A solid understanding of the social, economic and legal environment in
which a business operates is crucial to developing a successful business
strategy. With a unique balance between theory and practice, Business
Environment is a broad ranging and easy to use guide that looks at
how factors such as the world economy, government policy, regulation and
demography, and social trends, affect day-to-day strategy and decision
making in practice. The text is ideal for students taking undergraduate
and postgraduate modules in the Business Environment or Business Context
areas of an HR or business degree, and also caters for students studying
the CIPD Leadership and Management module 'Managing in a Strategic
Business Context'.
This fully updated 2nd edition includes new content addressing the needs
of migrant workers, further international case studies and real-world
examples, and lots of new research from the CIPD and elsewhere. Online,
you will find a comprehensive tutor and student support site to
complement the practical material within the text. Packed with engaging
features such as chapter objectives, student and seminar activities,
self assessment questions, case studies, key learning points and further
reading, Business Environment is guaranteed to develop the skills,
knowledge and key understanding of business strategy that is required at
every level.