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experience.BIStrategic Management: A Cross-Functional Approach/B/Iis the first text to truly integrate the fields of management, finance/accounting, international business, information systems, and marketing in a systematic and cohesive model./PH3Features of the book:/H3ULLIThe theory and tools of strategic management are introduced and discussed from a cross-functional perspective./LILIEmphasis is on value creation for the customer, the employee, and the owner./LILIEach chapter begins with a focus company example such as Nike, Microsoft, and Hilton, which is then referred to throughout the chapter to illustrate key points./LILIA text-specific Web site with updated information and resources is available atA HREF=http://www.prenhall.com/porthBwww.prenhall.com/porth/B/A./LI/ULPWelcome to the first edition ofIStrategic Management: A Cross-Functional Approach./IWe believe this book is the first of its kind on the market. It is a truly cross-functional perspective on strategic management, written by a professor/consultant of strategic management and enhanced by significant contributions from experts in the fields of finance, marketing, accounting, e-commerce, international business, and operations management./PPThe need for this cross-functional perspective first became apparent to me when a group of faculty at our university began to work on a revision of our business policy course. As we discussed our hopes for the new course, we identified a common challenge we wanted to overcome. We wanted students to see that successful strategic management requires an ability to see the organization as a whole; to step out of the functional mind-sets that students tend t@R€  (less)

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out of GAAP, FMT, SEIA and all the other acronyms casually used by accounting professionals and the media. Examples and illustrations are used throughout to clarify the definitions, which are fully cross-referenced for ease of use. An appendix provides sources of additional information. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title  (less)

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index of more than 300 subject specialties--from "Accounting" to "Zoology"--plus an index of stores by neighborhood. In addition, it features a preface by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller.  (less)

book delivers a practical selection of Code and Regulations sections. It offers clear and concise annotations that explain, analyze, and cross-reference topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the intricacies of the often-complex Code. In addition, this market-leading reference book delivers quick and easy access to depreciation and cost recovery tables, indexed amounts, and an expansive glossary. A quick, authoritative reference guide for key tax codes and regulations, WEST FEDERAL TAXATION: WEST'S INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND TREASURY REGULATIONS, 2008 EDITION is a must-have resource for tax professionals. More than just a textbook, this volume offers a revolutionary experience. Built around the areas identified as the most important, this total integrated solution delivers ultimate flexibility. It also adheres to the recommendations of the Accounting Education Change Commission (AECC) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).  (less)