This new edition
Includes:: brand new content on ethical & environmental issues with fully refreshed page layout & illustrations. This title is a useful resource to reinforce classroom learning & facilitate revision in the approach to exams. Succinct summaries of key syllabus content & terminology allow students to feel confident of their knowledge & understanding whilst detailed analysis of business considerations throughout the text is designed to enhance students' analytical & evaluative skills. A userfriendly approach & clear indication of knowledge required at all levels of Standard Grade Business Management makes this an important reference tool for individual use throughout the course. Contents Introduction Chapter 1: What is business? * What do businesses do? * Why do businesses exist? * How are businesses organised? Chapter 2: How do businesses develop & perform? * How do businesses start? * How do businesses grow? * How do businesses survive? * Why do businesses fail? * What is a successful business? Chapter 3: What resources do businesses use? * Why do businesses locate where they do? * How do people contribute to businesses? * How do businesses use information? * How do businesses operate? * What are the challenges facing businesses? Chapter 4: How are businesses managed? * What are the key decisions that businesses make? * What influences the decisions? * What aids decision making? * How are decisions made? * How do businesses communicate? Answers to questions & case studies