The Business Environment

Organisations and the Business Environment

2012-05-23 Business & Economics

Author: Tom Craig,David Campbell

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 113637518X

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 696

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. There is additional Tutor Resource material, including presentation slides, data charts, chapter summaries, questions and answers. "An excellent book...good use of learning objectives, questions and potential assignments." Paul Blakely, Lecturer, University College of Warrington.

Understanding the Business Environment

2009 Business & Economics

Inside and Outside the Organisation

Author: Claire Capon

Publisher: Pearson Education

ISBN: 9780273708148

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 419

Understanding the Business Environment introduces the nature and environment of organisations to the first-time student of business. Clearly and accessibly, the book examines the external and competitive environment of business, as well as the structure, culture, resources and functions inside organisations. This combination of both the internal and external environment of organisations is unusual, and marks this book out as particularly valuable for courses aiming to give students a rounded introduction to business. It is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in business, or business-related disciplines. The following online resources support the text: For Students: self-assessment questions, glossary, revision "flashcards" For Instructors: teaching manual, powerpoint slides

Law and Ethics in the Business Environment

2011-01-19 Business & Economics

Author: Terry Halbert,Elaine Ingulli

Publisher: Cengage Learning

ISBN: 0538473517

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 416

Blending theory with practical applications, the 7th Edition of LAW AND ETHICS IN THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT presents modern issues in business ethics with the latest in case law for a thought-provoking and engaging text. Student-friendly in tone, the text doesn't shy away from controversial topics; rather it encourages lively classroom debate on everything from privacy and workers' rights to diversity and stereotyping. Worlds away from the typical rote learning text, LAW AND ETHICS IN THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT employs insightful end-of-chapter and case questions to sharpen students' critical-thinking skills, along with historical quotes, chapter projects, and a wealth of Internet-based, interactive assignments like role plays, mock trials, roundtables, and more! Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

2009 Business & Economics

Author: Ian Worthington,Chris Britton

Publisher: Pearson Education

ISBN: 9780273716754

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 518

This work contains a thorough analysis of the external influences that affect business activity. Theory is backed up by a wealth of statistical data, commentary and mini case studies.

Organizations and the Business Environment

1997 Business & Economics

Author: David J. Campbell

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9780750627603

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 495

This is a comprehensive core text covering the syllabus for units on business organizations and the external business environment. It is ideal for students studying these units on business degrees, HNC/Ds in business and finance and CMS and DMS courses. Organizations and the Business Environment is divided into three sections. Firstly a study of Business Organizations covers topics from organizational and managerial theories, objectives and culture to an examination of the various functions in a modern business organization. Then the Micro Business Environment looks at various aspects of a business in relation to its immediate environment i.e. its industry competitors, suppliers and customers. Finally the Macro Business Environment looks at the political environment, including a detailed study of the structures, objectives and influences of the European Union, then goes on to examine legal structures, macroeconomic, sociological and technological influences. covers substantially more material than other texts in this area all chapters contain in-chapter questions, activities and assignments a strong emphasis on case materials to enable students to witness how theory is worked out in business organizations

Unlocking the Business Environment

2014-02-25 Business & Economics

Author: John Brinkman,Ilve Navarro,Donna Harper

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 1444169815

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 352

The business environment is a fundamental subject in any Business Studies degree course. This new, student-friendly book divides the subject into the internal and external environment and, where relevant, discusses the interface between the two. It is written with the outward-looking student in mind and, as a result, encourages readers to reflect on what they have read and to consolidate their learning through regular self-testing exercises and discussion points. The text contains highly relevant and 'household name' case studies, ensuring that it is a highly topical and engaging book. Where organisational styles differ, the authors put forward the pros and cons of different points of view, ensuring that students have the information necessary to make up their own minds and develop management strategies of their own.

Governance in the Business Environment

2011-04-15 Business & Economics

Author: Guler Aras,Shahzad Uddin

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

ISBN: 0857248782

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 250

Published in association with the Social Responsibility Research Network, Volume 2 in this new and exciting series takes a global interdisciplinary perspective to the matter of governance in the business environment and includes key topics and contributions from the UK, Portugal, Belgium, Brazil, Japan, China and Malaysia.

The Business Environment

2014-01 Business & Economics

Themes and Issues in a Globalizing World

Author: Paul Wetherly,Dorron Otter

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 0199661383

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 477

Designed specifically for students new to the study of business, this book explores the global range of environments within which business operates. Wetherly and Otter encourage critical thinking via a unique 'themes and issues' approach, which reflects the integrated, dynamic reality of businesses today.

The Business Environment

2000 Business & Economics

Challenges and Changes

Author: Ian Brooks,Jamie Weatherston

Publisher: Ft Press

ISBN: 9780273646907

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 460

The second edition of The Business Environment: Challenges and Changes, is aimed at students following business context and organisational environment modules as part of a Business Studies or Management undergraduate course or diploma. Each chapter is structured to look first at the environmental characteristics and then at how these forces influence organizations. Specific learning outcomes are provided together with questions, summaries and exercises.

Firm Size and the Business Environment

2001-01-01 Business & Economics

Worldwide Survey Results

Author: Mirjam Schiffer,Beatrice Weder

Publisher: World Bank Publications

ISBN: 9780821350034

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 51

The development of the small and medium enterprise sector is deemed crucial for economic growth and poverty alleviation. Such firms are often though to be at a disadvantage when compared with larger enterprises, but the reverse can apply, for example in the more flexible approach of the smaller firm. This paper draws on a private sector survey in 80 countries examining whether business obstacles are related to firm size. It finds a bias against small firms, which experience significantly greater problems than large firms with financing, taxes and regulations, inflation, corruption and street crime. These problems should be the prime targets of policies aimed at reducing inequity.

Organizational Ethics and Stakeholder WellBeing in the Business Environment

2014-04-01 Business & Economics

Author: Sean Valentine

Publisher: IAP

ISBN: 1623966361

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 303

Organizational ethics involves the institutionalized principles, guidelines, and norms that influence how a company and its employees function in an ethical manner. Ultimately, these processes collectively influence a firm's 1) overall sense ofbusiness ethics, 2) management of employees, and 3) interactions with partners outside of the immediate work environment. Researcher and practitioners are interested in organizational ethics because the different approaches used to develop such a context generate many other positive business outcomes. While the connection between organizational ethics and employee/stakeholder wellbeing has been explored, moving forward with a number of new investigations should push the literature forward. This book seeks to explore these important topics and present a more comprehensive overview of organizational ethics and stakeholder wellbeing in the business environment. Such inquiry is important because the linkages between business ethics and stakeholders, if wellmanaged, have the capacity to benefit both companies and employees. In addition, the content of this book should serve to guide future investigations within this area of business ethics.

Economics and the Business Environment

2007-11 Business

Author: John Sloman

Publisher: Pearson Education

ISBN: 9780273710370

Category: Business

Page: 395

This text presents the essential principles of economics from a business perspective. It also has sections which highlight the relationship with other business disciplines, including globalization, business strategy, Porter's five forces, the product life cycle, and business ethics.

Mentoring and the Business Environment

1992-01-01 Career development.

Asset Or Liability?

Author: Richard E. Caruso

Publisher: Dartmouth Publishing Company

ISBN: N.A

Category: Career development.

Page: 157

Macro and micro trends suggest expert employees are increasingly important to contemporary businesses, especially firms like Motorola, Inc..Motorola, to increase its competitiveness, encourages its experts to work in cross-functional teams. In the 1960's and 1970's, Motorola lost competitive advantage to the Japanese. In the early 1980's to regain competitiveness, its leadership implemented a cultural change to lessen organizational bureaucracy; encourage learning, expert individual career development and teamwork. This included a formal mentoring programme, modelled upon best practice, using a traditional one-to-one, mentor to protege closed system theory of mentoring.

The Business Environment

2018-08-14 Business & Economics

Author: Ian Worthington,Chris Britton,Ed Thompson

Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed

ISBN: 1292174374

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 536

In an uncertain economic environment with fast-paced changing cultures and contexts, today’s organizations can seem a tricky and complex world to understand. The Business Environment – A Global Perspective endows students with a toolset for identifying, analysing and planning for external (PESTLE) and internal factors in business strategy. This book is about all of us and the world we and businesses live in, because organizations do not exist in a vacuum. Now in its eighth edition this text gives students the fundamental knowledge of how domestic and international business environments operate in a systematic and logical approach. The Business Environment takes the reader through contexts, types of organization and markets, dealing with contemporary issues in socioeconomic, political and legal structures. · Clear explanations of economics such as why the prices of things we buy might go up or down, or why at any given time it might be harder or easier to get a job. · Put theory into practice with a wealth of case studies from a diverse range of local and international organizations such as Facebook, GSK and JCB building into more detailed International Business in Action part case studies providing real life data to analyse on e.g. Quantitative Easing and the global financial crisis. End of chapter review and discussion questions along with assignments – to test both your knowledge and understanding and how to apply the concepts in real life, and new – Brexit, contexts. Ian Worthington is Emeritus Professor of Corporate Sustainability, Chris Britton was formerly Principal Lecturer, and Ed Thompson is an Associate Professor in the department of Strategic Management and Marketing at the Faculty of Business and Law, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.

The Business Environment of Europe

2014-06-12 Business & Economics

Firms, Governments, and Institutions

Author: Terrence R. Guay

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISBN: 0521872472

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 366

The only comprehensive textbook on Europe's business environment, examining the region's economics and policies in social, political and historical contexts.

Assessing the Business Environment

1999 Business & Economics

Guidelines for Strategists

Author: Curtis W. Roney

Publisher: Quorum Books

ISBN: 9781567202359

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 267

A concise but comprehensive resource on environmental assessment and its importance in the strategic planning process.

Business Environment in a Global Context

2013-12 Business & Economics

Author: Andrew Harrison

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 019967258X

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 424

Business Environment in a Global Context offers, in a readily accessible way, an in-depth analysis of the business environment at regional, national, and international levels. Incorporating case studies throughout, the key issues, concepts, and theories are supported by practical examples from the business world.

Economics and the Business Environment

2016-09-01

Author: A. J. Marijs,W. Hulleman

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781138148970

Category:

Page: 362

Economics and the Business Environment is directed at students who will be taking up managerial positions in trade and industry or in government. The economic environment of European companies is central to the book giving students a good impression of recent developments within the European economy. The theories described enable students to: calculate how much competition firms within a particular business sector are exposed to analyze the current economic position of a particular country and make exchange rate prognoses gauge the effect of the economic environment on business sales and profits. Complicated analyses and mathematical models have been avoided as much as possible. Instead, diagrams and graphs illustrate the causal relationships between economic factors, making this book an ideal primer for those needing the basics of economics for their business degree.

The business environment in Hong Kong

1995-08-31 Business & Economics

Author: David Lethbridge,Sek Hong Ng

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN: N.A

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 220