Books in the Innovative Business Textbooks series

A proven textbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of management. In addition it now takes the reader to the leading edge of the discipline with new material on leadership, trust, stress management, teamwork, the public sector and knowledge management.

Provides a comprehensive treatment of the key principles and practices of the strategic management process. This book covers the strategic management process including strategic analysis, formulation, choice and implementation, and covers topics such as business environment, leadership, governance, enterprise management, time management, and more.

Interweaves the concepts of the guidance on globalization, international management, and the intricacies of international business. This book explains culture, cultural misunderstandings, and cross-cultural interactions. It states that business and culture must be taught together as one when it comes to international commerce and business.

Simulation modelling has been used for many years in the manufacturing sector but has now become a mainstream tool in business situations. This textbook includes case studies in both manufacturing and service situations to demonstrate the usefulness of the approach.

This text examines some of the assumptions that have been made about women at work - for example that women's "difference" is rooted in biology and that women and men have contrasting skills and attitudes. It considers the key topics in organizational behaviour to test such assumptions.