This series of textbooks has been developed to accompany the Open University Course (B200) Understanding Business Behaviour. The four readers will help students develop their knowledge of the business world in four key areas: environments, markets, processes and organisations. In all texts, each section begins with a new introduction, guiding the student through the readings. Throughout, the approach encourages the student to think critically by providing a range of perspectives on issues and by outlining different approaches. All readings are selected to support the development of core skills, including study skills and cognitive skills.
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By Graeme Salaman
January 22, 2001
Despite sweeping changes in organisational theory and practice, most productive activity still takes place within organisations. This volume makes it clear that despite waves of change, organisational theory remains vially relevant to todays student of business. This book introduces the student to ...
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By Vivek Suneja
October 16, 2006
How do markets work? Are there different types of market? Markets are central to business enterprise and to a wide range of social activities. Following the collapse of communism, the market economy was proclaimed as the only way forward, the major agent behind the end of history. This collection ...
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By Vivek Suneja
January 16, 2001
How do markets work? This reader introduces the student to the workings of the market, explaining both the reasons for its success and its shortcomings. Throughout, the text encourages a critical approach demonstrating the diversity of market economies. In particular it explores: the social nature...
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By Michael Lucas
October 19, 2000
What are the forces shaping today's business world? Understanding Business Environments provides key readings which introduce the student to the factors underlying the business environment. Including chapters by gurus such as Anthony Giddens, Stuart Hall and Will Hutton, the book covers:* social ...
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By Graeme Salaman
January 18, 2001
Organisational theory is vitally relevant to today's student of business. Understanding Business Organisations introduces the student to classic debates and new perspectives on organisations through a wide ranging but approachable selection of readings.This text:* considers why organisations matter...
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By David Barnes
November 30, 2000
What do business organisations do?The results of business behaviour can be seen and experienced in the form of the goods that are produced. However, what goes on within organisations is often hidden from the outside world. Taking a systems and process perspective, this book demonstrates that any ...