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Introduction to Business, International Edition
PART I: THE ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS.
1. An Introduction to Business and Economics.
2. Ethics and Social Responsibility.
3. Business in a Global Setting.
PART II: BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
4. Choosing a Form of Business Ownership.
5. Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchises.
PART III: INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS STRATEGY AND DECISION MAKING.
6. Understanding Information and e-Business.
7. Using Accounting Information.
Part IV: Management and Organization.
8. Understanding the Management Process.
9. Creating a Flexible Organization.
10. Producing Quality Goods and Services.
PART V: HUMAN RESOURCES.
11. Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees.
12. Motivating and Satisfying Employees and Teams.
13. Enhancing Union-Management Relations.
PART VI: MARKETING.
14. Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing.
15. Creating and Pricing Products that Satisfy Customers.
16. Wholesaling, Retailing, and Physical Distribution.
17. Developing Integrated Marketing Communications.
PART VII: FINANCE AND INVESTMENT.
18. Understanding Money, Banking, and Credit.
19. Mastering Financial Management.
20. Understanding Personal Finances and Investments.