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Introducing the representation theory of groups and finite dimensional algebras, first studying basic non-commutative ring theory, this book covers the necessary background on elementary homological algebra and representations of groups up to block theory. It further discusses vertices, defect groups, Green and Brauer correspondences and Clifford theory. Whenever possible the statements are presented in a general setting for more general algebras, such as symmetric finite dimensional algebras over a field. Then, abelian and derived categories are introduced in detail and are used to explain stable module categories, as well as derived categories and their main invariants and links between them. Group theoretical applications of these theories are given – such as the structure of blocks of cyclic defect groups – whenever appropriate. Overall, many methods from the representation theory of algebras are introduced. Representation Theory assumes only the most basic knowledge of linear algebra, groups, rings and fields and guides the reader in the use of categorical equivalences in the representation theory of groups and algebras. As the book is based on lectures, it will be accessible to any graduate student in algebra and can be used for self-study as well as for classroom use.

This is the fi rst textbook leading coherently from classical character theory to the theory of lattices over orders and integral representations of fi nite groups. Character theory is developed in a highly pedagogical way including many examples and exercises covering at once the fi rst defi nitions up to Clifford theory, Brauer’s induction theorem and the splitting fi eld theorem, as well as self-dual simple modules allowing bilinear forms. This latter part is done step by step using the approach given by Sin and Willems. Dirichlet characters and Dirichlet’s result on primes in arithmetic progressions are given as an application. Examples of integral representations of fi nite groups are already detailed at a quite early stage where appropriate, so that the more systematic treatment of lattices over orders is natural. After that, the necessary number theory and homological algebra is developed as far as needed. Maximal as well as hereditary orders are introduced and the Auslander- Buchsbaum theorem is proved. The Jordan-Zassenhaus theorem on the fi niteness of lattices in a given vector space is fully proved. Then the development and properties of class groups of orders is a fi rst focus. As a further highlight Swan’s example of a stably free but not free ideal over the integral group ring of the generalised quaternion group of order 32 is developed in great detail. A student friendly introduction to ordinary representation theory Many examples and exercises, including solutions for some of them, make the book well suited for self-study Leads coherently from ordinary character theory to the integral representation theory of lattices over orders Several topics appear for the fi rst time in a textbook, such as Sin-Willems’ approach to self-dual simple modules and Swan‘s example of a stably free non free ideal.

A self-contained introduction is given to J. Rickard's Morita theory for derived module categories and its recent applications in representation theory of finite groups. In particular, Broué's conjecture is discussed, giving a structural explanation for relations between the p-modular character table of a finite group and that of its "p-local structure". The book is addressed to researchers or graduate students and can serve as material for a seminar. It surveys the current state of the field, and it also provides a "user's guide" to derived equivalences and tilting complexes. Results and proofs are presented in the generality needed for group theoretic applications.

Since the establishment of the WTO on 1 January 1995, the dispute settlement mechanism has arguably been the most active part of the Organization. In the first ten years up to 31 December 2004, a total of 324 consultation requests have been notified to the WTO. Dispute settlement practice has thus contributed to the evolution of the multilateral trading system even at times when political negotiations made little head way. Since late 1997, Members have engaged, under different mandates, in negotiations on improvements and clarifications to the dispute settlement mechanism. So far, none of these efforts have borne fruit and all the negotiating deadlines have lapsed without success. Currently, negotiations are continuing, however without any specific time limit. This book reviews the DSU reform negotiating process since 1998. It discusses the proposals that Members have submitted under the Doha mandated review in 2002 and 2003, w

Durch den zunehmenden Einsatz von Computern in nahezu allen Lebensbereichen erhöht sich die Menge verfügbarer Information extrem. Die Nutzung dieser Daten führt zu immer größeren betriebswirtschaftlichen und technischen Systemen, die zu komplex sind, um von Menschen verstanden zu werden. Als Ausgleich für dieses Manko wird im Rahmen der Digitalisierung versucht, intelligente Verfahren einzusetzen, die dem Menschen dabei helfen, die Systeme zu verstehen und zu steuern. In diesem Buch wird eine Theorie vorgestellt, die die systemischen Grenzen für diesen Ansatz aufzeigt und Alternativen vorschlägt. Systeme können nur dann nachhaltig und rational gemanagt werden, wenn die Konsequenzen von Entscheidungen auch verstanden werden können. Systeme mit entsprechenden strukturellen Eigenschaften sind mittel- und langfristig deutlich rentabler und überlebensfähiger. Der Text spiegelt die Erfahrung von mehr als 20 Jahren Beratungstätigkeit der Autoren wider.

Die Bedeutung der strategischen Planung nimmt in dem Maße zu, wie Unternehmen sich durch Fusionen, Zu- und Verkäufe verändern und das Geschäft komplexer wird. Großunternehmen und Konzerne, zunehmend aber auch Mittelständler, haben heute zwischen 30 und 150 selbstständige, eigenverantwortliche Geschäftseinheiten (in zahlreichen Regionen und Ländern), wobei nicht selten so heterogene Sparten wie Kernkraft und Mobilfunk unter dem Dach eines einzigen Konzerns versammelt sind. Üblicherweise entwickeln alle Geschäftseinheiten jeweils einmal jährlich ihre eigene Strategie. Zur Lösung dieser Problematik wurde eine Strategieplattform zur Erleichterung der Erarbeitung einer Gesamtstrategie entwickelt, die von namhaften Unternehmen wie REWE, DB, Siemens u.a. seit mehreren Jahren eingesetzt wird. Dieses Buch stellt das strategische Informationssystem praxisnah in mehreren Best-Practice-Beispielen des Einsatzes bei namhaften Firmen, anwenderorientiert und unter Einbeziehung der genannten Problemhintergründe vor.

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