Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1 The internal business environment organisations and organisational theories; organisational and business objectives; non-incorporated organisations; incorporated organisations; other types of organisation; locating a business; culture and control; organisational growth; change in organisations; departments, divisions and structures; accounting and corporate finance; marketing and business products; people in organisations and personnel; operations and manufacturing; operational philosophies. Part 2 the external micro business environment markets - prices and costs; markets - supply and demand; market structures; government and markets; comparing industries and markets. Part 3 the external macro business environment; the political environment.

This is a comprehensive core text covering the syllabus for units on business organizations and the external business environment. It is ideal for students studying these units on business degrees, HNC/Ds in business and finance and CMS and DMS courses. Organizations and the Business Environment is divided into three sections. Firstly a study of Business Organizations covers topics from organizational and managerial theories, objectives and culture to an examination of the various functions in a modern business organization. Then the Micro Business Environment looks at various aspects of a business in relation to its immediate environment i.e. its industry competitors, suppliers and customers. Finally the Macro Business Environment looks at the political environment, including a detailed study of the structures, objectives and influences of the European Union, then goes on to examine legal structures, macroeconomic, sociological and technological influences.