The Business Student's Phrase Book: Key Vocabulary for Effective Writing (Macmillan Study Skills)

This compact phrase book of key business terminology is an invaluable resource for students who want to communicate their ideas, arguments and analyses with greater clarity and precision. Divided into 30 bite-size sections, users can quickly and easily find the topic they need when preparing and writing essays, reports and case studies. Each section contains three parts: words in action, taken from real academic writing; information to help you readers use these words correctly; and 'nearly but not quite right' examples from real students' work. This is an essential companion for students studying both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business and management, and is suitable for use at any stage of their studies. It is also ideal for those studying related disciplines, including business management, administration, HR, finance, systems analysis, project management, business law and corporate governance. Cover Contents Why and how to use this book What The Business Student’s Phrase Book gives you How The Business Student’s Phrase Book is structured How The Business Student’s Phrase Book references sources Aims and arguments 1 Introducing your topic and identifying the issues 1.1 Words in action 1.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 1.3 Nearly but not quite right 2 Stating your aim and scope 2.1 Words in action 2.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 2.3 Nearly but not quite right 3 Stating and structuring your argument 3.1 Words in action 3.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 3.3 Nearly but not quite right Definitions, groupings and characteristics 4 Defining and classifying 4.1 Words in action 4.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 4.3 Nearly but not quite right 5 Groupings, affiliations and being separate 5.1 Words in action 5.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 5.3 Nearly but not quite right 6 Characteristics, qualities and skills 6.1 Words in action 6.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 6.3 Nearly but not quite right Events, situations and business contexts 7 Events, situations, advantages and disadvantages 7.1 Words in action 7.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 7.3 Nearly but not quite right 8 Ownership, responsibility and loyalty 8.1 Words in action 8.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 8.3 Nearly but not quite right 9 Regulations, legalities and penalties 9.1 Words in action 9.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 9.3 Nearly but not quite right 10 Encouragement, discouragement, avoidance, prevention, counteraction and elimination 10.1 Words in action 10.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 10.3 Nearly but not quite right 11 Norms, limits, inclusion and exclusion 11.1 Words in action 11.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 11.3 Nearly but not quite right 12 Risks, threats, disputes and resolution 12.1 Words in action 12.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 12.3 Nearly but not quite right Size, amount and distribution 13 Size, proportion, degree, level and extent 13.1 Words in action 13.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 13.3 Nearly but not quite right 14 Amount, distribution and supply 14.1 Words in action 14.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 14.3 Nearly but not quite right Time, trends and change 15 Time, sequence, duration and frequency 15.1 Words in action 15.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 15.3 Nearly but not quite right 16 Increase, decrease, trends, cycles and speed 16.1 Words in action 16.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 16.3 Nearly but not quite right 17 Change, development, growth and progress 17.1 Words in action 17.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 17.3 Nearly but not quite right Business strategy, models, methods and results 18 Strategy, models, methodology and method 18.1 Words in action 18.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 18.3 Nearly but not quite right 19 Cause, effect, results and findings 19.1 Words in action 19.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 19.3 Nearly but not quite right Analysing and identifying common themes 20 Analysing arguments and ideas 20.1 Words in action 20.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 20.3 Nearly but not quite right 21 Identifying differences, similarities and common themes 21.1 Words in action 21.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 21.3 Nearly but not quite right 22 Identifying relationships and making logical links 22.1 Words in action 22.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 22.3 Nearly but not quite right 23 Identifying points of view and position 23.1 Words in action 23.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 23.3 Nearly but not quite right Evaluating ideas, evidence and impact 24 Evaluating ideas and evidence positively 24.1 Words in action 24.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 24.3 Nearly but not quite right 25 Evaluating ideas and evidence negatively and disagreeing 25.1 Words in action 25.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 25.3 Nearly but not quite right 26 Evaluating importance and significance 26.1 Words in action 26.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 26.3 Nearly but not quite right 27 Suggesting impact and implications 27.1 Words in action 27.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 27.3 Nearly but not quite right Concluding, applying ideas and making recommendations 28 Drawing conclusions, generating ideas and clarifying your position 28.1 Words in action 28.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 28.3 Nearly but not quite right 29 Applying theory to practice 29.1 Words in action 29.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 29.3 Nearly but not quite right 30 Justifying alternative strategies and making recommendations 30.1 Words in action 30.2 Information to help you use these words correctly 30.3 Nearly but not quite right Latin abbreviations and phrases Points to remember Abbreviations used in the body of a text Abbreviations or words used for in-text references, footnotes or bibliographies Phrases used in the body of a text Word table Word index To write successfully in business - both at university and in the workplace - you need to communicate your ideas clearly and correctly; imprecise or incorrect word use will lessen the clarity and credibility of your work. This book gives you an accessible 'way in' to the words and phrases you will need to use in essays, case studies and reports