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Welcome to this month's highlights in Business and Managment!
August can be a tough month: by this time of the year people are often starting to feel a little tired but it's not quite close enough to the end of the year to begin looking forward to the December break, and the end of winter still has its fair share of grey, depressing days. To keep you motivated and focused, here are the latest books in business and management!
Business Logistics Management focuses on logistics and supply chain management. South African examples put the theories into local context and make this a great choice for local students and professionals. Also useful for local business people is the revised Labour Relations in South Africa, which offers a clear, current and lively introduction to the concepts, strategies and practices of labour relations.
Managers might be interested in The Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior, an essential resource which identifies and explains essential management principles. International Management Behavior sheds some light on conducting a successful global business, and Managerial Dilemmas is an invaluable guide to the most current management issues.
For anyone interested in research, Managing Information for Research explains how to not only find the information that you need, but more importantly, to apply it and turn it into an end product. Another great research resource is Ground Rules for Social Research, a user-friendly resource for people doing small-scale social research projects.
Surviving M&A, the follow-up to the highly popular book Intelligent M&A, offers practical advice for surviving mergers and acquisitions, and Internal Investigations provides a simple but effective method for carrying out reliable and defensible internal investigations.
And because not everyone has a background in finance, we recommend The Little Book of Economics and The Little Book of Main Street Money to explain economic issues and money management in terms that everyone can understand. These titles provide good advice and important information in a manner that is both entertaining and informative.
Happy Reading!
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| Business Logistics Management |
 Business Logistics Management: A Supply Chain Perspective, 3rd Edition
Editors: Wessel Pienaar, John Vogt
Business Logistics Management: A Supply Chain Perspective third edition equips students to improve on efficiency and effectiveness in a business environment through planning and strategy. The new edition focuses on the quantitative aspect of logistics by including more exercises and calculations for students to practise. There will also be an even greater focus on supply chain management, which widens the scope of the textbook. This will allow the book to be used beyond the first year of study. There is also a greater focus on South African industry and additional case studies.
Red Pepper Price: R263.95
Delivery Time: 1-2 weeks
ISBN-13: 9780195986525
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: July 2009
Country of publication: South Africa
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| Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior |
 Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior: Indispensable Knowledge for Evidence-Based Management
Author: Edwin A. Locke
This globally relevant handbook is an essential resource for students and managers. Identifying and explaining 33 timeless management principles, the handbook connects research findings in OB and HRM to the real world of business.
This book:
� Demonstrates how theories of organizational behavior can be successfully applied to the workplace
� This new edition adds new topics such as entrepreneurship, emotions, team leadership
and communication
� Includes contributions from a selection of the foremost experts in organizational behaviour including: Michael Beer, Gary Latham, Richard Hackman, Teresa Amabile, Terry Mitchell, Jay Conger, Jerald Greenberg, Albert Bandura and many other internationally famous scholars. Red Pepper Price: R1,157.20Delivery Time: 3-4 weeks ISBN-13: 9780470740958 Edition: 2nd Revised edition Format: Hardback Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date: 17 Jul 2009 Country of publication: United Kingdom Click here to order now |
| Labour Relations in South Africa |
 Labour Relations in South Africa, 3eAuthors: R. Venter (Ed) A. Levy (Ed) M. Conradie M Holtzhauzen Thoroughly revised, Labour Relations in South Africa third edition offers a clear, current and lively introduction to the concepts, strategies and practices of labour relations. Written with an understanding of both management and trade union contexts, the third edition uses an applied and integrated approach to prepare students in a real and meaningful way for the challenging practice of labour relations in South Africa. The book balances a solid foundation of theory with a dynamic, problem-solving outlook and provides a rich, multidimensional understanding of issues, theories and industry perspectives, and builds strategic insight and independent skills. It outlines how labour relations can be managed proactively, so as to avoid, rather than remedy, costly labour disputes.
The book:
� offers a thoroughly updated and comprehensive introduction to the field of labour relations
has been updated by Andrew Levy, a respected and prominent labour specialist, who brings a wealth of invaluable experience and real-world insight to readers
� addresses topical issues such as the changing nature of employment; the changing structure of labour law courts; globalization; whistle-blowers; managing diversity; and alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace
� includes a chapter on ethics in labour relations (available on the companion website)
� covers the framework of labour legislation in a very clear and accessible way
� adopts a strategic, yet practical, applied, problem-solving focus
� promotes a proactive approach to the management of labour relations
� focuses on the real world and current events, and on linking the theory of industrial relations to events arising within the industrial, political and international environments
� offers a clear and helpful pedagogical design
� includes ancillary support materials
Red Pepper Price: R299.95 Delivery Time: 7 days ISBN-13: 9780195983906 Format: Paperback Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication Date: January 2009 Country of publication: South Africa Click here to order now |
| The Little Book of Economics |
 The Little Book of Economics: The Truth About The Global Economy and What It Means to You
Authors: Paul Solman, Robert Shiller
It is hard to think of a time in recent memory where economics appealed to as wide an audience as it does today. The financial meltdown, the complex instruments that caused it, the vague and far reaching bailout package, and most importantly, the effect it has on everyone's personal economic outlook is of great concern. Just because the issues affect everyone doesn't mean they are understandable by everyone. Here, the authors explain everything from the current financial crisis to the macroeconomic forces at work that are changing our world. And he does so in a way that is as entertaining as it is informative. The Little Book of Economics sets out to do two things: explain the workings of the economy, especially in how it directly impacts our daily lives,and then show readers how to prepare themselves to maximize their investments and their lives.
Red Pepper Price: R248.16
Availability: Forthcoming
ISBN-13: 9780470481530
Format: Hardback
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 11 Nov 2009
Country of publication: United Kingdom
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| The Little Book of Main Street Money |
 The Little Book of Main Street Money: 21 Simple Truths That Help Real People Make Real Money
Authors: J. Clements, William J. Bernstein
In The Little Book of Main Street Money, Clements brings readers back down to earth with commonsense guidance that will put them on the path to clear and intelligent money management. From the big picture (your home, retirement, and life) to the micro (taxes and inflation), Clements offers readers clear-cut guidelines for taking control of their financial life and details the strategies needed to thrive in today's volatile economy. The 21 truths outlined throughout this book are a guiding light for everyone, young and old, just starting or soon retiring.
Each chapter is clear, pithy, and feisty. From the obvious to the counterintuitive, each truth will either bolster returns or cut costs. Collectively, the 21 truths are a compelling guide to today's treacherous financial terrain. Renowned for his spirited writing and shrewd investment guidance, Clements is the sane voice investors need to keep them grounded in the midst of so much financial insanity.
Red Pepper Price: R243.76
Delivery Time: 3 - 4 weeks
ISBN-13: 9780470473238
Format: Hardback
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 03 Jul 2009
Country of publication: United Kingdom
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| Managing Information for Research |
 Managing Information for Research, 2e
Authors: Liz Orna and Graham Stevens
You can't do research of any kind without doing two things:
� Finding and organizing relevant information
� Transforming it into the end product on which your research will be judged and rewarded (or not!)
Yet realistic and detailed guidance on these vital activities is in short supply. The authors' unique design approach shows how the two are related and how they can support each other throughout research.
New features in this completely rewritten and re-designed edition include:
� Stories from the experience of researchers
� Typographical page layout templates for each part of a dissertation
� 'Tips, time-savers and troubleshooting' for dissertation writers
Red Pepper Price: R326.48
Delivery Time: 3 - 4 weeks
ISBN-13: 9780335221424
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Open University Press
Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009
Country of publication: United Kingdom
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| Surviving M&A |
 Surviving M&A: Make the Most of Your Company Being Acquired
Author: Scott Moeller
Practical tips and real-world advice for thriving professionally in the midst of a major M&A deal
As a follow-up to his highly popular book Intelligent M&A, author Scott Moeller expanded the chapter on surviving a merger into an in-depth discussion of the subject. Surviving M&A offers practical advice for professionals who worry about their jobs while their organizations are embroiled in the turmoil of a merger or acquisition. Moeller not only shows readers how to keep their jobs safe, but how to turn lemons into lemonade and actually move up the corporate ladder during the chaos of M&A. For anyone in this precarious position, this book offers smart ideas and winning tactics.
Scott Moeller (London, UK) is the Director of the M&A Research Centre at Cass Business School, where he also teaches on mergers and acquisitions. He is a former managing director and global head of corporate venture capital at Deutsche Bank.
Red Pepper Price: R312.40Availability: Forthcoming ISBN-13: 9780470779385 Format: Hardback Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date: 31 Jul 2009 Country of publication: United Kingdom Click here to order now |
| International Management Behavior |
 International Management Behavior: Leading with a Global Mindset
Authors: Henry W. Lane, Martha L. Maznevski, Joerg Deetz
Now in its sixth edition, International Management Behavior continues to help students develop the knowledge, perspective, and skills they need in order to conduct global business successfully. The combination of well-chosen, new and classic cases, as well as a completely revised text, provides excellent exposure to real-life management issues and a field-tested framework for understanding cross-cultural dynamics. Elimination of the readings has provided for greater flexibility and customization.
For the sixth edition, the structure of the book has been totally revised and the text thoroughly updated to reflect the authors' recent experiences. Material in the original chapters has been expanded and there are new chapters on managing change in global organizations and one on managing global teams and networks. The concept of the global mindset is used as the integrating theme that establishes a framework for the book making it applicable at both individual/team and organization levels. This book continues its tradition and orientation about managing people from different cultures and managing global organizations to get effective results.
Red Pepper Price: R534.16Delivery Time: 3 - 4 weeks ISBN-13: 9780470714126 Format: Paperback Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date: 17 Jul 2009 Country of publication: United Kingdom Click here to order now |
| Managerial Dilemmas |
 Managerial Dilemmas: Exploiting Paradox for Strategic Leadership
Authors: John Storey, John Graham Salaman
An invaluable guide to the most current management issues.This important book by leading scholars in HRM challenges commonly held beliefs and misconceptions about the manager's role. Presents a range of industry perspectives, focusing on the need for managers to make multi-dimensional choices in a complex world.
Red Pepper Price: R880.00
Delivery Time: 3 - 4 weeks
ISBN-13: 9781405160278
Format: Hardback
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 19 Jun 2009
Country of publication: United Kingdom
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| Internal Investigations |
 Internal Investigations: A Basic Guide Anyone Can Use
Author: Spencer Pickett
The book provides a simple but effective method for carrying out reliable and defensible internal investigations. This easy-to-use guide offers anyone asked to conduct such an investigation a working set of standards, set out in a BASIC approach that follows five main steps: Beginning the Investigation, Assessing the Issues, Substantiating the Claims, Investigating the Implications, and Communicating the results. Using the BASIC approach, all senior employees and associates will be able to to develop an important new skills-set that will help them conduct a credible internal investigation, as and when required.
Red Pepper Price: R617.76
Delivery Time: 3 - 4 weeks
ISBN-13: 9780470779682
Format: Hardback
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 19 Dec 2008
Country of publication: United Kingdom
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