Essentials of Management
A Concise Introduction
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This concise, readable book offers an unparalleled introduction to the theory and practice of management. Packed with examples and questions to arouse your interest, it shows how ideas and theories of management relate to the real world.
Principles of Management introduces the themes and functions of management, showing them within the clear framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. It incorporates the latest research, and uses recent and topical examples of management in practice to bring the topic to life.
This textbook is relevant to students from all subject areas. Whether you are specialising in business, or an engineering student taking a single module in the area, this book will offer you an engaging and clear introduction to management.
Features + Benefits
Key features to aid your learning include:
Case studies from many international organisations, including well-known multinationals, start-up businesses and small to medium sized enterprises.
A clear, attractive text design that is easy to read and learn from.
Exercises throughout the book inviting you to think critically and reflect on real-life management situations and problems.
A focus on key current issues and debates around internationalisation, sustainability, and corporate governance.
Backcover
This concise, readable book offers an unparalleled introduction to the theory and practice of management. Packed with examples and questions to catch your interest, it shows how ideas and theories of management relate to the real world.
Principles of Management introduces the themes and functions of management, showing them within the clear framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. It incorporates the latest research, and uses recent and topical examples of management in practice to bring the topic to life.
This textbook is relevant to students from all subject areas. Whether you are specialising in business, or an engineering student taking a single module in the area, this book will offer you an engaging and clear introduction to management.
Key features to aid your learning include:
Case studies from many international organisations, including well-known multinationals, start-up businesses and small to medium sized enterprises.
A clear, attractive text design that is easy to read and learn from.
Exercises throughout the book inviting you to think critically and reflect on real-life management situations and problems.
A focus on key current issues and debates around internationalisation, sustainability, and corporate governance.
About the author
David Boddy is a Research Fellow at the School of Business and Management, University of Glasgow. He is also the author of two other market-leading textbooks by Pearson Education: Managing Information Systems (2009) and Management (2011).
Preface to the first edition
Guided tour of the book
Guided tour of the website
Acknowledgements
Part 1 An Introduction to Managment
1 Managing in organisations
2 Models of management
Part 2 The environment of Mangement
3 Organisation cultures and contexts
4 Managing internationally
5 Corporate responsibility
Part 3 Planning
6 Planning
7 Decision making
8 Managing strategy
Part 4 Organising
9 Organisation structure
10 Information systems and e-business
11 Managing change and innovation
Part 5 Leading
12 Influencing
13 Motivating
14 Communicating
15 Working in teams
Part 6 Controlling
16 Managing operations and quality
17 Performance measurement and control
Glossary
References
Index
This concise, readable book offers an unparalleled introduction to the theory and practice of management. Packed with examples and questions to arouse your interest, it shows how ideas and theories of management relate to the real world.
Principles of Management introduces the themes and functions of management, showing them within the clear framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. It incorporates the latest research, and uses recent and topical examples of management in practice to bring the topic to life.
This textbook is relevant to students from all subject areas. Whether you are specialising in business, or an engineering student taking a single module in the area, this book will offer you an engaging and clear introduction to management.
Features + Benefits
Key features to aid your learning include:
Case studies from many international organisations, including well-known multinationals, start-up businesses and small to medium sized enterprises.
A clear, attractive text design that is easy to read and learn from.
Exercises throughout the book inviting you to think critically and reflect on real-life management situations and problems.
A focus on key current issues and debates around internationalisation, sustainability, and corporate governance.
Backcover
This concise, readable book offers an unparalleled introduction to the theory and practice of management. Packed with examples and questions to catch your interest, it shows how ideas and theories of management relate to the real world.
Principles of Management introduces the themes and functions of management, showing them within the clear framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. It incorporates the latest research, and uses recent and topical examples of management in practice to bring the topic to life.
This textbook is relevant to students from all subject areas. Whether you are specialising in business, or an engineering student taking a single module in the area, this book will offer you an engaging and clear introduction to management.
Key features to aid your learning include:
Case studies from many international organisations, including well-known multinationals, start-up businesses and small to medium sized enterprises.
A clear, attractive text design that is easy to read and learn from.
Exercises throughout the book inviting you to think critically and reflect on real-life management situations and problems.
A focus on key current issues and debates around internationalisation, sustainability, and corporate governance.
About the author
David Boddy is a Research Fellow at the School of Business and Management, University of Glasgow. He is also the author of two other market-leading textbooks by Pearson Education: Managing Information Systems (2009) and Management (2011).
Preface to the first edition
Guided tour of the book
Guided tour of the website
Acknowledgements
Part 1 An Introduction to Managment
1 Managing in organisations
2 Models of management
Part 2 The environment of Mangement
3 Organisation cultures and contexts
4 Managing internationally
5 Corporate responsibility
Part 3 Planning
6 Planning
7 Decision making
8 Managing strategy
Part 4 Organising
9 Organisation structure
10 Information systems and e-business
11 Managing change and innovation
Part 5 Leading
12 Influencing
13 Motivating
14 Communicating
15 Working in teams
Part 6 Controlling
16 Managing operations and quality
17 Performance measurement and control
Glossary
References
Index
This concise, readable book offers an unparalleled introduction to the theory and practice of management. Packed with examples and questions to arouse your interest, it shows how ideas and theories of management relate to the real world.
Principles of Management introduces the themes and functions of management, showing them within the clear framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. It incorporates the latest research, and uses recent and topical examples of management in practice to bring the topic to life.
This textbook is relevant to students from all subject areas. Whether you are specialising in business, or an engineering student taking a single module in the area, this book will offer you an engaging and clear introduction to management.
Principles of Management introduces the themes and functions of management, showing them within the clear framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. It incorporates the latest research, and uses recent and topical examples of management in practice to bring the topic to life.
This textbook is relevant to students from all subject areas. Whether you are specialising in business, or an engineering student taking a single module in the area, this book will offer you an engaging and clear introduction to management.
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