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Introduction to Business
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Introduction to Business

First Edition


January 2023 | 496 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Introduction to Business ignites student engagement and prepares students for their professional journeys, regardless of their career aspirations. Best-selling authors Heidi M. Neck, Christopher P. Neck, and Emma L. Murray inspire students to see themselves in the world of business and to develop the mindset and skillset they need to succeed. A diverse set of impactful examples and cases, from inspiring startups and small businesses to powerful corporations, illustrate how businesses can prosper and create positive impact.
 
BUSINESS IN AN ENTREPRENEURIAL WORLD
 
Chapter 1 The Business of Business
 
Chapter 2 Business Without Borders
 
Chapter 3 The Entrepreneurial Mindset
 
BLOCK 1 THE OFFERING
 
Chapter 4 Business Creation
 
Chapter 5 Business Models
 
Chapter 6 Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
 
BLOCK 2 MARKETS AND CUSTOMERS
 
Chapter 7 Marketing & Sales
 
Chapter 8 Customers and Market Segments
 
BLOCK 3 STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE
 
Chapter 9 Organizational Structure and Design
 
Chapter 10 Organizational Mission and Culture
 
BLOCK 4 PEOPLE INSIDE THE BUSINESS
 
Chapter 11 Management and Leadership
 
Chapter 12 Human Resource Management
 
Chapter 13 Motivation and Empowerment
 
Chapter 14 Communication in Business
 
BLOCK 5 PERFORMANCE
 
Chapter 15 Operations and Quality Management
 
Chapter 16 Data Management and Analytics
 
Chapter 17 Accounting and Financial Statements
 
Chapter 18 Financial Management
 
Appendix A: Legal Issues (Online Only Chapter)
 
Appendix B: Putting It All Together: The Business Impact Deck

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"This text covers all of the essential areas of business--with a refreshing focus on corporate social responsibility." 

Dr. John J. Sherlock
Professor of Human Resources, Western Carolina University
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