Leadership in organizations

What makes an effective leader? This book discusses theories of leadership and provides practical advice for business leaders. This text provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations. Changes in the Seventh Edition include a reorganization of chapters to make room for additional mate…

Cities and urban life

Description: A comprehensive introduction to urban sociology Cities and Urban Life, written by two of the best-known authors in the field, provides a comprehensive introduction to urban sociology, urban anthropology and urban studies. The focus of the text is sociological, but it also incorporates research and theory from other disciplines. Upon completing this book, readers will be able to…

The Oxford handbook of electoral systems

No subject is more central to the study of politics than elections. All across the globe, elections are a focal point for citizens, the media, and politicians long before--and sometimes long after--they occur. Electoral systems, the rules about how voters' preferences are translated into election results, profoundly shape the results not only of individual elections but also of many other impor…

Handbook of party politics

Designed to provide a useful survey of the theories and approaches in this dynamic area of study and research, this book gives students and researchers a concise 'road map' to the core literatures in all the sub-fields of party related theorizing and research. It addresses few topics to be addressed in nationally or regionally specific ways.

Auditing and assurance services

Edition

16th ed

ISBN/ISSN

9780134067360

Collation

xxiv, 856 pages ; 29 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

[AKT-LIB-62]

An introduction to business ethics

A resource for the business ethics course. This title offers an approach that encompasses all that an introductory business ethics course is, from a multidisciplinary perspective. It also offers critical analysis and integrates the perspective of philosophy with management, law, economics, and public policy.

International Business: Environments and Operations

PART I. BACKGROUND FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1. Globalization and International Business PART II. COMPARATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORKS 2. The Cultural Environments Facing Business 3. The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business 4. The Economic Environments Facing Business 5. Globalization and Society PART III. THEORIES AND INSTITUTIONS: TRADE AND INVESTMENT 6. International Trade and F…

Internal communications : a specially commissioned report

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781854181497

Collation

1 online resource (86 pages)

Series Title

-

Call Number

658.45 FAR i

Effective internal communication

Internal communication has previously been overlooked in standard approaches to public relations, both in theory and in practice. The second edition of Effective Internal Communication explores how this is changing as more and more organizations recognize that good communication with their workforce is vital for continued success and profitability. In a practical and jargon-free style, Effecti…

Information systems today : managing in the digital world

For the introductory or undergraduate information systems course required of all business majors across a variety of schools, colleges, and universities. This text is focused on What business students need to know about MIS. Contemporary, well written, and student-focused, this text provides the essentials of information systems that every business student needs to know. It has a variety of uni…