Business administration [printed text] / Arlene Douglas, Author  . -  3rd ed. . - Dublin : Gill & Macmillan, 2008 . - x, 302 p. : ill (b & w) ; 25 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-7171-4194-4
The third edition of this popular well-established business textbook, written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, incorporates the most recent updates in business methods and administration

Class number:	650.09417
Abstract:	Updated information on e-learning, e-technology, e-marketing and the impacts of globalisation, new technology, social networking and deregulation on business today. New to this edition - Women in business; childcare considerations; the development of empowerment, self-managing teams, tele-working - Current examples of organisational change and strategic decision-making - Changes in banking:e-payments and transfers; funds administration; financial mismanagement; tax evasion; and the impact of SSIAs - The role of the Central Bank of Ireland and the Financial Regulator - Changes in the EU: new member states; ECB and Euro currency; EU Energy Policy and climate change - Management functions extended to include facilities management and new management methods developed in line with the knowledge economy - Examination of current trends in Irish Retailing
Contents note:	Preface; Chapter 1: The organisation; Chapter 2: Finance, Business Controls & Ratios; Chapter 3: Banking, Currencies, Visual Data & Insurance; Chapter 4: Human Resources; Chapter 5: Preparing for Meetings; Chapter 6: Processing of Business Documents; Chapter 7: Retail Administration; Chapter 8: Sample Exam Papers