Risk management is a core business skill and understanding and dealing with risks effectively can both increase success and reduce the likelihood of failure. Fundamentals of Risk Management provides a comprehensive introduction to this important subject. It clearly defines the three main areas of risk - operational, change, and strategic - and examines how to recognize the associated risks and both the problems and opportunities they present.

Management - Theory and Practice, 4E gives those studying to be managers the practical information and theoretical understanding they need to succeed. It presents management theory in a context and language that makes it easier to understand and put into practice. It includes new coverage of: the changing work environment; leading non-traditional teams; including merged and virtual teams; risk management; managing for sustainability. The case studies, chapter opening vignettes and examples have also been updated to cover a variety of industries and sectors, reflecting the Australian workplace in the 21st century.

A unique and user-friendly text which advances managerial views on how the event industry is transforming. Packed with international real-life case studies and examples, it contextualises theory and illustrates how the industry has had to adapt whilst still considering key technological and sustainability issues.

Event Studies is the only book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about planned events. It focuses on event planning and management, outcomes, the experience of events and the meanings attached to them, the dynamic processes shaping events and why people attend them. This title draws from a large number of foundation disciplines and closely related professional fields, to foster interdisciplinary theory focused on planned events. It brings together important discourses on events including event management, event tourism, and the study of events within various disciplines that are able to shed light on the roles, importance and impacts of events in society and culture.