Mac OS X System Administration Reference Volume 1 or Future of Business

Mac OS X System Administration Reference, Volume 1 (Apple Training Series)

Author: Schoun Regan

This comprehensive, technical reference guide provides in-depth information on Apple technical architecture. It will teach the reader how to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a networked environment. The book covers myriad system administration topics from Directory Services integration to Tiger Server deployment, Xsan administration, account management best practices, security best practices, and more. Following the learning objectives of the Apple Certified System Administrator exam, this book is a perfect supplement to Apple's own training class and a in-depth technical reference for existing system administrators and engineers.

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Future of Business

Author: Lawrence J Gitman

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS prepares students for a successful career in business by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to prepare for tomorrow's competitive workplace. Each chapter offers a thorough presentation of business principles and also highlights emerging business trends in fields such as management, leadership, production, marketing and finance. Trends include shifts in economic policies in Europe, the global marketplace, the boom in the service sector, managing workforce diversity, new technology, and more. The text also helps students envision themselves in a business career, revealing possibilities that exist when they select business as a major through new "Exploring Business Careers" opening vignettes and videos. Advanced learning tools such as online learning resources (ThomsonNOW) and the Integrated Learning System help build business competencies. To help students develop high-performance workplace skills, the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) recommends students develop five workplace competencies: using and allocating resources, working with others, acquiring and using information, understanding systems, and working with technology. The "Preparing for Tomorrow's Workplace" activities are designed to develop these workplace skills in students. SCANS competencies and workplace skill-building are key features included in the homework section of each chapter.

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Packaged for the MTV crowd with companion Web site, CD-ROM, and video lectures, the interactive edition of this introductory text is also loaded up with e-commerce case studies, color photos, and quick-hit sidebars. It explains what a business does and how it's created, identifies trends that will affect all businesses in the coming century, and provides information on careers. The authors are teachers of finance (Gitman, San Diego State U.) and marketing (McDaniel, U. of Texas-Arlington). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1	The Business Environment
1	Your Future in Business Begins Now	1
App	Getting Your Career Off on the Right Track	26
2	Understanding Evolving Economic Systems and Competition	34
3	Competing in the Global Marketplace	64
4	Making Ethical Decisions and Managing a Socially Responsible Business	98
App	Understanding the Legal and Tax Environment	125
Pt. 2	Business Ownership
5	Forms of Business Ownership	136
6	Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing Your Own Business	168
	Careers in Small Business	200
Pt. 3	Business Management
7	Management and Leadership in Today's Organization	202
8	Designing Organizational Structures	228
9	Managing Human Resources	259
10	Motivating Employees and Creating Self-managed Teams	286
11	Understanding Labor-Management Relations	314
12	Achieving World-class Operations Management	344
	Careers in Management	376
Pt. 4	Marketing Management
13	Understanding the Customer and Creating Goods and Services that Satisfy	380
14	Developing Quality Products at the Right Price	410
15	Distributing Products in a Timely and Efficient Manner	442
16	Using Integrated Marketing Communications to Promote Products	470
	Careers in Marketing	497
Pt. 5	Technology and Information
17	Using Technology to Manage Information	500
18	Using the Internet for Business Success	532
19	Using Financial Information and Accounting	566
	Careers in Technology and Managing Information	595
Pt. 6	Finance
20	Understanding Money and Financial Institutions	600
21	Financial Management	620
22	Understanding Securities and Securities Markets	646
23	Managing Your Personal Finances	678
App	Managing Risk and Insurance	708
	Careers in Finance	714