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Top picks - Business Reference Ebooks
Business
An international bestseller, BUSINESS- The Ultimate Resource is a one-stop reference and interactive tool covering all aspects of today's world of work. Unique, authoritative, and wide-ranging, it offers practical and strategic advice for anyone doing business today. Written with a team of world-class writers and editors, it is an essential desk reference for managers, MBA and business students and for small business owners worldwide. Fully updated and revised for this new edition, BUSINESS features- Best Practice- over 170 essays from a stellar cast of business thought leaders including C. K. Prahalad, Gary Hamel and John Kotter Checklists and actionlists- more than 200 practical solutions to everyday business challenges Management Library- time-saving digests of more than 100 of the world's best business books Dictionary- jargon-free definitions of more than 7,000 terms Giants and Thinkers- revised biographies of over 100 of the world's most influential gurus and pioneers
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 140812811X
Publication Date: 2011
The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management by George Thomas Kurian
Now students, instructors, and professionals everywhere can find clear, authoritative, explanations of more than 6,000 key business terms. Prepared by a noted encyclopedist, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management covers a vast range of terminology from all areas of business including management, strategy, Finance, human resources, economics, marketing, sales, insurance, and international business. The book explains accounting rules, legal terminology, slang and buzzwords, acronyms, management theories, historical figures, economic concepts, performance metrics, and more-all the crucial ideas that have transformed business practices and management science in the past 25 years. In addition to concise definitions, this indispensable reference includes longer entries for ideas needing more elaborate explanations, as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult words, special sections on usage, and a thesaurus of related words. While quick definitions abound online, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management supplies the depth and clarity lacking in most "webinitions." And it includes thousands of technical terms omitted from even premier unabridged dictionaries. From Abilene paradox to zero-based budgeting, this is an essential resource for anyone serious about business.
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 0814420281
Publication Date: 2013
The A-Z of Corporate Social Responsibility by Nick Tolhurst; Manfred Pohl; Dirk Matten; Wayne Visser
CSR has now moved beyond the stage of specia list or niche subject to become an integral part of global business and society. This timely edition is destined to become the definitive guide to CSR, Sustain ability, Business Ethics and the organizations and standards in the field. The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility is a unique publication and is the culmin ation of over a hundred of the world's leading thinkers, opinion formers, academic and business people providing an easy-to-use guide to CSR: from general concepts such as sustainability, stakeholder management, business ethics and human rights to more specific topics such as carbon trading, microFinance, biodiversity, the Base of the Pyramid model and globalisation. In addition to definitions of the most important terms across the wide range of CSR associated topics, this book also covers all the most important codes and guidelines, such as the Equator Principles, the UN Global Compact and ISO standards, as well as providing background on organizations such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Transparency International and profiles of CSR in particular industries and regions. This paperback edition includes all the latest developments in CSR as well as incorporating new sections on boardroom pay, the sub-prime market and the financial crisis. Praise for the first edition: "A complete reference guide...offers an invaluable combination of lessons learned and best practice for the future...provides first-hand insights" (Forum CSR International, October 2008) "This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility"(Retail & Leisure International, February 2008) "... A handy reference to have on the shelf behind your desk..." (Ethical Performance, February 2008) "You will not find a wider display of today's key global players and their action programs than here." (CSR-News.net, May 2008) "The book contains a great deal of detailed research." (Supply Management, May 2008)
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 0470686502
Publication Date: 2010
Key Concepts in Sport Management by Trevor Slack; Terri Byers; Milena Parent
Sharp, clear and relevant this book meets the needs of those studying and researching within the growing discipline of sport management. The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates, sources and research methods in the management and delivery of sport. The book introduces readers to the concepts at the centre of their studies; it suggests relevant further reading and thoughts for future research and applies academic theory to business and organizational problems in a real-world context.Written for students, academics and practitioners the entries are designed to meet study needs and include:Clear DefinitionsComprehensive ExamplesPractical Applications Effective Research Methods
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 1412928427
Publication Date: 2012
Key Concepts in Marketing by Jim Blythe
Key Concepts in Marketing introduces and examines the key issues, methods, models and debates that define the field of marketing today. Each entry comprises of:-Definition-Summary-Broader discussion -Examples and illustrations-Key literature and further readingIntroductory chapters serve to situate and introduce the topics.
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 1847874983
Publication Date: 2009
Routledge Dictionary of Economics by Donald Rutherford
The Routledge Dictionary of Economics, now in its third edition, provides the clearest, most authoritative definition of economic and financial terms available. The book is perfect for students and professionals interested in a broad range of disciplines including Business, Economics, Finance, and Accountancy and all additional subjects where a knowledge of these fields of essential. The dictionary has been updated to reflect the economic changes of the new Millennium including the emergence of experimental and behavioural economics, new political economy, the importance of institutions, globalization, environmental economics, financial crises and the economic emergence of Chin a and India. It's an international dictionary that includes succinctly explained A to Z entries and definitive explanations of the key terms, accompanied by a short bibliography and comprising supplementary online definitions. In a world where the reader is met with a barrage of conflicting and competing information, this book continues to provide a definitive guide to economics.
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 0415600367
Publication Date: 2012
Top Picks - Finance and Accounting
Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary by Barbara J. Etzel
Offers the definitions of the various concepts, phrases, and jargon you need to understand ranging from CNBC and the financial pages to corporate earnings reports. This resource gives you cross-referenced explanations of financial terms, including vocabulary related to: Accounting; Finance; Banks and banking; Economics; Investing; and Markets.
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9780764526350
Publication Date: 2012
Dictionary of Accounting by S.M.H. Collin
This comprehensive dictionary covers a wide range of topics related to accountancy, including personal Finance, investments and company accounts. Ideal for students of accountancy, users without a background in accounting and those working in company accounts departments. 'Clear as day... This dictionary provides an extremely thorough guide to the terms we use in accounting... For students beginning the AAT qualification and people from a non-accounting background, this book will be extremely useful.' - Accounting Technician
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9780713682861
Publication Date: 2013
