RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS

Library reference collection

The Reference Collection, located opposite the loans desk, contains encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks. These books provide definitions, quick facts, statistics and overviews on a topic and are used for concise, factual information. Titles relevant to Business Administration include:

The computer desktop encyclopedia	R004.03
Macquarie office manual	R651.3
CPA accounting handbook	R657.021894
Encyclopedia of management	R658.003
Field guide to marketing	R658.8003

 

2nd floor Dewey numbers

The second floor of the library contains nonfiction books that can be borrowed. All books are arranged numerically according to their Dewey number. Relevant Dewey numbers for Business Administration include:

Accounting	657, 658
Business management	658
Computer skills	004, 005, 651
Labour economics	331
Legal	346
Marketing and customer relations	658, 659
Office practice	650, 651
Personnel management	658.3

 

Online resources

The Library has a wide selection of electronic resources that can be accessed via the Library website. Links from the Electronic reference page include electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, statistics and referencing guides.

In addition to these links, the following websites may be useful to students of Business Administration:

Accounting

Advertising and Marketing

Commerce and Finance

Human Resource Management

Legal

Management and Small Business

Office Administration/Secretarial

Accounting

Australian Taxation Office This site contains a broad range of information about the Australian taxation system. Links and information are available for researching tax information for individuals, businesses or the tax and superannuation professional.

Australian Securities & Investments Commission Range of online information sheets available for starting and running a business

Australian Taxation Index (Flinders University). Range of web links selected for Business students

Advertising and Marketing

Advertising Standards Bureau The Advertising Standards Bureau manages the advertising self-regulation system in Australia. The website aims to provide an up-to-date view of its operations.

Advertising Federation Australia - provides information on the Australian advertising industry and relevant regulations.

Commerce and Finance

Australian Financial Review This is Australia 's pre-eminent business, finance and technology site. It provides a daily analysis of the latest news from the banking, finance and information technology sector and breaking news from the business sector and the political arena.

Australian Stock Exchange Search for listed companies and find contact information, an outline of principal activities and links to more detailed information.

Corporate Information This extensive website offers information on thousands of public companies worldwide. There are research reports which "feature in-depth analysis of sales trends, profitability, stock performance, financial position, research and development expenditures and dividends".

Money This is the site from the television program with the same name and features finance and investment advice as well as links to a wide range of finance related sites.

Human Resource Management

Business.com Click on the Human Resources link and you will find a comprehensive directory of human resources sites and links.

Effective Meetings From this site you will have access to the most current and comprehensive meeting information available.

Society for Human Resource Management Excellent site- provides current information about news and current affairs, conference and training information, surveys and results, access to a magazine, FAQs, and numerous links.

Workforce Online Free online magazine providing HR information and tips.

Legal

Law For You Plain English legal information

Australasian Legal Information Institute The popular source for full text of legal documents

Australian Law Online This site accesses Australia law and information concerning the law

Management and Small Business

Free Management Library Free resource that aims to provide leaders and managers with basic and practical information about personal, professional and organizational development.

Australian Institute of Management Provides information on training and development, current activities, a library and links to numerous sites.

Business entry point Provides access to government information and forms for those setting up or running a business in Australia.

Australian Retailers Association Nationwide organisation representing the interests of all retailers - provides information on standards, careers, government and business issues.

Office Administration/Secretarial

Secretarialsite.com Where office professionals can learn tricks of the trade. Offers free tutorials on various aspects of office work.

Educational Technology Training Resources Online tutorials for common office software from the Utah State Board of Education.

Business Netiquette International Information on how to behave in a "cross-cultural" business society, especially in mailing to one and other, or e-marketing

Typing injury FAQ Contains a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) and resources for dealing with these ailments.

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