Better Business, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (February 3, 2026) © 2027

  • Michael R. Solomon Saint Joseph's University
  • Mary Anne Poatsy Montgomery County Community College
  • Kendall Martin Montgomery County Community College

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Title overview

Better Business takes a conversational, question-and-answer approach to contemporary business. The authors present business topics in manageable sections, while encouraging you to draw connections along the way. By introducing and concluding each section with a situational scenario in need of a solution, the authors challenge you to think deeply about the chapter material as you read.

The 7th Edition incorporates content updates and critical-thinking features analyzing market trends, such as the integration of AI into business processes. Inspiring videos feature the business owners of Made In and Barre3 as they reflect on the interdependence of business areas and what it takes to sustain and grow a business.

Table of contents

  1. Business Basics
  2. Economics
  3. Ethics in Business
  4. Business in a Global Economy
  5. Small Business and the Entrepreneur
  6. Forms of Business Ownership
  7. Business Management and Organization
  8. Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork
  9. Human Resources Management
  10. Online Business and Technology
  11. Production, Operations, and Supply Chain Management
  12. Marketing and Consumer Behavior
  13. Product Development, Branding, and Pricing Strategies
  14. Promotion and Distribution
  15. Financing and Accounting for Business Operations
  16. Investment Opportunities in the Securities Market

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