The Business Environment

by Chris Britton (Author), Chris Britton (Author), Ian Worthington (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2003

  $3.25

  The Business Environment examines the external influences on business organisations. It is designed specifically for students taking a first module on a business or business-related degree, HND, MBA or professional course. 'The Business Environment is used as the cornerstone book for our business module. It is an ideal reference text that sympathetically introduces students to the business environment. It is useful not only for those who have some knowledge of business but also for those new to the subject, and can be used throughout their three years of study.' Jane A K Silver, Senior Lecturer in International Business and Strategy, University of Salford 'A very readable text that presents appropriate frameworks and encourages the exploration of their applications via relevant case studies' Rob Thomas, Principal Lecturer in Business Environment, University of Portsmouth

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  Paperback
  2008

  $3.25

  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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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.25

  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.