An essential text for HND and first year Hospitality Management degree students which examines the relevance and applications of general management theory and principles to hospitality organisations. Using contemporary material and case studies the book indicates ways in which performance may be improved through better use of human resources. Rigorous academic theory is related to hospitality practice, based on the author's great knowledge of the hospitality industry.

The text takes a vocatio...

How to Teach Writing offers a practical guide to help get your students writing, structured on clear and consise educational theory.

This new series entry delivers an uncomplicated analysis of the nature of writing, particularly in terms of process, product, and genre. Descriptions of a broad range of writing tasks enable teachers to select those that will be most effective in developing students' writing skills.

Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools, is known to professors, students, and developers worldwide as the "Dragon Book," . Every chapter has been revised to reflect developments in software engineering, programming languages, and computer architecture that have occurred since 1986, when the last edition published. The authors, recognising that few readers will ever go on to construct a compiler, retain their focus on the broader set of problems faced in software design and software devel...

Operations Management provides a framework for addressing operational process and supply chain issues, in an easy-to-understand format. Using a systemized approach, the text focuses on real-life practices and issues of current interest. It also lets you experience the role of a manager through hands-on problems, cases and exercises.

The 14th Edition shows how businesses can respond when faced with the unexpected, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine–Russia war, and inflation, so you’re ...

Longman dictionaries are compiled using the Longman Corpus Network - a huge database of 430 million words of spoken and written English - collected from both British and American English sources. They are easy to use and easy to understand: they are written using a limited vocabulary of just 2000 words - the Longman Defining Vocabulary - ensuring that they all have clear and understandable definitions.

Technical English is a multi level English course which is ideal for students in vocational education or training at work. Its syllabus covers the core language that students need to be successful in all fields of technical and industrial work.

Human Resource Management introduces you to the daily tools and skills you'll need to function as successful managers, in both HR and business in general. Using a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms. With a heavy focus on emerging industry trends and the positive impacts of technology on HR, the 17th Edition prepares you with everything you need to be effective managers and...

For undergraduate courses in International Financial Management, International Business Finance, or International Finance. Real-world examples introduce readers to global financial management strategy Fundamentals of Multinational Finance helps prepare tomorrow's business leaders to comprehend global markets and lead organizations through a constantly changing global environment. Via illuminating case studies and real-world examples, readers are introduced to the fundamental concepts and tool...