In Western society work is considered central to adult identity, whether it be paid, voluntary, housework, DIY or unpaid caring. This study explores the impact of work and unemployment on individuals and looks at ways in which psychology has been applied in the workplace. Topics include work and identity, motivation, health and stress, selection and training, groups and leadership.

Dramatic changes are taking place in the world of international business as we enter the 21st century. Increasing levels of international trade and foreign direct investment, the growth of huge multinational corporations and the emergence of new centres of economic prosperity are all evident. Businesses are faced with the challenge of having to survive and succeed in this competitive environment. This book looks specifically at the question of how firms attain a sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) in a global environment characterized by above average levels of geographic scope, marketing...

Since 1990, the increase in international trade has reached torrent-like proportions, and the contribution of multinational companies in this process has been a major factor. In 1991, global foreign direct investment amounted to US$159 billion, it is now five times that figure. This collection draws together key articles on the topic.

The failure to launch a new round of multilateral trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization's Ministerial Conference in Seattle in December 1999, has clearly demonstrated that, at present, no true international trade policy exists. The issues that may enter the agenda of a Millennium Round under the auspices of the WTO, therefore, merit careful analysis as to their economic, social and political impact. The World Trade Organization Millennium Round covers these substantive issues and the braoder implications of a potential trade round. The contributers persuasively argue for...

The globalization of business is a relatively new process. Although its influence on work, employment, the labour process and the management process has become increasingly significant, little is known about these developments. In order to redress this imbalance, this book provides evidence of the nature and degree of significance that globalization holds for nation states, cultures, trade unions, employees and business management. Underlying the various contributions is a focus upon the varied and complex nature of internationalism in the business world.

The theory of economic growth has been one of the most important issues in the study of economics since the days of Adam Smith. This collection examines the phenomenon of economic growth. With contributions from such leading academic figures as Richard Arena and Philip Arestis, this book covers a wide variety of important topics such as: endogenous growth - the impact of unemployment, financial factors; neo-Schumpeterian and neo-Kaldorian approaches to growth; health, and labour productivity and growth.

Since the Second World War there has been considerable growth in the importance of non-manufacturing based forms of production to the performance of many Western economies. Many countries have seen increased contributions being made by industries such as the media, entertainment and artistic sectors. The Cultural Industries and the Production of Culture collects together a leading international, multi disciplinary team of researchers and presents in an accessible fashion, cutting-edge perspectives on how these industries function, their place in the new economy and how they can be harnessed...

Consultancy and Innovation links two important aspects of European economic development in the past thirty years: the pace of technical and management innovation, and the growing significance of technical and business consultancy. This book includes detailed studies of consultancy activities or 'knowledge intensive services' (KIS) in eight EU countries, written by national experts in the field.