The introduction to business course is an opportunity for students to investigate the breadth of business functions, and the positive impact that business has on our society and economic system. Business Foundations: A Changing World delivers a focused presentation of the essential material needed to teach introduction to business, while offering students an appreciation for the role of business in our economy and society.
The 12th edition reflects the latest developments in the business world-technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, the sharing economy, transportation and manufacturing technology. It also presents the transformational impact–particularly on global trade, relationships, and career opportunities–that technology has on the business world.
Business Foundations: A Changing World is an unrivaled compilation of exciting application-focused content, activities, and examples guides students through the technology-saturated world of business today.
作者介紹
作者簡介
O. C. Ferrell
現職:Auburn University
Geoffrey A. Hirt
現職:DePaul University
Linda Ferrell
現職:Auburn University
目錄
PART I: BUSINESS IN A CHANGING WORLD
Ch 1 The Dynamics of Business and Economics
Ch 2 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Ch 3 Business in a Borderless World
PART II: STARTING AND GROWING A BUSINESS
Ch 4 Options for Organizing Business
Ch 5 Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising
PART III: MANAGING FOR QUALITY AND COMPETITIVENESS
Ch 6 The Nature of Management
Ch 7 Organization, Teamwork, and Communication
Ch 8 Managing Operations and Supply Chains
PART IV: CREATING THE HUMAN RESOURCE ADVANTAGE
Ch 9 Motivating the Workforce
Ch10 Managing Human Resources
PART V: Marketing Developing Relationships
Ch11 Customer-Driven Marketing
Ch12 Dimensions of Marketing Strategy
Ch13 Digital Marketing and Social Media
PART VI: FINANCING THE ENTERPRISE
Ch14 Accounting and Financial Statements
Ch15 Money and the Financial System
Ch16 Financial Management and Securities Markets