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Mark Erickson - Business in Society - 9780745642321 - V9780745642321
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Business in Society

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Description for Business in Society Hardback. This is the only book of its kind on the market. Demonstrates how principles of sociology can improve the everyday world of business, organizations and management. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 710.
  • What's the point of studying business from a social perspective?
  • How can sociology aid my understanding of the big issues facing businesses today?
  • Can thinking sociologically really equip me better for a career in business?

This book provides an indispensable introduction to business and organizations from a social perspective. Using classic and contemporary ideas and evidence, the book explores the connections between people, work, organizations and society. Carefully illustrated with a range of up-to-date case studies, the book shows how sociology can shed light on current developments in the business world.

Drawing on their considerable experience of teaching sociology to a range ... Read more

The book provides:

  • Clearly-defined learning aims;
  • Questions for discussion and reflection;
  • Annotated suggestions for further reading;
  • In-depth case studies linking sociological ideas to business realities.

Written with the needs of students taking degrees outside the traditional social sciences in mind, such as business studies, human resources and management, the book is suitable for those approaching sociology for the very first time. Accessible and inspirational, it will help students to grasp new and exciting possibilities for thinking about business in the contemporary world.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745642321
SKU
V9780745642321
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Mark Erickson
Mark Erickson, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, School of Applied Social Science, University of Brighton Harriet Bradley, Professor of Sociology, University of Bristol Stephen Williams, Principal Lecturer, Human Resource and Marketing Management, University of Portsmouth Carol Stephenson, Senior Lecturer, University of Northumberia at Newcastle

Reviews for Business in Society
"Should be placed high on relevant reading lists, as an informative, persuasive, practical vaccine against banality and bias in OB and HRM." Work, Employment and Society "This vibrant, thought-provoking book brings the insights of social-science to business studies. With accessible language and illustrations, it introduces classical and contemporary theories and shows how they shape ... Read more

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