Business Management: A Value Chain Approach (Revised 2nd Edition)

Visualize how a business truly works. Business Management: A Value Chain Approach breaks new ground by moving away from traditional functional management to a holistic Value Chain framework. This Revised 2nd Edition is specifically updated with modern South African legislation (including the Companies Act and Consumer Protection Act) and aligned with the latest census data, making it a critical resource for undergraduate learners and accounting students doing short-module management courses.

Why the Revised 2nd Edition is a Management Essential:

• Value-Added Focus: Teaches you how to identify and improve activities that add value while eliminating those that don’t—a key skill for future managers and auditors.

• Legislative Accuracy: Fully updated to include the Companies Act, Co-operatives Act, and National Credit Act, ensuring your knowledge is legally current.

• Holistic Strategy: Divided into three logical parts: The Business Environment, Value Chain Activities (Primary & Support), and Contemporary Issues (Ethics, Governance, and BEE).

• Practical Learning Toolkit: Packed with self-evaluation exercises, experiential activities, and case studies to move you from theory to real-world application.

   

Key Topics Covered:

• The Entrepreneurial Process: From identifying opportunities to the practical considerations of establishing a business in SA.

• General Management & Leadership: Mastering the guiding forces that drive the value chain forward.

• Primary Activities: Deep dives into Inbound/Outbound Logistics, Operations Management, and Marketing.

• Support Activities: Understanding the critical roles of Purchasing, Human Resources, and Technology.

• Contemporary Issues: Analyzing Corporate Governance, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), and Business Ethics.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9780627027918

• Authors: G. Nieman and A. Bennett

• Publisher: Van Schaik Publishers

• Edition: Revised 2nd Edition (2014/Revised)

• Format: Physical Softcover (Approx. 450 pages)