Innovation Management and New Product Development or Michigan Real Estate Principles

Innovation Management and New Product Development

Author: Paul Trott

Innovation Management and New Product Development

Innovation continues to be at the forefront of economic and political debate about how to improve the competitiveness of economies and firms. This book is designed with one overriding aim: to make this exciting and highly relevant subject as clear to understand as possible.

Innovation Management and New Product Development expertly illustrates the problems faced by firms as they try to develop innovative products that will help them survive and prosper. It is designed to be accessible and readable, and was the first textbook to bring together the areas of innovation management and new product development for the business student.

Now in its fourth edition, the book boasts several new and unique features:
• Topical articles from the Financial Times illustrate how the subject is being discussed in the context of the wider business world.
• NEW! A new chapter on service development offers up-to-date coverage of this popular subject.
• NEW! Pause for thought questions integrated within the text, designed to help you reflect on what you have just read and to check your understanding.
• NEW! Five major new case studies have been introduced - including eBay, Viagra, Innocent and Apple.
• NEW! A colourful new design enlivens the text and makes the structure easy to follow.
• A comprehensive set of web references at the end of each chapter guides the reader to further resources.

About the Author

Paul Trott is a Reader in Marketing at the Business School, University of Portsmouth. He is the author of many reports and publications in thearea of innovation management, and is co-author of the Penguin Business Dictionary.

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Michigan Real Estate Principles: Principles and Practices

Author: Marge Fraser

Completely updated, this popular text from South-Western is the most up-to-date text covering Michigan real estate laws, rule and practices. Using a workbook style that allows users to practice completing forms and taking exams, Michigan Real Estate: Principles and Practices, 4e fully prepares an individual to pass the Michigan Real Estate Exam. Key topics include ownership; property concerns, contract law; financing; property management; Michigan real estate license laws, taxes; and fair housing. Each chapter ends with summary points and quizzes to strengthen user's comprehension and success on the license exam. In addition to the superior exam preparation Fraser provides, a host of interactive learning supplements are also available to not only help users learn, review, and retain required information, but also practice applying the concepts and taking the actual licensing exam.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Real Estate Principles 2. Property Ownership and Interests. 3. Michigan License Laws and Rules 4. Fair Housing 5. Brokerage and Agency 6. Real Estate Contracts 7. Transfer of Title to Real Property 8. Real Estate Finance Principles 9. Real Estate Finance Practices and Closing Transactions 10. Property Valuation 11. Land Use Controls 12. Encumbrances, Government Restrictions, and Appurtenances 13. Leasehold Estates 14. Property Management and Insurance 15. Federal Income Taxation and Basic Principles of Real Estate Investment 16. Real Estate Math Appendix A. A Guide to Common Real Estate Environmental Hazards Appendix B. Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Appendix C. Enrolled Senate Bill No. 513 Appendix D. Practice Exam 1 Appendix E. Practice Exam 2 Appendix F. Answer Key to Chapter-End Review Questions Glossary Index