Luxury is in fashion and is now to be found in almost every retail, manufacturing and service sector. New terms like "mass-luxury," "new luxury" and "hyper luxury" attempt to qualify luxury, causing c
Michael Armstrong and Stephen Taylor present a clearly laid out and no nonsense book for all students of Human Resources and HR managers. The latest edition of this classic text will be updated in lin
Universities are rarely structured to facilitate learning and when they are, it is often done so in a limited way. This book looks at the theory and practice of learning and how universities can impro
Setting up a small business and ensuring its survival can be a risky and daunting task. When a new business fails, often within a year, it is mainly due to a lack of proper preparation and forward pla
Consultant Elizabeth Christopher explores management opportunities in encounters across the world between national, organizational, political, professional and social cultures. Ideal for students and
Understand how to embed a coherent and collaborative approach to conflict management and prevention in the workplace with this practical guide for HR professionals.
Armstrong's Handbook of Performance Management addresses all areas of performance management, from performance pay and giving feedback to managing underperformers and having difficult conversations, s
Project managers leading international projects are faced with the challenges of cross cultural communication and behavioral differences, large-scale and technically complex projects involving multipl
Armstrong's Handbook of Reward Management Practice is the definitive guide to understanding, developing and implementing effective reward strategies. Updated to incorporate the latest research and ins
Responsible leadership involves making business decisions that not only affect brand trust and corporate reputation, but also impact all stakeholders, including employees, clients and the environment.
Responsible leadership involves making business decisions that not only affect brand trust and corporate reputation, but also impact all stakeholders, including employees, clients and the environment.
Managing staff performance is an effective mechanism for developing both staff and organizational growth. By clarifying an organization's objectives, translating these into clear individual goals and
McDonald (marketing, Cranfield School of Management, UK) and Meldrum, a marketing, leadership development, and coaching consultant who formerly taught marketing at Cranfield School of Management, supp
Intercultural business communications is a minefield of cultural expectations, where English is almost universal currency. Brochures, reports, manuals, and all other documents – both print and digital
Leading Through Leaders: Driving Strategy, Execution and Change will help readers improve business results by overcoming the challenges of uncertainty, complexity, imperfect decision-making and commun
The Mindful International Manager tackles the complex management situations that international managers face every day. Based on research and practical experiences, it explains cultural and individua
Full of tips, tools, and techniques, this resource explores every aspect of the negotiation process including tactics and countermeasures; handling deadlock; making concessions; enhancing one's autho
Technology holds vast potential for learning and development (L&D) practitioners. It can improve performance, productivity, engagement and knowledge retention. However, if employees aren't able to
Wilcox and Jenkins present a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of effective leadership during business transformation across a variety of contexts to students, academics, researche
Numerical reasoning and data interpretation tests are routinely used in recruitment procedures. These tests represent a considerable challenge for many candidates, and the prospec
Improve Your Communication Skills shows how to improve conversations and build rapport with colleagues; hold interviews and staff appraisals; learn the skills of persuasion; give effective presentatio
Improve Your Communication Skills shows how to improve conversations and build rapport with colleagues; hold interviews and staff appraisals; learn the skills of persuasion; give effective presentatio
Fischer, an industrial psychologist, outlines seven building blocks for executives and managers moving into new positions, and offers advice on establishing effective relationships with both new emplo
Effectively select, align and manage digital channels and operations using this second edition of the bestselling guide, Digital Marketing Strategy. This accessible, step-by-step framework enables the
Effectively select, align and manage digital channels and operations using this second edition of the bestselling guide, Digital Marketing Strategy. This accessible, step-by-step framework enables the
The retail industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Across all sectors and markets, retailers are shifting their business models and customer engagement strategies to ensure their survival. The ri
The retail industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Across all sectors and markets, retailers are shifting their business models and customer engagement strategies to ensure their survival. The ri
A fully engaged workforce is critical to the success and high performance of any organization. Employee Engagement offers a complete, practical resource for understanding, measuring and building engag
Leaders of professional services firms - from law firms to accountancy, consulting and beyond - face an increasing challenge. Client expectations are changing and service models need to adapt. Regulat
Successful Internal Communications will give readers a unique, inside perspective on what works and what doesn't in the world of corporate internal communication and strategy. Featuring interviews wit
Building the Agile Business is a guide for organizational development professionals and change managers needing to better understand, implement and lead digital transformation in the workplace. It set
While other departments in an organization deal with profits, sales growth, and strategic planning, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for employee well-being, engagement, and staff motivation.
Positive psychology, with its focus on identifying and building up of strengths inherently supports executive development and leadership coaching. Author Doug MacKie explains how strengths c
Emerging market economies, from China, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia, are rapidly changing the competitive business landscape; the traditional dominance of the US, Europe, and Japan (Triad count
Covering the full lifecycle of a government-private partnership, from initial planning to managed exit and service continuity,The Public-Private Partnership Handbook gives managers and decision makers
Achieving employee engagement is crucial to the success and continued high performance of any organization. But with budgets tighter than ever before, economic struggles and an increasingly stressful
Using numerous examples from global technology corporations, Technology Distribution Channels explores the chain that makes products and services available for market and explains how to make the most
Reuvid, an editor, author, and former economist, investment banker, and corporate development consultant, compiles 21 chapters on the management of business risk in the areas of boardroom governance,
