Business in action / Courtland L. Bovée, John V. Thill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Setting the stage : the business of business -- Developing a business mindset -- Understanding basic economics -- The global marketplace -- Business ethics and corporate social responsibility -- Building the framework : business ownership and entrepreneurship -- Forms of ownership -- Entrepreneurship and small-business ownership -- Guiding the enterprise : leadership, organization, and operations -- Management roles, functions, and skills -- Organization and teamwork -- Production systems -- Supporting the workforce : motivation and human resources -- Employee motivation -- Human resources management -- Labor relations -- Satisfying the customer : marketing, sales, and customer support -- The art and science of marketing -- Product and pricing strategies -- Distribution and marketing logistics -- Customer communication -- Managing the money : accounting and financial resources -- Financial information and accounting concepts -- Financial management -- Financial markets and investment strategies -- The money supply and banking systems.