Business Chemistry: How to Build and Sustain Thriving Businesses in the Chemical Industry

Leker, J., Gelhard, C. and von Delft, S. (Eds.) (2018) Business Chemistry: How to Build and Sustain Thriving Businesses in the Chemical Industry. John Wiley & Sons Inc.: Hoboken, NJ. ISBN 9781118858493

Abstract

Business Chemistry: How to Build and Sustain Thriving Businesses in the Chemical Industry is a concise text aimed at chemists, other natural scientists, and engineers who want to develop essential management skills. Written in an accessible style with the needs of managers in mind, this book provides an introduction to essential management theory, models, and practical tools relevant to the chemical industry and associated branches such as pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. Drawing on first–hand management experience and in–depth research projects, the authors of this book outline the key topics to build and sustain businesses in the chemical industry. The book addresses important topics such as strategy and new business development, describes global trends that shape chemical companies, and looks at recent issues such as business model innovation.

• Item Type: Edited Books
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Von Delft, Dr Stephan
• Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management; Q Science > QD Chemistry
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
• ISBN: 9781118858493