Business in Action, 10th Edition
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What significant aspect of business did the pandemic highlight for students?

  • Employee motivation and leadership styles. (correct)
  • Historically successful management practices.
  • The role of technology in business.
  • Cost reduction strategies for supply chains.

    • Which feature of the 10th edition demonstrates a focus on current business practices?

  • Updates on digital transformation in business. (correct)
  • Simplified language in explanations.
  • Inclusion of historical case studies.
  • Elimination of vignettes and case studies.

    • What was one of the major improvements in the 10th edition?

  • Removal of outdated citations.
  • Comprehensive evaluations of every chapter for currency. (correct)
  • Updating content without any changes to structure.
  • Addition of new photo features.

    • How many new photos were added to the 10th edition to represent workforce diversity?

    <p>More than 70 new photos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of 'Behind the Scenes' vignettes in the 10th edition are new?

    <p>About half are new.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Bethany Yellowtail play in the context of Indigenous design traditions?

    <p>She integrates Indigenous design traditions into contemporary fashion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects was NOT updated in the corporate social responsibility content?

    <p>Technological advancements in fashion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new section was added under the consumer rights topic in the corporate social responsibility framework?

    <p>The Right to Equitable Service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a focus of the new material added regarding employee-related CSR topics?

    <p>Work-from-home benefits during the pandemic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept that has been added to the sustainability section of the CSR content?

    <p>The concept of the circular economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Courtland L. Bovée?

    <p>Professor of Business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is mentioned in conjunction with document disclaimers?

    <p>Microsoft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of damages does Microsoft disclaim liability for?

    <p>Consequential damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title does John V. Thill hold?

    <p>Chairman and Chief Executive Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the contact support site for queries regarding the content?

    <p><a href="https://support.pearson.com">https://support.pearson.com</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following is NOT listed as part of the product management team?

    <p>John V. Thill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Microsoft state about the information provided?

    <p>It is provided without any warranty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does product marketing play in the content production?

    <p>Coordinates product marketing efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern raised regarding AI in recruitment practices?

    <p>It may favor applicants from privileged backgrounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill does the 'Sharpening Your Communication Skills' activity aim to develop?

    <p>Effective communication in real-life scenarios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activity is provided to help students develop collaboration skills?

    <p>Building Your Team Skills activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the content address ethical decision-making?

    <p>By including the Resolving Ethical Dilemmas activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a focus of the critical thinking assignments in the curriculum?

    <p>Defining, solving problems, and making judgments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is emphasized when students participate in the Practice Your Skills activities?

    <p>Application of developing business skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of software does Seedlink represent in recruitment?

    <p>AI that compares applicant data with top performers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overarching theme does the curriculum instill from the beginning regarding business practices?

    <p>Business ethics and social responsibility are crucial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three dimensions of flexibility covered in Alternative Work Arrangements?

    <p>Place, time, and career path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has employee performance management changed according to contemporary practices?

    <p>From annual reviews to continuous, interactive feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major shift is revealed in understanding the role of labor unions today?

    <p>The emergence of labor unions in digital platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recent updates were made regarding marketing ethics and etiquette?

    <p>Separate discussions to clarify ethics and etiquette issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of pricing strategies has been expanded in the recent material?

    <p>Psychological pricing, reference prices, and MSRP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new section was included in the Customer Communication chapter?

    <p>The Power of Personalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant component has been streamlined in the discussion of major accounting rules?

    <p>Non-GAAP metrics and GAAP-IFRS convergence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a new focus introduced in AI-Enabled Marketing?

    <p>Integration of AI across various marketing channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a focus of the case study featured in Financial Management?

    <p>Closing the venture capital funding gap for Black women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of risks have been added to the discussion in Risk Management?

    <p>Ransomware, pandemics, and climate change effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key theme in the updates regarding workforce analytics?

    <p>Major uses of analytics systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change was noted in the structure of Product Distribution?

    <p>More disruption and innovation in retailing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topic has received less focus in the revised Personal Finance section?

    <p>Detailed discussions on college expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major addition to coverage in Financial Markets regarding public stock offerings?

    <p>Detailed explanations of SPACs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new threats are discussed regarding Information Technology security?

    <p>Social engineering and deepfakes in phishing attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Business in Action, 10th Edition

    • Business in Action, 10th Edition, has been updated with numerous changes to reflect contemporary business practices and research.
    • The 10th Edition contains new content, updated material, and substantial revisions in several chapters.
    • New content includes a Behind the Scenes chapter opener and case study about IBM's Food Trust blockchain.
    • Updated discussions about non-GAAP metrics and GAAP-IFRS convergence are included.
    • The authors have streamlined the discussion of Sarbanes-Oxley.

    Chapter Updates

    • Chapter 1: Business and Its Environment: Updated to include the pandemic's impact on business management.
    • Chapter 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility: New section on taking sides on public issues.
    • Chapter 3: The Global Marketplace: New Behind the Scenes chapter opener and case study on how Yellowtail, a Native American fashion designer, respectfully incorporates Indigenous design traditions into contemporary fashion.
    • Chapter 4: Entrepreneurship, Small Business, and Strategic Management: New Behind the Scenes chapter opener and case study showcasing Black Women Talk Tech, an initiative addressing the venture capital funding gap for Black women company founders.
    • Chapter 5: Organizational Structure and Design: Updated to explore how external forces affect business management.
    • Chapter 6: Management and Leadership: Updated to incorporate leadership styles and organizational models in relation to the pandemic.
    • Chapter 7: Motivation and Teamwork: Updated to reflect how the pandemic influenced employee motivation.
    • Chapter 8: Communication in the Workplace: Numerous updates to communication laws and ethics and includes a new section on the power of personalization.
    • Chapter 9: Human Resource Management: Updated to cover the shift from annual reviews to continuous, interactive feedback.
    • Chapter 10: Production and Operations Management: Updated to include coverage of the circular economy concept.
    • Chapter 11: Human Resource Management: Updated to reflect the pandemic's impact on work-from-home arrangements and alternative work arrangements.
    • Chapter 12: The Art and Science of Marketing: Updated to include new material about attribution and marketing ROI.
    • Chapter 13: Product Management and Pricing Strategies: Expanded to cover algorithmic pricing and includes new coverage of the metaverse.
    • Chapter 14: Customer Communication and Product Distribution: Updated to reflect the future of retailing and includes a new section on AI-enabled marketing.
    • Chapter 15: Financial Information and Accounting Concepts: New Behind the Scenes chapter opener and case study about the impact of IBM’s Food Trust blockchain on the global food supply chain.
    • Chapter 16: Financial Management and Financial Markets: New Behind the Scenes chapter opener and case study about Black Women Talk Tech.
    • Appendix A: Business Law: New exhibits on elements of a contract and categories of intellectual property.
    • Appendix B: Risk Management: Discussion of ransomware, pandemics, and climate change effects on business risk is included.
    • Appendix C: Information Technology: New information on enterprise information systems, deepfakes in phishing attacks, and social engineering.
    • Appendix D: Personal Finance: Getting Set for Life: Updates on personal finance including new investment simulators.

    Solving Learning and Teaching Challenges

    • The text helps to solve learning and teaching challenges by providing a comprehensive coverage of contemporary business topics.
    • Students develop employability skills through real-life business case studies and projects designed to promote communication, critical thinking, collaboration, knowledge application, and analysis.
    • Business ethics and social responsibility are stressed and supported with activities encouraging students to be mindful of the ethical implications of their work.

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