This new edition of Organisations and the Business Environment
provides a completely revised, extended and updated edition of the
original successful text. It provides contemporary and
comprehensive coverage of the subject matter which is highly
relevant to business and management students at undergraduate,
postgraduate and professional levels. The text is written in a
clear and concise style, illustrated with topical examples and
data. Organisations and the Business Environment (second edition)
comprises four sections: * Business Organisations !V discusses the
evolution of organisational and managerial theories and concepts
with particular emphasis on their relevance in the 21st century.
The different types of organisations and their missions, visions,
goals and objectives are examined. * The External Business
Macro-Environment !V describes and considers the political,
economic, socio-cultural, technological, ecological and legal
influences on organisations, utilizing the PESTEL framework of
analysis. This section includes a review of the
internationalization of businesses and examines the role of GATT
and the WTO, single markets and trading blocs. * The External
Business Micro-Environment !V provides a review of the market
system and the nature of supply and demand. Market structures are
examined in the light of monopolistic regimes and working for
competitive advantage. The impact of government intervention is
explored via regulatory bodies, privatization, and nationalization
programmes. * Business Management !V explores the major aspects of
contemporary business organisations, including corporate governance
and business ethics. In particular, this section tackles the areas
of structure, culture, change, quality management and the principal
functions of organisations. This textbook is a user-friendly
resource with end of chapter questions, activities and assignments
to consolidate learning. Its strong emphasis on topical examples
enables students to understand how theory is applied in business
contexts, including, GlaxoSmithKline, BT, Scottish and Newcastle,
Hanson plc and a number of not-for-profit organisations. "An
excellent book...good use of learning objectives, questions and
potential assignments." Paul Blakely, Lecturer, University College
of Warrington.
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