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.

The American Heritage Dictionary of Business Terms

The American Heritage Dictionary of Business Terms
Author: David Logan Scott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Business
ISBN: 9780618755257

The American Heritage Dictionary of Business Terms covers the entire spectrum of business terminology. In clear language it defines over 6,000 terms drawn from the areas of investing, finance, marketing, law, real estate, management, economics, accounting, insurance, and international business. Entries range from investment fundamentals (price-earnings ratio, split, yield) to the lexicon of real estate (amortization, buy down, wraparound mortgage) to the terminology of contemporary finance (CDO, short sale, tranche). More than 100 key terms, such as antitrust, bailout, and subprime loan, are enhanced by real-world case studies that bring the concept to life. In addition, scores of tips from expert professionals offer advice on topics ranging from renegotiating a mortgage to reducing the estate tax.

Dictionary of Business and Economics

Dictionary of Business and Economics
Author: Christine Ammer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 524
Release: 1986
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0029014808

Defines and explains terms related to management, banking, finance, insurance, real estate, investment, data processing, marketing, and economic theory.

The Business Bullshit Book

The Business Bullshit Book
Author: Kevin Duncan
Publisher: Lid Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-25
Genre: Business
ISBN: 9781910649855

"Best-selling author Kevin Duncan presents the world's most comprehensive collection of total bullshit, diligently collected over 35 years. His incisive take on all this boardroom nonsense lifts the lid on the truth behind business vocabulary, and tells us what people are really trying to say."--Back cover.

The Concise Dictionary of Psychology

The Concise Dictionary of Psychology
Author: David Statt
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2002-09-26
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1134681909

From atavistic to folie a deux, from engram to Weltschmerz and Seashore test, this edition of The Concise Dictionary of Psychology contains more than 1,300 references to words, phrases and eminent pioneers in psychology. Updated to take account of recent developments, each definition is clear, instructive and concise. A lean and efficient source of information, written in a straightforward and readable manner, this book will be an indispensable reference tool for students of psychology, for professionals and for people in the health and caring professions.

The Entrepreneur's Dictionary of Business and Financial Terms

The Entrepreneur's Dictionary of Business and Financial Terms
Author: Khwaja Masoom
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1490701338

If you want to succeed in business, you need to know the language. Fortunately, this reference volume presents all the necessary words are in one place. The Entrepreneur's Dictionary of Business and Financial Terms includes terms from academic and business environments and is ideal for - students focusing on economics, business, finance, and management; - professionals in management, administration, finance, project management, and related fields; - researchers and instructors in business-related fields; and - movers and shakers, bankers, brokers, and investors. This dictionary is compiled from a vast range of modern sources and includes more than nine thousand definitions from the fields of business, finance, accounting, and associated fields. The explanations provide complete and thorough insights into some of the most complex business terms you'll ever encounter. Whether you're seeking to establish a career in business, to improve your upward mobility or role, or just to broaden your horizons, you'll find a wealth of knowledge in this business dictionary.

Oxford Learner's Pocket Dictionary of Business English

Oxford Learner's Pocket Dictionary of Business English
Author: Dilys Parkinson
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-11-30
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780194317337

Covers a wide range of business areas including Finance, Commerce, Marketing, and Human Resources Up-to-date vocabulary from British and American English Special sections help with common phrases to show words that are always used together (e.g. competitive/high/low prices) 1,000 most important terms are marked with a star

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 Dictionary of International Business Terms

The Dictionary of International Business Terms
Author: Jae K. Shim
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2013-11-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135916020

The diversity and complexity associated with the increasing globalization and integration of economies require a familiarity with information technology and terminologies associated with international business. The Dictionary of International Business Terms will be valuable to students and professionals in all areas of business who need to keep abreast of this rapidly changing environment. Over 2,000 terms are defined with examples, charts and illustrations. Additional key areas covered include: global accounting and taxation; exports and imports; global trade, law, and regulations; international organizations; international finance, banking, and investments; economic and business strategies; and management of multinational corporations.