Intro to Business, Anniversary Edition

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Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-04-19
Publisher(s): South-Western Educational Pub
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Summary

Intro to Business, 4th edition, will introduce students to the world of business and help prepare them for the economic roles of consumer, worker, and citizen. This course will serve as a background for other business courses they may take in high school and college, assist them with consumer decision-making, prepare them for future employment, and help them effectively perform their responsibilities as a citizen.

Table of Contents

Economic Decisions
Economic Systems
Economic Roles
Economic Measurements
Business in Our Economy
Business Structure
Manager as Leader
Producing and Marketing Goods and Services
Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
International Business
Government in Our Economy
Managing a Small Business
Managing Human Resources
Maintaining Financial Information
Computers in Business
Computer Applications
Your Future with Technology
Human Resources in Our Economy
Planning a Career
Succeeding in the World of Work
Opportunities in Small Business
The Informed Consumer
Consumer Buying Decisions
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
The Banking System and Financial Services
Opening a Checking Account
Using Checks and Other Payment Methods
Managing Your Checking Account and Other Financial Services
The Fundamentals of Credit
The Uses of Credit
The Cost of Credit
Credit Records and Regulations
Starting a Savings Program
Using Your Savings Plan
Investing in Bonds and Stocks
Making Other Types of Investments
The Fundamentals of Insurance
Vehicle Insurance
Property Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Foundations of Money Management
Budgeting Techniques
Your Financial Future
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