Business Environment 4/e

by Adrian Palmer (Author), Bob Hartley (Author), Bob Hartley (Author), Adrian Palmer (Author)

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  2001

  $8.42

  Palmer and Hartley's The Business Environment, 4e text is a basic level textbook, ideal for one semester use, that introduces students to business by exploring the dynamics of the business environment. The text clearly demonstrates the effects of these dynamics on business organisations and illustrates to students how decisions are made within organisations to ensure survival in this constantly changing environment.

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.35

  focuses on the external influences on business organisations and the effect that these have on internal aspects of organisational life. It is written from a business rather than an economics perspective, and provides a relevant and approachable alternative to more traditional economics texts.This third edition has been fully updated and is supported by a wealth of statistical data, contemporary commentary and mini case studies to reflect recent developments in the business environment. Chapter Three provides a more generic view of the political environment which is useful for cross-national comparisons. Chapter Fifteen looks in more detail at the concept of corporate social responsibility.? considers both the internal and external business environment ensuring complete coverage of the subject;? includes a substantial amount of European and international material providing an overall perspective of the area;? contains chapter objectives, case studies, review questions and assignments, and references for further reading at the end of each chapter. Cases include Levi Strauss, Ford, Swan Hunter, European Union enlargement, the UK brewing industry, and the Braer oil tanker disaster.This

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.35

  By encouraging students to explore the challenges and opportunities managers face in the business environment, this text will provide students with a solid foundation from which to build upon their business knowledge.