Product Description

Management provides students with a thorough explanation and exploration of management concepts and practices across all management functions. 

The major theme of the book is management at a time of change, reflecting the challenges faced by managers with increasingly rapid developments in technology, the culture and environment in which they work and the globalisation of ideas and business activity. 

Written in a straightforward style, the book contains chapters contributed by experts in their field to ensure coverage of the most recent ideas and practices.

It is suitable for students studying business or management in further or higher education and introductory management modules for non-specialists

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #232611 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 808 pages

From the Back Cover

Management provides students with an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the concepts and practices across all the major functions and contemporary themes of management.  With expert authorship from specialist contributors, the book is written for students studying management in further or higher education, as well as those taking introductory management modules for non-business specialists.

The major theme of the book is management at a time of change, reflecting the challenges faced by managers as a result of increasingly rapid developments in technology, the impact of the Internet, the changing culture and environment in which they work, and the globalisation of ideas and business activity. 

The most valuable benefits of this book include:

• Coverage of the most topical issues of the day such as: business ethics, leadership and teamwork, brand management and management careers
• Case studies and examples that enable active learning and relate theory to real-life practice  
• Summaries, review questions, further reading and a glossary provide a valuable reference and study resource
• A guide at the start of the book helps to navigate a route through the topics of relevance to you

This latest fifth edition also includes:

• A new chapter on communication in organisations
• Significant revision of chapters on corporate social responsibility, environmental and green issues, and finance and accounting
• Recurrent focus on key themes of globalisation, change,  innovation and entrepreneurship
• The latest debates, legal, policy and best practice frameworks

Plus – revise more effectively and improve your grade with the new section on 'How to Pass Management Exams'!

Dr Tim Hannagan has worked as an educator and manager in both the private and public sectors, including more than 10 years as principal and chief executive of a further education corporation. He is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Open University Business School.

About the Author

Tim Hannagan has worked as an educator and manager in both the private and public sectors, including more than 10 years as principal and chief executive of a further education corporation.

Customer Reviews

A comprehensive introduction
This book is an excellent text for anyone seeking an overview for the whole management process within organisations. Although perhaps aimed primarily at undergraduate students, it would also be very useful for postgraduate and professional students. The topic coverage is very good and the material is up to date and reflects current thinking in the field of management. Using a range of different contributors is one of the book's key strengths and provides a range of different pespectives. The use of practical examples and case-studies of well known companies adds to the relevance of this book for all those studying management.

excellent revision tool
this book is ideal for students covering courses with minimal degree of management. Very well sectioned and illustrated.

That's ok
This book recommended by my supervisor, and it's very useful, unfortunate, I found this book is broken when i got this book from amazon.co.uk.