Summary

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.