Managing in a Business Context

"Managing in a Business Context" introduces and describes the framework in which businesses are working in Britain today. Beginning with the nature of strategy and how strategy can be converted into practice, it goes on to place HR and business management generally in the wider context of UK society, Europe and the world. What is the difference between constitutional law and administrative law? What does citizenship mean? And, how does Europe work? Issues such as these underpin the social and economic foundation of the UK."Managing in a Business Context" answers the questions posed by a rapidly changing world clearly and thoroughly, giving the reader an insight into and an understanding of: economics and the economy; the social structure of the UK; technology and its interface with people; globalisation and international forces; and, responsibility and business ethics. Thought-provoking and informed, "Managing in a Business Context" is the most intelligent introduction to the business of understanding business today.

ISBN 0852929986   Pages 320 ISBN13 9780852929988 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 500 Publisher Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development   Published in Wimbledon Imprint Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development   Previous ISBN 9780852927830 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 246 Publication date 01 Sep 2005   Width (mm) 177 DEWEY 658.00941   Spine width (mm) 19 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Tertiary education

1		Introducing the strategic business context		1
2		The competitive environment		7
3		The technological context		39
4		Globalisation		69
5		Demographic trends		99
6		Social trends		121
7		Government policy		151
8		Regulation		179
9		Developing strategy		213
10		Business ethics and social responsibility		249

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