The business environment : themes and issues

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Otter, Dorron (Author), Wetherly, Paul (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press , c2008
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction: 'business' and its 'environment'
  • 2. The economic environment
  • 3. The technological environment
  • 4. The political-legal environment
  • 5. The social and cultural environment
  • 6. Keeping the economy stable
  • 7. Can the marketplace be ethical? corporate social responsibility
  • 8. Achieving a better work-life balance
  • 9. Europe: an ever-closer union of member states?
  • 10. Business and the changing public sector
  • 11. Business in the political arena
  • 12. Globalization of business
  • 13. Balancing business freedom and the authority of the law
  • 14. Entrepreneurship and enterprise
  • 15. Business and sustainable development
  • 16. Conclusion: theme and issues-looking ahead