The Controlling Function
The most brilliantly conceived strategic plan is only likely to be achieved if the organization has an effective controlling process that monitors performance and keeps the company on target.
Ethics and Business
This clip argues that there's really no difference between business ethics and ethics in general. "The question is," the clip asks, "...how are you going to apply that sense of values and ethics when you're engaged in business?"
Strategic Planning Options
There is a wide range of corporate strategies that can be utilized, depending on the needs and circumstances of a particular company. Once a strategy has been determined, an organization may then elect to utilize one or more specific techniques for ...
Expert Systems
Expert systems are designed not just to support decision making, but to suggest actual decisions.
Support Systems
This clip focuses on the importance of having a strong support system of family and friends during the stressful early years of a new business.
Funding the Business with stocks and Bonds
The concepts of corporate debt and equity. The role of stocks in funding a business, preferred and common stock are contrasted, and the concept of bonds as debt owed to its bondholders is discussed.
Future of Business Mathematics, The
The shifting needs of the business person. While business math itself may remain constant, the mathematical needs of modern business do not.
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Both business people and consumers must learn to work with fractions, decimals and percents in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Giving Back to the Community
This clip explores some of the ways in which a small business can give back to the community, including demonstrating an awareness of environmental concerns and contributing to charities.
Franchising Case Study: "Sir Speedy"
This clip describes the experience of a couple who elected to purchase a Sir Speedy printing franchise.