Anatomy of a Business by Sasha P Galbraith
Traces the evolution of modern business practices and how they are applied in enterprises of every shape and size. Through examples and illustrations, this book first defines the major types of business and then looks inside a typical workplace, explaining how each business function, and how each department, and unit works.
Galbraith, a management consultant whose has taught seminars for executives, set an ambitious goal to produce a basic reference on business that covers the principles of management in an entertaining way…Recommended. Business administration students and general readers with an interest in business. * Choice *
Written in an informal and engaging style, the book is likely to appeal to a younger audience at the upper high school or undergradute level with little or no knowledge of business….Galbraith offers an engaging bird's eye view of the field….Galbraith should be commended for successfully completing the challenging task of reducing the complex and expansive field of business into a readable and instructive one-volume work. Her ability to translate complex concepts into accessible and understandable language is in itself admireable. Moreover, the fact that she covers so many diverse subjects equally is even more extraordinary. * Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship *
This book focuses on the basics of business for high school and undergraduate students and serves as an introduction to the principles behind strategy, leadership, finance and accounting, marketing, sales, management of information systems, human resources, the supply chain, research and development, and other staff functions, such as the legal department and investor relations. Throughout the book, sections on the everyday experiences of executives are provided. The bibliography is annotated. * Reference & Research Book News *
Written in an informal and engaging style, the book is likely to appeal to a younger audience at the upper high school or undergradute level with little or no knowledge of business….Galbraith offers an engaging bird's eye view of the field….Galbraith should be commended for successfully completing the challenging task of reducing the complex and expansive field of business into a readable and instructive one-volume work. Her ability to translate complex concepts into accessible and understandable language is in itself admireable. Moreover, the fact that she covers so many diverse subjects equally is even more extraordinary. * Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship *
This book focuses on the basics of business for high school and undergraduate students and serves as an introduction to the principles behind strategy, leadership, finance and accounting, marketing, sales, management of information systems, human resources, the supply chain, research and development, and other staff functions, such as the legal department and investor relations. Throughout the book, sections on the everyday experiences of executives are provided. The bibliography is annotated. * Reference & Research Book News *
Sasha Galbraith is a Partner in Jay R. Galbraith Management Consultants, Ltd., managing a variety of functions, including marketing, information technology, contract negotiations, human resources, and accounting, and with research specialties in joint venture management and women in business. She has served as an Adjunct Research Associate at IMD, the International Institute for Management Development, conducting educational seminars for senior executives, and in management positions at Karsten Realty Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313337932 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313337934 |
| Title | Anatomy of a Business |
| Author | Sasha P Galbraith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2006-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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