
Contemporary Business
- 654 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Contemporary Business
About this book
Enable students to evaluate and provide solutions to today's global business challenges and thrive in today's fast-paced business environment. Rooted in the basics of business, Contemporary Business, 4th Canadian Edition provides students a foundation upon which to build a greater understanding of current business practices and issues that affect their lives. Written with attention toward global technology trends, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Contemporary Business, 4th Canadian Edition encourages learners to grow and leverage intercultural aptitude, real-world problem-solving, and data analytics skills.
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Key takeaways
Analyze the fundamental economic principles, global market dynamics, and ethical responsibilities that shape contemporary business environments, including various forms of business ownership and entrepreneurial ventures.
Apply management, human resource, and production strategies to optimize organizational performance, integrating technology and effective communication for operational efficiency and team collaboration.
Formulate customer-driven marketing, product, and pricing strategies, including e-commerce applications, and manage financial resources through accounting principles and financial systems to achieve business objectives.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1: The Changing Face of Business
- Chapter 2: Economic Challenges Facing Business Today
- Chapter 3: International Business and Competing in World Markets
- Chapter 4: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Chapter 5: Small Business and the Legal Forms of Business Ownership
- Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship and Starting a Business
- Chapter 7: Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization
- Chapter 8: Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations
- Chapter 9: Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication
- Chapter 10: Production and Operations Management
- Chapter 11: Using Technology to Manage Information
- Chapter 12: Customer-Driven Marketing
- Chapter 13: Product and Distribution Strategies
- Chapter 14: Promotion and Pricing Strategies
- Chapter 15: Trends in E-Commerce
- Chapter 16: Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements
- Chapter 17: The Financial System
- Chapter 18: Financial Management
- Appendix A: Comprehensive Case Study: Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company
- Appendix B: Business Law
- Appendix C: Insurance and Risk Management
- Appendix D: Personal Financial Planning
- Appendix E: Developing a Business Plan
- Appendix F: Careers in Contemporary Business
- Appendix G: Launching Your Career
- Company Index
- Subject Index
- EULA
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