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Introduction to Business

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March 2023 | 496 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Introduction to Business ignites student engagement and prepares students for their professional journeys, regardless of their career aspirations. Best-selling authors Heidi M. Neck, Christopher P. Neck, and Emma L. Murray inspire students to see themselves in the world of business and to develop the mindset and skillset they need to succeed. A diverse set of impactful examples and cases, from inspiring startups and small businesses to powerful corporations, illustrate how businesses can prosper and create positive impact.

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BUSINESS IN AN ENTREPRENEURIAL WORLD
 
Chapter 1 The Business of Business
 
Chapter 2 Business Without Borders
 
Chapter 3 The Entrepreneurial Mindset
 
BLOCK 1 THE OFFERING
 
Chapter 4 Business Creation
 
Chapter 5 Business Models
 
Chapter 6 Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
 
BLOCK 2 MARKETS AND CUSTOMERS
 
Chapter 7 Marketing & Sales
 
Chapter 8 Customers and Market Segments
 
BLOCK 3 STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE
 
Chapter 9 Organizational Structure and Design
 
Chapter 10 Organizational Mission and Culture
 
BLOCK 4 PEOPLE INSIDE THE BUSINESS
 
Chapter 11 Management and Leadership
 
Chapter 12 Human Resource Management
 
Chapter 13 Motivation and Empowerment
 
Chapter 14 Communication in Business
 
BLOCK 5 PERFORMANCE
 
Chapter 15 Operations and Quality Management
 
Chapter 16 Data Management and Analytics
 
Chapter 17 Accounting and Financial Statements
 
Chapter 18 Financial Management
 
Appendix A: Legal Issues (Online Only Chapter)
 
Appendix B: Putting It All Together: The Business Impact Deck

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“A cutting-edge approach to business instruction through the lens of entrepreneurship. I like the information discussed on nature of work and new trends such as 'gig' economies.”

Amy Conley, CPA
Professor of Accounting & Business at Genesee Community College

"Simplified layout, current, contemporary examples. It presents information in a different format and should generate more classroom conversation.”

Robert G. Gillan, DBA
Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton, FL

"This text is built for in-class discussions and activities. It helps students develop an important entrepreneurial mindset that is 

important for their careers. It has a lot more actionable and assignable exercises for in class and outside of class. It's a flip-the classroom/hyflex model textbook." 

Ryan Kauth
University of Wisconsin Green Bay

"The book provides a good summary of important topics, business cases for students to analyze and also engage in, good discussion questions, and mindset activities that will help learners apply the knowledge gained."

Dr. Jody-Lynn Rebek
Algoma University

"The author's approach to writing allows the average student to approach the topic in a way others do not. The integration of a global approach is sometimes not effective in other texts. It is here. This is definitely a text I would recommend to my faculty as Department Chair."  

Dwight Heaster, Ph. D
Glenville State College

 "The content is up-to-date and relevant. This book has more chapters that are realistic in nature to the current business environment."

Dr. Veronica Ramsundar
Miami Dade College

"A practical straight-forward introduction to business concepts. Gives students case examples to explain various concepts. I really appreciate the business ethics cases at the end of each chapter instead of one single chapter on ethics. I think it helps reinforce to students that ethics is a part of every aspect of business and helps them think more comprehensively about it." 

Rachel Gifford, PhD
Harrisburg Area Community College

“A textbook with features that help your students learn and understand business better and help them to retain the information longer. I love the simplicity and forwardness of it.”

Lawrence W Hahn
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

"I think the authors have done a good job of using a variety of businesses of different sizes and different types of industries to enhance the concepts."

Lorrie Mowry
Mid-Plains Community College/McCook Community College

“Timely, relevant, and relatable." 

David M. Brown
Ohio University
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  • This text is available in SAGE Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Learn more.
  • Simulation-based learning by Hubro offers a fun and powerful way for students to practice data-driven decision-making. Immediate feedback guides them to adapt their strategies and decisions. Contact your Sage representative to learn more.
  • Chapter-opening and chapter-ending case studies highlight how companies are working towards UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset activities ask students to develop the mindset and skillset they need to be successful in their professional careers.
  • Ethics in Business activities challenge students to address ethical dilemmas, critically evaluate options, and consider the consequences of different decisions.
  • The Business Impact Project helps students apply what they've learned and gain a holistic understanding of how all the building blocks of business work together.
  • Unique chapters on business models and data management and data analytics ensure students have the knowledge they need to succeed in today's business environment.
  • Demonstrates AACSB guiding principles and standards for business accreditation with integrated coverage of globalization, diversity, technology, ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability.
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