INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS, Fourth Edition
Gaspar/Bierman/Kolari/Taken Smith/Smith/Arreola-Risa
Julian E. Gaspar, PhD (Emeritus)
May Business School, Texas A&M University
Leonard Bierman
May Business School, Texas A&M University
James W. Kolari, PhD
May Business School, Texas A&M University
Katherine Taken Smith PhD
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
L. Murphy Smith, PhD
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Antonio Arreola-Risa, PhD
May Business School, Texas A&M University
Pages: 656 Pages
Copyright Year: © 2024
Status: Available
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Paperback (Four-Color): 978-1-955543-36-1
Paperback (B/W): 978-1-955543-40-8
Loose-Leaf (B/W): 978-1-955543-37-8
Online eTexbook: 978-1-955543-38-5
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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS is a comprehensive and engaging text that provides students with a solid foundation in business fundamentals, regardless of their background. The authors' unique approach combines consistency, active learning, and real-world examples to create a highly effective learning experience.
One of the key strengths of Introduction to Business is its cross-functional authorship. With six authors, each a recognized authority in their respective field, the text provides a balanced and cohesive perspective across all areas of business. This approach ensures that students are able to grasp the interconnectedness of various business functions, enabling them to gain a holistic understanding of the subject matter.
This editionhas been extensively revised and updated to reflect current business trends and practices. The text includes up-to-date coverage of topics such as digital marketing, e-commerce, and social responsibility, among others. Furthermore, the authors have incorporated numerous real-world examples and case studies to help students connect the material to their own lives and experiences.
Introduction to Business is a highly accessible and engaging text that provides students with a solid foundation in business fundamentals. With its unique pedagogy and cross-functional authorship, it is the ideal resource for introductory-level students seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
►Preparation for a future business career. The text provides a solid business foundation and prepares students for more advanced business courses and career success.
►An accessible and relevant text that offers a unique narrative. A natural and relaxed writing style promotes a sense of a conversation between the authors and reader.
►Comprehensive coverage of current topics, trends, and events. The text has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent issues and events from across the discipline and the dynamic world of business.
►Extensive use of real-world examples. Each chapter contains a wide variety of real-world examples, including a chapter-opening vignette that motivates students to learn more about the chapter topic.
►Integrated coverage of ethics. The importance of business ethics and social responsibility is a theme that is incorporated into every chapter.
►Comprehensive coverage of global and cross-cultural issues confronting today's business professionals. Throughout the text, there is an integrated discussion of business in the global environment, an essential topic in today’s global and interconnected world.
►Contemporary design with a rich illustration program. Numerous graphs, figures, and tables reinforce the text discussions by providing a visual guide to key concepts.
►Student-friendly pedagogy and features. Each chapter provides; chapter outlines, learning objectives, chapter-opening vignette, box features ("Case in Point", "Profiles in Business", "Global Business", "Technology and Business", and "Ethics in Business"), on-page key terms definitions, comprehensive chapter reviews, portfolio projects, a unique “Test-Prepper” section, and much more.
►Complete Instructor's Support Package. Instructor's Resource Manual, Test Item File, PowerPoint Lecture Slides, and Online Video Labs with Student Worksheets.
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