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Subject Resources for Business
Welcome to the Business Guide. These pages highlight key resources which can be used to support your research in Business and business related subjects, such as Management, Human Resources Management and Marketing.
Academic Article Databases
Log on to a database in order to find journal articles, case studies, industry and company information. Use the Quick Guide to help get you started in your searching.
- ProQuest One BusinessProquest OB is a business and management database with worldwide coverage. It contains articles from thousands of business journals and newspapers, plus company and industry reports. It covers all aspects of business but especially management, finance, accounting, economics, human resources and marketing.
- EmeraldEmerald Insight provides access to a wide range of titles and is especially relevant for anyone looking for business, accounting or management information. UEL currently has access to almost 200 Emerald e-journals.
- EBSCO Business Source CompleteA full-text business research database, providing the full text for more than 8,800 serials. Provides full-text back to 1965 and searchable cited references back as far as 1998. Coverage includes virtually all subject areas related to business.
- Science DirectScience Direct offers access to the full text of more than 1,100 journals across sixteen fields of science including business and management.
Business Information Databases
- Financial TimesFT.com delivers in-depth global news and financial information, as it happens. One of the world’s leading business news and information organisations, recognised for authority, integrity and accuracy. FT.com provides a broad range of essential services to the growing audience of internationally-minded business people.
You must register for an FT account using your UEL email address.
If you do not receive the confirmation email from the FT within 3 days, please contact them directly at customer.support@ft.com.
- Passport (formerly Euromonitor)The Passport database is an integrated online business information system providing key business intelligence on countries, consumers, lifestyles, markets and companies. It offers a range of international market research.
- WARC - World Advertising Research CentreWARC provides access to over 13,000 articles and case studies in virtually all areas of advertising, marketing and media activity worldwide.
Other Useful Databases
- SAGE Business CasesUse SAGE Business cases to search current and international case studies on all aspects of the subject.
- SAGE Research MethodsAccess to more than 1000 books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos and qualitative methods books. Log in via 'Institution' then the 'OpenAthens' button.
- ScopusScopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed research, covering over 20,000 journals from more than 5,000 publishers.
- KanopyKanopy provides access to one of the most unique collections of films in the world including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases on every topic imaginable, including all the business topic areas.
- LinkedIn LearningSign in with your UEL credentials to find 1000s of short courses to improve your professional skills.
Journals
Go direct to the academic business journal of your choice using the links below.
Printed Books
Books will give you an overview of a subject and associated theories. They are not sufficient sources of information by themselves but they will give you a good base knowledge of a topic before you expand your search to the journals and databases. The printed Business books are found on the 2nd floor of both the Stratford and Docklands campus libraries.
See below for the class marks and links to the major subject areas in Business:
E-Books
The Library has an extensive collection of e-books which can be found via the Library Search catalogue. To filter the results to show only e-books, click on the link to 'Full text online' on the right-hand side.
There is also the E-Book Central catalogue for books on all subjects.
Research and Study Skills
In order to get the best from your studies, please see this list of books that can help you with starting university, writing essays and doing successful research in your chosen topic.
For further help with writing essays, developing your numeracy and referencing your assignments, please speak to the Academic Tutors.
How to Succeed at University by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781446204962Publication Date: 2011How to Succeed at University is a uniquely comprehensive study skills and personal development guide, incorporating coverage of personal skills, academic skills and job search skills within the framework of personal development planning. All the key skills are covered, with a strong focus on the importance of the continuing personal development process and the ultimate goal of employability. In terms of personal skills, the book offers advice on handling stress, time management and developing interpersonal skills.
Critical Thinking Skills by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781137550507Publication Date: 2017Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. Stella Cottrell's student-centred approach demystifies critical thinking and breaks down a complex subject into manageable chunks. With clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises throughout, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing. This text will turn even the most hesitant student into a proficient critical thinker.This is an ideal companion for students of study skills, humanities, social sciences, business and arts programmes, where assessment includes essay and report writing. It is suitable for students of all levels.
How to Write Your Literature Review by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781352011050Publication Date: 2020This engaging guide by bestselling author Bryan Greetham takes students step-by-step through the process of writing a literature review, and equips them with practical strategies to help them navigate each stage. Each bite-sized chapter focuses on a specific aspect of the process, from generating ideas and pinning down the research problem through to searching for sources, citing references and planning, writing and editing the review. Chapters feature examples and exercises to help students apply ideas to their own work.
How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781352005226Publication Date: 2019This practical guide takes undergraduate students step-by-step through the process of completing a dissertation, from the initial stages of generating original ideas and planning the project through to writing their first draft and critically reviewing their own work. It shows students how to choose the most appropriate methods for collecting and analysing their data and how to then integrate this research into their dissertation. Students will learn how to develop consistent and persuasive arguments and write up their research in a clear and concise style. This book is an essential resource for undergraduates of all disciplines who are required to write a dissertation as part of their degree.
Research Methods for Business Students by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781292402734Publication Date: 2023This comprehensive guide to conducting research will support you step-by-step at every stage of the process, offering a wealth of thought-provoking features and activities, such as tips and tricks from other students’ experiences on their research projects and a complete glossary of terms. It provides case studies, news, and articles based on the latest virtual and face-to-face methods, discussing how research is used in practice within organisations worldwide. Self-study prompts will further encourage you to apply what you have learned to your own research project.
The Study Skills Handbook by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781137610874Publication Date: 2019This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential. When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability.
The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9780335240074Publication Date: 2010"We would heartily recommend the book to students who are at the beginning of their studies." Maxine Fletcher, Lecturer, Oxford Brookes. Competition for graduate jobs has never been so fierce. The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook will help you succeed from the first week of your studies through to graduation. Covering all the core skills you will need to help you make the most of your university course, The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook is your key to success. This is the handbook of techniques, tips and exercises. Written by a team of experts and tested on students, the advice in this book will help you to improve your grades, save time and develop the skills that will make you stand out to prospective employers.
The MBA Handbook by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781292304304Publication Date: 2021The MBA Handbook, 9th Edition, by Cameron, is a vital resource for MBA and other postgraduate management students to gain maximum learning benefits from their programme. This clearly structured handbook addresses the specific challenges of management study and the transferable skills required to meet these, including:
Managing self-time, stress and the risks associated with study learning and professional development, including reflective and action learning, critical reading and thinking and using data and other evidence working with others, including teamwork and leadership, group creativity and problem-solving, demonstrating learning, including academic writing for assignments and exams, making presentations, building portfolios, and assessing for and during employment consultancy, research and project management.
The Business Student's Handbook by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781292304595Publication Date: 2021The Business Student's Handbook, 7th edition, by Sheila Cameron brings together personal skills, study skills and employability skills to help you succeed in your academic and professional life. Designed to support both online and face-to-face study, the book discusses transferable skills such as self-management, teamwork, planning and critical thinking to help you become a highly desirable graduate.
Diverse Perspectives
A collection of resources from diverse perspectives are discoverable through our Library catalogue, across all subject areas and specifically for business.
The collection is constantly growing and developing, and we encourage staff and students to help us to raise awareness of the materials available across the School and the wider university community.
The collection can be accessed here. Below are a selection of the texts available.
It's Time to Talk about Race at Work by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 1119790891Publication Date: 2021In It's Time to Talk about Race at Work, acclaimed speaker and bestselling author Kelly McDonald delivers a much-needed roadmap for business people. This book will help you successfully create a fair and equitable workplace that recognizes diverse talent and fosters productive and constructive conversations in your organization. It's Time to Talk about Race at Work does not approach diversity from the standpoint of social activism or an HR perspective. Instead, this book shows you exactly what to do and how to do it so that you can make real progress on diversity and inclusion, regardless of the size of your organization.
Impactful Inclusion Toolkit by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781119930204Publication Date: 2022Practical, hands-on strategies to increase inclusion, diversity, and equity in your workplace In Impactful Inclusion Toolkit: 52 Activities to Help You Learn and Practice Inclusion Every Day in the Workplace, accomplished diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist and leader Yvette Steele delivers a collection of practical and hands-on exercises that encourage and promote inclusion in the workplace. The exercises emphasize the development of key inclusive behaviours, including self-knowledge, connecting with others, creating new habits, and experiencing other cultures.
African American Management History by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 1787566595Publication Date: 2019The most successful business leaders always have their own compelling philosophies, but all too often the thoughts and ideologies of high-profile African American leaders are forgotten or passed over. The ideas and practices of these visionary leaders, sometimes heralded within their own communities, are often ignored by mainstream media and, over time, many of their contributions are forgotten. Leadership experts Leon C. Prieto and Simone T.A. Phipps re-light these extinguished torches reflecting on some of the leading black business pioneers of the late 19th and early 20th century. Exploring views that embrace the traditional African philosophies of cooperation, this study of such influential figures brings to light how heavily the "golden age of black business" was impacted by the "cooperative advantage" possessed by leaders such as Charles Clinton Spaulding, John Merrick, Alonzo Herndon, Annie Turnbo-Malone, Madam C.J Walker, and Maggie Walker.
Gender Disparities in Africa's Labor Market by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9780821380703Publication Date: 2010Women's earnings are a fraction of male's earnings in several African countries. It is tempting to conclude that this wage gap is a sign of discrimination against women in the labour market. Yet this book uses new datasets to show that the gap is not simply the result of discrimination in the labour markets, but rather the result of multiple factors, including access to education and credit, cultural values and household duties, and, above all, labour market conditions. It shows that gender disparities grow when economies are not functioning well and labour markets are tiny.
Creating an LGBT+ Inclusive Workplace by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781003143888Publication Date: 2021Setting out best practices and professional guidance for creating LGBT+ inclusive workplaces, this approachable and easy to follow book guides current and future leaders of all industries toward appropriate and proven ways to create safer working environments, update company policies, enhance continuing education and training, and better support LGBT+ people in the workplace.
Disability Friendly by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 1119830222Publication Date: 2022Create a true culture of inclusion Although progress has been made around equality for many marginalized groups, people with disabilities are still massively underrepresented in organizations' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. People with disabilities make up at least 15% of the population, yet they are still too often overlooked. Many people with disabilities are highly motivated, create fantastic work, and add tremendous value to organizations. Disability Friendly is a clarion call to businesses around the world to realize the opportunities presented by employing people with disabilities. It explains the potential of disabled employees, how to create a culture of inclusion, and, in the process, help people with disabilities become proud contributors.
Encountering Religion in the Workplace by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 0801476607Publication Date: 2011In a recent survey, 20 percent of the workers interviewed reported that they had either experienced religious prejudice while at work or knew of a coworker who had been subjected to some form of discriminatory conduct. Indeed, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the filing of religious discrimination charges under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion) increased 75 percent between 1997 and 2008. The growing desire on the part of some religious groups to openly express their faith while at work has forced their employers and co-workers to reconsider the appropriateness of certain aspects of devotional conduct.
Exploring the Dynamics of Consumerism in Developing Nations by Call Number: 339.47 EXPISBN: 9781522579069Publication Date: 2018As developing nations consume more goods, their relevance in the global marketplace increases. Existing assumptions and postulations about consumer consumption in various societies are being displaced largely due to the dynamic nature of the market. However, research has not been adequately devoted to explore the developments in consumer behavior in developing nations, which has resulted in numerous unanswered questions.
Age Discrimination by Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 9781317183808Publication Date: 2016Age Discrimination looks at how both young and old can be penalised by prejudice against their age group. Following recent changes in the law, the issue of age discrimination has come to the fore. The new legislation will extend legal oversight of age-related discrimination to the provision of facilities, goods and services, as well as employment. Professor Sargeant provides a thorough review of the consequences of these changes and their implications for businesses and service providers, public or private. This comprehensive new book, like its predecessor Age Discrimination in Employment, is essential to practitioners responsible for HR issues, finance, operations, service delivery, quality and customer relations, and for those with a policy focus or academic interest in diversity issues.
