Examines comparative management issues, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of competitors and how to adapt organizational practices. This title covers the topics of formation and implementation of strategies in the global environment, negotiation and cross-cultural communication, international human resource management, and business ethics.

Managing Financial Resources addresses the complicated issues of financial planning and control. These include performance measures and cost analysis, methods of improving profitability and techniques of financial monitoring and control. Real examples and case studies are used throughout to illustrate points in a practical context.All chapters have been updated and new material has been added to extend the original text in areas such as public sector management issues, audit commission, capital investment decisions, stakeholder analysis for published reports and accounts,...