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Library cataloguing and classification: a study text for beginners 由 Mosha, Goodluck E.

书本目录: “...Table of Contents i Foreword v Acknowledgement vi Preface vii CHAPTER ONE 1 ORIGIN, MEANING OF CATALOGUES AND THEIR HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Origin of Catalogue 1 1.2 Meaning of Catalogue 1 1.3 Functions of Catalogues 2 1.4 Historical Development of Library Catalogues 2 1.5 Application of the Five Laws of Library Science on Library Catalogues 7 1.6 Types of Catalogues and Views of their Roles in Libraries 8 1.7 Different Views on the Role of Catalogues in Libraries 24 1.8 Importance of Catalogues in Libraries 27 1.9 History of Library Catalogue Card 29 Study Questions 30 CHAPTER TWO 31 TYPES OF CATALOGUING AND THEIR APPLICATION IN LIBRARIES 31 2.0 Introduction and Definitions 31 2.1 Challenges of Cataloguing 32 2.2 Types of Cataloguing 32 2.3 Application of Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) 46 2.4 Cardinal Principles of Cataloguing 53 Study Questions 54 CHAPTER THREE 55 PRACTICAL CATALOGUING 55 3.0 Introduction and Definition 55 3.1 Descriptive Cataloguing Process 55 3.2 Descriptive Cataloguing Milestones 56 3.3 Levels of Detail in the Description 61 3.4 Cataloguing Format 80 3.5 Choice and Form of Main Entry 84 3.6 Cataloguing Thesis and Dissertations 110 3.7 Guidelines for Cataloguing Theses 111 Study Questions 116 CHAPTER FOUR 124 SUBJECT HEADINGS ANALYSIS 124 4.0 Introduction and Definitions 124 4.1 Analysis of Subject Headings 124 4.2 Subject Headings Lists in a Nutshell 124 4.2.2 Library of Congress Subject Headings 127 4.3 Determining Subject of a Book 129 4.4 Steps in Assigning Subject Headings 129 4.5 Authority Control and Files 131 Study Questions 137 CHAPTER FIVE 138 CLASSIFICATION……………… 138 5.0 Introduction 138 5.1 Types of Classification Schemes 138 5.2 Purpose of Classification 139 5.3 Role of Library Classification 140 5.4 Principles of Book Classification 141 5.5 Application of the Five Laws of Library Sciences on Library Classification . 142 5.6 Functions of Classification 145 5.7 Notation in Classification 147 5.8 Nature of Facetted Classification System 148 5.9 General Principles of Classification 157 Study Questions 159 CHAPTER SIX 160 DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEME 160 6.0 Introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification 160 6.1 Arrangement of the DDC 162 6.2 Principles of DDC 165 6.3 The DDC Relative Index 173 6.4 Number Building Practices 175 Study Questions 176 CHAPTER SEVEN 177 UNIVERSAL DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEME 177 7.0 Introduction 177 7.1 Brief History of UDC 177 7.2 Main Features of Universal Decimal Classification 181 7.3 UDC- Main Classes 182 Study Questions 187 CHAPTER EIGHT 189 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION SCHEME (LCC) 189 8.0 Introduction 189 8.1 Notation in LCC 191 8.2 Enumeration Display in LCC 191 8.3 Cutter Numbers 196 8.4 Comparison Between LCC & DDC 198 Study Questions 204 CHAPTER NINE 207 CARD FILING 207 9.0 Introduction 207 9.1 Types of Filing 207 9.2 The Mandalay Filing Rules 209 9.3 Administrative Aspects of Filing 211 Study Questions 212 CHAPTER TEN 213 LIBRARY AUTOMATION 213 10.0 Introduction 213 10.1 History of Library Automation 213 10.2 Rationale for Automation 214 10.3 Levels of Automation 215 10.4 Library Software Evaluation 222 10.5 Library Automation Environment in Africa 230 10.6 Tanzanian Automation Situation 231 Study Questions 232 REFERENCES 234 Acronyms and Various Cataloguing and Classification Terms 245 Subject Index 252 Chapter five: Classification of library reading materials Chapter six: Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme Chapter seven: Universal Decimal Classification Chapter eight: Library of Congress Classification Scheme Chapter nine: Filling Chapter ten: Library automation...”
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The theory and practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification system / 由 Satija, Mohinder Partap, 1949-

书本目录: “...Basic plan and structure; Classification by discipline; Notation; Division of main classes; Chain structure; Array structure; Pattern in DDC structure; Hospitality to new subjects; Notes; 5. ...”

Statistics / 由 Spiegel, Murray R.

书本目录: “...Analysis of variance -- One-way classification, or one-factor experiments -- Total variation, variation within treatments, and variation between treatments -- Shortcut methods for obtaining variations -- Mathematical model for analysis of variance -- Expected values of the variations -- Distributions of the variations -- The F test for the null hypothesis off equal means -- Analysis-of-variance tables -- Modifications for unequal numbers of observations -- Two-way classification, or two-factor experiments -- Notation for two-factor experiments -- Variations for two-factor experiments -- Two-factor experiments with replication -- Experimental design -- 17. ...”
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Cheshire and North's private international law / 由 North, P. M. (Peter Machin)

书本目录: “...Exclusion of foreign law 9. Domicil, nationality and residence Part III Jurisdiction, foreign judgements and awards 10. ...”
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Public sector financial management / 由 Coombs, Hugh M.

书本目录: “...Part 1 Introduction: the public sector planning process; supply expenditure; cash and volume planning; the Financial Management Initiative; the NHS; local government; the nationalized industries. Part 2 Operational and service-based costing: the use of costs in efficiency and VFM studies; unit cost statements; the limitations of cost comparisons; the measurement and control of overheads; advantages of full apportionment; criticisms of apportionment; an example of overhead recovery; two examples from the NHS. ...”

Cases on electronic records and resource management implementation in diverse environments /

书本目录: “...McPeck, Prince William Public Library System, USA -- Managing vendor records for monographic e-collections at a medium-sized academic library / Aiping Chen-Gaffey, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, USA -- Theses and dissertations from print to ETD : the nuances of preserving and accessing those in music / Daniel Gelaw Alemneh, University of North Texas, USA ; Ralph Hartsock, University of North Texas, USA -- Construction of a culture-rich database system for indigenous documentary records : conceptual model, flexible classification, and methodology / Shu-Fen Hung Lin, National Taiwan University Library, Taiwan ; Hsueh-Hua Chen, National Taiwan University Library, Taiwan -- Challenges in representing local image collections : the case of the Titusville Historical Society / Rhonda L. ...”

Investment analysis and portfolio management 由 Ranganatham, M.

书本目录: “...Goverments Expenditure Export Consumption in the Process of Import Distribution Monetary Policy and Liquidity Inflation Interest Rates International Influences Consumer Sentiment Fiscal Policy Long-term Growth Expectations Technology Effect Labour Effect Capital Effect One Contributing Factors Influences on Short-term Expectations Forecasting Models Structural or Cross-sectional Econometric Models Time Series Econometric Models Structural Time Series Models-A Hybrid Applications of Economic Analysis Economic Analysis and International Investment Cross-border Investments International Comparison of Institutional Investors Summary Concepts Short Questions Essay Questions Case Study Chapter 10: Fundamental Analysis II: Industry Analysis Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Links between the Economy and Industry Sectors The Stock Market and the Business Cycle Data Needs for an Industry Analysis Data Categories Tools for Industry Analysis Cross-sectional Industry Performance Industry Perfomance over Time Differences in Industry Risk Prediction about Market Behaviour Quantitative Industry Analysis Analysing Employment Data Data Selection Estimating the Duration of Analysis Estimating a Base Year Quantitative Tools for Analysing Employment Status Anlysis of Emoluments Data Total Emoluments by Industry Emoluments per Employee by Industry Change in Emolument per Employee by Industry National Comparison of Average Emolument per Employee Input-Output Analysis Industry Earning Data Analysis Infrastructure Sector Indian Textile Industry Spinning Industry Weaving and Knitting Industry Indian Fabric Processing Industry Garment Manufacturing Sector Steel Industry Cyclical Industries...”

Applying international financial reporting standards : financial instruments 由 Hague Ian, P. N.

A preface to marketing management / 由 Peter, J. Paul

书本目录: “...4 (9) Strategic Planning and Marketing Management 4 (1) The Strategic Planning Process 5 (8) The Complete Strategic Plan 13 (1) The Marketing Management Process 13 (5) Situation Analysis 14 (2) Marketing Planning 16 (2) Implementation and Control of the Marketing Plan 18 (1) Marketing Information Systems and Marketing Research 18 (1) The Strategic Plan, the Marketing Plan, and Other Functional Area Plans 18 (2) Marketing's Role in Cross-Functional Strategic Planning 18 (2) Conclusion 20 (3) Appendix Portfolio Models 23 (4) PART B MARKETING INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND UNDERSTANDING THE TARGET MARKET 27 (50) Marketing Research: Process and Systems for Decision Making 28 (12) The Role of Marketing Research 28 (1) The Marketing Research Process 29 (9) Purpose of the Research 29 (1) Plan of the Research 30 (5) Performance of the Research 35 (1) Processing of Research Data 35 (1) Preparation of the Research Report 36 (1) Limitations of the Research Process 36 (2) Marketing Information Systems 38 (1) Conclusion 39 (1) Consumer Behavior 40 (13) Social Influences on Consumer Decision Making 41 (2) Culture and Subculture 41 (1) Social Class 42 (1) Reference Groups and Families 43 (1) Marketing Influences on Consumer Decision Making 43 (2) Product Influences 43 (1) Price Influences 43 (1) Promotion Influences 44 (1) Place Influences 44 (1) Situational Influences on Consumer Decision Making 45 (1) Psychological Influences on Consumer Decision Making 45 (1) Product Knowledge 45 (1) Product Involvement 46 (1) Consumer Decision Making 46 (6) Need Recognition 47 (1) Alternative Search 48 (1) Alternative Evaluation 49 (1) Purchase Decision 49 (1) Postpurchase Evaluation 50 (2) Conclusion 52 (1) Business, Government, and Institutional Buying 53 (11) Categories of Organizational Buyers 53 (1) Producers 53 (1) Intermediaries 54 (1) Government Agencies 54 (1) Other Institutions 54 (1) The Organizational Buying Process 54 (1) Purchase-Type Influences on Organizational Buying 55 (1) Straight Rebuy 55 (1) Modified Rebuy 55 (1) New Task Purchase 55 (1) Structural Influences on Organizational Buying 56 (2) Purchasing Roles 56 (1) Organization-Specific Factors 57 (1) Purchasing Policies and Procedures 57 (1) Behavioral Influences on Organizational Buying 58 (2) Personal Motivations 58 (1) Role Perceptions 58 (2) Stages in the Organizational Buying Process 60 (3) Organizational Need 61 (1) Vendor Analysis 61 (1) Purchase Activities 61 (1) Postpurchase Evaluation 61 (2) Conclusion 63 (1) Market Segmentation 64 (13) Delineate the Firm's Current Situation 64 (1) Determine Consumer Needs and Wants 65 (1) Divide Markets on Relevant Dimensions 65 (8) A Priori versus Post Hoc Segmentation 66 (1) Relevance of Segmentation Dimensions 66 (1) Bases for Segmentation 67 (6) Develop Product Positioning 73 (1) Decide Segmentation Strategy 74 (1) Design Marketing Mix Strategy 75 (1) Conclusion 76 (1) PART C THE MARKETING MIX 77 (90) Product and Brand Strategy 78 (16) Basic Issues in Product Management 78 (9) Product Definition 78 (1) Product Classification 79 (1) Product Quality and Value 80 (1) Product Mix and Product Line 81 (1) Branding and Brand Equity 82 (4) Packaging 86 (1) Product Life Cycle 87 (2) Product Adoption and Diffusion 89 (1) The Product Audit 90 (2) Deletions 90 (1) Product Improvement 90 (2) Organizing for Product Management 92 (1) Conclusion 93 (1) New Product Planning and Development 94 (13) New Product Strategy 95 (2) New Product Planning and Development Process 97 (5) Idea Generation 97 (2) Idea Screening 99 (1) Project Planning 99 (1) Product Development 100 (1) Test Marketing 100 (1) Commercialization 101 (1) The Importance of Time 101 (1) Some Important New Product Decisions 102 (3) Quality Level 102 (2) Product Features 104 (1) Product Design 104 (1) Product Safety 104 (1) Causes of New Product Failure 105 (1) Need for Research 105 (1) Conclusion 106 (1) Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, and Direct Marketing 107 (19) Strategic Goals of Marketing Communication 107 (1) Create Awareness 107 (1) Build Positive Images 108 (1) Identify Prospects 108 (1) Build Channel Relationships 108 (1) Retain Customers 108 (1) The Promotion Mix 108 (1) Integrated Marketing Communications 109 (2) Advertising: Planning and Strategy 111 (1) Objectives of Advertising 111 (1) Advertising Decisions 112 (7) The Expenditure Question 113 (2) The Allocation Question 115 (4) Sales Promotion 119 (4) Push versus Pull Marketing 119 (2) Trade Sales Promotions 121 (1) Consumer Promotions 121 (1) What Sales Promotion Can and Can't Do 121 (2) Public Relations 123 (1) Direct Marketing 123 (1) Conclusion 124 (1) Appendix: Major Federal Agencies Involved in Control of Advertising 125 (1) Personal Selling, Relationship Building, and Sales Management 126 (15) Importance of Personal Selling 126 (1) The Sales Process 127 (7) Objectives of the Sales Force 127 (1) The Sales Relationship-Building Process 128 (5) People Who Support the Sales Force 133 (1) Managing the Sales and Relationship-Building Process 134 (6) The Sales Management Task 135 (1) Controlling the Sales Force 136 (3) Motivating and Compensating Performance 139 (1) Conclusion 140 (1) Distribution Strategy 141 (16) The Need for Marketing Intermediaries 141 (1) Classification of Marketing Intermediaries and Functions 141 (2) Channels of Distribution 143 (1) Selecting Channels of Distribution 144 (3) Specific Considerations 144 (3) Managing a Channel of Distribution 147 (3) Relationship Marketing in Channels 147 (1) Vertical Marketing Systems 147 (3) Wholesaling 150 (1) Store and Nonstore Retailing 151 (4) Store Retailing 151 (1) Nonstore Retailing 152 (3) Conclusion 155 (2) Pricing Strategy 157 (10) Demand Influences on Pricing Decisions 157 (2) Demographic Factors 157 (1) Psychological Factors 157 (1) Price Elasticity 158 (1) Supply Influences on Pricing Decisions 159 (3) Pricing Objectives 159 (1) Cost Considerations in Pricing 159 (2) Product Considerations in Pricing 161 (1) Environmental Influences on Pricing Decisions 162 (1) Competition 162 (1) Government Regulations 162 (1) A General Pricing Model 163 (3) Set Pricing Objectives 163 (1) Evaluate Product-Price Relationships 163 (1) Estimate Costs and Other Price Limitations 164 (1) Analyze Profit Potential 165 (1) Set Initial Price Structure 165 (1) Change Price as Needed 166 (1) Conclusion 166 (1) PART D MARKETING IN SPECIAL FIELDS 167 (32) The Marketing of Services 168 (15) Important Characteristics of Services 170 (4) Intangibility 170 (1) Inseparability 171 (1) Perishability and Fluctuating Demand 172 (1) Client Relationship 172 (1) Customer Effort 173 (1) Uniformity 174 (1) Providing Quality Services 174 (2) Customer Satisfaction Measurement 175 (1) The Importance of Internal Marketing 175 (1) Overcoming the Obstacles in Service Marketing 176 (2) Limited View of Marketing 177 (1) Limited Competition 177 (1) Noncreative Management 177 (1) No Obsolescence 178 (1) The Service Challenge 178 (4) Banking 179 (1) Health Care 179 (1) Insurance 180 (1) Travel 180 (1) Implications for Service Marketers 181 (1) Conclusion 182 (1) Global Marketing 183 (16) The Competitive Advantage of Nations 184 (1) Organizing for Global Marketing 185 (5) Problems with Entering Foreign Markets 185 (2) Organizing the Multinational Company 187 (3) Programming for Global Marketing 190 (5) Global Marketing Research 190 (2) Global Product Strategy 192 (1) Global Distribution Strategy 193 (1) Global Pricing Strategy 194 (1) Global Advertising and Sales Promotion Strategy 194 (1) Entry and Growth Strategies for Global Marketing 195 (2) Conclusion 197 (2) SECTION II ANALYZING MARKETING PROBLEMS AND CASES 199 (14) A Case Analysis Framework 200 (7) Analyze and Record the Current Situation 201 (4) Analyze and Record Problems and Their Core Elements 205 (1) Formulate, Evaluate, and Record Alternative Courses of Action 206 (1) Select and Record the Chosen Alternative and Implementation Details 206 (1) Pitfalls to Avoid in Case Analysis 207 (1) Communicating Case Analyses 208 (4) The Written Report 209 (2) The Oral Presentation 211 (1) Conclusion 212 (1) SECTION III FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MARKETING DECISIONS 213 (10) Financial Analysis 214 (8) Break-Even Analysis 214 (2) Net Present Value Analysis 216 (2) Ratio Analysis 218 (4) Conclusion 222 (1) SECTION IV DEVELOPING MARKETING PLANS 223 (12) A Marketing Plan Framework 224 (9) Title Page 225 (1) Executive Summary 225 (1) Table of Contents 226 (1) Introduction 226 (1) Situational Analysis 226 (1) Marketing Planning 226 (2) Implementation and Control of the Marketing Plan 228 (2) Summary 230 (1) Appendix---Financial Analysis 230 (3) References 233 (1) Conclusion 233 (2) Chapter Notes 235 (7) Index 242...”

New understanding computer science for advanced level 由 Bradley, Ray

书本目录: “...427 (2) A simple program 429 (5) Other architecture systems 434 (3) Other aids to increased speed 437 (6) Assembly Language 443 (27) Introduction 443 (2) Basic principles 445 (1) Basic assembly-language principles 446 (5) Basic assembly-language instructions 451 (6) The assembler 457 (2) Loaders 459 (1) An assembly-language example 460 (1) A specific example 461 (9) A First Look at Operating Systems 470 (13) Introduction 470 (2) Microcomputer operating system principles 472 (11) Larger Operating Systems 483 (15) Mainframe computers--batch operating systems 483 (2) Multiprogramming (multitasking) 485 (8) Time sharing systems 493 (1) Thin client-server operating systems 494 (4) A First Look at Data Structures 498 (12) Introduction 498 (1) Linear list 499 (6) Arrays 505 (5) Further Data Structures 510 (19) Introduction 510 (1) Linked lists 510 (6) Tree structures (hierarchical data structures) 516 (13) File Handling and Organisation 529 (15) Introduction 529 (2) Logical file organisation 531 (2) Operations with files 533 (1) Processing data with serial and sequential access files 534 (10) Further File Handling 544 (17) Direct-access or random-access files 544 (2) Processing data in indexed-sequential files 546 (1) General terminology associated with files 547 (2) The link to the physical organisation of files 549 (3) The drive-you-mad car company 552 (9) A First Look at Databases 561 (15) Introduction 561 (5) Commercial database applications 566 (5) Security of the database system 571 (5) Further Databases 576 (16) Introduction 576 (1) Modelling data 576 (1) The basic database models 577 (2) The hierarchical database model 579 (1) The network database model 580 (2) The relational database model 582 (2) Normalisation 584 (8) The Binary Number System 592 (13) Introduction 592 (1) The binary system 592 (4) Other number bases 596 (5) Fixed point binary numbers 601 (4) Further Binary Systems 605 (13) Introduction 605 (1) Floating point representation of binary numbers 605 (1) Normalisation (standardisation) 606 (4) Computer-based arithmetic procedures 610 (4) Error classification 614 (4) Language Translation 618 (18) Introduction 618 (1) Compilation 619 (9) Polish and reverse Polish notation 628 (8) Computer Science Projects 636 (8) Introduction 636 (8) A Selection of Exam Questions 644 (7) Glossary 651 (42) Answers 693 (30) Index 723...”

Business law 由 Keenan, Denis

书本目录: “...Guided Tour xii Preface xv Legal Study Skills xvi Case Names, Citations and Law report Abbreviations xix Acknowledgements xxii Table of Cases xxiii Table of Statutes xxxvi Table of Statutory instruments xxxix Table of European and other Legislation xlii PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO LAW The Nature of Law 3 (10) Learning Objectives 3 (1) Classification of Law 3 (3) The Common Law 6 (1) Equity 7 (1) Some Basic Principles of Legal Liability 8 (1) Law of Property 9 (1) Self-Test Questions/Activities 10 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 10 (1) Website References 11 (2) Law Making 13 (34) Learning Objective 13 (1) Causes of Legal Change 13 (1) Legal Change and the Changing World 13 (2) Law Reform 15 (1) The Sources of Legal Change 15 (1) Law-Making Processes 16 (9) European Community Law 25 (14) Human rights 39 (5) Self-test questions/Activities 44 (1) Specimen examination questions 44 (1) Website References 45 (2) Resolving Disputes 47 (28) Learning Objectives 47 (1) Legal Services 47 (1) The Legal Profession 47 (2) Other Legal Personnel 49 (1) Other Sources of Information and Advice 50 (1) Methods of Dispute Settlement: the Courts 51 (1) Criminal Courts 52 (6) Civil Courts 58 (6) Other Important Courts 64 (1) Tribunals 65 (2) Alternative dispute resolution 67 (2) Ombudsmen 69 (1) Regulators 69 (1) Self-test questions/activities 69 (2) Specimen examination questions 71 (1) Website References 71 (4) PART 2: BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS Classification and Survey of Types of Business Organisation 75 (26) Learning Objectives 75 (1) Classification of Business Organisations 75 (3) Natural and Juristic Persons 78 (2) Survey of Types of Business Organisations: Advantages and Disadvantages 80 (1) Commencement of Business 80 (1) Raising Business Finance - Generally 81 (1) Raising Business finance - Securities 82 (1) Charges 82 (2) Guarantees 84 (1) Mortgages 85 (2) Mortgages of Personal property 87 (1) Mortgages of Choses in action 88 (1) Liability of the Proprietors 88 (1) Continuity 89 (1) Publicity and External Control of the undertaking 90 (2) Taxation and National Insurance 92 (4) Planning 96 (2) Self-Test Questions/Activities 98 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 99 (1) Website references 99 (2) Non-Corporate Organisations-Sole Traders and Partnerships 101 (52) Learning Objectives 101 (1) The Sole Trader 101 (1) Formation of the Business 101 (2) Dissolution 103 (1) Debt Recovery 103 (2) Bankruptcy procedure - generally 105 (1) The Petition 106 (1) Schemes of Arrangement Under the Deeds of Arrangement Act 1914 106 (1) The Interim Order and Voluntary Arrangement under the Insolvency Act 1986 107 (1) The Effect of a Bankruptcy order - generally 108 (1) Committee of Creditors 109 (1) The Public Examination 110 (1) The Family Home 110 (1) Proof of Debt 111 (1) Mutual dealings - Set off 111 (1) Carrying on the Business and Disclaimer 111 (1) Transactions at an Undervalue and Preferences 111 (2) Payment of the Creditors - Preferential payments 113 (1) Protection of Employees 113 (1) Trade Creditors 114 (1) Deferred Creditors 114 (1) Discharge of the Bankrupt 114 (1) The Ordinary Partnership 115 (1) Definition and Nature of a Partnership 115 (3) The Sharing of Profits as evidence of Partnership 118 (1) Types of Partners 119 (2) Membership of the Firm 121 (1) The Firm and the Firm name 122 (1) The Relationship Between Partners and Outsiders 123 (1) Partners' Powers 123 (3) Liability of Incoming and Outgoing Partners 126 (2) Relationship of Partners Within the Partnership 128 (5) Dissolution 133 (5) Ordinary Limited Partnerships 138 (1) Limited Liability Partnerships 139 (4) Reform: A Partnership With Legal Personality 143 (2) Model Form of Ordinary (or Unlimited) Partnership Deed 145 (5) Self-Test Questions/Activities 150 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 151 (1) Website References 152 (1) Companies 153 (60) Learning Objectives 153 (1) Types of Registered Companies 153 (1) Public and Private Companies 154 (1) Formation 155 (1) Pre-Incorporation Contracts 156 (2) The Company's Constitution 158 (6) Articles of Association 164 (4) Financing the Company 168 (5) The Issue of Shares and Debentures 173 (1) Procedures for Issuing Shares to the Public 174 (1) Regulation of the Securities Market and of Admission to it 175 (1) Offers of Unlisted Securities 176 (1) The Remedy of Rescission 177 (1) Membership 177 (2) Meetings, Resolutions and Annual Return 179 (4) Protection of Minority Interests 183 (2) Directors and Secretary 185 (8) Powers of Directors 193 (3) Company Insolvency and Corporate Rescue 196 (1) Liquidation 197 (3) Alternatives to Liquidation: Company Rescue Procedures 200 (1) Administration 201 (6) Self-test Questions/Activities 207 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 208 (1) Website References 208 (5) PART 3 BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS Introduction to the Law of Contract 213 (60) Learning Objectives 213 (1) Business Contracting - generally 213 (1) Nature of a Contract 214 (1) Types of Contract 214 (1) Essentials of a Valid Contract 215 (24) Genuineness of Consent 239 (1) Mistake 239 (4) Misrepresentation 243 (3) Rescission 246 (2) Duress and Undue Influence Legality 248 (3) Competition Policy 251 (6) Discharge of Contracts 257 (4) Remedies 261 (6) Limitation of Actions 267 (1) Self-Test Questions/Activities 268 (3) Specimen Examination Questions 271 (1) Website References 272 (1) Types of Business Contract 273 (14) Learning Objectives 273 (1) Contracts for the Supply of Goods 273 (2) Contracts of Bailment 275 (1) Employment Contracts 275 (1) Contracts of Agency 275 (4) Contracts Concerning Land 279 (1) Contracts form Financial Services 279 (1) Standard form Contracts 280 (4) Self-test Questions/Activities 284 (1) Specimen Emamination Questions 284 (1) Website References 285 (2) The Terms of Business Contracts 287 (22) Learning Objectives 287 (1) Certainty of Terms 287 (2) Puffs, Representations and Terms 289 (1) Types of Contractual Terms 290 (1) Express and implied Terms 291 (2) Exemption Clauses-the Law 293 (5) Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 298 (5) Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 303 (2) Reform 305 (1) Fair Trading Act 1973 306 (1) Self-test Questions/Activities 306 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 307 (1) Website References 308 (1) Contracts for the Supply of Goods and Services 309 (30) Learning Objectives 309 (1) Sale of Goods 310 (1) Definition 310 (1) Formation 310 (1) The Implied Terms 310 (6) Transfer of Property in the Goods 316 (3) Sale by a Person Who is not the Owner 319 (3) Reform of the Law Relating to Transfer of Title Contained in SS 21-26 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 322 (1) Performance of the Contract 323 (3) Remedies 326 (3) Supply of Goods and Services 329 (1) Implied Terms in Contracts for the Supply of Goods (Part I) 330 (1) Implied Terms in Contracts for the Supply of Services (Part II) 331 (1) Manufacturer's Liability in Contract 332 (3) Reform and Guarantees 335 (1) Self-test Questions/Activities 335 (2) Specimen Examination Questions 337 (1) Website References 337 (2) Business and the Law of Tort 339 (26) Learning Objectives 339 (1) Tortious Liability 339 (1) Basis of Tortious Liability 339 (1) Proof of Damage 340 (1) Causation 340 (1) Defences 341 (3) Remedies 344 (1) Limitation of Actions 344 (1) Specific Torts Relevant to Business 345 (2) Defective Goods 347 (5) Defective Services - generally 352 (2) Lawyers 354 (1) Accountants and Auditors 354 (2) Valuers and Surveyors 356 (1) Other torts Relevant to Business 357 (2) Rule in Rylands v Fletcher 359 (3) Self-test Questions/Activities 362 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 362 (1) Website References 363 (2) Criminal Liability in Business 365 (26) Learning Objectives 365 (1) Criminal Law and the Supplier of Goods and Services 365 (1) Misdescription of Goods and Services 366 (4) Reform of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 370 (1) Misleading Price Indications 371 (2) Product Safety 373 (3) Safety and Quality of Food 376 (2) Other Criminal Liability for the Supply of Goods and Services 378 (1) Criminal Liability - generally 378 (1) Other Crimes Relevant to Business 379 (5) Stock Exchange Frands 384 (4) Self-Test Questions/Activities 388 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 389 (1) Website References 390 (1) Credit 391 (22) Learning Objectives 391 (1) Types of Credit 392 (7) Consumer Credit Act 1974 399 (12) Agreements Covered by the Act 400 (2) Licensing of Credit and Hire Businesses 402 (1) Seeking Business 403 (1) Signing Credit or Hire Agreements 404 (1) Cancellation 405 (1) Credit Reference Agencies 405 (1) Liability of the Supplier and Creditor 406 (2) Termination and Default 408 (3) Self-test Questions/Activities 411 (1) Specimen Examination Questions 412 (1) Website References 412 (1) Consumer Protection 413 (22) Learning Objectives 413 (1) Who is a Consumer? ...”

Proactive purchasing in the supply chain : the key to world-class procurement / 由 Burt, David N.

书本目录: “...Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Purchasing: The Foundation of the Supply Chain Supply Management and the Bottom Line Increased Sales Lower Total Cost of Ownership Supply Management and Return on Investment (ROI) The Progression to Strategic Supply Chain Management Supply Chains The Supply and Value Networks: The Next Phase of Supply Chain Management Implementing Strategic Supply Chain Management The Roles of a Supply Management Professional Summary Appendix: An Overview of the Mechanics of Supply Management Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 2 Organizational Issues Placement of Supply Management Within the Organization Other Factors Impacting Organizational Structure Classification of Responsibilities and Activities Operational vs. ...”

Applied economics

书本目录: “...461 (8) Direct vs indirect taxes 469 (2) Tax and social security reform 471 (6) Conclusion 477 (1) Key points 478 (1) Notes 478 (1) References and further reading 478 (3) 20 Money and EMU 481 (42) Synopsis 481 (1) The nature of money 482 (1) Functions of money 482 (4) The importance of money 486 (8) Issues in counting the money stock 494 (4) The money supply process 498 (4) Monetary control 502 (7) Assessment of monetary policy in the 1980's 509 (1) Changing attitudes towards monetary control 510 (2) European Monetary Union (EMU) 512 (8) Conclusions 520 (1) Key points 521 (1) Notes 521 (1) References 522 (1) 21 Financial institutions and markets 523 (42) Synopsis 523 (1) The role of the financial system 524 (2) The role of financial intermediaries 526 (2) UK financial intermediaries 528 (7) The Bank of England 535 (6) UK financial markets 541 (8) The Bank of England and the sterling wholesale money markets 549 (1) The European Single Financial Market 550 (3) Competitive pressures and the UK banking sector 553 (6) Responses of UK retail banks 559 (3) Key points 562 (1) References and further reading 563 (2) 22 Inflation 565 (26) Synopsis 565 (1) The definition and measurement of inflation 566 (6) Low inflation as a policy objective 572 (2) The effects of inflation on economic growth 574 (1) Economic theory and inflation 575 (10) UK inflationary experience 585 (2) The National Minimum Wage and prices 587 (1) Key points 588 (1) Notes 589 (1) References and further reading 589 (2) 23 Unemployment 591 (26) Synopsis 591 (1) Unemployment in the UK 592 (5) International comparisons 597 (1) Unemployment and economic theory 598 (6) A framework for thinking about unemployment 604 (4) Unemployment in the OECD 608 (2) Unemployment persistence and hysteresis 610 (1) What can be done to reduce unemployment? ...”

Software engineering : a programming approach / 由 Bell, Douglas

书本目录: “...86 (2) Module size 88 (2) Complexity 90 (1) Global data is harmful 91 (1) Information hiding and abstract data types 92 (2) Coupling and cohesion 94 (1) Coupling 95 (3) Cohesion 98 (2) Shaw and Garlan's classification 100 (2) Object-oriented programming 102 (1) Summary 103 (3) Exercises 104 (1) Answer to self test question 105 (1) Further reading 105 (1) Functional decomposition 106 (10) Introduction 106 (1) An example -- a video game 107 (3) More about the method 110 (1) What about data? ...”

Services management : an integrated approach

书本目录: “...10 (2) A closer look at services 12 (5) The role of service classifications 17 (6) Conclusion 23 (1) Review and discussion questions 24 (1) Notes and references 24 (2) Suggested further reading 26 (1) 2 Defining the service concept 27 (13) Paul Gemmel, Bart Van Looy, Gino Van Ossel Introduction 27 (1) Objectives 28 (10) Why do we need a service concept? ...”