TY - BOOK AU - Fry,Fred L. AU - Stoner,Charles R. AU - Hattwick,Richard E. TI - Business :an integrative framework : an integrative framework SN - 0256236127 AV - HD31 F79 PY - 1998/// CY - Boston PB - Irwin/McGraw-Hill KW - Industrial management KW - Case studies N1 - Part 1 The integrative nature of business: the nature of business; the scope of business today; decision makers and decision making; the links between business and its stakeholders. Part 2 The impact of external force: diversity and social patterns: economic forces; global influences the impact of financial markets and processes; the impact of legal and regulatory forces; the impact of industry structure and dynamics. Part 3 Providing excellence in goods and services; determining the direction of the form; providing value for the customer; acquisition and use of resources; integrating activities and building commitment; the use of emerging technology in producing quality products and services. Part 4 Assessment and continuous improvement; measuring performance; promoting change and renewal ER -