Principles of Management
Version 5.0
By Talya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan, and Jeremy Short
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Key Features
- Organized around three key themes:
- Strategic thinking with explicit focus on determinants of superior organizational performance.
- Entrepreneurial thinking that goes beyond a traditional definition of “manager” to encompass strategic innovation and effect necessary change.
- Active management as a guiding leadership perspective that emphasizes personal effectiveness and decision-making practices that are relevant to an increasingly competitive job market and constantly shifting business environment.
- Emphasizes the “triple bottom line” or the idea that successful economic performance should take into account social and environmental impacts of the firm when evaluating outcomes.
- Each chapter is structured around the respected P-O-L-C framework:
- Planning—setting objectives and determining courses of action.
- Organizing—developing an organizational structure and allocating human resources to achieve objectives.
- Leading—inspiring others to act in response to social and informal sources of influence.
- Controlling—ensuring consistent behaviors that achieve objectives by creating and enforcing standard processes and procedures.
- Rich and useful learning strategies embedded in the book include:
- Chapter-Opening Tables describe how the P-O-L-C framework applies to the chapter that follows.
- Learning Objectives start each main section to preview the coming discussion and prepare students to learn.
- Key Takeaways at the end of every main section to summarize new information while it is still fresh and encourage retention.
- Discussion Questions at the end of every main section provide critical thinking opportunities for individual students or topics for group exchanges.
- Rich Media Links to online video sources extend the narrative, provide engaging examples, and appeal to student learning preferences.
- Case in Point are chapter-ending cases that illustrate concepts discussed in the preceding chapter in real-world contexts.
- Case Discussion Questions provide structured opportunities for discussion and analysis of the associated Case in Point. Answer guidelines are provided in the instructor’s manual.
Students
- Online Access Price
- $36.95
- Color Printed Textbook with Online Access Price
- $63.95
Principles of Management is suitable for undergraduate introduction to management courses usually called Principles of Management or Introduction to Management taught in both two- or four-year colleges and universities.
Principles of Management provides a comprehensive, action-oriented, and concisely written explanation of management fundamentals to prepare learners for the rapidly evolving business environment. The book’s distinct learning strategy weaves three consistent themes throughout: strategic thinking, entrepreneurial thinking, and active management. Each chapter is constructed around the well-established P-O-L-C framework (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) that helps instructors organize the course more efficiently and that makes the material more memorable and readily applied by students, particularly learners who are less well prepared for college-level work. The result is a logically written, accessible, and engaging text that clearly communicates the latest findings and best practices needed to truly understand the core principles of management.
New in This Version
- Updated to include the most relevant information while removing distractions.
- Includes a greater diversity of examples to reflect recent, significant global changes.
- Includes a greater focus on managing social media and how to best communicate given the current social media landscape
- Every end-of-chapter case was either replaced or fully refreshed
- All facts and figures have been updated with the most current information.
- New businesses and business examples are featured throughout
- Dedications
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Principles of Management
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Chapter 2: History, Trends, Globalization, and Ethics
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Chapter 3: Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors
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Chapter 4: Developing Mission, Vision, and Values
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Chapter 5: Strategic Management
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Chapter 6: Goals and Objectives
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Chapter 7: Organizational Structure and Change
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Chapter 8: Organizational Culture
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Chapter 9: Leading People and Organizations
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Chapter 10: Decision Making
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Chapter 11: Communication in Organizations
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Chapter 12: Managing Groups and Teams
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Chapter 13: Motivating Employees
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Chapter 14: The Essentials of Control
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Chapter 15: Strategic Human Resource Management
FlatWorld Homework
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Instructor’s Manual
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PowerPoint Lecture Notes
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Additions & Errata
- (August 10, 2021) Video in Chapter 2.6 updated to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd6YjMUahhs&t=3s