Do you know what Accounting Noise is? How about Illiquid? Bricks and Clicks? Any idea what GAAP, LBO, RFP, or SOW stand for? Let's face it: You can't survive the corporate jungle today unless you speak the language. It's time to learn! With this easy-to-use, easy-to-understand guide, you will: Learn key business vocabulary and how to use it confidently Be able to reference critical terms from all areas of business Locate more than 1,000 clear definitions Set up in dictionary style, Business Words You Should Know features not only definitions, but also offers sample sentences and similar terms for each entry, as well as lists of acronyms and common business concepts. Whether you're looking for a job or are already in the thick of today's challenge business environment, you'll speak the language of the pros in no time!

Author Biography

H. Dean McKay, Ph.D. (Tahoe City, CA), has more than 40 years of experience in operations management, strategic planning, technology development, mergers and acquisitions, and business consulting by providing vision and leadership advice to CEO's, presidents, and key executives in a wide range of industries. P.T. Shank (Worcester, MA) is the author of Test Words You Should Know, as well as two forthcoming works of fiction.