1st Edition
Work, Change and Competition Managing for Bass
246 Pages
by
Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
248 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book presents an in-depth study of organizational change and innovation in one of the UK's leading retail leisure companies. Based on a remarkably deep level of access, the authors provide a fascinating longitudinal study of the management process in action - both the formal, 'on stage' aspects of strategic change and the informal, political behaviour of those involved. Subjects covered... Read more
List of figures. List of Tables. Acknowledgements. Introduction. The Changing Nature of Public House Retailing. Bass PLC. Management and Managing. Change and Changing. The Emergence of a Change Strategy in Bass Taverns. Changing the Organization. Managers and Change. Performance Assessment of the Change Programme. Conclusion.
Biography
David Preece, Gordon Steven, Valerie Steven
'This rich and detailed longitudinal study of a well-known company makes fascinating reading. There are relatively few 'inside' accounts like this one available. Work, Change and Competition thus makes a significant contribution to the literature of organizational development and change.' - Dave Buchanan, De Monfort University
'THe authors use an accessible and informal writing style which surprisingly would please both academics and practitioners. The book makes a great contribution to an unknown area and therefore should be read widely.' - International Journal Of Toursim Research
