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Books are written or printed works produced by one or more authors. Individuals or committees with expertise in the field often edit books. Because they provide comprehensive information on their subject at the time of publication, books are very valuable in the research process. For many subject areas this is the best starting point for research. Many books contain valuable bibliographies at end of each chapter or at the close of the book. This provides an excellent entry point into the subject material as well to the authors publishing in a particular field of study.
| Toyota talent : developing your people the Toyota way | HF 5549.5 .T7 L499 2007 |
| The Toyota way : 14 management principles from the world's greatest manufacturer | TS 155 .L54 2004 |
| The story of managing projects: an interdisciplinary approach | HD 69 .P75 .S755 2005 |
| Fundamentals of customer-focused management: competing through service | HF 5415.335 .J63 2003 |
| The story of managing projects : an interdisciplinary approach | HD 69 .P75 .S755 2005 |
| W. Edwards Deming: prophet unheard | HD 70 .U5 W5 2002 |
| 5 S factory makeover shows you an actual Five S training event at two different manufacturing companies. Five S stands for Sort out, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. | TS 155 .F58 2005 |
| Lean manufacturing at Miller SQA examines the lean manufacturing principles at an office furniture company called Miller SQA. Miller SQA has applied lean principles in a mass customization market to give their customers exactly the furniture they need when they need it. Continuous improvement is encouraged by presenting the benefits to all employees through "lean events" that allow different people from all parts of the company to examine the work area and make suggestions. In addition, a pull production control system maintains inventory levels at the assembly area so no more than 2 hours worth of parts are ever in the work cell ready to be assembled. One-piece-flow, cellular manufacturing, and strong visual controls are integrated into a sophisticated information technology system to help reach the company goal of 100% on time shipment of customer orders. | TS 155 .L421 2000 |
| Kanban systems provides guidelines and examples for use of Kanban manufacturing processes that include Just-in-time systems, Inventory control, Production control and management. | TS 157 .K36 2004 |
| Flexible small lot production for JIT | TJ 157 .F55 2003 |
Online information databases are large, regularly updated collections of digitized information -- including but not limited to abstracts and full text articles from journals and newspapers, conference proceedings and submitted papers, dissertations, government reports, essays, book chapters, web pages, etc. The content is created by publishers who release print versions, then lease the rights to their information to database vendors. Database records are easy to search and retrieve because the content of each record has been analyzed and assigned appropriate subject headings, keywords, names, etc. New records are regularly downloaded from the producer of each database.
In order to access these resources off-campus, you must first obtain the passwords.
A dictionary is any single or multi-volume work which briefly explains terms and topics related to a specific subject, usually arranged alphabetically. Dictionary entries are usually shorter than those found in an encyclopedia. Dictionaries assist with the understanding of terminology and concepts, suggest synonyms, related terms, and scientific names, and are useful resources to consult when formulating and refining your research strategy. Often illustrations and references to additional resources are included.
| Dictionary of Administration & Management | REF HD 30.15.B36 |
| Dictionary of Business and Economics | HB 61 .A53 |
| Dictionary of Business Information Resources | REF HF 54.52.U5 D567 |
Encyclopedias are among the most widely used reference sources and contain articles of varying lengths covering all fields of knowledge. Typically encyclopedias cover many topics but without going into a great deal of depth on any one thing. Encyclopedias are a good starting point for researching topics that you do not know much about or that are completely new to you. They can give you background information which can help when you move to more in-depth sources later. Specialized encyclopedias may cover just one field or even a sub-unit of that field. Subject encyclopedias can be consulted for detailed or technical information on a subject.
| Encyclopedia of Business | REF HF 1001 .E466 |
| The Encyclopedia of Management 3rd ed. | HD 30.15 .E49 1982 |
| Encyclopedia of the Industrial Revolution in America | REF HC 105.O45 |
Government information is generated by local, state, national, and international governments on almost all topics. Most government information is undergoing a major shift from traditional formats such as print and microfiche, to a variety of electronic formats available through the Internet. Government information is considered to be a primary, authoritative and reliable resource. To find government information on your topic, search the library catalog, specialized indexes, and government agency web sites.
An excellent resource for all types of government information in virtually any subject area or topic is the GSA Federal Citizen Information Center. Individuals can access information online or by using the Consumer Information Catalog to locate items.
Handbooks, manuals and guides are resources which supply concise factual and statistical information often in the form of charts, graphs, tables and formulas. These sources have very basic information, with little or no discussion or analysis of the facts they present. They cover a wide variety of topics, and as with other reference sources, these tools may be general or specific to a field, group of people, or era. These sources are frequently updated, which makes them valuable for locating current information. Try searching the online catalog using the keywords of your topic combined with one of the following keywords: handbook, manual or guide.
| The AMA Style Guide for Business Writing | REF HF 5726 .A49 |
| The Business Style Handbook | HF 5718.3 .C86 |
| The Directory of Business Information Resources | REF HF 54.52 .U5 D567 |
| Handbook of Business Information | Z7164 .C81 .S7796 |
Statistical sources attempt to answer questions beginning with “How much?” or “How many?” The tool needed to answer such a question is determined by the question's depth and complexity. Typically a straightforward question requires searching for statistics already analayzed and recorded in books, journal articles, and the publications of governments, associations, and organizations.
Journals are scholarly periodicals which publish current research and commentary on their specific field of study. Most scholarly journals are peer-reviewed which means they have been reviewed and verified by a panel of experts in the field.
The link below provides a list of all print journals and magazines and their location currently available here in the Rose Library
Web sites are often a blend of information, entertainment and advertising, and this can make determining the credibility of a web site difficult. However, if you apply specific criteria and ask certain questions about any web site and the information it provides, you have a better chance of finding the best the web has to offer. It is necessary to critically evaluate information found on the web since almost anything can be put online.
The steps to take to evaluate Internet information can be valuable in determining if the information is of academic value. It's very important to learn to evaluate web resources before using them in an academic project; not all resources are reasonable for all purposes!