Management: An Introduction, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (5 July 2024) © 2024

  • David Boddy formerly a Reader, and then Research Fellow, at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow

Management: An Introduction

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Develop key skills and enhance your understanding of management theory and practice.

Management, 9th Edition is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to management from theory to practice, designed to support those new to the field throughout their studies.

This edition will help you develop a transferable skillset with opportunities to practice your critical thinking, data gathering, self-reflection, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Case studies and examples from across sectors and organisations help you connect the latest academic perspectives to real-world challenges and strategies - preparing you for a range of future career paths.

This textbook comes with a Companion Website.

Table of contents

Part 1: An Introduction to Management

  1. Managing in organisations
  2. Theories of management

Part 1 Case: Apple Inc.

Part 2: The Environment of Management

  1. Organisation cultures and contexts
  2. Managing internationally
  3. Corporate responsibility

Part 2 case: BP

Part 3: Planning

  1. Making decisions
  2. Planning
  3. Managing strategy
  4. Managing marketing

Part 3 case: The Virgin Group

Part 4: Organising

  1. Structure
  2. Human resource management
  3. Information systems and e-business
  4. Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation

Part 4 case: NatWest Group

Part 5: Leading

  1. Influencing
  2. Motivating
  3. Communicating
  4. Teams
  5. Managing change through projects

Part 5 case: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Part 6: Controlling

  1. Managing operations and quality
  2. Control and performance measurement

Part 6 case: Tesco

Glossary

References

Index

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