Introduction to Information Systems
Introduction to Information Systems

Author: R. Kelly Rainer

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-01-09

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 0470169001

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WHATS IN IT FOR ME? Information technology lives all around us-in how we communicate, how we do business, how we shop, and how we learn. Smart phones, iPods, PDAs, and wireless devices dominate our lives, and yet it's all too easy for students to take information technology for granted. Rainer and Turban's Introduction to Information Systems, 2nd edition helps make Information Technology come alive in the classroom. This text takes students where IT lives-in today's businesses and in our daily lives while helping students understand how valuable information technology is to their future careers. The new edition provides concise and accessible coverage of core IT topics while connecting these topics to Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Human resources, and Operations, so students can discover how critical IT is to each functional area and every business. Also available with this edition is WileyPLUS - a powerful online tool that provides instructors and students with an integrated suite of teaching and learning resources in one easy-to-use website. The WileyPLUS course for Introduction to Information Systems, 2nd edition includes animated tutorials in Microsoft Office 2007, with iPod content and podcasts of chapter summaries provided by author Kelly Rainer.

Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems

Author: R. Kelly Rainer

Publisher: Wiley Global Education

Published: 2016-11-16

Total Pages: 535

ISBN-13: 1118890434

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The 4th Edition of Management Information Systems promotes active learning like no other text in the market. Each chapter is comprised of tightly coupled concepts and section-level student activities that transport your students from passively learning about IS to doing IS in a realistic context.

Introduction to Hospitality Management
Introduction to Hospitality Management

Author: Dennis R. Reynolds

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-06-02

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1119326273

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The hospitality industry's rapid evolution provides career-seekers with tremendous opportunity–and unique challenges. Changes in the global economy, rising interest in ecotourism, the influence of internet commerce, and a myriad of other trends contribute to the dynamic nature of this exciting field. Introduction to Hospitality Management presents a thorough overview of historical perspectives, current trends, and real-world practices. Coverage of bar and restaurant management, hotel and lodging operations, travel and tourism, and much more gives students a comprehensive analysis of this rewarding field. Focusing on practicality, this text presents real-world examples of traditional methods alongside insightful discussions surrounding changes in consumer demands and key issues affecting the industry. The industry’s multifaceted nature lends itself to broad exploration, and this text provides: Clear guidance through topics related to foodservice operations, convention management, meeting planning, casino and gaming management, leadership and staffing, financial and business models, and promotion and marketing Emphasis on career planning and job placement strategies, giving students a head start in charting their future in hospitality A combination of Drs. Reynolds and Barrows’ two leading textbooks, Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry and Introduction to the Hospitality Industry, into one cohesive, comprehensive edition Substantial coverage of internet commerce and marketing Case studies, including actual interviews with industry professionals, to reinforce primary learning objectives and build critical thinking skills An emphasize on real-world skills and practical methods employed by management professionals Methods to prepare students for job placement in multiple areas of the hospitality and tourism industry Introduction to Hospitality Management is an essential text for students learning about, or with an interest in, the hospitality industry. Written in a clear and accessible style, this important book leaves readers with a strong grasp of the topics and trends most important to a career in the hospitality industry

Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology

Author: R. Kelly Rainer

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2002-08-01

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9780471073802

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Introduction to Information Technology second edition is based on the fundamental premise that the major role of information technology (IT) is to support employees, regardless of their functional area (e.g. sales, marketing, accounting, HR) or level in the organization. The unique theme of "What's in IT for me/ IT's About Business" provides relevance for majors and non-majors. The text takes a hands-on approach with the popular Virtual Company, has strong coverage of e-commerce, an excellent variety and volume of examples, a strong website with real world applications and cases, and a presentation that makes the material accessible through an attractive design. The text shows IT through a global perspective and emphasizes the importance of making connections among individuals, groups and organizations. The text is ideal for undergraduate business majors with no prerequisite computer courses, and the new edition builds upon the advantages of the previous edition by further tying the text together with the online material.

Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting

Author: Jerry J. Weygandt

Publisher:

Published: 2008-01-16

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780470373774

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PLEASE NOTE: Before you purchase this package, please ensure your lecturer is using WileyPLUS for your class. There are no refunds available for purchase of this product. Get The Best Grade You Can! Has your lecturer selected WileyPLUS to accompany your textbook? If so, read on. WileyPLUS is a powerful online system packed with tools and resources to help you make the most of your course, and get the best grade you can. Here's the deal: If your lecturer is using WileyPLUS, a WileyPLUS Registration Code will be packaged for FREE with a new copy of this textbook at you campus bookstore. Once you have your Registration Code, you can use it to access all the material available in your specific WileyPLUS course. Your lecturer will provide you with the URL for your class. Please bookmark it and write it down for future reference. The URL will have the following format: http://www.edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/ _____ STUDENT DATA 89% found the instant feedback and scoring on homework and quizzes to be beneficial 69% said it helped them get a better grade 80% said it improved their understanding of the material 76% said it made them better prepared for tests STUDENT QUOTES WileyPLUS is an amazing tool, I just wish it was available for all my classes! - Filiz Muharrem, Ohio State University I loved the immediate response to homework problems and exams. I was able to find out what errors I had made, and go back to the chapters to research why I made the error. It made my learning much easier! - Theresa Klicker, University of Maryland, University College Everything I needed was just a click away...that's how fast and simple it was. If I needed immediate help and I didn't understand a concept, it told me where to look. - Caroline Cho, University of Texas-Austin I felt WileyPLUS was a useful tool in understanding the chapters/problems. The link-to-text tool was very resourceful when solving the homework problems. - Michael Geisheimer, Kean University I was quite impressed with WileyPLUS. It was nice to be able to see what I did wrong and have more than one chance to answer a problem. - Melinda Beach, Washburn University About this book Weygandt Managerial Accounting, 4th edition gives students the tools they need to succeed, whether as accountants or in other career paths. With a framework in decision-making, Weygandt 4/e covers all the necessary techniques and concepts for a one semester, undergraduate managerial accounting course. Many students in this course are not accounting majors and will need to understand the big picture of accounting. Therefore, Weygandt 4/e provides students with a pedagogy that helps them to build their decision-making skills and to understand how to use accounting information to make quality business decisions in whatever major or career they choose.

Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Study Guide
Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Study Guide

Author: Clayton W. Barrows

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-03-03

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 047028546X

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Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Ninth Edition gives you the industry know-how and the management skills needed to thrive in all aspects of the field, from food service to lodging to tourism. In this latest edition, the authors have brought the text thoroughly up to date by featuring new and emerging companies, new technologies, and new ways of doing business. Covering everything from careers to operations to finance, the text offers the most comprehensive and engaging introduction to this exciting field possible.

Financial and Managerial Accounting
Financial and Managerial Accounting

Author: Jerry J. Weygandt

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2011-12-19

Total Pages: 1464

ISBN-13: 9781118004234

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Financial and Managerial Accounting, by Weygandt, Kimmel, Kieso is a new introductory program for the two semester accounting sequence that presents equal coverage of both introductory financial and managerial accounting topics. The Team for Success authors of Jerry Weygandt, Paul Kimmel, and Don Kieso bring years of industry, academic, and writing experience to the development of this new title which gives students the tools they need to understand the accounting cycle and key financial accounting topics, while presenting the managerial topics in an easy-to-understand fashion in a decision-making framework. The Team for Success authors understand where students struggle in introductory accounting, and have developed a learning system that illustrates the accounting cycle and key transactions, while giving student the tools to apply their learning through sample exercises throughout the chapter. Weygandt Financial and Managerial Accounting relates accounting concepts to real-world experiences, is full relevant examples to students' lives, and provides IFRS coverage that will prepare students for the global economy. Students using Weygandt, Financial and Managerial Accounting with WileyPLUS will spend more time with the material because it demonstrates the relevance and offers multiple opportunities for practice both in the book and in WileyPLUS. Students take more initiative with their learning, so you'll have a greater impact in the classroom. WileyPLUS sold separately from text.

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

Author: Clayton W. Barrows

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780470399163

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Readers preparing to work in hospitality will enter a field that is quickly evolving. The rise of the global economy, ecotourism, internet commerce, and changing consumer demands are just some of the factors they will be dealing with in this exciting and dynamic industry. This new edition gives readers the foundation they need to thrive in today's hospitality industry, covering everything from finance to operational issues. The Eighth Edition of Introduction to the Hospitality Industry features both historical perspectives and discussions of new trends in a variety of sectors of the hospitality business, including food service, lodging, and tourism. Additional international examples of hospitality and tourism operations have been included throughout the text. This book covers all the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the hospitality industry. Readers will have a strong overview of the industry, where it fits into the broader world, the major issues and challenges in the field, and the many possible career paths that await them.

Finance: Applications and Theory
Finance: Applications and Theory

Author: Troy Adair

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Published: 2011-10-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780073530673

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It’s About Time! Finally, there’s a corporate finance book that incorporates the newest technology to facilitate the learning process, saving time for instructors and students. The Second Edition continues to provide the core topics for the course, highlighting personal examples just as instructors do during their class. New to this edition are unique Quick Response (QR) codes that enable students with smartphones to instantly access online help or explore topics further without ever leaving their page in the book. With Connect Finance, students can take self-graded practice quizzes, homework assignments, or tests, making the learning process more accessible and efficient. An integrated, printable eBook is also included in the package, allowing for anytime, anywhere access to the textbook. Isn’t it time to get the most out of a corporate finance text? Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.