Packed with examples and illustrations of professionals in real-world practice, THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS: THE ESSENTIALS 4E prepares readers for a successful career in business by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed in tomorrow's competitive workplace. Rich in theory and application, it delivers an engaging presentation of the foundational principles, concepts, and vocabulary for each area of business, while also emphasizing the practical skills needed for real-world success--including the five workplace competencies recommended by the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS). Each chapter offers a thorough presentation of business principles and also highlights emerging business trends in management, leadership, production, marketing, and finance.
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The title of this text, The Future of Business, sets the tone for my class. I encourage my students to look ahead, identify trends, and stay one step ahead of "current." This text has a very up-to-date look and a forward-looking perspective.
I chose this textbook because of its conceptual approach and dynamic nature. This is an immediate message that "business" is a constantly evolving and open-ended system, reliant upon human creativity, sensitivity, and ambition. The chapter summaries at the end of each chapter are so effective that I advise students to begin with these. The format and organization are the best I have seen.
Chapter 18, Using the Internet for Business Success, adds a nice touch. It is much more appropriate over the boxes and panels of Web address and the typical Surfing the Net exercises found in most introduction to business textbooks.
This text has clear writing that is at the student level of abstraction, good chapter organization, and great graphics that catch and keep young student interest. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
I chose this textbook because of its conceptual approach and dynamic nature. This is an immediate message that "business" is a constantly evolving and open-ended system, reliant upon human creativity, sensitivity, and ambition. The chapter summaries at the end of each chapter are so effective that I advise students to begin with these. The format and organization are the best I have seen.
Chapter 18, Using the Internet for Business Success, adds a nice touch. It is much more appropriate over the boxes and panels of Web address and the typical Surfing the Net exercises found in most introduction to business textbooks.
This text has clear writing that is at the student level of abstraction, good chapter organization, and great graphics that catch and keep young student interest. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Lawrence J. Gitman is a professor of finance at San Diego State University. He received his bachelor's degree from Purdue University his M.B.A. from the University of Dayton and his Ph.D. from the university of Cincinnati. Professor Gitman is a prolific textbook author and has over 45 articles appearing in Financial Management the Financial Review the Journal of Financial Planning the Journal of Risk and Insurance the Journal of Financial Research Financial Practice and Education the Journal of Financial Education and other publications. He currently serves as an associate editor of Journal of Financial Planning Journal of Financial Education and Financial Practice and Education.
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I thought this book gives you a tremendous amount of information. However I took a star off my rating because I think it gives a little to much to stomach per chapter. Overall it is a great Intro to Business text book.
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This text, I found, to be easy to read and understand. Following along through the fundamentals of business was a snap and made the semester much more enjoyable (if college can be).
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This book reinforces the stereotypes people who major in business being stupid. It is very basic, but it takes too many pages to describes those basic concepts, too many examples, too many case studies, no meat. It lacks an analytic approach and if you have to buy this it's because you chose a stupid class or your teacher is an idiot.
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