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

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It will be interesting if the ”COVID fallout” continues to support work from home or if employers demand telework employees to return to the office. Organizational structures will continue to change.

The examples and case studies used are relevant to today's business concerns. Real world companies and business products are examined. The "Hot Links" add additional relevant resources. I believe the textbook was well diversified throughout. I think this is another area that will continue to evolve as it is updated. Every chapter in this textbook contained additional ethics assignments that help incorporate diversity and different dilemmas that businesses have faced over the years. These assignments along with examples in the textbook help to create a more inclusive learning experience for students. This text is not culturally insensitive. I would even encourage the use of recent social or political examples to show how they are impacting the business realm (i.e. COVID-19).The book used effective language that was appropriate for higher education learners. The terminology was well described and there were activities within each chapter as a resource for students to further work with the language. This book provided an introduction to business law which was much more comprehensive than the current text I use.

The topics presented are up-to-date and relevant. The author takes an unbiased look at business from every angle. I’m not an English major or editing expert lol but nothing jumped out at me as being grammatically incorrect. This book does a fantastic job of covering every possible aspect of business (from finance to labor management, to technology, and so forth) in a very concise and succinct way.

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After reviewing the errata list, I have found that many of the reported errors were correct. Additionally, after reviewing the textbook myself, I found the information to be accurate. The challenge with any books, especially business books with the need and importance to include relevant and real-life examples and case studies. Unfortunately, all of those stories are short-lived and perishable until the next big story makes them obsolete and stall. Very professionally-constructed textbook. On-par or greater than commercially-produced books from the major publishers. Very relevant for the pre-pandemic business world.

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.This textbook covers a lot of material, which is great for an introductory course! I do wish there was more information on the various sections within a business plan though. This text provides an excellent overview of business with a comprehensive index. The book clearly outlines resources and further readings for continued study of a particular topic. The text did not expand on franchising as a business design but covered others well and provided the pros and cons effectively. The content is accurate and represents main topics associated with an introduction to business course. The topics are broad in breadth and provide real-world examples of hte content for relatability. I have used the book for multiple terms now and have not found any major errors in the information presented.