The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management - Hardcover

Kurian, George

9780814420287: The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814420281 ISBN 13: 9780814420287

Publisher: AMACOM, 2013

What in the world is an acid test ratio, and what does chemistry have to do with anything? How can you talk about your chase demand strategy, per request of the board, if you have no idea what they’re talking about? The business world today consists of a constantly growing range of terminology that not even the brightest and most confident MBA graduates can improvise their way through without a thorough understanding of what they’re talking about. The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management is your one-stop reference guide to learning this array of terminology so you can impress your bosses and intimidate your peers.Prepared by a noted encyclopedist, this invaluable, one-of-a-kind resource covers a vast range of terminology from all areas of business including management, strategy, finance, human resources, economics, marketing, sales, insurance, and international business. The book explains accounting rules, legal terminology, slang and buzzwords, acronyms, management theories, historical figures, economic concepts, performance metrics, and more--all the crucial ideas that have transformed business practices and management science in the past 25 years.With the clear, authoritative explanations of more than 6,000 key business terms--including thousands of technical terms omitted from even premiere unabridged dictionaries--as well as longer entries for ideas needing more elaborate explanations, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management supplies the depth and clarity needed to better understand the expansive and complex business world of the twenty-first century.

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Book Description:

Now students, instructors, and professionals everywhere can find clear, authoritative, explanations of more than 6,000 key business terms. Prepared by a noted encyclopedist, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management covers a vast range of terminology from all areas of business including management, strategy, finance, human resources, economics, marketing, sales, insurance, and international business.

The book explains accounting rules, legal terminology, slang and buzzwords, acronyms, management theories, historical figures, economic concepts, performance metrics, and more—all the crucial ideas that have transformed business practices and management science in the past 25 years. In addition to concise definitions, this indispensable reference includes longer entries for ideas needing more elaborate explanations, as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult words, special sections on usage, and a thesaurus of related words.

While quick definitions abound online, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management supplies the depth and clarity lacking in most “webinitions.” And it includes thousands of technical terms omitted from even premier unabridged dictionaries. From Abilene paradox to zero-based budgeting, this is an essential resource for anyone serious about business.

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A sweeping reference to business and management terms—from a leading authority in the field.

For nearly ninety years, the American Management Association has educated and trained millions of people in the art and science of management. Now, the AMA has channeled its trademark blending of cutting-edge knowledge with practical applications into an important reference for business leaders, managers, educators, and students.

The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management provides clear, authoritative explanations of more than 6,000 key terms from all areas of business, including management, strategy, finance, human resources, economics, marketing, sales, insurance, and international business.

You’ll get quick access to a vast body of knowledge. Accounting rules, legal terminology, buzzwords and acronyms, management theories, historical figures, economic concepts, performance metrics, Japanese terms, and more. All the essential information you need for understanding important principles, deciphering technical jargon, preparing accurate documents, and conveying mastery of these rich and evolving fields is distilled in this trusted source.

Unlike other reference works and online sources that rely on multiple writers of varying skills, this book provides a single professional voice and a consistent focus on clarity and brevity. No long-winded, overly technical explanations—just succinct summaries of important concepts.

And the book supplies longer entries for terms needing more elaborate explanations, such as acquisition management, balanced score card, benchmarking, core competency, horizontal structure, life cycle strategy, strategic management, and more.

Acid test ratio. BARS. Blackhole engineering. Capacity planning. Chaos theory. Differentiated marketing. Enterprise zone. Five forces model. Hawthorne Study. Monochronic culture. Pareto rule. Securitization. Tear down. Zaibatsu. For anyone serious about business and management, this authoritative, all-encompassing reference imparts fast facts and comprehensible explanations of the crucial ideas that have transformed business practices and management science in the past 25 years.

George Thomas Kurian is president of the Encyclopedia Society, an international group of encyclopedists and knowledge builders who have produced more than 61 encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, chronologies, and other reference works.

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