Edexcel Gcse (9-1) Business (Edexcel GCSE Applied Business)

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I believe the textbook was well diversified throughout. I think this is another area that will continue to evolve as it is updated. Could expand more about the difference between manager vs leaders. Reinforce the importance of honing leadership skills and the value in the workplace because employers want to hire leaders. The book provides relevant examples and content relating to the overall business world. More content related to virtual business activities could be included. The arrangement of the text would allow for easy updating and additional content in these areas to be added. One of the best elements of this text was the The books organization and structure flows nicely with little changes will be required for my four modular-approach to implement into a 10 week term.

Nice overview of the different business structures available. Would be nice to add “Not-for-Profits” organizations to compare and contrast other business types. It's very in-depth. Sometimes I feel like it might be more in-depth than an introductory text. I teach a class that is supposed to be for non-business majors, and I think some more general information might be better. For all that though, I didn't find real information on some basic concepts, like SWOT analysis or the Five Forces Model. I supplemented with other material, but I think that would give some context to some of the discussions. Each chapter in the text follows the same basic outline. There is an introduction that sets the stage for the major concept(s) that will be discussed in the chapter. Additionally, each chapter opens with learning outcomes listed. Hard to get more modular than seventeen chapters and an appendix! I moved chapter 14 behind chapters 15 and 16, but this was not a "no-brainer" adjustment. The chapter lengths were long-enough to be comprehensive without being too long. Financing Small Business Activities” could revisit product lifecycle to align sales with appropriate funding options. Meaning early phase startups are usually not strong candidates for traditional bank loans. Definitely include/expand crowdfunding/crowdsourcing for startups.

The textbook modularity is good. The index takes a while to load but clearly identifies the topic links in every chapter.

The text is up-to-date, with highly relevant materials. The text provides students with several features to help with the understanding of course materials. There are several features, and one of them is, Ethics in Practice, which is especially relevant in an introduction to business course. There is another section on Expanding Around the Globe, which helps students understand our global economy, and the reliance we have on one another around the world. There are several other features that add richness to the course. These examples should be updated on a regular basis to remain current. The interface and navigation are done exceptionally well for this text. User-friendly, easy table of contents to follow, chapter consistency, and helpful search options. All make for a great user experience. The topics presented are up-to-date and relevant. The author takes an unbiased look at business from every angle.

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The content, written by academic researchers, provides clear up-to-date information. A variety of perspectives are included. The text gives professors information, tips, case studies, in-text videos, ethics activities, and other experiential activities needed for an interesting, informative and lively course. The materials were enough to keep my 3-hour class fully engaged with various activities that tied into the concepts for each chapter. The students enjoyed using the text because of the easy-to-read layout, the easy online navigation, and most of all students appreciated the fact that the text was free. The text covers the broad spectrum of relevant business topics in a thorough yet digestible manner. The level of detail, and numbering systems for each chapter is sufficient for students to gain necessary exposure, understanding, and practice on key business competencies. The additional student and instructor resources make this book an even more beneficial learning tool. One of my favorite chapters in the book. This chapter both transcends and reinforces other learning objectives throughout the book. I’m not an English major or editing expert lol but nothing jumped out at me as being grammatically incorrect.