BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

ISBN: 9781516527212 Géneros: BGB Sinópsis: In Business and Society Building Skills and Awareness for the Workplace students learn how business when handled with integrity can make a positive impact on society and its stakeholders Students explore the role of business organizations in society and how businesses should conduct themselves with customers employers government entities and more in both local and international environments The book also includes opportunities for careerfocused selfreflection and writing to help students prepare to enter and contribute to the workplace The text is divided into three parts Part I provides students with an overview of the relationship of business and society as well as the skills and awareness needed to succeed at work Part II is dedicated to career competencies discussing collegelevel writing and career development strategies In Part III students learn about the dynamics of working in groups and teams leadership theory what it takes to work in an international environment the effects of globalization on business the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility and the role of diversity and inclusion in professional settings Designed to serve as a practical guide for students interested in business professions Business and Society is ideal for undergraduate courses in business studiesMegan Matthewsearned her MA in community arts management from the University of Illinois Springfield and her BA in management from University of WisconsinWhitewater She has developed courses and programs in arts management and entrepreneurship and coordinates a course titled business and society for the College of Business Economics at the University of WisconsinWhitewaterJon Werner earned his PhD in organizational behavior from Michigan State University He is a professor and department chair of the Department of Management at the University of WisconsinWhitewater His research has covered topics such as trainin