<P>contemporary business chapter1<BR><BR>C H A P T E R 1<BR>Business: Blending<BR>People, Technology,<BR>and Ethical Behavior<BR>Learning Goals<BR>1. Describe the private enterprise system and the roles played by individual<BR>businesses, competitors, and entrepreneurs within the system.<BR>2. Explain how the historical development of the U.S. economy continues<BR>to influence contemporary business.<BR>3. Outline the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in the<BR>relationship era.<BR>4. Describe how technology is changing the way businesses operate and<BR>compete.<BR>5. Relate the importance of quality and customer satisfaction to efforts to<BR>create value for customers.<BR>6. Explain how individual businesses and entire nations compete in the<BR>global marketplace.<BR>7. Describe how changes in the workforce are leading to a new<BR>employer–employee partnership.<BR>8. Identify the skills that managers need to lead businesses in the new<BR>century.<BR>9. Explain how ethics and social responsibility affect business decision<BR>making.<BR>10. List four reasons for studying business.[subject_ERP] </P>
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