Business, Management and Economics: Reference Materials
Reference Materials
This is a small selection of reference resources. For more titles, search the catalog.
Online Reference Collections
Online Dictionaries:
- Accounting Terminology Guide - Over 1,000 Accounting and Finance Terms
- Accounting, Business Studies and Economics Dictionary
- Global Edge Glossary
Online Reference Resources within QNL Online Databases:
Dictionaries
A Dictionary of Accounting by
This best-selling dictionary includes more than 3,600 entries covering all aspects of accounting, including financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions. It boastsfeature entries on key areas (e.g. Bankruptcy Law and the FTSE share indexes), and its international coverage includes important terms from UK, US, Australia, India, and Malaysia.150 new entries have been added to this edition to reflect the very latest developments in the accounting profession, e.g. recent legislation, UK tax changes, and reliefs and allowances (e.g. Entrepreneurs' Relief, Annual Investment Allowance). In addition, coverage of taxation, personal finance,and audit has been increased and all entries have been revised to ensure they are up-to-date.With its authoritative and straightforward definitions and its wide-ranging coverage, this dictionary is essential for students and professionals in accounting and finance. It is also an ideal source of reference for anyone seeking a clear guide to the often-confusing world of accountancyterms.
Call Number: HF5621 .D53 2010ISBN: 9780199563050Publication Date: 2010-05-06
A Dictionary of Business and Management by
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, therecent 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. Withrecommended 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 needinga guide to business terminology.
Call Number: HF1001 .C63 2009ISBN: 9780199234899Publication Date: 2009-04-25
A Dictionary of Economics by
An authoritative and comprehensive dictionary containing clear, concise definitions of over 3,400 key economic terms, this A to Z covers all aspects of economics including economic theory, applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, labour economics, public economics and public finance,monetary economics, and environmental economics. There is strong coverage of international trade and many entries on economic organizations and institutions from around the world. Fully revised to keep up-to-date with this fast-moving field, this new edition expands the coverage to include termsrelevant to the financial crisis, such as black swan, credit crunch, Northern Rock, and Iceland, making this dictionary the most up-to-date available.Entries are supplemented by entry-level web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a companion website, giving the reader the opportunity to explore further the areas covered in the dictionary. Useful appendices include a list of institutional acronyms and their affiliated websites, a listof Nobel prize-winners in economics, the Greek alphabet, and a list of relevant websites.As ideal for browsing as it is useful for quick reference, this dictionary remains an essential guide for students and teachers of economics, business, and finance, as well as for professional economists and anyone who has to deal with economic data.
Call Number: HB61 .B554 2012ISBN: 9780199696321Publication Date: 2012-05-04
Dictionary of Finance, Investment and Banking by
This dictionary covers the terminology of the international financial marketplace. It provides concise and rigorous definitions of over 5,000 terms used in the accounting, banking, corporate finance, and investment management and insurance disciplines. It also includes formulae and diagrams, as well as commonly used acronyms and colloquialisms.
Call Number: HG151 .B36 2010ISBN: 9780230238299Publication Date: 2009-12-18
A Dictionary of Marketing by
A Dictionary of Marketing is an accessible and wide-ranging A-Z, providing over 2,600 entries on topics spanning terms for traditional marketing techniques (from strategy, positioning, segmentation, and branding, to all aspects of marketing planning, research, and analysis), as well as leadingmarketing theories and concepts. Both classic and modern marketing techniques are covered. Entries reflect modern changes in marketing practice, including the use of digital and multi media, the impact of the world wide web on advertising, and the increased influence of social media, search engineoptimization, and global marketing.Also included is a time line of the development of marketing as a discipline and the key events that impacted the development, as well as over 100 relevant web links, accessed and updated via a companion website. In addition, the main appendix provides greater depth on the subject, includingadvertising and brand case studies with a strong international focus. These are arranged thematically, e.g. automobile industry, food and drink, luxury goods, and focus on iconic brands, marketing campaigns, and slogans of the 20th century that have permeated our collective consciousness, exploringhow the ideas defined in the main text of the book have been utilised successfully in practice across the globe. This dictionary is an indispensable resource for students of marketing and related disciplines, as well as a practical guide for professional practitioners.
Call Number: HF5412 .D69 2011ISBN: 9780199590230Publication Date: 2011-05-15
Directories
International Directory of Company Histories by Call Number: HD2721 .I63 2016ISBN: 9781558629493Publication Date: 2016-01-14
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Business and Finance by
How is social responsibility viewed by U.S. based companies? How do stocks and bonds differ? Can a corporation be ethical? How has crowdfunding changed the nature of entrepreneurship? Undergraduate business school enrollment for both traditional and non-traditional students is increasing each year, while at the same time more high schools are building economic and business literacy into their curricula. Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, 3rd Edition, is designed to meet both the specific research and general inquiry needs of all of these students by providing easy to understand essays covering all of the foundational topics, themes, and theories that will be covered in their business degree curricula. Macmillan's Encyclopedia of Business and Finance is a two volume set that is organized A-Z. Each signed entry was written by a subject expert and peer reviewed. Entries come equipped with bibliographies and See Also references to facilitate further research. Designed for the non-specialist, the Encyclopedia Of Business And Finance is a two-volume complete reference covering five general areas: finance and banking; accounting; marketing; management; and information systems. Drawing on practical professional expertise as well as that of noted scholars, the contributors include academics and business scholars from leading business programs. The new completely revised second edition includes 315 signed essays. *Fully indexed and numerous cross references to make information accessible quickly and efficiently.
Call Number: HF1001 .E466 2014ISBN: 9780028662640Publication Date: 2014-06-06
Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources by
Encyclopedia Of Business Information Sources, Thirty-Second Edition, now includes nearly 25,000 citations, dealing with more than 1,100 business, financial, and industrial topics. The subjects cover a variety of business-related concerns, such as Business Functions Accounting; Administration; Personnel Management; Computer-Related Subjects Computer Graphics; Computer Software Industry; Local Area Networks; Foreign Trade International Marketing; Latin American Markets; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Information Industry Topics - Electronic Publishing; Internet; and Multimedia. Types of resources covered include Abstracts and Indexes, Almanacs and Yearbooks, Bibliographies, Biographical Sources, CD-ROMs, Databases, Directories, E-Books, Encyclopedias and Dictionaries, Financial Ratios, Handbooks and Manuals, Internet Databases, Online Databases, Periodicals and Newsletters, Price Sources, Research Centers and Institutes, Statistics Sources, Trade and Professional Societies, and more.
Call Number: HF54.5 .E53 2015 v. 1ISBN: 9781573025430Publication Date: 2015-03-09
Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science by
This encyclopedia provides decision-makers in Operations Research with a comprehensive overview of the range of ideas and forces that combine in OR/MS. New topics for the third edition, include yield management, flexible queuing systems, service management, local search, tolerance sensitivity analysis, influence diagrams, knowledge management, strategy and policy making, school districting, computational biology.
ISBN: 9781441911377Publication Date: 2013-10-15
International Encyclopedia of Marketing by
With over 300 entries from hundreds of global experts, this is oneof the premier marketing reference resources available worldwide. The 6-volume WIEM provides scholars and professionals with aninternational guide to marketing concepts and applications The far-reaching new developments, challenges and opportunitiesthat have arisen in recent years are fully reflected in theentries Scholars and professionals will enjoy the flexible, multi-levelstructure, with entries ranging from topics summaries to shortessays reviewing areas of development and debate Entries are further extended by sophisticated cross-referencingboth among volumes and between encyclopedia entries and externalsources The encyclopedia is also available online For ease of reference, the entries are arranged alphabeticallywithin each of the subject volumes. Designed to encompass the scopeof modern marketing, the volumes cover: Volume 1: Marketing Strategy Volume 2: Marketing Research Volume 3: Consumer Behavior Volume 4: Advertising and Integrated Communication Volume 5: Product Innovation and Management Volume 6: International Marketing
Call Number: HF5412 .W54 2011ISBN: 9781405161787Publication Date: 2011-02-07
Personal Finance: Personal finance : an encyclopedia of modern money management by
This jargon-free resource explains the who, what, why, and where of contemporary personal finance in simple, easy-to-grasp language, covering the key people, events, terms, tools, policies, and products that make up modern money management. * Supplies accessible, comprehensive financial information that explains complex topics in simple language * Shows the relationship between personal finance and everyday life, from renting an apartment to saving for retirement * Answers a wide variety of personal finance questions * Provides a resource suitable for both personal and scholarly use
Call Number: HG179 .P3747 2015ISBN: 9781440830310Publication Date: 2015-04-14
The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy by
Increasing economic globalization has made understanding the world economy more important than ever. From trade agreements to offshore outsourcing to foreign aid, this two-volume encyclopedia explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a first step to further research for students and scholars in public policy, international studies, business, and the broader social sciences, as well as for economic policy professionals. Written by an international team of contributors, this comprehensive reference includes more than 300 up-to-date entries covering a wide range of topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic development. These topics include concepts and principles, models and theory, institutions and agreements, policies and instruments, analysis and tools, and sectors and special issues. Each entry includes cross-references and a list of sources for further reading and research. Complete with an index and a table of contents that groups entries by topic, The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy is an essential resource for anyone who needs to better understand the global economy. Features: ? More than 300 alphabetically arranged articles on topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic development International team of contributors Annotated list of further reading with each article Topical list of entries Full index and cross-references Entry categories and sample topics: ? Concepts and principles: globalization, anti-globalization, fair trade, foreign direct investment, international migration, economic development, multinational enterprises Models and theory: Heckscher-Ohlin model, internalization theory, New Trade Theory, North-South trade, Triffin dilemma Institutions and agreements: European Union, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, World Bank, Doha Round, international investment agreements Policies and instruments: dollar standard, international aid, sanctions, tariffs Analysis and tools: exchange rate forecasting, effective protection, monetary policy rules Sectors and special issues: child labor, corporate governance, the digital divide, health and globalization, illegal drugs trade, petroleum, steel
ISBN: 9781400830404Publication Date: 2010-08-02
Wiley Encyclopedia of Management by
Now in its third edition, this multi-volume Encyclopedia of Management, has been revised and updated to chart the major developments that have occurred in: digital technologies; ethics and governance-related issues; innovation; emerging markets; organizational networks; and new avenues of sustainable business growth. Provides comprehensive coverage of the field of management in one a landmark work of reference for scholars, students and professionals Now features two entirely new volumes on Technology & Innovation and Management Research Methodology The online edition links to the wider literature and to handbooks and journals in the field 14 Volumes www.wiley.com/go/weom New to this edition: Technology & Innovation Management , Volume 13, V K Narayanan & Gina O'Connor. The encyclopedia is available online through Wiley Online Library, a major database of Journals, Handbooks and reference in the field. Volume Subjects and Editors: Accounting, Volume 1, Colin Clubb & Shahed Imam Business Ethics, Volume 2, Ronald James & team, with Kenneth Goodpaster Entrepreneurship, Volume 3, Michael Morris & Don Kuratko Finance, Volume 4, Krishna Paudyal HRM, Volume 5, David Guest & David Needle International Management, Volume 6, Markus Vodosek & Deanne Hertog Management Information Systems, Volume 7, Detmar Straub & Richard Welke Managerial Economics, Volume 8, Robert McAuliffe Marketing, Volume 9, Nick Lee & Andrew M. Farrell Operations Management, Volume 10, Dr Sinéad Roden, Mike Lewis & Nigel Slack Organizational Behavior, Volume 11, Patrick C. Flood & Yseult Freeney Strategic Management, Volume 12, John McGee & Tanya Sammut-Bonnici Technology & Innovation, Volume 13, V K Narayanan & Gina O'Connor
Call Number: HD30.15 .B455 2014 vol. 02ISBN: 9781119972518Publication Date: 2014-11-10
Biographies
Handbooks
Barron's Accounting Handbook by
The newly updated edition of this authoritative reference volume deserves a place in the library of every accountant, bookkeeper, accounting manager, CPA, CFO, controller, business manager, and business student. An opening overview of financial accounting describes financial statements and presents details on financial reporting requirements and compliance, and USA GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). Chapters that follow cover cost management, as well as taxation forms and their preparation. An extensive A-to-Z dictionary of accounting terms presents short-entry definitions of everything from Abacus and Absorption Costing to Zero-Base Budgeting and Z Score. The book's concluding chapters cover information technology in accounting, quantitative methods for accounting, auditing, personal financial planning, governmental and nonprofit accounting, international accounting, and forensic accounting. Appendices cover recent accounting-related legislation, financial reporting differences among different countries, and more.
Call Number: HF5635 .S586 2010ISBN: 9780764162701Publication Date: 2010-10-01
The Financial Times guide to understanding finance : a no-nonsense companion to financial tools and techniques by
Whether you are an executive or a student, beginner or expert, this book is designed to explain and illustrate the working essentials of finance with clarity and speed. This desktop companion deliberately combines essential theory with real-world application, using short, focused chapters to help you find what you need and implement it right away. www.pearsoned.co.uk/estrada
Call Number: HG4027.3 .E88 2011ISBN: 9780273738022Publication Date: 2011-05-12
Handbook of Marketing and Finance by
Many organizations have found that the value to business operations and financial performance created by the marketing function has become very important. The need to demonstrate this importance has also become clear. Top managers are constantly challenging marketers to document marketing's contribution to the bottom-line and link marketing investments and assets to metrics that matter to them. This Handbook relates marketing actions to various types of risk and return metrics that are typically used in the domain of finance. It provides current knowledge of this marketing-finance interface in a single, authoritative volume and brings together new cutting-edge research by established marketing scholars on a range of topics in the area.The research in the marketing-finance interface spans tactical and strategic marketing actions related to the creation, communication, delivery and appropriation of the value proposition. The chapters, specifically written for this Handbook, draw on theoretical developments in economics, accounting, finance, psychology and cutting-edge statistical and econometric approaches.Academics and doctoral students in marketing, accounting, finance, and applied economics, along with marketing and brand strategy-focused business practitioners and consultants, will appreciate the state-of-the-art research herein.
Call Number: HF5415 .H18667 2012ISBN: 9781849802727Publication Date: 2012-05-31
Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities by
While skeptics once saw the concept of business ethics as an oxymoron, modern businesses are proving them wrong. Success depends not only on educating young professionals about ethical practices, but on the implementation of these practices in all aspects of a company The Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities explores the fundamental concepts that keep companies successful in the era of globalization and the internet. Investigating the implementation of best practices and how ethics can be taught to the next generation of business experts, this handbook is an essential reference source for students, academics, business managers, or anyone interested in the increasingly interdisciplinary field of business ethics and its applications in the world today.
Call Number: HF5387 .H3566 2015ISBN: 1466674768Publication Date: 2015-01-31
The International Business Environment by
Managers and executives who work in international trade and foreign direct investment are acutely aware of the importance of the governmental, intergovernmental, and systemic factors that regulate, facilitate, and/or complicate the conduct of international business (IB). But most managers and executives have limited or no expertise in these factors, which are referred to collectively as the IB environment. Also, because the IB environment is a socio-political-economic construct that is governed by non-business disciplines (which include international relations, international law, sociology, and cultural anthropology), it can be difficult for managers and executives to access usable information on the elements of the IB environment. The International Business Environment: A Handbook for Managers and Executives addresses both of these conditions by providing managers and executives with concise and incisive information on each of the elements of the IB environment. The elements covered in the book include tariff and non-tariff barriers, anti-dumping duties, subsidies and countervailing duties, entry and post-entry barriers to foreign direct investment, political risk, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and other global instruments, the World Trade Organization and other global mechanisms, regional trade blocs (which include free trade areas and customs unions), bilateral trade and investment agreements, the conflict of laws, dispute settlement mechanisms, and systemic and cultural differences. The book also explains related terms, concepts, principles, and practices. The book relies primarily on original source materials; makes extensive use of examples; and can be used as a text in corporate seminars, executive development programs, and MBA programs.
Call Number: HF1359 .D3799 2016ISBN: 9781498731157Publication Date: 2015-08-04
Nonprofit Financial Management by
A timely, practical, and concise handbook of best practices fornonprofit financial management In 2010 an estimated 325,000 charities, membership groups, andtrade associations'with small nonprofits disproportionatelyrepresented'stand to lose their tax exemptions for failure tocomply with financial management requirements. Nonprofit FinancialManagement: A Practical Guide is a timely, functional, and concisehandbook of best practices for nonprofit organizations of everysize. Addresses federal reporting requirements and discusses methodsto decrease expenses, ensure accounting control, increase revenuesthrough professional cash management, and understand budgetstatements Explains how to read financial statements and analyze anonprofit's financial condition by using the most recent IRS 990reporting form Covers the full range of financial-management topics, includingaccounting, internal controls, auditing, evaluating financialcondition, budgeting, cash management and banking, purchasing andcontracting, borrowing and risk management Written in an easy-to-read style, with more than 100 exhibits,this book is essential for every nonprofit financial manager.
Call Number: HG4027.65 .C64 2011ISBN: 9781118011324Publication Date: 2011-06-28
The Oxford Handbook of International Business by
As globalization explodes, so has international business scholarship. This second edition of the Oxford Handbook of International Business synthesises all the relevant literature of the last 40 years in 28 original chapters by the world's most distinguished scholars. Reflecting the changes anddevelopment in the field since the first edition this new edition has a changed structure, all the chapters have been updated to take account of the latest scholarship, and five new chapters freshly written.The Handbook is divided into six major sections, providing comprehensive coverage of the following areas:DT History and Theory of the Multinational EnterpriseDT The Political and Regulatory EnvironmentDT Strategy and International ManagementDT Managing the MNEDT Area StudiesDT Methodological IssuesThese state of the art literature reviews will be invaluable references for students in business schools, social sciences, law, and area studies.
Call Number: HF1379 .O996 2009ISBN: 9780199234257Publication Date: 2009-03-15
QFINANCE
QFINANCE- The Ultimate Resource (4th edition) offers both practical and thought-provoking articles for the finance practitioner, written by leading experts from the markets and academia. The coverage is expansive and in-depth, with key themes which include balance sheets and cash flow, regulation, investment, governance, reputation management, and Islamic finance encompassed in over 250 best practice and thought leadership articles. This edition will also comprise key perspectives on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors -- essential for understanding the long-term sustainability of a company, whether you are an investor or a corporate strategist. Also included- Checklists- more than 250 practical guides and solutions to daily financial challenges; Finance Information Sources- 200+ pages spanning 65 finance areas; International Financial Information- up-to-date country and industry data; Management Library- over 130 summaries of the most popular finance titles; Finance Thinkers- 50 biographies covering their work and life; Quotations and Dictionary.
Call Number: HG173 .Q45 2013ISBN: 9781849300629Publication Date: 2013-08-29
Strauss's Handbook of Business Information by
Strauss's latest edition retains its place as an essential text for library students; an indispensable guide for practitioners in public, academic, and special libraries who deal with business inquiries; and a resource for entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Call Number: Z7164.C81 S7796 2013ISBN: 9781598848076Publication Date: 2012-02-14
