Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Fundamentals of Building Construction Management
John Messner · The Pennsylvania State University
This book provides an overview of the building industry, the projects performed within the industry, and methods to plan and manage the delivery of a construction project.
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Cultural Heritage Tourism Event Planning and Management (Lumen)
LibreTexts
This text explores the core principles of event planning and management as it specifically relates to cultural heritage tourism, demonstrating the principles through the case study of three existing cultural heritage festivals. Student will learn the core principles of event planning and management by examining three different real world case studies and exploring a cultural heritage tourism event of the student’s choice and writing an event management plan for this event.
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Senior Internship: Advanced leadership Development
William R. Thibodeaux and Jean-Pierre Daigle · Nicholls State University
The senior level internship text is structured to: (1) Analyze your work environment, (2) Evaluate structure, roles and tasks, (3) Understand their method to achieve desired results, (4) What is working, what would you do differently - create.
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Information Systems for Business and Beyond
David T. Bourgeois · Biola University
Welcome to Information Systems for Business and Beyond. In this book, you will be introduced to the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world.
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Workplace Safety for US Workers
Kimberly Mosley · Long Beach City College
Over 160 million persons are employed in the US according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022). The efficient and functioning parts of any society require a willing and trained labor force. A very important aspect of skilled and trained labor in civil society is the safe workplace. This resource considers the history of work in the US and the intersection of social, economic, and environmental justice issues that undergird the included OSHA safety standards all workplaces must follow.
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Information Systems for Business and Beyond (2014)
Bourgeois · LibreTexts
Welcome to Information Systems for Business and Beyond. In this book, you will be introduced to the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world.
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Project Management - A Practicum
Sukhjit Singh · De Anza College
The book immerses students in the real work of leading a project, not just the theory behind it. Centered on C-Bay Inc., a fictional but realistic organization, the book follows a project through its full lifecycle, teaching students to navigate ambiguity and make defensible calls through authentic documents and decisions. Built on Problem-Based Learning, it gives students a practical, working understanding of what project leadership actually demands.
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Building Information - Representation and Management Principles and Foundations for the Digital Era
Alexander Koutamanis · Delft University of Technology
The book presents a coherent theory of building information, focusing on its representation and management in the digital era. It addresses issues such as the information explosion and the structure of analogue building representations to propose a parsimonious approach to the deployment and utilization of symbolic digital technologies like BIM. It also considers the matching representation of AECO processes in terms of tasks.
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Efficacious Technology Management: A Guide for School Leaders
Gary Ackerman · Greenfield Community College
This text supports, enables, and facilitates students as they are become full participants in the computer and network-rich communication landscape of society. Differences between how IT is provided and managed in other organizations compared to educational organizations can pose challenges for school leaders and the IT professional they hire from other industries.
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Human Resources in the Food Service and Hospitality Industry
BC Cook Articulation Committee · BC Campus
Human Resources in the Food Services and Hospitality Industry is one of a series of Culinary Arts open textbooks developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s foodservice and hospitality industry. Although created with the Professional Cook, Baker and Meatcutter programs in mind, these have been designed as a modular series, and therefore can be used to support a wide variety of programs that offer training in foodservice skills.
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Information Systems for Business 2e
Pham & Desai-Naik · Evergreen Valley College
This book is designed for a semester Information System introductory course for a general audience or CID-BUS140. Chapters 1 to 6 discuss what an information system (IS) is and its components; Chapters 7 to 10 discuss how people use IS for personal and professional development, how businesses use IS to create and sustain competitive advantages, and how IS is built; Chapters 11 to 13 discuss IS's role in globalization, the ethical and legal implications, and emerging trends of the future.
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Advanced Computer Organization Architecture
Harrison Njoroge · African Virtual University
This text introduces students to Advanced Computer Organization and Architecture. Where architecture is a term used to describe the attributes of a system as seen by the programmer. Its concerned with designs and operations of a computer. Computer organization is the way the system is structured so that all those cataloged tools can be used, and that in an efficient fashion. This text has its emphasis on system design and performance.
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Project Planning and Control - A Practicum
Sukhjit "Bob" Singh · De Anza College
Project Planning and Control: A Practicum is a hands-on, scenario-based textbook that guides students through the full lifecycle of project management. Through six immersive milestones, learners build real deliverables—charters, budgets, dashboards, and more—while practicing decision-making, collaboration, and leadership. It bridges classroom learning with professional, portfolio-ready experience.
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Workplace Safety for US Workers - Workbook
Kimberly Mosley · Long Beach City College
This workbook complements the Workplace Safety for US worker textbook and is meant to provide "hands" on activity and reference material to aid understanding of workplace safety standards and the bases for those standards. It will foster student comprehension on both an introspective and practical level creating a contextual perspective that allows student reflection as both benefactor and steward of workplace safety.
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BMT 2610 Human Resource Management of the 21st Century: Centering the Human Dynamic in Organizations
Denean Robinson Ed.D. & Laura Lubin, Ed.D. · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 2.04: Emerging Trends of AI in Human Resource Development Practices in Today's Workforce Global Perspective of the Emergence of AI Fortune 500 Examples and Documented Data Impact of AI on the Workplace and Workplace as it Relates to Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups How Does AI Effect Remote Work and Leadership Decision-Making
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Basic Kitchen and Food Service Management
BC Cook Articulation Committee · BC Campus
Basic Kitchen and Food Service Management is one of a series of Culinary Arts open textbooks developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s foodservice and hospitality industry. Although created with the Professional Cook, Baker and Meatcutter programs in mind, these have been designed as a modular series, and therefore can be used to support a wide variety of programs that offer training in foodservice skills.
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Business Information Systems - Design an App for That
Anonymous · LibreTexts
This text is designed to help students get a feel for what a career in Management Information Systems (MIS) would be like. Our students report that they learn more about information systems from their internships than from their IS courses. Consequently, we designed a course that looks very much like an internship—an introduction to the field followed by a substantial project.
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Navigating the 21st Century Business World: Case Studies in Management
Dorottya Sallai; Alexander Pepper · LSE Press · 2025
Case studies have long been an integral part of business and management education. As artificial intelligence transforms teaching and learning, they are assuming even greater importance. Cases provide the opportunity to learn from real-life scenarios, equipping students with the analytical skills required to critically examine data, apply theory, and interpret complex situations in what is an increasingly noisy and uncertain world. Navigating the 21st Century Business World: Case Studies in Management is a fully open access collection of management cases, featuring examples from the health sector, media, oil and gas industries, fast fashion, financial services, and the public sector. Written by LSE academics and tested in the classroom, the case studies in this book challenge students to evaluate classic issues of management, such as corporate governance and leadership, and to address contemporary dilemmas, from considering a company’s responsibilities in the face of man-made climate change to how to create inclusive workforces. Each case details the core dilemmas raised and includes questions for students to consider when preparing the case. Academics and industry trainers can use the collection to make their lessons more hands-on and to enhance their curriculum. The case studies provide practical examples of management decision-making to spark thought-provoking discussions for university students, experienced executives looking to improve their leadership skills, and entrepreneurs seeking a competitive edge.
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Navigating the 21st Century Business World
Dorottya Sallai; Alexander Pepper · LSE Press · 2025
Case studies have long been an integral part of business and management education. As artificial intelligence transforms teaching and learning, they are assuming even greater importance. Cases provide the opportunity to learn from real-life scenarios, equipping students with the analytical skills required to critically examine data, apply theory, and interpret complex situations in what is an increasingly noisy and uncertain world. Navigating the 21st Century Business World: Case Studies in Management is a fully open access collection of management cases, featuring examples from the health sector, media, oil and gas industries, fast fashion, financial services, and the public sector. Written by LSE academics and tested in the classroom, the case studies in this book challenge students to evaluate classic issues of management, such as corporate governance and leadership, and to address contemporary dilemmas, from considering a company’s responsibilities in the face of man-made climate change to how to create inclusive workforces. Each case details the core dilemmas raised and includes questions for students to consider when preparing the case. Academics and industry trainers can use the collection to make their lessons more hands-on and to enhance their curriculum. The case studies provide practical examples of management decision-making to spark thought-provoking discussions for university students, experienced executives looking to improve their leadership skills, and entrepreneurs seeking a competitive edge.
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Workplace Software and Skills
Tammie Bolling; Angela Mitchell; Tanya Scott; Nyrobi Wheeler · OpenStax · 2023
Workplace Software and Skills is designed to flexibly support a range of courses covering computer literacy, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite applications. The textbook covers both hard and soft skills that are applicable to a broad range of academic majors and careers. Chapters combine studio learning and guided practice with scaffolded activities designed to reinforce a student’s ability to perform higher-order tasks independently. Workplace Software and Skills leverages complementary product features in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and similar applications. Modules are designed for maximum flexibility by including both Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications, in order to best reflect the skills needed for today’s workforce. Authentic activities and real-world contexts develop a cumulative and thorough understanding, which reinforces the importance of cross-platform proficiency. Highly visible features also note Apple/Mac functions as needed.