The Business Environment

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

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  Paperback
  2008

  $12.72

  The Business Environment offers a comprehensive introduction to the factors at work in today's business environment, both within the organizations and in the wider environment in which businesses operate. It includes chapters on; political environment, social and demographic environment, organizational objectives, types of organization, the competitive environment and the international environment. Plus, reflecting the continuing evolution of the business environment, this book includes new and up-to-date coverage of: business ethics; cultural identity; the emerging economic power of China and India; data privacy; and climate change. Each chapter contains mini case vignettes that use real life examples to illustrate business environment issues. In additions you'll find a full case study at the end of each chapter, as well as five extended cases studies at the back of the book. Companies featured include: Thomas Cook, Ford and 3. In addition to its reader friendly writing style, this book boasts a full range of learning tools. Each chapter includes: Learning Objectives, Thinking around the Subject boxes, Case Studies, Review Questions, Activities and Further Reading. An Online Learning Centre accompanies The Business Environment by Adrian Palmer and Bob Hartley. As well as Lecturer's Resources this site includes the following resources for students: multiple choice self-test questions; web Links; and a glossary.

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.49

  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

  $3.49

  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.