Contents: part 1: conducting business in the global economy: understanding the fundamentals of business and economics; practicing ethical behavior and social responsibility; competing in the global economy; part 2: starting and organizing a small business: starting and financing a small business; selecting the proper form of business ownership and exporing business combinations; part 3: managing a business: understanding the functions and roles of management; organizing and working in teams; producing quality goods and services; part 4: managing employees: motivating today is workforce and handling employee-management relation; managing human resources; part 5: developing marketing strategies to satisfy customers: developing product and pricing strategies; developing distribution and promotional strategies; part 6: managing financial information and resources: analyzing and using financial information; understanding banking and secuirities.