Book excerpt: For courses in Introduction to Business An introduction to business text can be comprehensive without being overly complex and overwhelming-and this text proves it Business in Action, Seventh Edition is uniquely positioned to help today's students become tomorrow's focused, highly productive business professionals. It is the only introduction to business text that emphasizes efficient, focused, objectives-driven learning in every aspect. Teaching and Learning Experiences Use a program that presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. * Use an objective-driven structure to help students learn and retain information: Every chapter is organized into six segments and paired with clear learning objectives to help students retain complex material. * Build skills, awareness, and insight with strong pedagogy tools: Reinforce key introductory business concepts with end-of-chapter materials, Behind the Scenes chapter-opening vignettes, critical thinking questions, and case studies.* Extend the value of your textbook with multimedia content: The unique Real-Time Updates system automatically provides weekly content updates, including interactive websites, podcasts, PowerPoint presentations, online videos, PDFs, and articles. MyBizLab(R) is not included. Students, if MyBizLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MyBizLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. MyBizLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.