Research Guide for HRM 458: Culture, Policy, and Implementation: Resource Hub
Your business librarian has selected the databases linked on this page as best bets for your research. Students get FREE access to these databases through the CSULB Library.
Background Information
- Opposing Viewpoints
A collection of viewpoints from various sources on social issues, such as gun control, genetic engineering, censorship, abortion, endangered species, to name a few. Includes relevant articles, encyclopedia entries and opinions for each topic covered.
Government Websites
- Congress.govProvides U.S. federal legislative and agency information through the Library of Congress.
- United States CodeThe United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. It is prepared by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives.
- eCFR (Electronic Code of Federal Regulations)The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR.
- Federal RegisterPublished by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
- Regulations.govRegulations.gov is a federal shared service that provides the public with one-stop access to regulatory and deregulatory actions for over 200 federal agencies, including the ability to electronically submit comments.
- Congressional Budget Office - Cost Estimate SearchCBO is required to produce a cost estimate for nearly every bill approved by a full committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate. Estimates include statements concerning intergovernmental and private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
Company& Legal Research Databases
- IBISWorld
Limited to 30 downloads per session. Covers about 680 U.S. industries written at the 5-digit level of NAICS. Each report contains key statistics, market characteristics, segmentation, industry conditions, performance and outlook. These reports are written by industry specialists. Each report is updated every 4 months.
- Mergent Online
Summary company records and EDGAR files for over 11,000 U.S. public corporations and 17,000 non-US public companies.
- Westlaw
Full-text to federal and state cases, statutes, regulations and administrative codes, as well as international law, law encyclopedias, and law reviews. Business news and company legal tax filing information.
- Congressional Publications
U.S. Government publications U.S. Bills & Laws (1789-2013); House and Senate Hearings & Reports (1817-2018) and Miscellaneous documents (1789-2003); Maps (1789-2007); CRS-Congressional Research Service Reports (1916-2003); Executive Orders & Proclamations (1789-2017)
Business Research Databases
- ABI/INFORM CompletePeer-reviewed journal articles, dissertations, and key business periodicals like The Economist, plus news from sources like the Wall Street Journal.
- Business Source Premier
Peer-reviwed journal articles and key business periodicals like the Harvard Business Review. - Global Newsstream
International news from newspapers, newswires, transcripts, and digital-only news sites in full-text format.
Find Country Overviews
- Global Road Warrior
In Global Road Warrior you can find: Culture and customs, Country history, Country language, Country education, Travel requirements, Economic data, and Thematic and antique maps. - CountryWatch
In CountryWatch you can find: Culture and customs, Country history, Country language, Country education, Travel requirements, Economic and demographic data, Thematic, physical, and political maps, and Detailed historical and current political information, Daily news. - Mergent OnlineTo find Country Reports, use the country dropdown list under the Country Profile section on the right side of the basic search page to pick a country and generate a report.
- Business Source PremierEnter the country name in the search box and scroll down to Publication Type. Select "Country Report". Click "Search". You can find Country history, Economic and demographic data, and PESTLE (political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental) analysis.
- CIA World FactBook Country ProfilesThe World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
- Country Studies Profiles: Library of CongressDescription and analysis of the historical, social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world. Prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress and sponsored by the Department of the Army.
- Countries & Areas: U.S. Department of StateCurrent and archival reports include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations on each region.
- Country Information: International Monetary FundIncludes country news, country data, and documents such as transcripts, speeches, article IV staff reports, and press releases.
- Economist.com Country BriefingsContains articles from The Economist, background profiles, forecast and statistics from The Economist Intelligence Unit, market and currency updates, news headlines and links.
- BBC News Country ProfilesHistory, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. Includes audio and video clips from BBC archives.
- World Cities Culture ForumThe World Cities Culture Forum is a collaborative network of world cities that share a belief in the importance of culture for creating thriving cities.
- eHRAF World CulturesHuman Relations Area Files (HRAF) is an online cross-cultural and ethnographic database that contains descriptive information on all aspects of cultural and social life.
