For Global Business,
By Peng Mike
5th Edition
, Contents
New To The Fourth Edition 1
Chapter 1: Construction Financial Management 2
Chapter 2: Construction Accounting Systems 4
Chapter 3: Accounting Transactions 7
Chapter 4: More Construction Accounting 23
Chapter 5: Depreciation 34
Chapter 6: Analysis Of Financial Statements 50
Chapter 7: Managing Costs 58
Chapter 8: Determining Labor Burden 62
Chapter 9: Managing General Overhead Costs 65
Chapter 10: Setting Profit Margins For Bidding 67
Chapter 11: Profit Center Analysis 70
Chapter 12: Cash Flows For Construction Projects 75
Chapter 13: Projecting Income Taxes 87
Chapter 14: Cash Flows For A Construction Company 91
Chapter 15: Time Value Of Money 93
Chapter 16: Financing A Company’s Financial Needs 99
Chapter 17: Making Financial Decisions 111
Chapter 18: Income Taxes And Financial Decisions 130
,Instructor Manual
Global Business, 5th Edition Mike W. Peng
Chapter 1-17
Chapter 1
Table Of Contents
Purpose And Perspective Of The Chapter .............................................................................. 2
Cengage Supplements ........................................................................................................ 2
Chapter Objectives ............................................................................................................. 2
Complete List Of Chapter Activities And Assessments ............................................................. 3
What's New In This Chapter ................................................................................................ 3
Opening Case Discussion: Emerging Markets—Apple, America, And China ............................... 3
Chapter Outline .................................................................................................................. 4
End-Of-Chapter Guide......................................................................................................... 9
Review Questions ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Critical Discussion Questions ................................................................................................................... 11
Global Action ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Closing Case: Emerging Markets—Are Us Multinationals Good For America? ........................................ 12
Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 14
Generic Rubrics........................................................................................................................................ 14
Standard Writing Rubric .......................................................................................................................... 14
Standard Discussion Rubric ...................................................................................................................... 14
, Purpose And Perspective Of The Chapter
The Purpose Of This Chapter Is To Explore The Concepts Of International And Global Business.
First, We Discuss The Importance Of Studying Global Business. Then, We Develop The Unified
Framework Used In Each Chapter, Which Focuses Learning On One Fundamental Question And
Two Core Perspectives—An Institution-Based View And A Resource-Based View. Next, We
Explore The Concepts Of Globalization, Semiglobalization, And Risk Management. As A
Backdrop For The Remainder Of The Text, The Global Business And Globalization At A
Crossroads Section Makes Two Points: First, A Basic Understanding Of The Global Economy Is
Necessary. Second, It Is Important To Critically Examine Your Own Personal Views And Biases
Regarding Globalization. Additionally, We Outline Three Leading Debates Concerning Business
And Globalization/Deglobalization. Finally, We Explore The Broad Implications For Savvy
Managers And Students For The Future Of Global Business In A Less Global World.
Cengage Supplements
The Following Product-Level Supplements Provide Additional Information That May Help You In
Preparing Your Course. They Are Available In The Instructor Resource Center.
Transition Guide (Provides Information About What’s New From Edition To Edition)
Educator’s Guide (Describes Assets In The Platform With A Detailed Breakdown
Of Activities By Chapter With Seat Time)
Powerpoint (Provides Text-Based Lectures And Presentations)
Test Bank (Contains Assessment Questions And Problems)
Guide To Teaching Online (Provides Information About The Key Assets Within The
Product And How To Implement/Facilitate Use Of The Assets In Synchronous And
Asynchronous Teaching Environments)
Accelerated Course Syllabus (Provides Guidance On The Recommended Delivery Of
Course Materials Given A 5-Week, 8-Week, 12-Week, And 16-Week Course)
Mindtap User Guide (Provides Information On How To Navigate And Use Mindtap)
Chapter Objectives
The Following Objectives Are Addressed In This Chapter:
1-1 Explain The Concepts Of International Business And Global
Business. 1-2 Give Three Reasons Why It Is Important To Study Global
Business.
1-3 Articulate One Fundamental Question And Two Core Perspectives In The Study Of
Global Business.
1-4 Describe The Importance Of Globalization, Semiglobalization, And Risk Management.
1-5 State The Size Of The Global Economy And Its Broad Trends And Understand Your
Likely Bias In The Globalization Debate.
1-6 Participate In Three Leading Debates Concerning Global
Business. 1-7 Draw Implications For Action.
1-8 Understand The Structure Of The Book And The Discipline.