Synopses & Reviews
An international and multidisciplinary collection, edited by pioneers in the field, this work captures the quintessence of the corporation and its many inner and outer manifestations, presenting readers with a new approach to the subject area.
Fully revised and updated with the original contributions contextualized by the editors analyses and commentary to draw them together into a coherent whole, this anthology affords readers a new way of comprehending organizations.
This new edition features
- a new introductory section to branding and public relations, contextualizing the rest of the volume
- new case vignettes for each section with enhanced pedagogy to enable reader reflection on the themes examined
- new readings and an updated Harvard style case study
- revised and updated commentary and analysis from the editors
Filled with illuminating articles that stem from the 1950s to the present day, highlighting both practitioner and scholarly perspectives on the subject, this reader is an essential text for all students of marketing, reputation, business and corporate strategy, public relations, communications and branding.
Synopsis
As the concepts of corporate identity, communication, image and branding have caught the imagination of scholars and managers, new ways of conceptualizing organizations have arisen. This volume captures the quintessence of the corporation and its many inner and outer manifestations.
Edited by pioneers of the field, Revealing the Corporation presents a new paradigm which draws the key readings together for the first time. Pedagogical features include expert analysis and commentary; an integrative, extended case study; discussion questions; further reading and also a companion website with extra resources such as lecture slides and an instructor's guide: http: //cw.routledge.com/textbooks/041528421X/.
This augmented anthology affords a new way of comprehending organizations, drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives. Now a classic text, the book is essential reading for students, researchers and managers interested in corporate reputation, branding and marketing.
Synopsis
An international and multidisciplinary collection of works capturing the quintessence of the corporation and its inner and outer manifestations. Drawing on their wide experience the editors have assembled a portfolio of works from those who practice, as well as those who study and research the area. These will be of interest to anyone studying, analyzing and managing an organization's identity, image, reputation and corporate brand.
The book draws on articles from leading journals in the field and includes important recent articles as well as classics, written by recognised masters of the genre, which still inform current debate and practice.
Key feature include:
*insightful commentary from the editors on each section
*discussion and study questions
*links to other works in the genre
This book is invaluable to both students and managers who are concerned with comprehending the dimensions of corporate meaning.