"Innovation continues to be at the forefront of economic and political debate about how to improve the competitiveness of economics and firms. This book is designed with one overriding aim: to make this exciting and highly relevant subject as clear to understand as possible." "Innovation Management and New Product Development expertly illustrates the problems faced by firms as they try to develop innovative products that will help them survive and prosper. It is designed to be accessible and readable, and was the first textbook to bring together the areas of innovation management and new product development for the business student."--BOOK JACKET.

The book takes a more theoretical perspective than is normally seen in strategy texts and so suits undergraduate courses where students have limited practical experience and where conceptual principles are being developed.

Management: The Essentials covers the concepts essential to management in the 21st century in a fresh, lively format thats perfectly suited to a typical university semester. So whether you want to be a good manager or work for one, youll be prepared for the challenges ahead.

"This is the first book that has been developed specifically to examine what revenue managers in the hospitality industry must know and do to be successful. Numerous cases and practical examples are used to illustrate revenue management concepts. Chapter ending questions and problems help them perform the calculations and practice the decision-making skills that are used in the field. RM in Action shows how the revenue management principles can be clearly illustrated using real-world examples reported in various news outlets. RM on the Web offers sites listed on the Internet to provide supplemental information about a topic or issue. Revenue managers will then gain hands-on skills to effectively manage their inventories and prices."--Provided by publisher. "This is the first book that has been developed specifically to examine what revenue managers in the hospitality industry must know and do to be successful."--Provided by publisher.

Offers students a comprehensive understanding of HRM theory, skills and application - a perfect fit for a one semester unit. The authors reflect on current HRM issues such as diversity, flexibility, equity, globalisation, the regulatory environment, and IT. J Griffiths, La Trobe University and B Lloyd-Walker, Victoria University.

Examine strategic management with the market-leading text that sets the standard for the most intellectually rich, practical analysis of strategic management. Written by respected experts Hitt, Ireland, and Hoskisson, the 12th edition of STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT is steeped in cutting-edge research featuring more than 500 emerging and leading companies, and reveals trends you can implement immediately to succeed in your field. You'll discover how to integrate the classic industrial organization model with a resource-based view of the firm to give you a complete understanding of how today's businesses use strategic management to establish competitive advantages and create value for stakeholders in the global marketplace. The freshly reimagined MindTap(R) learning solution provides you with real-world activities that will prepare you to excel as a leader and outperform rivals.