Jennifer Aniston & Steve Zahn make for an adorable would-be couple in this romantic comedy Aniston (THE BREAK-UP) stars as Sue a saleswoman who stops into Mike's (Zahn SAHARA) motel on a sales trip Business soon turns to pleasure & the pair has a quick affair before she leaves But after Sue's departure Mike realizes that his heart might have walked out the door with her & he's soon in quick pursuit Playwright-turned-director Stephen Belber (writer of Richard Linklater's TAPE & THE LARAMIE PROJECT) helms this romantic comedy that also stars Woody Harrelson (THE PEOPLE VS LARRY FLYNT NATURAL BORN KILLERS) co-stars as Aniston's wealthy boyfriend ...

This is an accessible & academically rigorous guide to the themes & functions of management It contains in depth case studies that examine key management issues in a broad range of organisations from Apple & Virgin to the British Heart Foundation & Management in Practice features full of insights into contemporary management activities Entrepreneurship sustainability governance & internationalization are integrated throughout giving clear guidance on how students can further their understanding of these key topics ...

For over 25 years Colin Drury's textbooks have been an invaluable aid for accounting students A classic in its field the highly successful textbook Management Accounting for Business is the essential introductory text to management accounting for non-specialists This fully updated sixth edition maintains Drury's trademark accessible writing style & is illustrated throughout with interesting worked examples which provide the student with a concise foundation in both the theory & practice of the subject whilst emphasizing its importance in making business decisions ...

An essential text for the AAT AQ2016 Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) Unit ' Management Accounting Budgeting' This practical book contains practice activities assessment material & answers ...

An essential text for the AAT AQ2016 Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) Unit ' Management Accounting Decision & Control' This practical book contains practice activities assessment material & answers Penning Aubrey ...

This book explores the relationship between the management of creativity & creative approaches to management Challenges the stereotypical opposition between creatives' & suits' Draws on the work of management theorists such as Mintzberg & Porter & creativity theorists such as Amabile & Boden Draws on the practical experience of individuals working in the creative industries Looks at the place of creative organisations & creative business management in a new creative economy based on ideas images & information ...

International Perspectives on Equality Diversity & Inclusion examines the complex nature of equality diversity & inclusion in the world of work through interdisciplinary comparative & critical perspectives Authors are encouraged to provide cross-national & multi-dimensional insights through comparative analysis & to bring insights from across the disciplines of social sciences & humanities The series elicits critical scholarship through its focus on structures of inequality in relations of power in exploring issues of EDI at work ...

The fifth edition of Management & the Arts provides you with theory & practical applications from all arts management perspectives including planning marketing finance economics organization staffing & group dynamics Regardless of whether you are a manager in a theatre museum dance company or opera you will gain useful insights into strategic planning organization & integrated management theories Case studies statistics & real-world examples will allow you get a handle on all aspects of arts managements from budgeting & fundraising to e-marketing & social networking to working effectively with boards & staff members Revised to reflect the latest thinking & trends in managing organizations & people this fifth edition features class-tested questions in each chapter which help you to integrate the material & develop ideas about how the situations & problems could have been handled Case studies focus on the challenges facing managers & organizations every day & " In the News""es give you real-world examples of principles & theories ...

Management consulting remains a popular career choice but undertaking a consulting project for the first time can seem daunting for the student or new professional This book now in its fifth edition aims specifically to guide students through the consultancy process while also giving tips & techniques to the more seasoned practitioner This is delivered from the accumulated knowledge & insight of the authors & contributors who all have been consultants This fifth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect today's dynamic business environment The impact of new digital technologies on consulting & business in general & the use of evidence gained through studies on consulting are considered It provides a careful balance between theory & practice & is ideal for anyone who is undertaking a consulting project Key features A comprehensive introduction to the best practice in conducting a consulting project Key insights into how best to tackle the challenges that arise Case studies from across a wide range of industries at the end of each chapter & a long case study running throughout the book Help in choosing & developing a career in consultancy Extensive references & further reading to underpin a student's knowledge New to this edition Further links to theories developed in other courses such as strategy & management In the Preface several 'pathways' are provided for the different types of project a student may be required to undertake taking into account their academic level & previous experience Throughout the chapters the key ideas are highlighted to aid the reader in navigating the book New case exercises based on real consulting projects to put tools & techniques into practice including a new long case study on a strategic review for a company Louise Wickham is the Director of Wickham Consulting Services Ltd & a practising consultant specialising in strategy & marketing She has over 30 years business experience both within companies & as a consultant working for a wide range of consumer-facing businesses & the not-for-profit sector Jeremy Wilcock is the Business Engagement Manager at the Business School University of Hull He has 27 years industrial experience with a major multi-national where he worked on numerous internal consultancy projects He has lectured regularly in strategic management & business analysis at undergraduate & postgraduate level & has supervised student consulting projects ...

As the market-leading text for Management Control & performance measurement this book will give you a thorough understanding of core concepts & key topics Including a wide range of international case studies & real life examples means this is the ideal guide for understanding complex topics & bringing this subject to life ...