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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Sustainable_Property_Management_(Hopkins)/zz%3A_Back_Matter/20%3A_GlossaryExample and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pag...Example and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pages] (Optional) Caption for Image (Optional) External or Internal Link (Optional) Source for Definition "Genetic, Hereditary, DNA ...") (Eg. "Relating to genes or heredity") The infamous double helix CC-BY-SA; Delmar Larsen Glossary Entries Definition Image Sample Word 1 Sample Definition 1
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Introductory_Business/Book%3A_Fundamentals_of_Business_(Skripak)/02%3A_The_Foundations_of_Business/2.00%3A_Prelude_-_Why_Is_Apple_SuccessfulIn 1976 Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created their first computer, the Apple I. They invested a mere $1,300 and set up business in Jobs’ garage. Three decades later, their business—Apple Inc.—has beco...In 1976 Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created their first computer, the Apple I. They invested a mere $1,300 and set up business in Jobs’ garage. Three decades later, their business—Apple Inc.—has become one of the world’s most influential and successful companies. Jobs and Wozniak were successful entrepreneurs: those who take the risks and reap the rewards associated with starting a new business enterprise.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Introductory_Business/Book%3A_Fundamentals_of_Business_(Skripak)/09%3A_Structuring_Organizations/9.00%3A_New_PageOnce a business has completed the planning process, it will need to organize the company so that it can implement that plan. A manager engaged in organizing allocates resources (people, equipment, and...Once a business has completed the planning process, it will need to organize the company so that it can implement that plan. A manager engaged in organizing allocates resources (people, equipment, and money) to achieve a company’s objectives. Successful managers make sure that all the activities identified in the planning process are assigned to some person, department, or team and that everyone has the resources needed to perform assigned activities.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Fundamentals_of_Business_(NWTC)/05%3A_Entrepreneurship_-_Starting_a_BusinessAfter making these decisions, you’ll be ready to take the most important step in the entire process of starting a business: you must describe your future business in the form of a business plan—a docu...After making these decisions, you’ll be ready to take the most important step in the entire process of starting a business: you must describe your future business in the form of a business plan—a document that identifies the goals of your proposed business and explains how these goals will be achieved.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Fundamentals_of_Business_(NWTC)/10%3A_Marketing_-_Providing_Value_to_CustomersThe name is highlighted in big letters above the descriptive tagline “A fusion of technology and personality.” On the sides and back of the package are pictures of the robot in action with such captio...The name is highlighted in big letters above the descriptive tagline “A fusion of technology and personality.” On the sides and back of the package are pictures of the robot in action with such captions as “Dynamic Robotics with Attitude” and “Awesome Sounds, Robo-Speech & Lights.” These colorful descriptions are conceived to entice the consumer to make a purchase because its product features will satisfy some need or want.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Introductory_Business/Book%3A_Fundamentals_of_Business_(Skripak)/09%3A_Structuring_Organizations/9.02%3A_New_PageFigures 9.3 “An organizational chart for “Notes-4-Young.” Designed for Virginia Tech Libraries by Brian Craig. Figure 9.4a-b “Organizational charts for divisional structures” Designed for Virginia Tec...Figures 9.3 “An organizational chart for “Notes-4-Young.” Designed for Virginia Tech Libraries by Brian Craig. Figure 9.4a-b “Organizational charts for divisional structures” Designed for Virginia Tech Libraries by Brian Craig. Figure 9.5 “An organization with a combination of functional and divisional structures” Designed for Virginia Tech Libraries by Brian Craig. Figure 9.6 “A chart of a matrix structure” Designed for Virginia Tech Libraries by Brian Craig.
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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Introductory_Business/Book%3A_Fundamentals_of_Business_(Skripak)/13%3A_Union/13.00%3A_Chapter_13_Union_Management_IssuesThe relatively weak economy has reduced the number of workers who have the confidence to go through a union organizing campaign; many workers are content just to have jobs and do not want to be seen a...The relatively weak economy has reduced the number of workers who have the confidence to go through a union organizing campaign; many workers are content just to have jobs and do not want to be seen as “rocking the boat.” In addition, the United States has shifted from a manufacturing-based economy characterized by large, historically unionized companies to a service-based economy made up of many small firms that are harder to unionize.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Introductory_Business/Book%3A_Fundamentals_of_Business_(Skripak)/01%3A_Teamwork_in_Business/1.02%3A_Why_Teamwork_WorksIt’s easy for leaders to direct members toward team goals when members are all on the same page—when there’s a basic willingness to conform to the team’s rules. Groupthink is often cited as a factor i...It’s easy for leaders to direct members toward team goals when members are all on the same page—when there’s a basic willingness to conform to the team’s rules. Groupthink is often cited as a factor in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in January 1986: engineers from a supplier of components for the rocket booster warned that the launch might be risky because of the weather but were persuaded to set aside their warning by NASA officials who wanted the launch to proceed as scheduled.
