Regression analysis is a conceptually simple method for investigating relationships among variables. Carrying out a successful application of regression analysis, however, requires a balance of theoretical results, empirical rules, and subjective judgment. Regression Analysis by Example, Fifth Edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated to reflect recent advances in the field. The emphasis…
Your instructor has designed his or her course around the use of cases, a real-world project, or a marketing simulation such as Markstrat, to bring marketing decision-making to life. This book has been written with exactly these kinds of instructors in mind. Thus, one of your instructor's key objectives is to give you the necessary tools and frameworks to enable you to be an effective contribut…
WileyPLUS is an online suite of resources—including the complete textbook—that will help students: 1. Come to class better prepared for instructor lectures. 2. Get immediate feedback and context-sensitive help on assignments and quizzes. 3. Track progress throughout the course. New features of WileyPLUS include: 1. Blackboard integration. Now instructors can seamlessly integrate all …
Mathematics is widely used in business, finance, and the biological, social, and physical sciences, from developing efficient production schedules for a factory to mapping the human genome. Mathematics also plays a role in determining interest on a loan from a bank and the cancer risk from a pollutant, as well as in the study of falling objects.
Introducing ... Strategic Management: Text and Cases, Global Edition, by Dess, Lumpkin, Eisner, McNamara, and Kim We are pleased to present this Global Edition, which has been developed specifically to meet the needs of international management students. In addition to the latest research and business practices, new material has been added to make the content more relevant and improve learni…
This is a special edition of an established title widely used by colleges and universities throughout the world. Pearson published this exclusive edition for the benefit of students outside the United States and Canada. If you purchased this book within the United States or Canada you should be aware that it has been imported without the approval of the Publisher or the Author. Pearson Interna…
Farms and ranches, like other small busi¬nesses, require sound management to survive and prosper. The continual development of new agricultural technologies means that farm and ranch managers must stay informed of the lat¬est advances and decide whether to adopt them. Adopting a risky, unproven technology that fails to meet expectations can cause financial diffi¬culties or even termination o…
Di samping Alquran, hadis adalah pedoman hidup dan sumber bagi umat kaum muslimin. Keduanya sarat akan mukjizat dalam bidang sains, dan menjadi hikmah bagti umat manusia. Jauh sebelum adanya penelitian ilmiah, scjak 1.400 tahun silam, Alquran dan hadis telah menjelaskan fakta-fakta ilmiah mengenai sains dcngan sangat komprehensif. Melalui kemampuan analisisnya yang tajam, Dr. Zaghlu I An-Naj…
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The science of genetics is less than 150 years old, but its accomplishments within that short time have been aston¬ishing. Gregor Mendel first described genes as abstract units of inheritance in 1865; his work was ignored and then "rediscovered" in 1900. Thomas Hunt Morgan and his students provided experimental verification of the idea that genes reside within chromosomes during the years 1910…
Most leadership books are written by and about CEOs. Many are inspira¬tional and interesting, but they seldom provide tools to help others become leaders. However, we need leadership in industry, education, and govern¬ment; we need leadership in setting public policy in our communities and country. We need leaders at all levels in every organization, not just in the executive suite. In our v…
Our primary objective in the ninth edition of Retailing Management is to inform st dents about the exciting new developments in the retail industry. Retailing has evolve into a high-tech, global growth industry. Retailers like Walmart, Home Dej Amazon, Starbucks, and Kroger are some of the most admired and sophisticated busi¬nesses in the world. The developments in the industry are providing c…
If you have ever eaten a corn chip, you may have been affected by biotechnology. Don't eat chips? How about sour cream, yogurt, cheese, or milk? In this century, more and more of the foods we eat will be produced by organisms that have been genetically altered through biotechnology. Such genetically mod¬ified (GM) foods have become a controversial topic over the last few years, as have human e…
Introducing ... Crafting and Executing Strategy, Global Edition, by Thompson, Peteraf, Gamble, and Strickland. We are pleased to present this Global Edition, which has been developed specifically to meet the needs of international students of management. It provides up-to-date and engrossing discussion of core concepts and analytical tools in line with the latest developments in the theory and…
Contemporary students put extraordinary demands on OB instructors and text¬books alike. On one hand, students immersed in quantitative courses such finance and accounting and other business disciplines are often quick to dis¬miss OB/management courses as "soft" or "elementary" or "common sense"—so there is a pressing need for relevance and richness. On the other hand, modern technology and …
At the time I began college, biology would have been at the bottom of a list of potential majors. I enrolled in a physical an¬thropology course to fulfill the life science requirement by the easiest possible route. During that course, I learned for the first time about chromosomes, mitosis, and genetic recombi¬nation, and I became fascinated by the intricate activities that could take place i…
Integrated Principles of Zoology continues to be the leading text for the introductory zoology course. With the sixteenth edition, the authors bring a wealth of real experience as they describe the diversity of animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. The overall organization of this text has proven to work well to help students un…
Over the years, we have received many compliments on this text and understand that it's a favorite among students. We accept that as the highest compliment and con¬tinue to work very hard to maintain that status. The objective of Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics is to provide students majoring in management, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, and other fields of busine…
Introducing...Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage, Global Edition, by Noe, Hoilenbeck, Gerhart and Wright The Ninth Global Edition of Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage was developed to teach students how to face and meet a variety of challenges within their organizations and how to gain a competitive advantage for their companies. Features of th…
It is our view that in a time of dramatic increase in globalization and high interrelatedness among coun¬tries, every student should have a conscious awareness of "things international." Whether one is studying, for example, political science, sociology, chemistry, art, history, or economics, developments worldwide impinge upon the subject matter of the chosen discipline. Such developments may…