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Principles of Hotel Front Office Operations (Paperback, 2nd edition): Sue Baker, Jeremy Huyton Principles of Hotel Front Office Operations (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Sue Baker, Jeremy Huyton
R970 R883 Discovery Miles 8 830 Save R87 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This student-centred guide to front office operations in the hotel industry employs a user-friendly approach to encourage self-access and enable students to progress at their own pace independently of the lecturer. Activities are provided throughout to help students move from an understanding of the basic principleds to thinking like a front office person. The chapters follow a typical guest from check-in to check-out, with small detours to other areas and departments. Each chapter includes an end-of-chapter summary, review and discussion questions. there is a detailed glossary of useful terms. The book is suitable for those taking Hotel, Catering and Institutional Operations/Management examinations and undergraduates on hotel and catering management courses.

Organisational Development and Transformation in SA (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Meyer, Botha Organisational Development and Transformation in SA (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Meyer, Botha
R1,214 R1,080 Discovery Miles 10 800 Save R134 (11%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Over the last five years the principles and practices of organisation development have evolved so rapidly in South African organisations that practitioners and consultants in this field are increasingly employed to facilitate specialised processes and interventions. This book is an attempt to present a clear and comprehensive picture of the theory and practice of organisation development and transformation.

Quality Management for Organizational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality - Pearson New International Edition (Paperback,... Quality Management for Organizational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality - Pearson New International Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
David Goetsch, Stanley Davis
R2,485 Discovery Miles 24 850 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This practical, student-focused text shows how to focus all of an organization's resources on continuous and simultaneous improvement of quality and productivity - thereby continually improving both performance and competitiveness. QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE: INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL QUALITY, 7/e coherently addresses all elements of quality management, including Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and many topics that competitive books overlook (e.g., peak performance, partnering, manufacturing networks, culture, and crucial "people" aspects of quality). Direct and straightforward, it links "big picture" theories and principles to detailed real-world strategies and techniques. Throughout, critical thinking activities, discussion assignments, and research links promote deeper thinking and further exploration. This edition adds all-new cases, plus new information on topics ranging from supervision to certification, QFD and SPC to benchmarking and JIT.

Events Management (Paperback, 3rd edition): Glenn Bowdin, Johnny Allen, Rob Harris, Ian McDonnell, William O'Toole Events Management (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Glenn Bowdin, Johnny Allen, Rob Harris, Ian McDonnell, William O'Toole
R680 R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Save R38 (6%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Events Management is the must-have introductory text providing a complete A-Z of the principles and practices of planning, managing and staging events. The book:

  • introduces the concepts of event planning and management
  • presents the study of events management within an academic environment
  • discusses the key components for staging an event, covering the whole process from creation to evaluation
  • examines the events industry within its broader business context, covering impacts and event tourism
  • provides an effective guide for producers of events
  • contains learning objectives and review questions to consolidate learning

Each chapter features a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts and place theory in a practical context, as well as preparing students to tackle any challenges they may face in managing events. Examples include the Beijing Olympic Games, Google Zeitgeist Conference, International Confex, Edinburgh International Festival, Ideal Home Show and Glastonbury Festival.

Carefully constructed to maximise learning, the text provides the reader with:

  • a systematic guide to organizing successful events, examining areas such as staging, logistics, marketing, human resource management, control and budgeting, risk management, impacts, evaluation and reporting
  • fully revised and updated content including new chapters on sustainable development and events, perspectives on events, and expanded content on marketing, legal issues, risk and health and safety management
  • a companion website: http: //www.routledge.com/books/details/9781856178181/ with additional materials and links to websites and other resources for both students and lecturers
Food and Beverage Management (Paperback, 6th New edition): Bernard Davis, Andrew Lockwood, Peter Alcott, Ioannis S Pantelidis Food and Beverage Management (Paperback, 6th New edition)
Bernard Davis, Andrew Lockwood, Peter Alcott, Ioannis S Pantelidis
R260 R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Save R14 (5%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This introductory textbook provides a thorough guide to the management of food and beverage outlets, from their day-to-day running through to the wider concerns of the hospitality industry. It explores the broad range of subject areas that encompass the food and beverage market and its main sectors - fast food and casual dining, hotels and quality restaurants and event, industrial and welfare catering. It also looks at some of the important trends affecting the food and beverage industry, covering consumers, the environment and ethical concerns as well as developments in technology. New to this edition: New chapter: Classifying food and drink service operations. New international case studies throughout covering the latest industry developments within a wide range of businesses. Enhanced coverage of financial aspects, including forecasting and menu pricing with respective examples of costings. New coverage of contemporary trends, including events management, use of technology, use of social media in marketing, customer management and environmental concerns, such as sourcing, sustainability and waste management. Updated companion website, including new case studies, PowerPoint slides, multiple choice questions, revision notes, true or false questions, short answer questions and new video and web links per chapter. It is illustrated in full colour and contains in-chapter activities as well as end-of-chapter summaries and revision questions to test the readers' knowledge as they progress. Written by a team of authors with many years of industry practice and teaching experience, this book is the ideal guide to the subject for hospitality students and industry practitioners alike.

Operations Management (Paperback, 3rd ed): D. Kruger, R. Ramphal, M. Maritz, J. Fraser, A. Vermeulen Operations Management (Paperback, 3rd ed)
D. Kruger, R. Ramphal, M. Maritz, J. Fraser, A. Vermeulen 2
R653 R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Save R49 (8%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days
Foodservice Management: Principles and Practices, Global Edition (Paperback, 13th edition): June Payne-Palacio, Monica Theis Foodservice Management: Principles and Practices, Global Edition (Paperback, 13th edition)
June Payne-Palacio, Monica Theis
R1,980 Discovery Miles 19 800 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

For courses in foodservice management or administration; hospitality management; quantity food production and/or purchasing; foodservice accounting/financial management; menu planning; foodservice marketing/merchandising, or related topics.

Authored by leading industry experts with years of teaching experience, the Thirteenth Edition of Foodservice Management: Principles and Practices offers a comprehensive, current, and practical overview of foodservice operations and business principles. Covering topics like food safety, human resources, finance, equipment, design, marketing, and filled with real-life case studies, this text gives college students a deep understanding of the issues they will face in any type of foodservice operation. Rich with graphics and photos, its visually appealing design is organized for maximum student engagement and understanding.

This edition has been updated to reflect new trends in sustainability and food safety issues.

Creating a Winning E-Business (Paperback, 2nd edition): H. Albert Napier, Stuart Wagner, Ollie Rivers Creating a Winning E-Business (Paperback, 2nd edition)
H. Albert Napier, Stuart Wagner, Ollie Rivers
R1,118 R1,008 Discovery Miles 10 080 Save R110 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Creating a Winning E-Business, Second Edition illustrates the processes involved with planning, starting, and marketing a new e-business in today's environment. Four types of cases are used in this practical, entrepreneurial guide to provide a real-world approach, including a book-long running case study complimented by chapter specific real-world case studies that open and close each chapter. Additionally, case studies that feature both successful and unsuccessful ventures are found throughout the book enabling students to learn from the actions of others. A new chapter on Affiliation programs (such as Amazon.com's Associates program) is featured and all chapters are updated to reflect industry changes since the publication of the first edition.

Sociology, Work And Organisation (Paperback, 7th edition): Tony Watson Sociology, Work And Organisation (Paperback, 7th edition)
Tony Watson 1
R540 R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Save R30 (6%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The seventh edition of Sociology, Work and Organisation is outstandingly effective in explaining how we can use the sociological imagination to understand the nature of institutions of work, organisations, occupations, management and employment and how they are changing in the twenty-first century.

Intellectual and accessible, it is unrivalled in the breadth of its coverage and its authoritative overview of both traditional and emergent themes in the sociological study of work and organisation. The direction and implications of trends in technological change are fully considered and the book recognises the extent to which these trends are intimately related to changing patterns of inequality in modern societies and to the changing experiences of individuals and families.

Key features of the text are:

  • clear structure;
  • ‘key issue’ guides and summaries with each chapter;
  • identification of key concepts throughout the book;
  • unrivalled glossary and concept guide;
  • rich illustrative snapshots or ‘mini cases’ throughout the book.

This text engages with cutting-edge debates and makes conceptual innovations without any sacrifice to clarity or accessibility of style. It will appeal to a wide audience, including undergraduates, postgraduates and academics working or studying in the area of work and the organisation of work, as well as practitioners working in the area of human resources and management generally.

Managing People - A Practical Guide for Front-line Managers (Paperback, 4th edition): Rosemary Thomson, Eileen  Arney, Andrew... Managing People - A Practical Guide for Front-line Managers (Paperback, 4th edition)
Rosemary Thomson, Eileen Arney, Andrew Thomson
R1,756 Discovery Miles 17 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This updated and exciting fourth edition of Managing People: A Practical Guide for Front-Line Managers addresses the growing needs of front-line managers who are not themselves specialists in personnel management but whose roles require them to have these skills. A growing trend over the last two decades has given these managers an increasing amount of responsibility of direct line management, which can be extremely challenging especially if the correct training is not given. This book examines how the different parts of managing people fit together, whilst acknowledging that different contexts require different approaches and recognizing ongoing organizational, environmental and legal changes that affect the employment framework. It recognizes the rapidly changing context in which modern front-line managers have to operate and acknowledges the increasing expectations of good leadership as a necessity. However, the book also emphasizes the need for front-line managers to understand themselves, their own management styles and attitudes, together with the importance of empathy in appreciating the perspectives of the staff that work under them. Managing People: A Practical Guide for Front-Line Managers is designed for both new managers and for NVQ/SVQ Level 4 students. It is also appropriate for the first stages of Foundation Degrees and for HND courses combining academic study with workplace learning.

Accounting For Managers - Interpreting Accounting Information for Decision Making 5e (Paperback, 5th Edition): PM Collier Accounting For Managers - Interpreting Accounting Information for Decision Making 5e (Paperback, 5th Edition)
PM Collier
R1,679 Discovery Miles 16 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This revised and updated fifth edition of Accounting for Managers builds on the international success of the previous editions in explaining how accounting is used by non-financial managers. Emphasizing the interpretation rather than the construction of accounting information, Accounting for Managers encourages a critical, rather than an unthinking acceptance of accounting techniques. Whilst immensely valuable for planning, decision-making and control, users of accounting information need to recognize the assumptions behind, and the limitations of particular accounting techniques. As in the previous editions, the book links theory with practical examples and case studies drawn from real business situations across a wide range of manufacturing, retail and service industries.

Business Leadership (Paperback, 2nd Edition): JV Gallos Business Leadership (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
JV Gallos
R839 R675 Discovery Miles 6 750 Save R164 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The second edition of best-selling Business Leadership contains the best thinking on leadership from the biggest names in the business.

It offers leaders everything they need to know to prepare for today s and tomorrow s leadership challenges: how to understand the leadership process, identify opportunities, get things started right, avoid predictable pitfalls, and maximize success.

Effective leaders use mind, heart, and spirit in their work, and this volume is designed to guide and support leaders in their efforts.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Hardcover, 6th edition): Robert Handfield, Larry Giunipero, James Patterson, Robert... Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Hardcover, 6th edition)
Robert Handfield, Larry Giunipero, James Patterson, Robert Monczka 3
R1,319 R1,190 Discovery Miles 11 900 Save R129 (10%) In Stock

Providing a solid managerial perspective, PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 6e draws from the authors' firsthand experiences and relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide to present the most current and complete coverage of today's supply management process. The text includes critical developments from the field, such as cases from emerging healthcare and service industries, procure-to-pay redesign, supply risk, innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and much more. It also examines key changes in supply management and the impact of the global economy and ongoing business uncertainty on continuous cost and value management across the supply chain. Numerous real-world cases and captivating examples give you contextual insights and knowledge into the strategies, processes, and practices of supply management. PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 6E equips future managers with a thorough understanding of the impact that purchasing and supply chain management have on the competitive success and profitability of today's organizations.

Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing, + Software Demo 2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition): RE Cascarino Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing, + Software Demo 2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
RE Cascarino
R2,378 R1,791 Discovery Miles 17 910 Save R587 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Step-by-step guide to successful implementation and control of IT systems including the Cloud Many auditors are unfamiliar with the techniques they need to know to efficiently and effectively determine whether information systems are adequately protected. Now in a Second Edition, Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing presents an easy, practical guide for auditors that can be applied to all computing environments. * Follows the approach used by the Information System Audit and Control Association's model curriculum, making this book a practical approach to IS auditing * Serves as an excellent study guide for those preparing for the CISA and CISM exams * Includes discussion of risk evaluation methodologies, new regulations, SOX, privacy, banking, IT governance, CobiT, outsourcing, network management, and the Cloud * Includes a link to an education version of IDEA--Data Analysis Software As networks and enterprise resource planning systems bring resources together, and as increasing privacy violations threaten more organization, information systems integrity becomes more important than ever. Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing, Second Edition empowers auditors to effectively gauge the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems controls.

High-Impact Consulting - How Clients And Consultants Can Work Together To Achieve Extraordinary Results (Hardcover, Completely... High-Impact Consulting - How Clients And Consultants Can Work Together To Achieve Extraordinary Results (Hardcover, Completely Revised and Updated)
Robert H. Schaffer
R871 R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Save R203 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Even though corporate clients continue to spend millions of dollars on consultant-based solutions, the success rate of these high-priced remedies is far from what it should be. No matter how wise and creative the input of a consultant, says Robert H. Schaffer, it will pay off only if the client does what is necessary to benefit from the advice. But often there's a big "implementation gap" between what client's must do to make a project succeed and what they are actually able and willing to do.
In this new and revised edition of the landmark book "High-Impact Consulting," Robert H. Schaffer reveals how senior managers unwittingly collude with their consultants to perpetuate the great waste inherent in "the five fatal flaws of conventional consulting." Drawing on his own work with companies-- Motorola, Rio Tinto, IBM, General Reinsurance Corporation, The World Bank, and other successful organizations-- Schaffer offers a field-tested approach to working with consultants that has proven to get results. He identifies the key elements of an effective project design?particularly that project objectives are defined in terms of client results rather than just consultant deliverables. The process enables clients to be certain that the work is carried out in ways that ensure success.
The author explains the importance of accomplishing results quickly and then using these "rapid-cycle wins" as vehicles for sharpening management skills, strengthening work disciplines, and introducing new technology. In addition he tells managers and consultants how they can build on these early successes and tackle larger accomplishments and organization wide improvements.
This thoroughly updatededition features valuable new insights and illustrative cases. It also includes a wealth of practical new tools that make the book a user-friendly, quick reference for both client managers and their consultants.

Introduction to Mathematical Finance - Discrete Time Models (Hardcover): Stanley R. Pliska Introduction to Mathematical Finance - Discrete Time Models (Hardcover)
Stanley R. Pliska
R1,381 Discovery Miles 13 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is designed to serve as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students who seek a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the modern financial theory of security markets. This is a subject that is taught in both business schools and mathematical science departments. The full theory of security markets requires knowledge of continuous time stochastic process models, measure theory, mathematical economics, and similar prerequisites which are generally not learned before the advanced graduate level. Hence a proper study of the full theory of security markets requires several years of graduate study. However, by restricting attention to discrete time models of security prices it is possible to acquire mathematics. In particular, while living in a discrete time world it is possible to learn virtually all of the important financial concepts. The purpose of this book is to provide such an introductory study.

There is still a lot of mathematics in this book. The reader should be comfortable with calculus, linear algebra, and probability theory that is based on calculus, (but not necessarily measure theory). Random variables and expected values will be playing important roles. The book will develop important notions concerning discrete time stochastic processes; prior knowledge here will be useful but is not required. Presumably the reader will be interested in finance and thus will come with some rudimentary knowledge of stocks, bonds, options, and financial decision making. The last topic involves utility theory, of course; hopefully the reader will be familiar with this and related topics of introductory microeconomic theory. Some exposure to linearprogramming would be advantageous, but not necessary.

The aim of this book is to provide a rigorous treatment of the financial theory while maintaining a casual style. Readers seeking institutional knowledge about securities, derivatives, and portfolio management should look elsewhere, but those seeking a careful introduction to financial engineering will find that this is a useful and comprehensive introduction to the subject.

Statistics, Data Analysis, and Decision Modeling - International Edition (Paperback, 5th edition): James Evans Statistics, Data Analysis, and Decision Modeling - International Edition (Paperback, 5th edition)
James Evans
R2,267 Discovery Miles 22 670 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

For undergraduate and graduate level courses that combines introductory statistics with data analysis or decision modeling. A pragmatic approach to statistics, data analysis and decision modeling. Statistics, Data Analysis & Decision Modeling focuses on the practical understanding of its topics, allowing readers to develop conceptual insight on fundamental techniques and theories. Evans' dedication to present material in a simple and straightforward fashion is ideal for student comprehension.

Management (Paperback, 5th Edition): Gavin Staude, Lynette Louw Management (Paperback, 5th Edition)
Gavin Staude, Lynette Louw; Mattheus Louw, Sandra Perks, Trevor Amos, … 3
R735 R678 Discovery Miles 6 780 Save R57 (8%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days

The focus of Management 5th edition is to establish the vital competencies of communication; planning and financial management; teamwork; strategic action; global awareness; and emotional intelligence as a necessity to the foundation of management practice.

The text prepares students for the workplace within the field of management using practical examples and experiential exercises so that they can apply this knowledge. Management 5e is an introductory text written for students who are studying general management as part of an undergraduate course, either at a university or a university of technology.

The fifth edition of Management includes:

  • A chapter opening case study to familiarise students with the theoretical concepts covered in the particular chapter as well as indicating how these concepts apply in the business world.
  • Managerial competency features and competency development exercises to prepare students for advancing in their management studies and to prep ar e them for the workplace within this field.
  • Contemporary management in practice and South African insight features that offer practical examples and experiential exercises to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge.
  • Discussion questions at the end of each chapter to test students understanding of the content covered.
Managing Training & Development (Paperback, 8th Edition): Melissa du Plessis, Thobeka Mda, Pieter Nel Managing Training & Development (Paperback, 8th Edition)
Melissa du Plessis, Thobeka Mda, Pieter Nel; Edited by Barney Erasmus, Pieter Loedolff 2
R659 R609 Discovery Miles 6 090 Save R50 (8%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days

The eighth edition of Managing Training and Development focuses on the training and development of people from a human resource management perspective.

The book is written for undergraduate students of Human Resource Management; Human Resource Development; Industrial Psychology; Management and Business Management at universities, universities of technology as well as industry training providers.

Features:

  • The book provides discussions, case studies and activities to guide students through a spectrum of training and development issues, from legislation that impacts on education and training to the factors that influence the training and development of people in organisations.
  • New chapters on talent management and challenges in human resource development
  • Updated national human resource development plans and education and training-related legislation, such as the South African Qualifications Authority and the Skills Development Acts
  • A glossary of keywords to clarify new concepts
Making Hard Decisions with DecisionTools (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Terence Reilly, Robert Clemen Making Hard Decisions with DecisionTools (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Terence Reilly, Robert Clemen
R1,327 R1,194 Discovery Miles 11 940 Save R133 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

MAKING HARD DECISIONS WITH DECISIONTOOLS (R) is a new edition of Bob Clemen's best-selling title, MAKING HARD DECISIONS. This straightforward book teaches the fundamental ideas of decision analysis, without an overly technical explanation of the mathematics used in decision analysis. This new version incorporates and implements the powerful DecisionTools (R) software by Palisade Corporation, the world's leading toolkit for risk and decision analysis. At the end of each chapter, topics are illustrated with step-by-step instructions for DecisionTools (R). This new version makes the text more useful and relevant to students in business and engineering.

Budgeting Concepts for Nurse Managers (Paperback, 4th edition): Steven A. Finkler, Mary McHugh Budgeting Concepts for Nurse Managers (Paperback, 4th edition)
Steven A. Finkler, Mary McHugh
R1,690 Discovery Miles 16 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An in-depth guide to preparing accurate nursing budgets, this book will help you improve your financial skills and contribute to your organization's strategic planning. It discusses the different types of budgeting, the budgeting process, forecasting, variance analysis, and costing out nursing services. A variety of settings are included: hospitals, long-term care, home health, community health, managed care, and others. With this guide, you'll learn how to communicate effectively with financial managers, succeed in your role in the budgeting process, and assist in the delivery of high-quality patient care at the lowest possible cost. Each chapter includes Learning Objectives to focus your study and a Summary and Implications for Nurse Managers to reinforce what you've learned. Additional Suggested Readings provides helpful resources for further research and study. An appendix includes numerous sample budget forms and instructions, allowing you to see firsthand the various types of budgeting forms used in day-to-day practice. New "Budgeting for Information Systems" chapter describes how to budget for information technology (IT), what kind of personnel you should consider hiring to support the nursing IT function, and how to evaluate IT products. New "Budgeting for the Operating Room" chapter covers key stakeholders in the budget development process, developing the prioritization process, and specialized aspects of the operating room budget. A discussion of magnet hospitals has been added, including the cost implications of applying for "magnet" status. Coverage now includes different delivery care models and their potential budgetary impact to a health care organization, along with Clinical Ladders and the budgetary implications of nurses "testing-up" the ladder. Budgeting for clinics and same-day surgery facilities is described. Updated and expanded content discusses budget variance analysis and interpretation of budget reports that differ from the planned budget. Includes the budget implications of outsourcing, and how to determine whether outsourcing is cost-effective for a particular service.

Strategic Management Awareness and Change (Paperback, 9th edition): Frank Martin, John Thompson, Jonathan Scott Strategic Management Awareness and Change (Paperback, 9th edition)
Frank Martin, John Thompson, Jonathan Scott
R1,924 Discovery Miles 19 240 In Stock

The ninth edition of Strategic Management: Awareness and Change guides students through the maze of modern strategy and offers a comprehensive introduction for future managers as well as professionals. Learners explore strategic concepts and strategy implementation to find out how organizations deal with the changes, opportunities, threats, challenges and surprises in their external and internal environments. This title is available with MindTap, a flexible online learning solution that you can customize to suit your specific course needs and that provides students with all the tools they need to succeed. These include an interactive eReader, engaging multimedia, a broad range of assignments and practice tests, scenario-based questions and video cases, which further entrench key concepts, boost confidence, develop critical thinking skills and prepare students for the workplace.

Electronic Commerce (Paperback, 11th edition): Gary Schneider Electronic Commerce (Paperback, 11th edition)
Gary Schneider 1
R1,309 R1,171 Discovery Miles 11 710 Save R138 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Packed with real-world examples and business cases, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE, 11E continues to lead the market with its cutting-edge coverage of all things e-commerce.

Comprehensive coverage of emerging online business strategies, up-to-the-minute technologies, and the latest developments from the field equips readers with a solid understanding of the dynamics of this fast-paced industry.

The new edition offers thorough discussions of e-commerce growth in China and the developing world, social media and online marketing strategies, technology-enabled outsourcing, online payment processing systems, and much more. In addition, "Business Case Approaches" and "Learning From Failure" boxes highlight the experiences of actual companies to illustrate real-world practice in action.

Strategic Supply Management - Principles, theories and practice (Paperback): Paul Cousins, Richard Lamming, Benn Lawson, Brian... Strategic Supply Management - Principles, theories and practice (Paperback)
Paul Cousins, Richard Lamming, Benn Lawson, Brian Squire
R2,299 Discovery Miles 22 990 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Development of supply chain strategies has become a major growth industry in its own right; most organizations now see managing their supply chain as a key strategic issue. The main tenet of this book is that supply needs to be thought about as a dynamic strategic process, and not as a bureaucratic business function.

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"Strategic Supply Management: principles, theories and practice" traces the development of purchasing and supply management from its origins as a tactical commercial function into a key strategic business process. Integrating conceptual models, including the strategic supply wheel, with a host of practical examples, the authors illuminate the philosophy, concepts and techniques of supply management. They also contrast the traditional, conventional concepts of purchasing and supply management with new ideas, radical concepts, and examples of interesting practice.

Designed to provide a comprehensive course structure for teaching and studying this wide-ranging and constantly developing topic, this book guides the reader through the subject with clarity and logic. Whether used as a course textbook or a source of reference, students and practitioners will find the authors' comprehensive overviews of the topics indispensable.

"Cousins et al have drawn from their extensive experience in industry, and crafted a book that provides deep contextual insights into why supply chains are the foundation for competitive strategy, the dynamics that drive economic change, and most importantly, the importance of relationships as the glue that keeps supply chains functioning properly. Executives and students will benefit from the frameworks, examples, and discussions inthis book, which should be on everyone who has an interest in global competitiveness' bookshelves."

Rob Handfield

Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management

North Carolina State University

About the Authors

Prof. Paul Cousins is Professor of Operations Management and CIPS Professor of Supply Chain Management at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, and also Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Group.

Prof Richard Lamming is Director of the School of Management at the University of Southampton.

Dr Benn Lawson is a lecturer in operations management at Queen's University Belfast, and is Visiting Senior Fellow at ManchesterBusiness School.

Dr Brian Squire is a lecturer in the Decision Sciences and Operations Management Group at Manchester Business School.

Principles Of Global Business Management (Paperback): Rafiu Adewale Aregbeshola Principles Of Global Business Management (Paperback)
Rafiu Adewale Aregbeshola 6
R542 R477 Discovery Miles 4 770 Save R65 (12%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

When people think about the business world, they tend to think more about the political economy of operating environments than the intricacies of ethics and diversity management in offshore locations. However, all these factors are equally pertinent to successful global business management and a successful international business.

Globalisation and technological innovation also need to be considered. And while the controversy that surrounds globalisation has tainted the proceeds of growth and economic prosperity, the improvement in quality of life brought about by technological advances in global financial integration cannot be overemphasised.

Principles of Global Business Management tackles these and other tough and complicated questions, giving a well-considered and rounded view on teh messy world of Global Business Management. Some of the book's highlights include:

  • A new perspective on globalisation, taking into account the recent uprising of populist ideologies in emerging markets and the developed world
  • A chapter on ethics and global diversity management
  • A chapter on technological, information and business innovation
  • A chapter on global capital market dynamics, specifically addressing the adoption and adaptation of financial instruments as they affect cross-border investment decisions
  • A unique approach to the evaluation of institutional instruments and the attraction of investment in emeging markets (especially in Africa)
  • A blend of theory and practical knowledge of operating environments, especially in emerging markets, and more specifically in Africa.
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