Understanding the Canadian Business Environment is the only ground-up Canadian text that emphasizes an analytical approach using case orientation to understanding the core material students need to be successful post-graduation. The text takes the reader on a journey that explores the environment within which business operates--both within the Canadian context and within the global context. The reader will be introduced to a variety of perspectives, theories, and concepts that shed light on real business issues.

Back in print - the 1975 classic about the triumph of corporate capitalism during Canada's formative years.

"If you want to read about...fascinating can-do business builders by two razor-sharp doers themselves, this is the book. If you want to disprove the ugly myth that 'Canada' and 'entrepreneurial' do not compute in a single sentence, this is also the book. Open it up and get acquainted with a bevy of compelling characters who reveal how they've don it and get their tips on how you can do it, too." —Edward Greenspon, Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and Mail "I am neither a businessman an entrepreneur, but this book gave me practical ideas on how to better cope in an industry that, like so many others, is changing at the speed of light. Brody and Raffa chronicle some amazing and inspirational Canadian success stories and in doing so offer valuable lessons on how to harness teamwork, creativity and - above all - passion into any workplace." —Scott White, Editor-in-Chief, The Canadian Press LEARN THE FINE ART OF MANAGEMENT FROM LEADERS ADN ENTREPRENEURS AROUND THE WORLD... ...ALL OF WHOM HAPPEN TO BE CANADIAN. Lessons on teamwork from Homer Simpson? World-renowned architect, Moshe Safdie, on organizational design? Joe Boxer, guerilla marketer? How can vision turn a single Toronto motel into the global luxury Four Seasons chain? Isadore Sharp shares his insights. How can anybody sell a multimillion-dollar pharmaceutical company in just one week? Leslie Dan Tells you how he did it. Everything I Needed to Know About Business...I Learned From a Canadian offers first-hand insights, experience, and best practices from twenty-four business and culture leaders, all of whom have achieved excellence in a particular area of business,at home and on the world stage. Some are household names, others are barely known outside their own industry, but they all share the secrets of their amazing success. New to this Second Edition are four brand new chapters on luminaries such as Stewart Butterfield, the mind behind Flickr; and Graydon Carter, Editor-in-Chief of Vanity Fair. With additional mini-profiles of four entrepreneurial up-and comers, this new edition offers more advice and inspiration than ever. Each chapter features "5 Things You Need to Know" - the essential lessons from the leaders and entrepreneurs who have been there and done it all. You'll learn the best of business wisdom, get practical advice on company building, and discover how to prosper in one of the most challenging market environments in history. This book offers management lessons that are as entertaining as they are instructive, all built around the deep thoughts and insights of leaders who are the best in business. The authors are graciously donating all of their profits from the sale of this book in Canada to young Canadian entrepreneurs who are trying to make our world a better place.

A study of Canadian competitiveness, which has been declining. Includes Canada's business scorecard; doing business, manufacturing, and services in the global economy; strategies for Canada's international competitiveness; and recommendations for a competitive future. Graphs. Commissioned by Kodak Canada Inc.

This book will help Canadian managers to better understand: the strategies of Japanese multinationals and other East Asian firms and governments, the linkages between trade and investment, and the nature of the different business systems.

Who's Who in Canadian Business, now in its 21st year, is a comprehensive and independent guide to Canada's business elite. Listing over 5,000 corporate and entrepreneurial leaders, each with a detailed biography and contact information, this directory is an excellent resource for anyone needing information on Canada's business world. Biographies include such information as current employment, address, education, career history, publications, favourite charities, and honours. Those listed are included because of the positions they hold in Canadian business and industry, or because of the contributions they have made to business in Canada. The directory is updated annually; new and updated biographies are marked for easy reference. All biographies are indexed by company name. Included in this edition is the PROFIT 100 / Next 100 listing of Canada's fastest-growing companies, as well as a list of professional associations, each with full address, contact names, and a brief description.

Using real world examples and instructive case studies, this resource helps students gain a well-rounded understanding of international business theory and practice. This all-new, all-Canadian resource takes a fresh look at trade, marketing, logistics, the supply chain, culture, politics, and economics in the context of international business. The student resource and supplements were specifically developed to meet the curriculum requirements of International Business Fundamentals.