John Hendry crafts compelling narratives that delve into the art of management, the ethical quandaries of the financial sector, and the profound power and limitations of reason. With a career spanning business education and historical inquiry, he brings a unique perspective to his writing. His work explores the practicalities of leadership alongside the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary society and scientific thought. Hendry's prose offers insightful explorations into complex issues, appealing to readers interested in both practical wisdom and intellectual depth.
In this Very Short Introduction, John Hendry provides a lively introduction to the nature and principles of management. Tracing its development over the past century, Hendry looks not only at the jobs managers do today and their place in the culture of work, but also provides an insight into modern management theory.
This collection contains 21 case studies in strategic management written and developed at Europe's leading business schools. All cases have been written in the last five years and refined through class-teaching and reviewing. Discussion questions and further reading accompany each case. The cases focus on companies from across Europe, including Poland, Hungary and Yugoslavia in addition to the dominant Western European economies. Most have a significant international dimension and address current issues such as global competition and European integration. They explore a variety of situations from giant multinationals down to small businesses, across a wide range of business sectors, and address all the major themes and issues in strategic management in Europe today. This book should be of interest to students at any level (HND, BABS, DMS, MBA, executive/professional) taking courses in strategic management. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
Ethics and Finance: An Introduction provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the ethical issues raised by modern finance. Drawing carefully on ethical theory and with frequent use of case studies, it includes an analysis of the global financial system and its regulation and control, as well as a detailed analysis of the financial crisis. Chapters on specific areas of finance practice cover all the major financial scandals of recent times, from mis-selling to market manipulation and from insider trading to bankers' bonuses, as well as much more positive developments. From micro finance to derivatives trading, the book provides a careful and balanced treatment designed to help finance students and practitioners approach this sensitive topic in a thoughtful and constructive way. No prior knowledge of ethics or finance is required, and the book will be invaluable to students, finance teachers, practitioners and regulators.