistic and statistical ideas and the methods of stochastic calculus in the analysis of market risks.



Interesting textbook: Language of Baklava or Betty Crocker Cooking Basics

Effective HR Measurement Techniques

Author: Maureen J J Fleming

This collection of essays by human resource professionals explains various techniques for human resource departments to use in order to measure and verify the value of their programs and participation within a company. It offers advice and explanation of various research methods including archival or historical studies, literature reviews, case studies, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and experiments. Plus, included essays address topics such as various ethical dilemmas within human resources, the differences between “good” and “bad” turnover, and proposals of a new model of HR staffing and operations.



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