International dictionary of management

More than 6000 terms, techniques and concepts of use and interest to businesses management worldwide are explained in this best-selling business reference book. Rigorously updated, the fifth edition contains concise descriptions of the meaning of new terms and those that have established themselves in the last few years in the rapidly changing world of management, business and commerce. International organisations are also included and a quick reference appendix lists addresses, world currencies and time zones. Entries cover virtually all branches of management, personnel, training, production, marketing, finance, accounting, administrational and information technology, as well as industrial relations, and the social, economic, legal and statistical environment in which management must operate. Numerous charts and diagrams give fuller definition to many entries.