Advertising Media Planning blends the latest methods for digital communication and an understanding of the global landscape with the best practices of the functional areas of media planning. Taking a unique brand communication approach from an agency perspective, the textbook is organized into four key parts, walking the student through the foundations of brand communication, communication planning, the different media channels available, and the process of preparing, presenting, and evaluati...

This student introduction to managing events brings a much-needed real-world industry perspective alongside essential academic coverage for success in both your studies and career.

For first courses in operations research, operations management. Covers a broad range of optimization techniques, including linear programming, network flows, integer/combinational optimization, and nonlinear programming. Emphasizes the importance of modeling and problem formulation, this text teaches students how to apply algorithms to real-world problems to arrive at optimal solutions.

With little domestic fanfare and even less attention internationally, Japan has been reinventing itself since the 1990s, dramatically changing its political economy, from one managed by regulations to one with a neoliberal orientation. Rebuilding from the economic misfortunes of its recent past, the country retains a formidable economy and its political system is healthier than at any time in its history. Japan Transformed explores the historical, political, and economic forces that led to th...

In order to run a successful business, today's manager needs to combine business skills with an understanding of information systems and the opportunities and benefits that they bring to an organisation. Starting from basic concepts, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:understanding the technology of business information systems; choosing the right information system for an organisation; developing and managing an efficient business information system; employing informa...

Recente ontwikkelingen in de organisatietheorie, de sociale wetenschappen en de filosofie komen hier bij elkaar in een theorie, die een geheel nieuw licht werpt op de praktijk van de organisatieadviseur en de manager. De veelvormigheid van conflict en onderhandeling vraagt om een benadering waarin de meest voor de hand liggende valkuilen en blunders worden voorkomen.

Dit boek is bestemd voor zowel professionele conflicthanteerders als voor degenen die – om welke redenen dan ook – geïnter...

The growth of the multinational enterprise (MNE) has led to an increasing interest in international business strategy from scholars, professionals, and policy makers alike. MNEs must contend with challenges in both their home and host international markets, and increasingly uncertain conditions in the international business environment demand superior firm-level capabilities for multinational firms to achieve and maintain competitive advantages in the long-run. This Handbook explores the prog...

Now in its ninth edition, Financial Management for Decision Makers provides students with a unique focus on the practical application of financial management and its role in decision making. Covering topics such as financial planning, making capital investment decisions, and financing a small business, it provides an ideal introduction to the world of financial management. New to this edition:* A new chapter on international aspects of financial management, which explores the benefits and pro...

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content, which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. Help your students launch their careers with modern communication skillsFor the past two decades, business communication has been in a constant flux, with email, web content, social media, and mobile devices changing the rules of the game.

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International Business: The New Realities connects to individuals facing a diverse and evolving economic environment fueled by the internet and multimedia sources. The authors speak to this group's reliance on technology, their drive towards achievement and helping their communities, and their desire to obtain job-relevant skills. As such, the 6th Edition features updated cases, examples and exercises that address their interests and issues.

This includes the competitive job market; and diver...