Theories of management are tested in the real world every day. This book offers a valuable introduction to key topics, concepts, ideas, and theoretical approaches to management. It is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, as well as educators and professionals who are making their first contact with the subject of management.
The design of the content and the writing style support those seeking an accessible, flexible, and fully grounded introductory text on management. Ideas, theories, and concepts are explained clearly and supported by definitions.
The book follows a variety of different learning approaches, such as analysis and discussion based on texts, critical reflection, and discussion topics. Thus, it presents the limitations each theory is subject to as well as new and different approaches, helping to advance academic thought on key management issues.
The use of various sources from around the world to present contemporary examples helps the reader connect theory with practice. Finally, the skill sets at the end of each chapter explain, with practical examples, what skills are necessary, how they are applied in practice, and why they are useful in both academic and professional settings.
Contents
- Index of Figures and Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- 1. Introduction to Management
- 2. Management Theory
- 3. Planning
- 4. Organizing
- 5. Leadership
- 6. Control
- 7. Decision Making
- 8. Human Resource Management
- 9. Motivation and Communication
- 10. Team Management
- 11. Organizational Structure
- 12. Organizational Culture
- 13. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- 14. Strategic Management
- 15. Marketing
- 16. Change and Innovation Management
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index of Terms
- Index of Names
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