Introduction to Management 2014

Designed to help boost students' academic grades and employability
through the provision of integrated Skillsets, which link practical skills with
topics in the textbook. These innovative features also clearly demonstrate the relevance
of the theoretical material to the real world.

A truly international range of case studies broadens students'
horizons and encourages them to look beyond the standard set of UK and American
examples. Emerging economies are given more attention with detailed analysis of
case studies from the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.

Case studies analyse service and manufacturing industries,
not-for-profit organisations as well as public and private companies. Entrepreneurs,
managers and leaders are also covered to provide students with management insights
from key practitioners from a range of sectors.

Critical reflection boxes encourage students to develop
a critical mindset and consider the academic debates behind the theories.

A range of online resources to give students more insight
into management. Detailed podcast interviews with practitioners expand upon the
features in the textbook, and a library of video links offers a variety of contemporary
and stimulating material to engage students.

This brand new textbook covers all of the core topics found on Introduction to Management
modules, and the author's clear, accessible writing style guides students through
the world of management. The book also goes a step further to encourage students
to develop a critical mindset and think about academic debates around the subject.

Innovative Skillsets linked to each substantive chapter integrate practical
skills with the topics. Skills such as time management, critical analysis, referencing,
personal development planning and reviewing literature are included. Clear, step-by-step
guidance helps students develop each skill, understand why it is important, and
see how the topic is relevant to practical applications in the real world of business.
A truly international range of case studies broadens students' horizons and encourages
them to look beyond the standard examples from the UK and America. Emerging markets
are becoming ever more important in the rapidly changing business environment, a
fact reflected by the inclusion of case studies from the Middle East, Latin America
and Africa.
An Online Resource Centre accompanies the textbook, and
includes:
For students:
Multiple choice questions
Suggested
answers for the exercises and discussion points.
Flashcard glossary.
Web links.
For registered adopters:
Test Bank of exercises.
Library of video links, with teaching notes and cross-references to the textbook.
Fully integrated and customisable PowerPoint slides.

Readership: Students taking Introduction to Management or Principles
of Management modules on Business, Management or other relevant degree courses.