Synopses & Reviews
Integrated Business Projects is a business simulation designed to help reinforce and build software skills, improve Internet skills, and develop teamwork and critical-thinking skills. Students will work as an administrative assistant at Star River Adventures, a company that provides whitewater rafting excursions and other outdoor adventures. Students will learn about the operation of a small business as he/she works in various departments and for the owner of the company. Integrated Business Projects is designed as a complete course, but may be used to complement and enhance technology courses.
Review
"The text is very comprehensive and in-depth. This is what an integrated office course should be, with skillfully designed assignments that are real and practical and at the same time demonstrate all the useful features that Office applications offer."Xiaodong Qiao, Instructor Heald College, Honolulu, HI
Review
"This text provides very clear instructions, great variety of projects, a great up- to-date simulation. Actually, this is the best text that I have seen out there and we have been reviewing them to keep up with Office 20007."Barbara Lewis, Instructor Blue Valley North High School, Overland Park, KS
Review
"I think the text definitely helps student apply learned concepts by further clarifying them through the 'Success Tips,' 'Software Reviews,' and terminology reinforcement. I love the instant feedback given through the 'Quick Checks.' The 'Critical Thinkings' make great bell ringers and are good for a class discussion. They add meaning to the assignment."Kay Disselhoff, Instructor Winnetonka High School, Kansas City, MO
Synopsis
INTEGRATED BUSINESS PROJECTS, 3E is project-based learning within a business scenario setting. Projects emphasize one of the main software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases), but with integration throughout. The 3rd edition is updated for Office 2007.
Synopsis
Master computer skills in a business scenario setting with INTEGRATED BUSINESS PROJECTS! Coverage includes main software applications, calendaring, and desktop publishing. Technology tips provide shortcuts and helpful hints. Students have fun while mastering the computer applications needed to succeed in today's business world!
About the Author
Dr. Anthony A. Olinzock is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Instructional Systems, Leadership, and Workforce Development at Mississippi State University. He earned his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Olinzock has taught at both the secondary and university levels. His initial teaching experience was at Uniontown Area Senior High School, Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He has also taught at The Ohio State University, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Olinzock¿s professional accomplishments included over 20 published textbooks and over a hundred articles and professional presentations. Dr. Janna B. Arney is Assistant Professor for the Department of Business Technology at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. She earned her Ph.D. from the Ohio State University and has taught in higher education in the areas of information systems and business communications. She actively serves on committees at the department, school, and university level and is active in professional organizations. Dr. Arney is also involved with her community and the activities of her three boys. Wylma Skean is an Associate Professor in the Business Technologies Division of Marshall Community and Technical College in Huntington, West Virginia. She serves on various committees and is active in local and state business education initiatives. Ms. Skean has received awards for contributions to education at both the local and state level. She is has Microsoft Office Certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Table of Contents
Part 1: MARKETING AND SALES. 1. Preparing Marketing and Administrative Documents. 2. Creating Personnel Documents. 3. Preparing Administrative Documents. 4. Creating Materials to Promote the Company. 5. Preparing Advertising Materials Using Desktop Publishing. 6. Creating Training Presentations. Part 2: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING. 7. Managing Payroll Records. 8. Managing Budgets. 9. Managing Business Travel Documents. 10. Determining Prices for Trip Packages. 11. Performing Statistical Analyses. 12. Preparing Financial Documents. 13. Creating Presentations for July 4th Extravaganza. Part 3: OPERATIONS. 14. Managing Guides and Their Certifications. 15. Managing Equipment. 16. Managing an Off-Season Speaking Schedule. 17. Managing Information Requests. 18. Creating Graphics in Fireworks MX. 19. Creating an Intranet with FrontPage. Part 4: CAPSTONE PROJECT. 20. Preparing for a Trade Show. Appendix A. Reference Guide. Appendix B. Computer Concepts. Appendix C. Keyboarding Skill Building. Appendix D. Directory of Jobs and Files. Appendix E. Microsoft Office Certification (Correlation). Index.