Business Studies
Susan Hammond(Author)
Longman (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. March 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-582-05705-0 (ISBN)
Description
This volume comprises the expanded edition of an A-level business studies textbook. Discussing the functions of business, the text examines the implications of complex and changing business situations. Its main aim is to provide students with knowledge of business terminology and tools to observe and interpret what they see in the world of business. Discussed are methods of enquiry and problem solving, interpretation of information and the importance of presentation and expressing ideas in a clear manner. Exercises are included to enable students to put their knowledge into practice.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
b&w line drawings, index
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
881 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-05705-0 (9780582057050)
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Content
Part 1 The business environment: what is business studies?; the business as a system; markets; starting and running your own business. Part 2 The function of business: statistics - an aid to decision making and control; accounting - an aid to decision making and control; finance; marketing; the marketing mix; background to production; production control; people and business; business organization and communication; managing people; decision making in business organizations; tools for decision making. Part 3 Business in society: business and the economy; business and society.