Superbrands aims to highlight brands, from a wide range of sectors, that have become the strongest and most iconic in their field. The publication explores, with text and visual, how these brands have succeeded in reaching the top and the journey that they have taken to get there. This is the seventh edition of Superbrands and is part of a pioneering programme that was founded with the aim of paying tribute to the UK's strongest brands. Through identifying these brands and providing their case histories, the Superbrands organisation and its eminent panel of judges hopes that people will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the important and highly topical discipline of branding and a greater admiration for the brands themselves.

This book presents and analyses exemplary cases of progressive business, understood as ecologically sustainable, future-respecting and pro-social enterprise. The authors present a number of companies following progressive business practices from a range of industries including ethical and sustainable banking, artisan coffee production and distribution, pharmaceutical products, clean technology, governance in retailing, responsible hospitality and consumer goods. With case studies from around Europe such as Tridos Bank in The Netherlands, Béres Co. in Hungary, Novo Nordisk in Denmark, Lumituuli in Finland, John Lewis in the UK and Illy Café from Italy, these progressive companies have global reach and an international impact. The collected cases aim to show the best to be expected from business in the 21st century in a structured accessible way, suitable for any readers interested in innovative ways of creating forward-looking sustainable business.

Business is increasingly becoming global in its scope, orientation and strategic intent. This book by a renowned author provides a comprehensive yet concise exposition of the salient features, trends and intricacies of international business. The subject matter is presented in a lucid and succinct style so that even those who do not have a basic knowledge of the subject can easily understand it. The text is enriched and made more interesting by a number of illustrative diagrams, tables and insightful boxes of examples. Another significant feature is the profuse references to Indian contexts and examples. NEW TO THE EDITION The seventh edition of the book is characterised by: • Restructuring of the contents making it concise • Revision of data and illustrations • Addition of latest information and revisions in the chapters, wherever necessary • Introduction of two new case studies on ‘Globalization of Pop Culture’ and ‘Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of P&G’, besides updating the remaining cases TARGET AUDIENCE • MBA • B.Com and M.Com • MA Economics

Compiling the best practices of business excellence frameworks around the world, this new book addresses the need for innovative research on sustainable business performance. Using detailed empirical studies, the authors outline the motives and benefits of the implementation of such frameworks in different geographical regions. Comprehensive case studies showcase how the variety of excellence frameworks are manifested in their work cultures, values and beliefs. Academics studying quality management, HRM, and international business will find this book an essential read as it establishes the relevance of human capital in achieving and sustaining global business excellence.