Operations Management and Strategy

People, Management and Organizations

Anna Sutton, The University of Waikato, New Zealand This core textbook fuses topics from organizational behaviour and Human Resource Management (HRM) to provide new insight into the interconnectedness of these important and complementary areas. It takes an integrated and dynamic approach to the study of how work and people are organized and puts the human at the centre of HRM and organizational behaviour. The wide range of learning features makes the book an ideal course text for students at all levels. Combining a strong applied approach with a concise writing style, this book helps readers to prepare for future their careers as managers and HR practitioners.

January 2018 • 360 pages Paperback 9781137605047 • £54.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Essential Operations Management

Alex Hill, Kingston University, UK & Terry Hill, University of Oxford, UK This core textbook spans the service and manufacturing sectors, equipping readers to grasp and overcome the challenges in planning, designing and implementing operations. The author team takes a 'tasks and challenges' approach that marries theory to their extensive practical experience of running operations in high-profile business settings. Packed with engaging learning features, this textbook provides a concise and real-world oriented look at the key parts of an operations manager's role.

November 2017 • 383 pages Paperback 9781137526564 • £54.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Operations Strategy

Design, Implementation and Delivery

Terry Hill, University of Oxford, UK & Alex Hill, Kingston University, UK This textbook, underpinned by industry bestpractice, offers a practical approach designed to provide students with the tools and techniques required to design and develop an operations strategy. Case studies with international relevance and which draw on examples from a wide range of industry sectors help students to link theory and practice, develop analytical and problem-solving skills, and gain an understanding of operations strategy in the real world. The book explains how operations strategy can create value for an organisation and positively impact on business performance.

November 2017 • 416 pages Paperback 9781137532763 • £54.99 Bloomsbury Academic A Conceptual Framework

Alex Vanderstraeten, Ghent University, Belgium This advanced level textbook examines the role that Human Resource Management(HRM) and Human Resource (HR) managers play in developing processes and practices for high-performance organisations. It is built around a unique conceptual framework that provides a clear structure. Underpinned by recent research in the field, it provides an historical overview of the development of strategic HRM and an examination of contemporary topics such as sustainable HRM, e-HRM and high-performance work systems. The role of multiple stakeholders, such as trade unions and governments, is examined to encourage a deeper understanding of the role of national, institutional and cultural issues, as well as other external influences.

September 2018 • 304 pages Paperback 9781137605016 • £49.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Operations Management

An International Perspective

David Barnes, University of Westminster, UKed by a highly respected academic with over a decade of industry experience, Operations Management offers a global and strategic perspective on the topic. It integrates contemporary and traditional theories and combines cutting-edge thinking with innovative learning features. The book provides a range of international case studies and examples that help students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. This is a must-have textbook for operations management modules on undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes.

January 2018 • 545 pages • 28 bw illus Paperback 9781137525789 • £54.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Service Operations Management

A Strategic Perspective

John McManus, Strategist and Researcher, UK, Mats Winroth, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden & Jannis Angelis, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Integrating traditional theory with contemporary examples, Service Operations Management considers key concepts from strategy and operations management from a global services perspective. The authors provide a solid understanding of the key issues faced by today's service organisations, from managing and reviewing risk to managing supplier relationships. Rich pedagogy, integrated online resources and relevant international case studies develop strategic thinking skills and equip students with the essential tools and techniques necessary to plan, design, manage and control diverse service operations.

October 2019 • 336 pages Paperback 9781137609243 • £49.99 Bloomsbury Academic