| Description |
xvi, 376 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. History and Theory of the Growth of the Firm -- 2. Entrepreneurship and Management -- 3. Information and Uncertainty -- 4. Corporate Finance -- 5. Labour Management -- 6. Production -- 7. Marketing -- 8. Structure -- 9. Interorganisational Relations and Cooperative Structures -- 10. International Business -- 11. Government and Business -- 12. The Development of Modern Business: A Summary and Prospective |
| Summary |
"This business history textbook blends economic theory with empirical evidence to chart business development over the last 200 years in the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan and Australia. Each chapter considers an issue of current significance, introduces theories to illuminate the topic and discusses historical evidence and debates. Features include boxed case studies, original documents, illustrations, statistical tables, discussion questions; and suggestions for further reading." "The Development of Modern Business addresses enduring concerns for entrepreneurs, managers and students, and demonstrates the value of a historical perspective from which to judge present-day issues."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Gordon Boyce is Director of the International Business Program at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Industrialization.
|
|
Industries -- United States -- History.
|
|
Business -- History.
|
|
Corporations -- Growth -- History.
|
|
Industrial organization -- History.
|
|
Big business -- History.
|
|
Industries -- Great Britain -- History.
|
|
Industries -- Japan -- History.
|
|
Industries -- Australia -- History.
|
| Author |
Ville, Simon P.
|
| LC no. |
2001045865 |
| ISBN |
0333598776 |
|
0333598784 paperback |
|
