A Dictionary of Business and Management

A Dictionary of Business and Management
Author: Jonathan Law
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 999
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0191036722

This wide-ranging and authoritative dictionary contains 7,000 entries covering all areas of business and management, including marketing, organizational behaviour, business strategy, law, and taxation. Written by a team of experts, it features the very latest terminology, for example, the recent vocabulary associated with structured finance and the associated subprime lending crisis, including collaterized debt obligation and special purpose vehicle. The new edition of this established bestseller dispels modern financial and management jargon, defining entries in a clear, concise, and accessible manner. It contains US business terms, general management concepts (e.g. competence, knowledge management), named theories (e.g. Tannenbaum and Schmidt, Blake and Mouton) as well as expanded coverage of the contemporary theory of the firm and human resources. New terms are included from the fast-moving areas of current affairs (e.g. MiFID), Internet business and information technology and there is full coverage of the new Companies Act. With recommended web links for many entries, accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Business and Management companion website, this edition is more informative than ever. This A-Z reference work is essential for business students, teachers and professionals, and useful for anyone needing a guide to business terminology.

The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management

The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management
Author: George Thomas Kurian
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814420281

Now students, instructors, and professionals everywhere can find clear, authoritative, explanations of more than 6,000 key business terms. Prepared by a noted encyclopedist, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management covers a vast range of terminology from all areas of business including management, strategy, finance, human resources, economics, marketing, sales, insurance, and international business. The book explains accounting rules, legal terminology, slang and buzzwords, acronyms, management theories, historical figures, economic concepts, performance metrics, and more-all the crucial ideas that have transformed business practices and management science in the past 25 years. In addition to concise definitions, this indispensable reference includes longer entries for ideas needing more elaborate explanations, as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult words, special sections on usage, and a thesaurus of related words. While quick definitions abound online, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management supplies the depth and clarity lacking in most "webinitions." And it includes thousands of technical terms omitted from even premier unabridged dictionaries. From Abilene paradox to zero-based budgeting, this is an essential resource for anyone serious about business.

Dictionary of Project Management Terms, Third Edition

Dictionary of Project Management Terms, Third Edition
Author: J. LeRoy Ward
Publisher: ESI International
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2011-12-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1890367451

More than 3,400 clear definitions of key terms, words, and phrases used by project and program managers around the workd in every industry. A valuable desk or briefcase reference for those engaged in one of the world's fastest-growing professions and for those who work with them.

Management Dictionary

Management Dictionary
Author: Werner Sommer
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3110845768

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A Dictionary of Business and Management

A Dictionary of Business and Management
Author: Jonathan Law
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 673
Release: 2016
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199684987

Covering all areas of modern business practice, this edition now includes increased coverage of terms and concepts. It also looks at issues such as Internet business, private equity, structured finance, and much more.

The Routledge Dictionary of Business Management

The Routledge Dictionary of Business Management
Author: David A. Statt
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134335407

A fully comprehensive resource for those wanting to know about the world of business management. Students and working professionals alike can enjoy quick and accessible definitions and the extensive cross-referencing system allows readers broader access to subject areas. This dictionary covers all the topics, issues and terms in the field, including: business economics, consumer behaviour, corporate strategy, financial management, human resource management, information technology, management accounting, marketing and organizational behaviour and work psychology.

International Dictionary of Public Management and Governance

International Dictionary of Public Management and Governance
Author: Gambhir Bhatta
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2015-03-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317467566

This authoritative, up-to-date resource will become the standard reference on the theory and practice of public management around the world. Public management addresses strategy, policy processes, and governance as well as the bureaucratic concerns of public administration. Reflecting this diversity, the Dictionary incorporates concepts from various other fields including economics, political science, management, sociology, and psychology. The reference draws from an extensive literature base including books, journals, websites, research reports, government proceedings, legal documents, and international and organizational reports. As the primary source of ready information for students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners, it defines all the fundamental concepts of public management, their applications, and all relevant theories, complete with sources and references.

Management Mumbo-Jumbo

Management Mumbo-Jumbo
Author: A. Furnham
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2006-01-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230626599

Bestselling author and psychologist, Adrian Furnham, takes a critical view of the jargon and fads in management contained in manifestos and mission statements and shows how these often obscure and mystify. He considers atmospherics, compulsory training, fundamentalist gurus, integrity tests, personality of organizations and uncertainty avoidance.

The SAGE Dictionary of Quantitative Management Research

The SAGE Dictionary of Quantitative Management Research
Author: Luiz Moutinho
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1412935296

Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here A must-have reference resource for quantitative management researchers, the Dictionary contains over 100 entries covering the fundamentals of quantitative methodologies; covering both analysis and implementation and examples of use, as well as detailed graphics to aid understanding. Every entry features: -An introduction to the topic, -Key relevant features, -A worked example, -A concise summary and a selection of further reading suggestions -Cross-references to associated concepts within the dictionary

The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research

The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research
Author: Richard Thorpe
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2007-12-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1849203415

′This comprehensive work extends general ideas, concepts, and techniques of qualitative research into the realm of management research...This is a crucial reference tool for anyone conducting research in this field of study′ - CHOICE With over 100 entries on key concepts and theorists, the Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research provides full coverage of the field, explaining fundamental concepts and introducing new and unfamiliar terms. This book provides: - Definitions - Examples in the field of management studies - Criticisms and possible future directions Engagingly written by specialists in each area, this dictionary will be the definitive and essential companion to established textbooks and teaching materials in qualitative management research.