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Principles of Business

By Les Dlabay, Ed.D., James L. Burrow, Brad Kleindl

9th Edition © 2017
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PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, Ninth Edition, provides complete instruction in business concepts and skills students need in today's competitive environment. This market-leading introductory business text offers extensive coverage in major business concepts, such as finance, marketing, operations, and management. Students gain valuable information and skills for the workplace, as well as preparation for success in competitive events, such as DECA, FBLA, and BPA.

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PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, Ninth Edition, provides complete instruction in business concepts and skills students need in today's competitive environment. This market-leading introductory business text offers extensive coverage in major business concepts, such as finance, marketing, operations, and management. Students gain valuable information and skills for the workplace, as well as preparation for success in competitive events, such as DECA, FBLA, and BPA.

Planning a Career in… presents the needed skills, education, work experience, and industry opportunities for a variety of business-related career paths.

Interactions & Connections is an experiential learning activity at the end of each chapter that gets students active in their community or online.

Work as a Team allows students to experience dynamics that enhance the learning process and learn the benefits and concerns of shared decision-making.

Features such as Business Vision, Life-Span Plan, Business Improving Society, and A Question of Ethics provide the link between theory and the real world of business.

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Chapters

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Authors
A Strong Foundation for Business Success!
The Most Comprehensive
Business Coverage Available
Engage Student Interest
Assess Student Learning
Life-Span Plan Project
Unit 1. Business in the Global Economic Environment
Unit 2. Business Organization and Management
Unit 3. Business Operations and Technology
Unit 4. Personal Financial Management
Appendix A. Using a Calculator and Computer Keypad
Appendix B. Math Review
Appendix C. Determining Percentages and Interest in Business
Appendix D. Using Measurements in Business
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Unit 1. Business in the Global Economic Environment

Chapter 1. Economic Decisions and Systems
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1.1. Satisfying Needs and Wants ↗
Needs and Wants ↗
Goods and Services ↗
Economic Resources ↗
1.1. Assessment ↗
1.2. Economic Choices ↗
The Basic Economic Problem ↗
The Decision-Making Process ↗
1.2. Assessment ↗
Life/Work Skills ↗
Research Skills ↗
1.3. Economic Systems ↗
The Three Economic Questions ↗
Types of Economic Systems ↗
The U.S. Economic System ↗
1.3. Assessment ↗
1.4. Supply and Demand ↗
Participating in a Market Economy ↗
Determining Price ↗
1.4. Assessment ↗
Business Improving Society ↗
Chapter 1. Assessment ↗
American Enterprise Project ↗
Chapter 2. Economic Activity
2.1. Measuring Economic Activity
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Labor Activities
Consumer Spending
2.1. Assessment
2.2. Economic Conditions Change
The Business Cycle
Consumer Prices
Interest Rates
2.2. Assessment
2.3. Other Measures of Business Activity
Investment Activities
Borrowing
Economic Challenges and Adapting to New Markets
2.3. Assessment
Chapter 2. Assessment
Quick-Serve Restaurant Management Series Event Role Play
Chapter 3. Business in the Global Economy
3.1. International Business Basics
Trade Among Nations
Measuring Trade Relations
International Currency
3.1. Assessment
3.2. The Global Marketplace
International Business Environment
International Trade Barriers
Encouraging International Trade
3.2. Assessment
3.3. International Business Organizations
Multinational Companies
Global Market Entry Modes
International Trade Organizations
3.3. Assessment
Business Improving Society
Chapter 3. Assessment
Emerging Business Issues Event
Chapter 4. Social Responsibility of Business and Government
4.1. Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
Social Responsibility Issues
Social Responsibility Evaluation
Business Ethics
4.1. Assessment
Life/Work Skills
Working in Teams
4.2. Government Protection Activities
Government in Society
Government Protection Activities
Protection of Intellectual Property
4.2. Assessment
4.3. Government Regulation and Assistance
Regulatory Activities
Government Assists Business
Government Raises Money
4.3. Assessment
Chapter 4. Assessment
Prepared Speech Event

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