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Introduction to business law

ISBN: 9780198824886

El precio original era: 53,00€.El precio actual es: 53,00€. 50,35 IVA incluido

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Fecha de edición 29/08/2019
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1

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600

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The bestselling textbook in this subject area, Introduction to Business Law introduces students to the core legal areas relevant to the world of business and work. Known for its visual approach and engaging writing style, the book features over 90 full colour diagrams to illustrate complex issues, while practical examples and case studies are included throughout to put the law into context.

The book contains a chapter on study skills and revision, guiding business students on how to tackle legal exam questions and how to approach case law and statutes.

At the end of each chapter students can practise applying their knowledge and legal skills by answering sample essay and problem questions.

Online Resources
Further guidance on how to approach these questions can be found with the online resources accompanying the book. Students and lecturers can access a wealth of resources including:

Student resources
– Multiple choice questions with instant feedback
– Suggested answers to end-of-chapter questions
– Flashcard glossary of key terms
– Exam tips and advice
– Chapter summary documents

Lecturer resources
– Additional assignment questions
– Group exercises
– Research exercises

Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xvii

About The Authors xix

Introduction xxi

Part 1 Governance Practices in the Digital Age 01

1 Ensuring Value Creation (Despite Volatility) 03

2 Building a Resilient Board 21

3 The Board’s Expanding Role in Managing Risk 41

4 Building Insights and Just-in-Time Strategies 61

5 From Corporate Citizenship to ESG 83

6 Directors and Personal Accountability 99

Part 2 Framework for Modern Governance 121

7 Board Behavioral Profiles: A Governance Roadmap for the Digital Age 123

8 Board Behavioral Profiles in Action 153

Index 159

BRIAN STAFFORD is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Diligent. Formerly, Stafford was a partner with McKinsey & Company, and is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

DOTTIE SCHINDLINGER is Diligent’s Vice President of Thought Leadership. She is a leading expert in the field who researches and writes on governance issues, and presents related topics frequently at industry conferences globally.