Written in an approachable style, and featuring new international examples, this is a major contemporary guide to the role of organizations and people in business success.

• A revealing account of new internal organizational forms and the evolution of organization to meet new demands



• Makes state-of-the-art principles and practice available to students and practitioners



• Covers a broad range of topics, from integration, control, reward policies, outsourcing, flexibility and strategic alliances, to trust, learning, and corporate governance



• Draws upon recent research and good business journalism



• Features new international examples



• Each chapter contains summaries of key points, lists of practical guidelines, questions for discussion, and suggestions for further reading



• Fully supported by web-based Instructor Manual with teacher notes and powerpoint slides; visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/child