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978-0134890494 Chapter 7
CHAPTER 7 FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1 Describe the worldwide pattern of foreign direct investment (FDI). 7.2 Summarize each theory that attempts to explain why FDI occurs. 7.3 Outline the important management issues in the FDI decision. 7.4 Explain […]
978-0134890494 Chapter 6
CHAPTER 6 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF TRADE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.1 Explain why governments sometimes intervene in trade. 6.2 Outline the instruments that governments use to promote trade. 6.3 Describe the instruments that governments use to restrict trade. 6.4 Summarize the main […]
978-0134890494 Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5 INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEORY LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5.1 Describe the benefits, volume and patterns of international trade. 5.2 Explain how mercantilism worked and identify its inherent flaws. 5.3 Detail the theories of absolute advantage and comparative advantage. 5.4 Summarize the […]
978-0134890494 Chapter 4
CHAPTER 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONS LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4.1 Explain economic development and how it is measured. 4.2 Describe economic transition and its main obstacles. 4.3 Outline the various sources of political risk. 4.4 Explain how companies can manage political […]
978-0134890494 Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2 CROSS-CULTURAL BUSINESS LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 Explain culture and the need for cultural knowledge. 2.2 Summarize the cultural importance of values and behavior. 2.3 Describe the roles of social structure and education in culture. 2.4 Outline how the major […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 14
CHAPTER 14 GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 14.1 Discuss the evolution of global business and the context for global human resource management 14.2 Summarize global staffing practices 14.3 Describe global performance management and human resource development practices 14.4 Discuss […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 13
CHAPTER 13 EMPLOYEE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 13.1 Explain the nature and role of safety, health, and wellness 13.2 Discuss workplace safety programs 13.3 Summarize the problems associated with workplace bullying and violence 13.4 Discuss the negative effects […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 12
185 CHAPTER 12 INTERNAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 12.1 Explain the concept of employment at will 12.2 Describe the concept of discipline and summarize disciplinary action 12.3 Explain employment termination of various occupational groups 12.4 Explain the use of ombudspersons […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 11 Part 2
175 ANSWERS TO CHAPTER 11 QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW 11-1. What are organized labor’s strategies for a stronger movement? Strategically located union members: A few strategically located union members may exert a disproportionate amount of power. Pulling the union through: Union […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 11 Part 1
CHAPTER 11 LABOR UNIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 11.1 Explore the role of labor unions 11.2 Describe the basic union structure and organized labor’s strategies for a stronger movement 11.3 Discuss laws affecting collective bargaining 11.4 Summarize the formation […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 10
CHAPTER 10 INDIRECT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 10.1 Define indirect financial compensation (employee benefits) 10.2 Describe legally required benefits and the various kinds 10.3 Define discretionary benefits and explain the various types 10.4 Explain workplace flexibility (work-life balance) […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 9
CHAPTER 9 DIRECT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION (MONETARY COMPENSATION) CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 9.1 Summarize the usual components of a total compensation plan and the environment of compensation practice 9.2 Explain the direct financial compensation practices 9.3 Discuss job structures and how they are […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 8
110 CHAPTER 8 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 8.1 Define training and development (T&D) and summarize related practices 8.2 Describe the training and development process 8.3 Summarize some human resource management training initiatives 8.4 Explain the concept of careers and […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 7
94 CHAPTER 7 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND APPRAISAL CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 7.1 Describe performance management, performance appraisal, and the performance appraisal process 7.2 Explain the uses of appraisal and performance criteria 7.3 Describe the choice of various performance appraisal methods 7.4 Assess […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 6
CHAPTER 6 SELECTION CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 6.1 Explain employee selection and environmental factors that affect the selection process 6.2 Explain the importance of preliminary screening as well as reviewing applications and résumés 6.3 Describe the use of tests in the selection […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5 RECRUITMENT CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 5.1 Define recruitment and describe the recruitment process 5.2 Summarize the environment of recruitment 5.3 Explain internal recruitment methods 5.4 Identify external recruitment sources 5.5 Summarize external recruitment methods 5.6 Describe alternatives to recruitment KEY […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 4
CHAPTER 4 STRATEGIC PLANNING, HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING, AND JOB ANALYSIS CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 4.1 Describe the HR strategic planning process 4.2 Explain the human resource planning process 4.3 Describe the job analysis process and methods 4.4 Summarize the components of a […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 3
28 CHAPTER 3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AND WORKFORCE DIVERSITY CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 3.1 Explain the concept of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and identify the federal laws affecting EEO 3.2 Discuss who is responsible for ensuring equal employment opportunity 3.3 […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 2
18 CHAPTER 2 BUSINESS ETHICS, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 2.1 Discuss what ethics means and the sources of ethical guidance 2.2 Explore human resource management’s (HRM) role in creating an ethical culture and a code of ethics […]
978-0134739724 Chapter 1
1 CHAPTER 1 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.1 Define human resource management (HRM) and the importance of studying it 1.2 Describe who performs HRM 1.3 Explain how the HRM function serves as a strategic business partner and […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 15 Part 2
Chapter 15: Franchising net income), they are still obligated to pay a royalty on their revenues. 15-12. What are some resources available to you as a prospective franchisee to identify franchise opportunities? Answer: There are many periodicals, Web sites, and […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 15 Part 1
Chapter 15: Franchising 308 CHAPTER 15 FRANCHISING LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain franchising and how this form of business ownership works. 2. Describe steps entrepreneurs can take to establish a franchise system. 3. Become familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 14
Chapter 14: Strategies for Firm Growth CHAPTER 14 STRATEGIES FOR FIRM GROWTH LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify and discuss the core internal growth strategy for entrepreneurial firms. 2. Describe additional internal product-growth strategies entrepreneurial firms can use. 3. Examine international expansion […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Preparing for and Evaluating the Challenges of Growth CHAPTER 13 PREPARING FOR AND EVALUATING THE CHALLENGES OF GROWTH LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe how firms can properly prepare for growth. 2. Discuss the six most common reasons firms pursue […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 12 Part 2
Chapter 12: The Importance of Intellectual Property Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. Posting queries in the chat rooms and discussion forums of the entrepreneurship- focused social networks talked about in this book is a good place to start. REVIEW […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 12 Part 1
Chapter 12: The Importance of Intellectual Property Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 246 CHAPTER 12 THE IMPORTANCE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Define the term intellectual property and describe its importance. 2. Explain what a patent is and […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 11 Part 2
Chapter 11: Unique Marketing Issues Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 11-6. What is a tagline? What is your favorite tagline? Why? Answer: A tagline is a phrase that is used consistently in a company’s literature and promotional material. An […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 11 Part 1
Chapter 11: Unique Marketing Issues 224 CHAPTER 11 UNIQUE MARKETING ISSUES LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the three steps (segmenting the market, selecting a target market, and establishing a unique market position) entrepreneurial firms use to identify their customers. 2. Define […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 10 Part 2
Chapter 10: Getting Financing or Funding Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. bootstrapping is very important for entrepreneurial firms. Because it’s hard for new firms to get financing or funding early on, many entrepreneurs bootstrap out of necessity. As a […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 10 Part 1
Chapter 10: Getting Financing or Funding 202 CHAPTER 10 GETTING FINANCING OR FUNDING LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the importance of financing for entrepreneurial success. 2. Explain why most entrepreneurial ventures need to raise money during their early life. 3. Identify […]
978-0134729534 What Competitive Advantage Began To Falter As Zappos
Chapter 9: Building a New-Venture Team CHAPTER 9 BUILDING A NEW-VENTURE TEAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the concept called liability of newness. 2. Describe a new-venture team and discuss the primary elements that form such a team. 3. Identify professional […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 8 Part 2
Chapter 8: Assessing a New Venture’s Financial Strength and Viability Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 8-7. On what factors or conditions do completely new firms base their forecasts? Answer: New ventures typically base their forecasts on an estimate of […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 8 Part 1
Chapter 8: Assessing a New Venture’s Financial Strength and Viability 161 CHAPTER 8 ASSESSING A NEW VENTURE’S FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND VIABILITY LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Learn about the importance of understanding the financial management of an entrepreneurial firm. 2. Identify the […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 7 Part 2
Chapter 7: Preparing a Proper Ethical and Legal Foundation Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 7-7. What are some of the more important criteria to consider when selecting an attorney for a new firm? Answer: Table 7.3 in the textbook […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 7 Part 1
Chapter 7: Preparing a Proper Ethical and Legal Foundation 135 CHAPTER 7 PREPARING THE PROPER ETHICAL AND LEGAL FOUNDATION LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the actions founders can take to establish a strong ethical culture in their entrepreneurial ventures. 2. Describe […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 6 Part 2
Chapter 6: Writing a Business Plan Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 6-5. It is often argued that the process of writing a business plan is as important as the plan itself, particularly for the top management team of a […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 6 Part 1
Chapter 6: Writing a Business Plan 111 CHAPTER 6 WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the purpose of a business plan. 2. Describe who reads a business plan and what they are looking for. 3. Discuss the guidelines […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 5 Part 2
Chapter 5: Industry and Competitor Analysis Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 5-8. How does rivalry among existing firms have the potential to suppress an industry’s profitability? Answer: In most industries, the major determinant of industry profitability is the level […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 5 Part 1
Chapter 5: Industry and Competitor Analysis 87 CHAPTER 5 INDUSTRY AND COMPETITOR ANALYSIS LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the purpose of an industry analysis. 2. Identify and discuss the five competitive forces that determine industry profitability. 3. Explain the value that […]
Chapter 4 Barringer Ireland Business Model
Chapter 4: Developing an Effective Business Model CHAPTER 4 DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MODEL LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe business models and discuss their importance. 2. Identify and describe the two general types of business models—standard and disruptive. 3. Explain the […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 3 Part 2
Chapter 3: Feasibility Analysis Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. attack a small target market or a segment within a larger target market, at least at the outset. 3-11. What are some of the ways to determine the attractiveness of […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 3 Part 1
Chapter 3: Feasibility Analysis 44 CHAPTER 3 FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain what a feasibility analysis is and why it’s important. 2. Describe a product/service feasibility analysis, explain its purpose, and discuss the two primary issues that a proposed […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 2 Part 2
Chapter 2: Recognizing Opportunities and Generating Ideas Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. Environmental Factor Business Opportunity it Might Create Economic factor An increase in disposable income in the hands of teenagers creates opportunities to create new electronics products that […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 2 Part 1
Chapter 2: Recognizing Opportunities and Generating Ideas 23 CHAPTER 2 RECOGNIZING OPPORTUNITIES AND GENERATING IDEAS LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the difference between opportunities and ideas. 2. Describe the three general approaches entrepreneurs use to identify opportunities. 3. Discuss the personal […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 1 Part 2
Chapter 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 1-3. What does evidence show us about the rate of failure associated with entrepreneurial ventures? Answer: One criticism of entrepreneurship, which is often repeated in the press, is that […]
978-0134729534 Chapter 1 Part 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter students should be ready to: 1. Describe entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, and the characteristics of entrepreneurial firms. 2. Discuss three main reasons people decide […]
978-0134728391 Chapter 17 Part 2
Learning Objective 17-6: Identify the reasons a company might make an initial public offering of its stock, explain how stock value is determined, and discuss the significance of market capitalization. Becoming a Public Corporation An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is […]
978-0134728391 Chapter 17 Part 1
Chapter 17: Managing Business Finances Chapter Outline Retirement! Now there’s something that most students do not think about, yet it is something that we all must strategically plan for. This chapter introduces us to the concept of the time value […]
978-0134728391 Chapter 16 Part 2
5. Smart Cards. Smart cards are plastic cards with an embedded computer chip that can be programmed with ―electronic money.‖ QUICK QUESTIONS How might check writers benefit from Check 21? How might financial institutions benefit from Check 21? HOMEWORK […]
978-0134728391 Chapter 16 Part 1
Chapter 16: Understanding Money and the Role of Banking Chapter Overview Do you remember your first summer job? Whether it was babysitting, delivering papers, or mowing lawns, think of how long it took to save just a few dollars. And […]