In Beyond E-Business: Towards Networked Structures Paul Grefen returns with his tried and tested BOAT framework for e-business, now fully expanded and updated with the very latest overview of digitally connected business; from business models, organization structures and architecture, to information technology. What used to be termed "e-business" is now simply business as usual. Today's successful organizations are complex; they are part of dynamic business networks built on digital channels,...

Lamb/Hair/McDaniel's MKTG, 14th Edition, demonstrates the practical application of marketing principles in real-world scenarios. Relevant and timely examples help students better understand and apply marketing principles. A user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate and comprehend key concepts.

By connecting theory to real-life situations, Lamb/Hair/McDaniel's MKTG, 14th Edition, bridges the gap between classroom learning and the modern marketing industry -- helping students recognize the...

There is considerable national variation in the professionalization and status of the management accountant. Although researchers from different countries have contributed to our knowledge about tasks and roles, we have limited insights into the development, education, and socio-cultural influences in different countries and surprisingly little is known about the local and national contexts in which these roles are learned and performed. This book bridges this research gap using two complemen...

The revised and updated third edition of Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Applications for Technical and Business Professionals, 3rd Edition continues to demystify TRIZ (systematic innovation), the internationally acclaimed problem solving technique. It demonstrates how TRIZ can be used as a stand alone methodology or used to enhance Lean, Six Sigma, and other systems of organizational improvement. Simplified TRIZ 3rd Edition once again strikes the perfect balance between overly complex a...

Pulling aside the curtain of ‘Big Data’ buzz, this book introduces C-suite and other non-technical senior leaders to the essentials of obtaining and maintaining accurate, reliable data, especially for decision-making purposes.

This book is for everyone who is concerned about the successful future of a very special institution – the National Health Service (NHS).

The purpose of this book is to offer health system board members an actionable, concise guide on their role as well as provide updates on key changes in health care delivery, including evidence and contemporary examples.

This international case study book provides 28 expertly curated case studies on the topic of food tourism, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor to maximise student participation and learning.

Global Strategy is a groundbreaking textbook that redefines the field of global strategy, shifting the focus from scaling established businesses to creating innovative businesses responding to international market needs. It equips future multinational leaders with the tools and insights needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of global business.

Introduction to Operations Research is the classic text on operations research. While building on the classic strengths of the text, the author continues to find new ways to make the text current and relevant to students. One way is by incorporating a wealth of state-of-the art, user-friendly software and more coverage of business applications than ever before. When the first co-author received the prestigious Expository Writing Award from INFORMS for the textbook, the award citation describe...