OSTD 3005: Organizational Foundations

In this optional video, I will:

• discuss the layout of this course guide
• identify the best business databases to start your search in for various kinds of information
• show you a sample citation
• clarify whether database sources count as "websites"
• identify ways you can reach out if you have questions or need additional assistance

Business Insights: Essentials is a great source for company histories, market share, rankings, SWOT reports and more. This database will be a good place to start for most research projects in OSTD300.

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IBISWorld is a great source for information about an industry. It includes recent history, future projections, operating conditions (which can give you clues about important inputs & throughputs) and major competitors.

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ABI/Inform is a powerful search tool that will help you find articles from newspapers, magazines, trade journals and scholarly journals related to business.

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MERGENT Online is a strong source for financial information about a company. Some information about executives, company history and business segments is also available.

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