LibGuides: Business: Reference Resources

General Reference Books

AMA Dictionary of Business and Management by George Thomas Kurian
Publication Date: 2013
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.
Business: The Ultimate Resource by Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication Date: 2011
A unique, authoritative, and wide-ranging resource offering practical and strategic advice for anyone doing business today.
Collins Dictionary of Business by Christopher Pass (Editor)
Publication Date: 2005
Covers all the main areas of business theory and practice: marketing, production, finance, personnel, business policy and international business. Comprehensive coverage of everyday business terms such as cash flow and patent, and such increasingly quoted terms as hedge funds.
The New Penguin Business Dictionary by Graham Bannock (Editor)
Publication Date: 2003
This dictionary should prove useful for those pursuing business courses and for those who need to get to grips with the jargon of the business and management world. It covers all aspects of business from accounting through marketing and organizational behavior to human resource management.

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Books on Business

50 Classics Series: 50 Business Classics by Tom Butler-Bowdon
Publication Date: 2017
With insightful commentaries on the landmark writings of old and new, 50 Business Classics presents the great entrepreneur stories, the best management thinking and the proven ideas on strategy, innovation and marketing - in one volume.
1000 CEOs by Andrew Davidson (Editor)
Publication Date: 2009
Definitive biographies deliver all the essential information on each CEO's career, their highs, lows, management style, vision and distilled wisdom, providing vital lessons that will give YOU the competitive advantage.

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Books on Management

The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility by Wayne Visser, Dirk Matten, Manfred Pohl, and Nick Tolhurst
Publication Date: 2010
A complete reference on CSR, compiled by the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs (the ICCA). The entries have been written by leading experts, leading global thinkers and CSR practitioners.
Dictionary of Human Resources and Personnel Management by A. Ivanovic and P. H. Collin (Editors)
Publication Date: 2006
Key terms, covering all aspects of human resources, including recruitment and selection, appraisals, payment systems, dismissals and industrial relations.
International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management by Abraham Pizam
Publication Date: 2010
Covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from a sectoral level as well as a functional one.

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Books on Finance

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary by Barbara Etzel
Publication Date: 2003
Clear, accessible, and cross-referenced explanations of today's most essential financial terms, including vocabulary related to accounting, finance, banks and banking, economics, investing, markets, real estate, and securities.
QFinance: The Ultimate Resource by Qatar Financial Center
Publication Date: 2014
The Ultimate Resource offers articles with key themes in over 250 best practice and thought leadership articles. This edition comprises key perspectives on environmental, social, and governance factors -- essential for understanding the long-term sustainability of a company.

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Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the United States (NCLIVE) This link opens in a new window
The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
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Statista is a statistical portal that integrates data on over 80,000 topics from over 18,000 sources onto a single platform. Sources of information include market research, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Statistics can be exported as PNG, PDF, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

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Credo Reference

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Are you having trouble getting started on your research project? Do you need background information on your topic? Try Credo. Credo Reference is a premier virtual reference collection including encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images, audio files, and videos in a wide expanse of subject areas.

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