Business in action /
Courtland L. Bovee, John V. Thill.
- 6th ed.
- Boston : Pearson, c2013.
- xl, 486, [66] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.0
Preface -- Prologue -- Setting the stage : the business of business -- Developing a business mindset -- Understanding basic economics -- The global marketplace -- Business ethics and corporate social responsibility -- Building the framework : business ownership and entrepreneurship -- Forms of ownership -- Entrepreneurship and small-business ownership -- Guiding the enterprise : leadership, organization, and operations -- Management roles, functions, and skills -- Organization and teamwork -- Production systems -- Supporting the workforce : motivation and human resources -- Employee motivation -- Human resources management -- Labor relations -- Satisfying the customer : marketing, sales, and customer support -- The art and science of marketing -- Product and pricing strategies -- Distribution and marketing logistics -- Customer communication -- Managing the money : accounting and financial resources -- Financial information and accounting concepts -- Financial management -- Financial markets and investment strategies -- The money supply and banking systems -- References. 0