Management:
An Introduction, 3rd edition

By David Boddy
Financial Times / Pearson Education Limited
July 2005
ISBN: 027369586X
752 Pages, Illustrated
$115.00 paper original


A comprehensive introduction to the themes and functions of management within the clear process framework of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The 3rd edition of this well-respected, text has been revised and updated to incorporate the latest research and most recent and relevant examples and illustrations. It is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, or undertaking professional qualifications.

Contents
PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
1. Managing in organizations
2. Models of management
PART TWO: THE ENVIRONMENT OF MANAGEMENT
3. The business environment
4. The international context of management
5. Corporate social responsibility
PART THREE: PLANNING
6. Planning
7. Decision making
8. Strategy
9. Marketing
PART FOUR: ORGANIZING
10. Organization structure and culture
11. Human resource management
12. The developing organization
13. Managing change
PART FIVE: LEADING
14. Influence and power
15. Motivation
16. Communication
17. Teams
PART SIX: CONTROLLING THE BUSINESS
18. Finance and budgetary control
19. Managing operations and quality
20. Managing information systems

Features
" Global perspective from a wide range of international examples and illustrations
" Variety of organizational settings, including public sector, not-for-profit, charities, pressure groups and NGOs
" Each chapter begins with a short case study, which is referred to throughout the chapter
" Longer case studies integrate themes and topics across a number of related chapters
" Reflective activities and discussion questions encourage students to develop a critical understanding of management
" Regular exercises focus on self-assessment and personal skills development Additional Support Material
" A Companion Website provides valuable teaching and learning resources

For lecturers: A downloadable instructor manual, over 300 Powerpoint presentation slides, and a secure testbank of assessment questions save tutors time in preparing for teaching For students: Multiple-choice questions, annotated web links and case study updates enable students to work, revise and research independently


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