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Key Concepts in Business Practice

  • Arranged alphabetically enabling the reader to quickly find the term or entry of immediate interest
    All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are covered and crossreferenced
    Complex terminology is made clear with diagrams and illustrations
    Comprehensive reference and website suggestions

Part of the book series: Key Concepts (KCS)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Aa

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 1-23
  3. Bb

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 24-39
  4. Cc

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 40-75
  5. Dd

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 76-91
  6. Ee

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 92-108
  7. Ff

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 109-119
  8. Gg

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 120-126
  9. Hh

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 127-129
  10. Ii

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 130-141
  11. Jj

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 142-151
  12. Kk

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 152-153
  13. Ll

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 154-159
  14. Mm

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 160-180
  15. Nn

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 181-184
  16. Oo

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 185-197
  17. Pp

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 198-223
  18. Qq

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 224-225
  19. Rr

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 226-231
  20. Ss

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 232-245

About this book

Key Concepts in Business Practice is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and Internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With over 500 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive must-have reference for anyone studying a business-related course or those simply wishing to understand what business practice is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.

About the authors

JON SUTHERLAND and DIANE CANWELL are both experienced writers. They are the authors of a number of successful key reference and textbooks including Marketing Campaigns (1998), Organisation Structures and Processes (1997) and Foundation Business (1996). They are both former college lecturers specializing in business studies and are now full-time writers.

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