As an industrial process, construction is unique. The procurement processes used to achieve the successful completion of built assets requires a different approach to that adopted in most other industries, due to the design of buildings being bespoke and the sites being geographically varied. The procurement process is central to the success of any construction project and many of the problems which impact construction projects can be traced back to the procurement phase, so a good underst...

As a Chinese proverb says 'The fish rots from the head' and so it is with businesses and other organisations - the buck starts and stops in the boardroom. This third edition of Bob Garratt's bestselling book that highlights the importance of effective corporate governance has been extensively updated following the corporate scandals of the early 2000s - Enron, WorldCom, Tyco - and the abysmal boardroom standards that the credit crunch and ensuing global financial crisis brought to light.

Accelerate your career and transform your skillset without the commitment or cost of an MBA.This internationally bestselling book distils the full insights of an MBA, providing a comprehensive and engaging guide to success. This latest edition has been extensively updated to reflect the evolving curriculums from leading business schools, including new theories and insights on globalization and entrepreneurism.The 30 Day MBA takes y...

Are you about to undertake a one semester or short course in marketing? If so, 'Marketing: The One Semester Introduction' is the book for you! Written by two of the most experienced and respected authors of the subject in the UK, it is specifically designed for those wanting a rapid and thorough introduction to marketing. This book: · is based on vast teaching experience and classroom testing to ensure that it precisely meets the needs of the business studies or modular marketing student ·...

Your business reputation can take years to build—and mere minutes to destroyThe range of business threats is evolving rapidly but your organization can thrive and gain a competitive advantage with your business vision for enterprise risk management. Trends affecting markets—events in the global financial markets, changing technologies, environmental priorities, dependency on intellectual property—all underline how important it is to keep up to speed on the latest f...

The book is written in a jargon-free and accessible style. It is hoped that the book would serve as a useful text for the students of M.B.A., M.Com., B.B.A. and other diploma courses in management. It would also be useful to the practitioners in the field of human resource management.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management offers great value to those aspiring to be leaders in the profession and who are engaged in professional studies for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply examinations at both the Foundation and Professional stages. It is also a valuable source of practical and reference information for practising professionals.This market-leading text continues its claim to be the most comprehensive textbook on procurement...

Written by experienced and innovative projects lawyer Arent van Wassenaer, this book explains what the critical success factors are for construction projects to be completed on time, within everyone’s budget, to the right quality, with all stakeholders satisfied and without disputes. In so doing, van Wassenaer discusses how such projects could be structured, tendered for, executed and completed, and what legal and non-legal mechanisms are available to achieve success in construction projec...

'Business Strategy: an introduction' is an accessible textbook that provides a straightforward guide for those with little or no knowledge of the subject. It presents complex issues and concepts in a clear and compact manner, so that readers gain a clear understanding of the topics addressed. The following features are included: * A comprehensive introduction to the subjects of business strategy and strategic management * Complex issues explained in a straightforward way for students new t...

Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: BusinessFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016- Guides students through the new course and assessment structure with advice at the start of the book to help them understand what's required- Enables students to put their knowledge in context and helps them start analysing business data with case studies of real bus...

Legal risk covers all areas of business where regulation and the law impact on operations and decisions. From risks arising from contract drafting and management, through to regulators' new focus on conduct, as well as compliance, regulatory and dispute risks, the effective management of legal risk is key for organizations that want to maximise value while minimizing cost and exposure to legal losses. The Legal Risk Management Handbook is a practical guide to maki...

The key to the success of a company is their ability to co-ordinate the key supply chain i.e their key suppliers and suppliers of suppliers. 'Food and Drink Supply Chain Management' looks specifically at the supply chain in the food and drink industry to provide readers with an understanding of the areas as it is now and its growing importance, and where it is going in the future. 'Food and Drink Supply Chain Management' is the first to take an in-depth view into the supply chain function ...