International terrorism and threats to security managerial and organizational challenges

The book reviews events since 9/11, which sets the foundation for the rest of the book. It scrutinizes the central role of governments as targets, agents and protectors of citizens, then considers the impact of terrorism on people and organizations based on research evidence from the US, Spain, and...

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Other Authors: Burke, Ronald J. (Editor), Cooper, Cary L. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham, UK Edward Elgar [2008]
Series:New horizons in management
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Call Number :HD 49 .I584 2008

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