The Business Environment: Themes and Issues in a Globalizing World

The third edition of this successful text builds on its unique and stimulating approach to the business environment, expanding its well-received structure to encompass a more international perspective. Part One outlines the classic 'PESTLE' structure, while Part Two explores key issues such as globalization, sustainability, equal opportunities, and entrepreneurship.

Written in a highly engaging and accessible style, the book introduces students to critical thinking via the 'stop and think' boxes.

The coherent themes running throughout the book enable students to gain a holistic understanding of the business environment with an integrated global focus.

The Business Environment 3e is supported by an extensive Online Resource Centre, featuring:

Student resources:
Multiple-choice questions
Author podcasts

Lecturer resources:
Figures and tables from the text
Lecturer's guide to each chapter
PowerPoint slides
Answers to review questions
Test bank

Paul Wetherly, Reader in Politics, Leeds Metropolitan University,Dorron Otter, Subject Group Leader, Economics & International Business, Leeds Metropolitan University

Dr Paul Wetherly is Reader in Politics at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is module leader for Business Environment, which he has taught for several years. Paul's research interests include New Labour/Third Way and state theory, and he has many publications in these fields.

Dorron Otter is Subject Group Leader, Economics & International Business, Leeds Metropolitan University. His principal teaching and research interests are in the field of political economy, particularly in relation to development and global justice.