Join the authors who have an extensive record of teaching success in today's Introduction to Business course with the fifth edition of the best-selling FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS. This up-to-date, comprehensive survey of business addresses forms of business ownership, management and organization, human resources management, marketing, social media and e-business, information systems, accounting, and finance. Core topics emphasize ethics and social responsibility, small business and entrepreneurship, and global issues, while new coverage examines cutting-edge topics, such as the impact of social media on business, the economic recovery and remaining economic problems, international business, green and socially responsible business, and sustainability. In addition to revitalized content, this edition provides more accessible, effective, and student-friendly support, such as MindTap® online personalized learning experience now with decision-making exercises.

Part I: THE ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS.
1. Exploring the World of Business and Economics.
2. Being Ethical and Socially Responsible.
3. Exploring Global Business.
Part II: BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
4. Choosing a Form of Business Ownership.
5. Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchises.
Part III: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION.
6. Understanding the Management Process.
7. Creating a Flexible Organization.
8. Producing Quality Goods and Services.
Part IV: HUMAN RESOURCES.
9. Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees.
10. Motivating and Satisfying Employees and Teams.
Part V: MARKETING.
11. Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing.
12. Creating and Pricing Products That Satisfy Customers.
13. Distributing and Promoting Products.
Part VI: INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS STRATEGY AND DECISION MAKING.
14. Understanding Social Media and e-Business.
15. Using Management Information Systems and Accounting Information.
16. Mastering Financial Management.

Join the authors who have an extensive record of teaching success in today's Introduction to Business course with the fifth edition of the best-selling FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS. This up-to-date, comprehensive survey of business addresses forms of business ownership, management and organization, human resources management, marketing, social media and e-business, information systems, accounting, and finance. Core topics emphasize ethics and social responsibility, small business and entrepreneurship, and global issues, while new coverage examines cutting-edge topics, such as the impact of social media on business, the economic recovery and remaining economic problems, international business, green and socially responsible business, and sustainability. In addition to revitalized content, this edition provides more accessible, effective, and student-friendly support, such as MindTap® online personalized learning experience now with decision-making exercises. ALL-NEW BOX FEATURES EMPHASIZE KEYS TO ETHICS AND BUSINESS SUCCESS. These important boxes in each chapter emphasize how both today's employees and entrepreneurs can be ethical and successful in the business world today. NEW AND REVISED EXAMPLES, FIGURES, AND TABLES CLEARLY ILLUSTRATE KEY TOPICS. Each chapter integrates helpful examples and visuals that demonstrate applications or showcase important concepts. NEW AND EXPANDED ONLINE LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN MINDTAP® NOW HIGHLIGHT DECISION-MAKING. MindTap's personalized teaching experience has expanded assignments to include meaningful decision-making exercises that require students to apply content in every chapter to real-world situations. Students learn to analyze, apply, and improve thinking while you measure skills and outcomes with ease. THE THEME OF SUCCESS IS HIGHLIGHTED THROUGHOUT THE BOOK WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BEST PRACTICES. This edition continues to prepare students for career success as they gain important insights into today's best practices for attaining their individual business and career goals. For example, all Career Success, Ethical Success or Failure, and Entrepreneurial Success features are new and are tied to important concepts in each chapter. "WHY YOU SHOULD CARE" FEATURES EMPHASIZE THE RELEVANCE OF BUSINESS IN STUDENTS' LIVES. These "Why Should You Care" features begin each chapter to draw students into the material that follows. In addition, Personal App features in every chapter provide hands-on opportunities for students to apply important chapter content to their lives now and in the future. END-OF-CHAPTER VIDEO CASES HIGHLIGHT AN ACTUAL ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY APPLYING THE CHAPTER'S CONCEPTS. Included in each chapter, these Video Cases focus on a successful, real-world company that applies selected chapter content to a real-world situation. Accompanying student questions encourage students to closely examine the keys to success. REVISED ONGOING VIDEO CASE FEATURES GRAETER'S, A SPECIALTY ICE CREAM RETAILER. This intriguing ongoing Video Case at the end of each part offers a unique, firsthand look into one business's day-to-day operations. Students gain a better understanding of the real challenges that today's business owners face. Students also can apply what they learn by analyzing problems, solutions, and actions taken at the company. BUILDING A BUSINESS PLAN PROJECT WALKS STUDENTS THROUGH PREPARING A REAL BUSINESS PLAN. This invaluable project at the end of each part guides students step-by-step through the process of creating an effective business plan. FIVE ONLINE APPENDIXES PROVIDE MORE DETAIL ON KEY TOPICS. Appendixes provide in-depth exploration into "Understanding Personal Finances and Investments"; "Careers in Business"; "Enhancing Union-Management Relations"; "Risk Management and Insurance"; and "Business Law, Regulation, and Taxation."