Introduction to Business Main Textbook

by Ristau, Robert A; Eggland, Steven A.; Dlabay, Les; Burrow, James L.; Daughtrey, Anne S.

• ISBN13: 9780538656887
• ISBN10: 0538656883
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-01-22
• Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub

Summary

This text unlocks the mysteries of what businesses are, how they work, and what impact they have on students' lives. No other text offers the wealth of practical business information that Introduction to Business does!

Table of Contents

Unit 1 Our Economic Environment

1 Economic Decisions

2. Economic Systems

3. Economic Roles

4. Economic Measurements and Conditions

Unit 2 Business and Government in our Global Economy

5. Business in Our Economy

6. Business Structures

7. Social Responsibility and Business Ethics

8. International Business

9. Government in Our Economy

Unit 3 Technology For Business Decisions

10. Computers in Business

11. Computer Applications

12. Your Future with Technology

Unit 4 Careers in Our Global Economy

13. Human Resources and the Economy

14. Planning a Career

15. Succeeding in the World of Work

16. Opportunities in Small Business

Unit 5 Consumers in the Economy

17. The Informed Consumer

18. Consumer Buying Decisions

19. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

Unit 6 Financial Institutions and Banking Services

20. The Banking System and Financial Services

21 Opening a Checking Account

22. Using Checks and Other Payment Methods

23. Managing Your Checking Account and Other Financial Services

Unit 7 Credit in Our Economy 24. The Fundamentals of Credit

25. The Use of Consumer Credit

26. The Cost of Credit

27. Credit Records and Regulations

Unit 8 Savings and Investment Strategies

28. Starting a Savings Program

29. Using Your Savings Plan

30. Investing in Bonds and Stocks

31. Making Other Types of Investments

Unit 9 Risk Management

32. The Fundamentals of Insurance

33. Vehicle Insurance

34. Property Insurance

35. Life Insurance

36. Health Insurance

Unit 10 Personal Financial Management

37. Foundations of Money Management

38. Budgeting Techniques

39. Your Financial Future Unit 11 Small Business Management

40. Managing a Small Business

41. Managing Human Resources

42. Marketing and Producing Goods and Services

43. Maintaining Financial Information

Appendix A Using a Calculator and Computer Keypad

Appendix B Math Review

Appendix C Determining Percentage and Interest in Business

Appendix D Using the Metric Measurement System in Business