Revised with updated information and current case... more

Revised with updated information and current case studies, plus seven new chapters, this new edition gives you the latest tools for showing profitability in your HRD program. Todays economic climate demands that anyone involved in training and development be able to both produce and document results. This is an invaluable reference for anyone involved in human resource development.... less

* Covers developments including those in causatio... more

* Covers developments including those in causation, liability of public authorities,human rights and tort law, development of privacy and the reynolds defence and the recasting of the economic torts... less

The International Hospitality Business: Managemen... more

The International Hospitality Business: Management & Operations will introduce hospitality managers to the most up-to-date developments in hospitality to prepare you for the rapidly changing world of international hospitality. This book is a compilation of the most current research in global operations. It examines new developments, new management concepts, and new corporate mergers. It also analyzes and discusses the complexity of the political, economic, financial, commercial, and cultural environment within which international business takes place to help you become a productive global manager.... less

This book explains the theory and practice of rur... more

This book explains the theory and practice of rural marketing. The theory deals with profiles of rural consumers, techniques of rural marketing research, product pricing and distribution in rural areas, sales force management and promotion. It also deals with the economics of agriculture, especially agricultural finance. Carefully selected case studies illustrate how this theory works in practice.... less

The book presents a systematic up-to-date comment... more

The book presents a systematic up-to-date commentary on the Competition act, 2002. The provisions of the Act have been subjected to comprehensive study in the light of the cases decided by the Supreme Court, Competition Appellate Tribunal and Competition Commission of India. The simple and lucid style is an important feature of the book. The book is immensely useful for the students of Law, Commerce, Economics, Management, and for those preparing for competitive Examinations.... less

China remains one of the hottest business environ... more

China remains one of the hottest business environments in the world, with the countrys unexpected and sustained growth rate continuing even in these tumultuous economic times. Many corporations and countless entrepreneurs are looking to capitalize on this, but often with a limited understanding not just of Chinese business, but of Chinese businesspeople and how they think.Inside the Chinese Business Mind: A Tactical Guide for Managers focuses on helping business leaders and managers get an understanding of the core values and beliefs that drive business in China. It is a perfect tool for helping business people gain insights into the vastly different, surprisingly diverse Chinese business culture. The book also provides profound learning for leaders and their values and behaviors in the process.At the core of Inside the Chinese Business Mind is an in-depth study which gathered responses from over 200 business leaders. Going beyond the scope of traditional guidebooks, the study incorporates elements of psychology, philosophy, and business, resulting in a fascinating portrait of the Chinese people, one that finds clear distinctions in behaviors and priorities across different regions, among various age groups, and within other demographic categories. The specific information will help business leaders develop the kind of cultural awareness that leads to greater opportunities and stronger relationships in China, at home, and within themselves.... less

Marketing services has now become an integral par... more

Marketing services has now become an integral part of the global economy. The changes initiated in the economic policies especially in India has resulted in a boom in the services and thus the contribution from the service sector to the overall economy has gone up progressively. There are major issues pertinent to the Indian context which need to be understood and presented to the academia and corporates. This book is an attempt to link the theoretical and practical aspects of services marketing. The book has been organized into six sectionstelecom services, banking services, financial & insurance services, information technology enabled services, healthcare & education and other select services. Each section deals with the emerging trends in the respective sector while attempting to provide information on current developments and practical insights.Marketing Services aims to provide a comprehensive collection of articles on the important aspects of services marketing and caters to the academic needs of postgraduate students of M.B.A., M.Com. and other diploma programmes in management. It also serves as a reference manual for faculty, researchers as well as practicing managers.... less

Managing In A Strategic ContextThis new text has ... more

Managing In A Strategic ContextThis new text has been designed for students taking modules in the business environment or business context areas of an HR or Business Degree Programme. It is written to cater for both undergraduate and postgraduate level modules as it covers all the standard subjects normally included in such modules.Presented and written in an easy to use format, for students with little or no prior knowledge of the subject area, the text enables students to gain key knowledge of the environmental influences economic, social and legal that are essential in developing an understanding of business strategy at every level.... less

India’s dependence on water is critical owing to ... more

India’s dependence on water is critical owing to its large agricultural base, the water needs of its billion-plus population, and the recent economic growth trends. Despite the plethora of material on environmental law, legal scholarship on water law in particular has been negligible. This timely work pieces together key legislative instruments and policy documents to provide an overarching picture of the legal regime and regulations related to water in India. The book thoroughly discusses the policy framework for the use of water in India. It also brings out the complexity in the structure of laws due to variations at the levels of their implementation, i.e., at the international, national, state, municipal, and panchayat levels. It covers a wide range of issues such as centre–state relations; management, appropriation, and control of water; irrigation; sanitation; drinking water; ground water; pollution; and water-dependent activities like power generation, and fisheries. The book further explores water-related environmental and health concerns. The work also examines the importance of various conflict resolution processes for resolving water-related disputes. It offers a range of legal ideas on water management in India, and thus, provides crucial insights into the field. This work will fill a critical gap in the study of and research on water law, providing a ready reference point for a variety of legal mechanisms, and introduction to how they operate and what their implications are.... less

Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is Indias most ... more

Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is Indias most illustrious political economist of all time. He regarded economic activity as the driving force behind the functioning of any political dispensation. In fact, he went to the extent of saying that revenue should take priority over the army because sustaining the army was possible out of a well-managed revenue system.Kautilya advocated limiting the taxation power of the State, having low rates of taxation, maintaining a gradual increase in taxation and most importantly devising a tax structure that ensured compliance. He strongly encouraged foreign trade, basing it on the premise that for a successful trade contract to be established, it had to be beneficial to all. He emphasised State control and investment in land, water and mining. Kautilya was a true statesman who bridged the gap between experience and vision. For Kautilya, good governance was paramount. He suggested built-in checks and balances in systems and procedures for the containment of malpractices. Many postulates of Kautilyas philosophy of political economy are applicable to contemporary times.... less