Publisher's Synopsis
Management: The Essentials covers the concepts essential to management in the 21st century in a fresh, lively format that's perfectly suited to a typical university semester. So whether you want to be a good manager or work for one, you'll be prepared for the challenges ahead.
With its streamlined presentation of content and engaging pedagogical features, the text offers:
- an easy-to-read design which breaks material into manageable sections designed for maximum comprehension
- a rigorous and engaging introduction to the essential management principles, theories and practices, and
- an understanding of why these principles are important and relevant to you (whether or not you ever become a manager).
The 3rd Edition is packed with more business cases from both local and global businesses - big and small, private and public and including not-for-profit. Hot topics redefining management, including ethics, sustainability, social media and employee wellness, are investigated through in-text features.
