TY - BOOK AU - Thill,John V. TI - Business in action SN - 9780132828789 AV - HF1008 .B685 2013 U1 - 650 BOV 23 PY - 2013/// CY - Upper Saddle River, N.J. PB - Pearson KW - Business KW - Commerce KW - Industrial management N1 - 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 ER -