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Foundations of Business| William M. Pride (Author), Robert J. Hughes (Author), Jack R. Kapoor (Author)| Cengage Learning

         

Table of Contents

Part I: THE ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS.
Chapter 1. Exploring the World of Business and Economics.
Chapter 2. Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business.
Chapter 3. Global Business. 

Part II: BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Chapter 4. Choosing a Form of Business Ownership.
Chapter 5. Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchises. 

Part III: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION.
Chapter 6. Understanding the Management Process.
Chapter 7. Creating a Flexible Organization.
Chapter 8. Producing Quality Goods and Services. 

Part IV: HUMAN RESOURCES.
Chapter 9. Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees.
Chapter 10. Motivating and Satisfying Employees and Teams. 

Part V: MARKETING.
Chapter 11. Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing.
Chapter 12. Creating and Pricing Products That Satisfy Customers.          Chapter 13. Distributing and Promoting Products. 

Part VI: INFORMATION, ACCOUNTING, AND FINANCE.
Chapter 14. Exploring Social Media and e-Business.
Chapter 15. Using Management and Accounting Information.    Chapter 16. Mastering Financial Management. 

Online Appendices:
Appendix A: Understanding Personal Finances and Investments.
Appendix B: Careers in Business.
Appendix C: Enhancing Union-Management Relations.
Appendix D: Risk Management and Insurance.
Appendix E: Business Law, Regulation, and Taxation.

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