Now in its 8th edition, the philosophy at the heart of Bob de Wit’s landmark text Strategy is that an understanding of the topic can only be gained by exposure to the different perspectives in the field.

Recognizing that there is no simple answer to the question of ‘what is strategy’, the author navigates readers through contrasting viewpoint readings to encourage discussion and debate, and illustrative cases to acknowledge the importance of strategy in the world of business.

Placing the student at the centre of the strategy debates encourages the qualities of creativity, flexibility, independence and analytical depth that are needed to become a strategic thinker.

This guide has been written with specific reference to the Examinable Taxation Pronouncements (the tax syllabus) for the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) of SAICA.

It covers VAT at both under- and postgraduate level and is updated annually with the latest legislation. Practice questions and suggested solutions are included.

Business Logistics Management covers concepts and theories relating to the movement of goods, the coordination of supply chain, the most recent advances in logistics technology, the exchange of information, and the impact on business within the logistics management framework. The textbook has been written to suit undergraduate courses at both universities, universities of technology, and business schools and is flexible to meet the needs various course structures.

New to this edition:

•    Extensive update streamlined from 22 chapters down to 14 chapters.
•    Impact of Russian-Ukrainian war – sanctions, reliance on trade – look at current chapters 18 ‘International transport’ and 19 ‘ International logistics and trade’ especially
•    Dawn of 5IR
•    Use of AI, data, machine learning and other technology in logistics
•    Local Supply/Sourcing becoming increasingly important.
•    All sources and data has been updated unless seminal.
•    Ethics, Sustainability and Governance, including UN’s SDGs

Table of Contents:

1    Value of Logisics  
2    Strategy
3    Tactical Logistics Management and Process Control
4    Financial aspects of logistics management  
5    Customer service and forecast
6    Production logistics and procurement management
7    Operation and Design of a Facility
8    Packaging
9    Equipment used in Logistics
10    Inventory management
11    Tansport systems and Modal costs
12    Transport management
13    International transport
14    International logistics and trade

Make ethical decisions with Ferrell/Fraedrich/Ferrell's BUSINESS ETHICS: ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND CASES, 14th Edition.

Examples and exercises show students how morals and values can affect choices made in real organizations. Integrate ethics into strategic business decisions with reorganized, up-to-date chapters that present the ethical decision-making process in today's complex legal, social and political environments. New scenarios highlight economic and technological realities and the challenges that new managers are likely to encounter.

Updates address the processes and best practices behind successful business ethics with the latest legislation and new coverage of global sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

This best-selling introductory economics text explains the essential principles of economics in a straightforward and engaging style. This fully updated new edition covers key developments including sustainability economics, tariffs, globalization, digitization and the impact of technology and AI. Known for its accessible approach and focus on active learning, this edition contains new critical thinking questions, relatable real-world examples and topical discussion of news stories to help students understand why economics matters.

In a South African business environment characterised by change, turbulence and competitiveness, strategy is even more crucial today than ever before. Many people's lives and jobs are affected by strategic decisions, and far too often top management develops a strategy that is never communicated to or fully understood by other levels of management and employees, or is not even relevant to the future survival of the company. Strategic management explains the principles and application of the strategic management process, vital to the continued success of every organisation. This is the third edition of Strategic management, the first specifically southern African handbook on this subject. It emphasises the important role of corporate governance, with specific reference to the King III Report. Appropriate South African examples and case studies are used to illustrate the latest trends, particularly the history, development and strategy of South African Breweries (SAB Limited). Theory is applied to this cohesion case after every chapter of the book. Key terms, summary questions and answers, relevant websites and recommended reading lists are also provided. Strategic management will be invaluable not only to students of business management but also to organisations, from corporate companies with management training programmes to small business ventures struggling to hold their ground in a competitive environment.

Entrepreneurship - a South African perspective provides an overview of entrepreneurship and important related topics in the field of entrepreneurship. In addition it is a guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur. It describes and illustrates new venture creation within a South African context: the start-up process, the growth stages and the challenges in the maturity phase of the business. It provides exercises, activities and numerous case studies based on the latest research in South Africa. In this third edition of Entrepreneurship all the chapters have been updated, and some chapters, including those on corporate entrepreneurship, e-business and the resource requirements of legal and related aspects, have been substantially revised. To provide a more practical context, profiles of typical entrepreneurs are also included. Contents include the following: Seeing, locating, measuring and opening the window of opportunity; Developing the business plan; Determining the resources required; Fair trade, competition and consumer protection; The role of national government in developing and enabling the small business environment; Controlling and planning for growth; Key issues of business success or failure; E-commerce opportunities; Corporate entrepreneurship in South Africa. Entrepreneurship is aimed at undergraduate students at all higher education institutions in South Africa, as well as managers, management consultants and trainees, developers and presenters of in-house business courses.

This seventh edition of Business Analysis and Valuation: An International Perspective guides students through the interpretation and use of IFRS-based financial statements with the help of case studies from a wide range of international corporations.

The authors use real-life financial and non-financial data to show how financial analysis informs valuation decisions. Numerous and varied tasks cement a fundamental and practical understanding of corporate analysis in students.

Retail Marketing is a new and refreshing text, essential for anyone wanting to get to grips with this important, fast-paced area of marketing today. With a user-friendly structure, this book reflects the very latest in academic thinking and provides a strong focus on customer value, corporate social responsibility and the transformative effect of digital technology. Written especially for European and international students and suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, Retail Marketing addresses the challenges of marketing in the 21st Century. Across the chapters key elements of successful retail marketing, including developments in omni-channel marketing and the importance of a co-ordinated supply chain to a company's value proposition, are considered. Striking a balance between theory and practice, Retail Marketing presents concepts in a clear and comprehensive way with engaging, up-to-date global examples and visual illustrations to help students apply their knowledge to a real world context.

Now in its 8th edition, Finance for Executives provides a comprehensive overview of the financial practice professionals at executive level are likely to encounter. With its clear and accessible writing style, the text underpins theory with numerous real-world examples from a range of international companies explaining financial management in a modern business environment.

In this 8th edition, the authors reiterate their belief that managers should manage their firm’s resources ethically with the objective of increasing their firm’s value with a new chapter on sustainability and corporate finance.

Blend logistics theory with practical applications as you offer students a refined focus on the supply chain approach with Langley/Novack/Gibson/Coyle's SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, Cengage International Edition, 12th Edition.

This edition highlights emerging issues, technological developments and global changes in today's constantly evolving field of supply chain management. Updates examine significant changes in business environments and their impact on the success of supply chains.

Updated profiles introduce chapter topics using real companies, well-known individuals and events, while the latest 'On the Line' features and short cases provide hands-on managerial experience. Revised technology features emphasize the latest advancements in supply chain management and logistics practices worldwide.

Now in its ninth edition, this widely esteemed Procurement and Supply Chain Management text provides a complete introduction to the important principles underlying the subject area using a flexible managerial perspective. The new edition has been updated to highlight emerging issues, technological developments and global changes in today's constantly evolving field of procurement and supply chain management. The text is future-facing and aligned to the capabilities which procurement professionals should develop to succeed in an era of uncertainty, digital transformation and sustainability pressure. The clear and well-structured content includes contemporary case studies that are relevant and engaging, bringing this complex and impactful subject to life for students.

In today's fiercely competitive business environment, a brand is more than just a product or logo; when managed effectively, it can become the key to an organisation's success. While there are numerous international textbooks on branding, many of them focus on American or European contexts, often neglecting the unique nuances of the South African market. This textbook seeks to fill that gap by providing a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies involved in building, nurturing, and sustaining brands within the dynamic South African landscape.

South Africa, with its diverse languages, cultures, and identities, presents brand managers with a distinctive set of opportunities and challenges. The ability to create brands that resonate with consumers and establish a meaningful connection is essential for success in this multifaceted environment.

This textbook is designed to equip students, marketing professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective brand management. Key topics covered include:

• An introduction to branding concepts
• The significance of crafting a brand's image, identity, and positioning
• Strategies for developing and managing brand architecture
• Approaches to building strong brands through brand equity and the brand value chain
• Designing marketing programs to enhance brand equity
• Measuring brand equity and performance using various approaches
• Considerations for brand contact planning and constructing effective contact plans
• Branding in the digital era, with a focus on the African and South African context
• Strategies for international branding
• Perspectives on branding in the service sector
• The importance of internal branding and employee engagement

Each chapter incorporates practical examples to illustrate theoretical concepts, and it includes a relevant case study and questions for students to reinforce their understanding.

This textbook is the result of extensive research and collaboration with academics from various South African institutions, including the University of Johannesburg, North-West University, UNISA, and Vega School, offering a diverse range of expert viewpoints. We invite you to embark on a journey of understanding, developing, and managing brands within the South African context through this comprehensive resource.

Entrepreneurship is a dynamic process constantly evolving through innovation, in that entrepreneurs devise profitable products and services that did not previously exist. This process requires entrepreneurs to have major skills in different business areas.

This book is about entrepreneurship in the South African business environment, and about the entrepreneurial process. It highlights three main aspects, namely: the entrepreneurial part of starting and running a business; the marketing of products and services; and the financial aspects of a profitable and sustainable business.

Key Aspects:

• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Finance

Dynamics of Entrepreneurship is aimed at undergrad students in the field as well as anyone planning to enter the world of entrepreneurship.

Auditing Fundamentals in a South African Context, Third Edition provides a clear, practical, and accessible introduction to the core principles of auditing. Designed to support students throughout the undergraduate auditing curriculum, the text integrates theory with real-world application in a distinctly South African setting.

The book presents auditing concepts within a rich contextual framework, enhancing understanding of both the principles and the broader business environment. A continuing case study, based on a typical South African audit client, illustrates the practical application of auditing principles across each phase of the audit process. A well-developed pedagogical approach encourages applied learning, as well as independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject matter.

This third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent changes in legislation, financial reporting standards, auditing pronouncements, and governance codes. It also addresses the growing impact of technological advancements on the auditing profession, exploring their relevance and application to principles and practice.

This title is a companion to Auditing Fundamentals in a South African Context: Graded Questions, Fourth Edition.

New to this edition:

Comprehensively revised and updated to address the changes in principles of corporate governance, and requirements of legislation, financial reporting and auditing pronouncements and codes that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition of this work. 
The third edition text is designed to enable effective development of key competencies in the auditing discipline, in particular:
•    Audit competencies, as prescribed by the SAICA CA2025 competency framework;
•    Digital acumen and innovation;
•    Business acumen. 

The text is now paired with a separate component featuring the Nsimbi Piping case study and documentation of business cycle transactions, enabling readers to work with both components simultaneously and cross-reference them with ease.

Table of Contents:

Part A The context within which the external auditor operates
Chapter 1: Introduction.
Chapter 2: Ethics.
Chapter 3: Legal responsibilities of the auditor.
Part B The external audit process
Chapter 4: Basic concepts of governance and internal control.
Chapter 5: Introduction to risks and internal controls in a computerised environment.
Chapter 6: Revenue and receipts cycle.
Chapter 7: Purchase and payments cycle.
Chapter 8: Inventory and production cycle.
Chapter 9: Human resources cycle.
Chapter 10: Investment and financing cycle.
Chapter 11: Overview of the audit process.
Chapter 12: Pre-engagement and planning activities.
Chapter 13: Audit procedures: Essential concepts.
Chapter 14: Audit procedures: Specific considerations.
Chapter 15: Completion of the audit.
Chapter 16: The independent review.

Employment relations, traditionally known as industrial or labour relations, forms an integral part of the activities of labour, employers and the government in business. It centres on balancing, integrating and reconciling the partly common and partly divergent interests of these parties. South African employment relations has reached the milestone of having been available for more than a quarter of a century and is the longest running book in this field in South Africa. This 8th edition of South African employment relations redefines the various role players in employment relations management and broadens the field to incorporate them. It brings the direction the labour market is going in terms of collective bargaining into sharper focus and proposes ways in which fair workplace relations can be established. It furthermore deals with the latest legislative developments, union activities and other contemporary issues. Besides the case studies and a comprehensive glossary, this edition now includes short inserts entitled "ER in practice" to highlight the challenges posed by industry and the business community, and to empower readers and practitioners to utilise the insights gained from these examples with confidence in their daily business activities. Lecturer support material is also available. South African employment relations is aimed at both students and practitioners in this field.

The seventeenth edition of Managerial Economics combines quantitative methods and economic analysis with a practical, problem-solving approach to enable students to develop the skills required to make informed managerial decisions. The text’s unique, integrative approach demonstrates the cohesive nature of organizations and how business decisions are interdisciplinary - accounting, finance, marketing, personnel and production functions all need to integrate effectively, to ensure success. Using economic concepts and tools applied to updated and engaging examples of real-world companies and management situations, the authors provide a robust approach to the practical application of the academic principles of managerial economics.

For over forty years, Colin Drury has successfully unravelled the principles of management accounting for business students in his clear, accessible style. Now in its ninth edition, Management Accounting for Business covers everything non-specialist students need to know for success, including discussions of contemporary technologies, environmental accounting and data analytics.

Every chapter features international real-world examples, an 'Apply your Knowledge' exercise, illustrating financial and non-financial considerations, as well as new review problems.

Sustainability Accounting and Reporting: A CSRD Perspective explains sustainability within accounting and finance.

In an accessible, student-friendly manner, the author outlines international reporting standards, their application and the challenges for professionals in this sector. The text takes an applied approach with many real-world examples, exercises, case studies and discussion points that students need to consider in their careers.

The purpose of Niche Tourism is to provide students with foundational insight and practical understanding of the various types of niche tourism sectors within southern Africa. Each of these uniquely established niche tourism sectors contributes towards the development of the southern African tourism product and service offering and attracts large volumes of tourists annually to southern Africa.

Niche tourism has grown and expanded into various formats over the past few years. Within southern Africa there are unique tourism establishments that showcase how these niche tourism establishments contribute towards growing the economy, uplifting local communities, and conserving the natural and cultural heritage of southern Africa.

The tourism industry in southern Africa offers various entrepreneurial opportunities for tourism graduates. The aim of this textbook is to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation on the respective niche tourism segments supported with current practical examples of how these niche tourism sectors operate, to enable graduates to establish their own niche tourism establishments. In doing so, graduates would be able to not only contribute towards the regional economy of southern Africa but also enable the resolution of socio-cultural challenges whilst conserving and protecting both the natural and cultural heritage of southern Africa.

BUSINESS ETHICS, 10th Edition, is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to assist students with real life ethical issues that arise in the business world.

This text helps students develop critical thinking and analytical skills needed to navigate the unique set of problems that emerge when ethics and commerce collide. The authors focus on key ethical concepts and emphasize the importance of critical topics such as the nature of morality, major theories of ethics and economic justice and competing views of capitalism and corporate responsibility.

This text is thorough, flexible and pedagogically proven to bolster student involvement and comprehension of the material.

Ekonomie vir Suid-Afrikaanse studente is 'n omvattende inleiding tot ekonomie in die algemeen, teen 'n hedendaagse Suid-Afrikaanse agtergrond. Die gemaklike styl en talle praktiese voorbeelde maak hierdie publikasie besonder toeganklik. Die boek dek al die material wat gewoonlik vir inleidende kursusse voorgeskryf word en le 'n stewige grondslag vir intermediere en gevorderde studie in ekonomie. Die vyfde uitgawe is 'n herstruktureerde, omvattend hersiene en opgedateerde weergawe van die gewilde vierde uitgawe. Soos in die vorige uitgawes, val die klem op die toepassing van ekonomiese teorie. 'n Magdom tersaaklike inligting oor die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie word ook gegee.

Handfield/Giunipero/Monczka/Patterson’s “Purchasing and Supply Chain Management,” 8th Edition, draws from first-hand experiences working with senior executives and practitioners across multiple industries.

Learn about recent advancements in supply chain cybersecurity and counterfeit management, AI, analytics, procurement automation and supply chain visibility. Learn about the use of AI, purchasing analytics, e-procurement and robotic process automation, fraud management and risk mitigation, emerging technology in real-time supply chain systems, blockchain applications and the creation of Centers of Excellence. Topics align with hiring requirements for supply chain roles in the industry and public sector and provide solid preparation for entering the workforce.

Students and working professionals keep this text as a reference for new problems they encounter in their supply chain career.

Within the highly successful Mankiw Economics franchise, this new fourth edition of Business Economics delivers a comprehensive overview and practical application of the principles of economics to business.

All the Mankiw titles are known for their friendly and accessible approach which is retained in this new edition’s unique business perspective, enabling economic theory to be applied to real world scenarios. Such an active learning approach ensures academic skills can be easily absorbed and transferred to the workplace.

This edition includes new chapters on business organization, supply chains and sustainability, together with a wealth of new and updated case studies and ‘In the News’ features throughout.

The advent of globalisation, and the rise of entrepreneurialism and the virtual office, make the ability to communicate independently and effectively increasingly valuable. Against a background of technological innovation, this fourth edition of The Communication Handbook sets out the principles underlying effective communication today and then focuses on their application, enabling students in all fields of study to develop and refine their reading, listening, speaking and writing practices.