This popular title has been completely updated to reflect the new Arrangements introduced for the 2005/06 course. In addition to comprehensive coverage of key areas to consolidate and enhance understanding, quick questions and differentiated exam-style questions at the end of each chapter sharpen exam technique.
Use the case studies to broaden subject knowledge, whilst a full glossary makes reference quick and easy.
Contents
Chapter 1: Business in contemporary society
? Cycle of business
? Factors of production
? Sectors of business activity
? Private sector organisations
? Non-profit making organisations
? Publicly-funded organisations
? Objectives
? Stakeholders
? Role of enterprise and the entrepreneur
? Franchising
? What is a manager?
? Sources of finance
? Sources of assistance
? Methods of growth
? Internal business environment
? External business environment
? Changing business environment
Chapter 2: Business information and ICT
? Sources of information
? Types of information
? Value of information
? Uses of information in business
? Types of ICT
? Costs and benefits of ICT
? Business software
? Uses of ICT
? Effects of ICT
Chapter 3: Decision-making in business
? Types of decisions
? Mission statement
? Decision-making process
? Role of managers in decision-making
? Influence of stakeholders on decision-making
? SWOT analysis
? Costs and benefits of POGADSCIE and SWOT
? Why is effective decision-making difficult?
? What do quality decisions depend on?
? Other decision-making techniques
Chapter 4: Internal organisation
? Types of organisational groupings
? Organisation charts
? Formal organisational structure
? The role and responsibility of management
? Organisational relationships
? Changes in organisational structure
? Empowerment
? Corporate culture
Chapter 5: Marketing
Chapter 6: Operations
Chapter 7: Financial management
Chapter 8: Human resource management
Chapter 9: Key terms and solutions
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Zielgruppe
Für Grundschule und weiterführende Schule
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Maße
Höhe: 297 mm
Breite: 210 mm
Dicke: 8 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-84372-463-6 (9781843724636)
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