Understanding Business

A collaborative effort of renowned authors William Nickels, James McHugh, and Susan McHugh, Understanding Business (ISBN 9780073511702) is one of the best-selling textbooks for college students interested in careers in finance. This version is now the 9th edition and continues to be polished by its dedicated and committed team of authors to reflect current market trends and problems. Students will find the additional supplements that come with the textbook helpful for self-study. Published by McGraw-Hill, Understanding Business is an indispensable reference that undergraduates can continue to consult long after they have left university life. Nickels, McHugh, and McHugh used their collective knowledge and experience as professors and industry practitioners to create a comprehensive textbook that covers the latest challenges in the market. It is a helpful and innovative tool for professors as well, boasting key features such as specific learning objectives for each chapter and helpful information boxes that often contain thought-provoking ideas for developing critical thinking. The text likewise provides intriguing questions about real-life companies and businesses, which readers can answer more methodically as they progress. This realistic book starts most sections with unique stories about certain business professionals, putting the topic in perspective. At the end of every chapter of Understanding Business are summaries to ensure complete learning and to emphasize learning goals. Each chapter also ends with questions to assess progress. The handy supplement on developing workplace skills is designed to compel the student to do further internet or library research, as well as talk to people with actual experience in the subject. The book is linked to particular websites where readers can access optional exercises.