Catalog – Open Textbooks

Negocios y Desarrollo Profesional: Perspectivas en Español

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) Spanish

Author(s): Antonio Parrilla Recuero, Hilda Morayma Benton

Editor(s): Antonio Parrilla Recuero, Hilda Morayma Benton

Subject(s): Lenguaje y lingüística, Adquisición del lenguaje

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 06/11/2024

Advanced Composition

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 6 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Collette Bliss, Ashleigh Severson

Editor(s): Collette Bliss, Ashleigh Severson

Subject(s): Language learning: writing skills, Research and information: general

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 06/11/2024

Coaching Connections

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) 25 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Kristen Karpinski, Lynn Meade, Carson Rein, Dené Wamsley, Toby Phebus

Editor(s): Lynn Meade, Kristen Karpinski

Subject(s): Counselling and care of students

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 06/11/2024

Introduction to Mechanical Design and Manufacturing

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 17 H5P Activities English

Author(s): David Jensen

Subject(s): Engineering: general, Product design, Precision engineering and manufacturing

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 06/11/2024

This text offers a holistic approach to product design from a mechanical engineering perspective. The intent of this text is to support introductory design course work. Using a combination of traditional text, embedded videos, and links to externa resources, this book serves as a foundation for exploring design, entrepreneurship, machine design, and manufacturing. While not comprehensive in any of these categories, the goal is that students will have a broad understanding of the economic, aesthetic, and technical aspects of product design and Manufacuring.

Building a Professional Portfolio

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) 5 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Lynn Meade

Subject(s): Creative writing and creative writing guides, Careers guidance, Business studies: general

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 06/11/2024

Think of this book as your personal toolkit that equips you with knowledge, insights, and practical strategies necessary to create a professional e-portfolio. Use it to help you build your personal brand and to create a memorable portfolio that helps others to see who you are and what you know.

Sourcing, summarizing, and synthesizing:  Skills for effective research writing 

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 7 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Wendy L. McBride

Subject(s): Language learning: writing skills

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 06/11/2024

Introduction to Marketing - MKTG 3433

CC BY (Attribution) 10 H5P Activities English

Author(s): WCOB Marketing Faculty

Editor(s): Rebecca Miles

Subject(s): Sales and marketing management, Business and Management

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 28/10/2024

This University of Arkansas open textbook is adapted from the Lumen Learning openly licenced course Principles of Marketing. The textbook uses current case studies and engaging, real-world scenarios to help students recognize and analyze marketing in business as well as in everyday life. Curated OER readings, videos, simulations and other learning activities introduce students to the principles of marketing.

Creating Cultural Competence

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley, Margaret Miller Butcher

Subject(s): Diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace, Cultural studies

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 28/10/2024

This book was written to provide an introduction to cultural competence. The book is broken into video chapters that focus on the five developmental orientations of cultural competence, based on the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The videos utilize voices of how students define and create cultural competence in their communities. These videos are appropriate for high school and college campus initiatives and classes, organization, and community trainings.

Critical Employment, Ethical, and Legal Scenarios in Human Resource Development

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Author(s): Claretha Hughes

Subject(s): Educational: Work experience / Careers, Business and Management

Publisher: University of Arkansas Libraries

Last updated: 28/10/2024

This book is intended to be used as a supplement to courses across various fields of study but has direct correlations with human resource development and workforce development. Instructors in any field of study where students examine the work environment and the treatment of employees will find useful scenarios that can be used to facilitate discussions. The topics in this book and supplemental readings can enrich the conversations around enhancing workplace environments and better worker engagement. Without supportive workers, organizations cannot achieve all goals to the extent desired. Workers may exert the effort required to keep their jobs, but they may not exceed performance requirements because they are experiencing scenarios similar to those in this book and their needs are not being met appropriately.

Leaders and workplace trainers may find this supplement useful when introducing subjects that are perceived to be controversial in the workplace. They can allow employees to discuss these scenarios and provide possible solutions to similar scenarios that are encountered at work. Providing a safe environment to discuss intentional and unintentional situations that arise may improve the work climate and lead to unimaginable solutions. Strengthening communication between workers and leaders can improve team performance and ultimately, organizational success.

Advanced Public Speaking

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Lynn Meade

Subject(s): Speeches, Business communication and presentation

Institution(s): University of Arkansas

Publisher: University of Arkansas Open Resource

Last updated: 28/10/2024

This advanced public speaking textbook is designed to encourage you as a speaker and to help you sharpen your skills. It is written to feel like you are sitting with a trusted mentor over coffee as you receive practical advice on speaking. Grow in confidence, unleash your personal power and find your unique style as you learn to take your speaking to the next level--polished and professional. SCROLL DOWN for Chapters