Now in its eighth edition, Business in Context introduces students to all aspects of modern business and its changing environment. This classic text now covers the impact of recent global events and developments, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK's departure from the EU, globalization and the move towards more ethical business practices. Essential reading for all introductory business courses, particularly business environment modules, this edition combines the hallmark qualities of David Needles style with co-author Jane Burns over 20 years of industry experience. This title is available with MindTap, a flexible online learning solution that provides your students with all the tools they need to succeed, including an interactive eReader, engaging multimedia, practice questions, assessment materials, revision aids and analytics to help you track their progress.
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1. The Concept of Business in Context
PART I. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
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2. Globalization
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3. The Environment and Business: the Economy and the State
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4. The Environment and Business: Technology and Labour
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5. Cultural and Institutional Frameworks
PART II. ORGANIZATIONAL AND STRATEGIC CONTEXTS
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6. Organizational Aspects of Business
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7. Management and Leadership
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8. Strategy
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9. Business Ethics, Sustainability and Corporate Social
Responsibility
PART III. THE ACTIVITIES CONTEXT
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10. Innovation
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11. Operations
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12. Marketing
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13. Human Resource Management
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14. Finance and Accounting
David Needle was a Senior Teaching Fellow, Associate Lecturer and Consultant at Kings College, University of London, UK. He is a graduate of the University of Liverpool and the London School of Economics and has previously taught at Queen Mary, University of London and University of East London, UK. Jane Burns was Principal Teaching Fellow at University College London, UK. She is a graduate of the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and the University of Reading and has previously taught at Kingston University London, UK. Prior to entering academia, she had a long career in the IT industry.
