Elgar Cases in Business and Management – serie

This insightful book supports project management learning and competency through case studies drawn from a variety of industries and countries, utilising both academic theory and real-world examples. It addresses a growing need for relevant, timely, and diverse teaching and professional development resources. With global, multidisciplinary contributions from project management researchers, educators, and practitioners, this book provides unique insights into the factors that can impact project management challenges, strategies, and success.Key Features:16 cases from different industries and regions discussed, offering a broad perspective on project management practicesPedagogical notes for each case, including teaching plans, reflective questions, and suggested activities for instructorsBalanced exploration of the technical, interpersonal, and strategic dimensions of project management competencies.Divided into three main sections, each aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle® framework, focusing on Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen.Providing readers with a rich and diverse learning experience, Case Studies on Project Management in Practice is an essential tool for students, academics and professionals of project management, as well as those in the fields of organisational behaviour and innovation, and strategic management.

This book comprises original case studies from a broad cross-section of nonprofits across the arts, social services, education, advocacy and philanthropy. Demonstrating how nonprofits can cope with crises, it provides readers with an opportunity to review real-world decisions and actions taken to adapt and respond to existential challenges. Key Features:31 original cases explore key financial, organizational and leadership themesPresents candid cases that highlight the struggle and survival of nonprofit organizationsAnalyzes strategies that bolster organizational resilience for managers, leaders, educators, funders and regulatorsIncludes critical questions at the end of each chapter for suggested lines of discussion, culminating in a key teaching toolTeachers of nonprofit management and leadership will gain valuable insights from the original material and ideas featured within each case study. Students focusing on business, leadership, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, and strategic management will additionally find this book to be an important resource for their professional and scholarly development.

Cases and Exercises on Sustainability Accounting provides valuable insights into the sustainability challenges encountered by business, society and the environment, equipping future accountants with the skills and expertise to address social and environmental issues effectively. Expert authors deliver cases with inclusive coverage of topics and methodological approaches to foster critical and analytical thinking. This book is an essential toolkit for understanding the importance of accounting in addressing sustainability-related issues.Key Features:Interactive and experiential material18 diverse cases and exercises from global companies, both real and fictitiousCases require students to use qualitative and conceptual approaches, as well as quantitative and technical skillsCases are split into 5 key sections, covering sustainability accounting; sustainability reporting; carbon accounting and management; impact and materiality; and sustainability practicesThis timely book is invaluable to accounting scholars and professors, who are currently or are planning to teach sustainability accounting courses. It provides practical support for both undergraduate and postgraduate accounting and business students to enhance their learning and understanding, nurturing their skills through detailed exercise and recommendations.

Cases and Exercises on Sustainability Accounting provides valuable insights into the sustainability challenges encountered by business, society and the environment, equipping future accountants with the skills and expertise to address social and environmental issues effectively. Expert authors deliver cases with inclusive coverage of topics and methodological approaches to foster critical and analytical thinking. This book is an essential toolkit for understanding the importance of accounting in addressing sustainability-related issues.Key Features:Interactive and experiential material18 diverse cases and exercises from global companies, both real and fictitiousCases require students to use qualitative and conceptual approaches, as well as quantitative and technical skillsCases are split into 5 key sections, covering sustainability accounting; sustainability reporting; carbon accounting and management; impact and materiality; and sustainability practicesThis timely book is invaluable to accounting scholars and professors, who are currently or are planning to teach sustainability accounting courses. It provides practical support for both undergraduate and postgraduate accounting and business students to enhance their learning and understanding, nurturing their skills through detailed exercise and recommendations.