Leadership is never more crucial than when corporate survival is at stake. But the days of the tough guys are over. The leaders who are driving todays sustainable turnarounds understand that the answers to a distressed companys problems lie almost always within the firm itself usually at middle manager level and below. The secret is cooperation. Drawing on interviews with top company doctors and advisers, as well as on the authors own experience, Leading Corporate Turnarounds explores seve...

When firms are on the brink of failure, only turnaround management can restore performance and profitability. The key is to provide stability and create cash (and a breathing space) for building long-term success. This fully revised edition provides practical advice on restoring confidence through effective leadership and planning. It highlights the importance of communication with stakeholders, staff, customers and suppliers, and how best to structure the capital base of an organization i...

Your hands-on introduction to modern business and business educationWhether you're deciding on a course of study, headed to university, or settling down to your first year, Business Studies For Dummies provides you with a thorough overview of the subjects that form the foundation of a business studies degree.You'll get trusted, easy-to-follow coverage of all the topics you'll encounter: business start-up, accounting and finance, operations, human r...

Many, whether completing their education or looking for a change of career, will have started to consider entering the business world, whether taking up a career in industry, starting up their own business or studying business. In either case, the first barrier to overcome may be complete or partial lack of knowledge of what business is actually all about; its basic concepts and terminology.A Business Guide for Beginners addresses the needs of readers seeking to develop their pract...

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, the spotlight is even more on the role and activities of the CFO. Specifically, CFOs need to accelerate three aspects of their role: develop dynamic and distinctive risk management capabilities, motivate and align increasingly diverse work providers, and design and operate effective financial processes for internal and external customers. The winning CFOs in the next decade will be the ones who get the basics right, who prioritise their efforts, an...

This book focuses on the skills and knowledge a public sector manager should have, including key attributes; customer focus; management techniques; decision making; value for money; quality service provision; and entrepreneurship. The style of the book encourages self-development and continuous improvement. The contents include:The Public Sector Manager Skill BaseDeveloping a Customer FocusGeneral Management TechniquesUnderstanding Supply and DemandThe P...

Our updated approach to revision will help you learn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide you can rely on to build both knowledge and confidence.My Revision Notes: AQA A-level Business: Third Edition will help you:- Plan and manage your revision with our topic-by-topic planner and exam breakdown introduction- Develop your subject knowledge b...

Finally, a book that brings the vision of truly good governance down to earth. Ram Charan, expert in corporate governance and best-selling author, packs this book with useful tools and techniques to take boards and their companies to a higher level of performance. Charan puts his finger on a growing problem for boards: the disconnect between directors' efforts and their results. The added time and attention boards invest is not translating into better governanceâ??that is, governance that ...

Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BusinessFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Ian Marcousé has been trusted by Business students for over 15 years and his updated textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA Business specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching and student's learning.- Guides students ...

This Study and Revision Guide will ensure you approach your exams feeling confident and prepared through the help of accurate and accessible notes, examiner advice, and exam-style questions on each key topic.- Practise and check your understanding on a range of Exam Practice questions- Be aware of the essential points with key terms and facts for each topic- Discover what you need to achieve certain grades with advice and tips, including common mistakes to avoid....

Business growth is a clear goal for ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders. It's often a short hand for business - and wider economic - success. But it's not without its pitfalls and challenges, and planning for, and managing, a growing business needs careful thought.Take, for example, the start-up facing for the first time the need to balance flexibility with more structure. Or a larger business tackling a range of divisions evolving at different speeds. Or an inspirational owner-foun...

A practical framework for effectively managing performance in today's complex, competitive and risky global marketsThe Third Edition provides a complete framework for building best practice management processes for today's complex and uncertain world. Fully updated to reflect the events of the global economic crisis, this book provides further practical examples of companies that are successfully using the practices identified.Updated for the implications of ...