Management 6th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide For Future Managers ((HOT))
Management 6th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Future Managers
Management is a dynamic and complex field that requires a variety of skills and knowledge to succeed. Whether you are a student, a practitioner, or a researcher, you will find valuable insights and guidance in Management 6th Edition by James A F Stoner, R Edward Freeman, and Daniel R Gilbert.
Management 6th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Future Managers
This book covers the essential topics of management, such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, as well as the emerging challenges and opportunities in the globalized, diverse, and ethical business environment. You will learn how to apply the latest theories and practices of management to real-world situations, using examples and cases from various industries and organizations.
The authors are renowned experts in their fields, with extensive academic and professional experience. They have updated and revised this edition to reflect the current trends and developments in management research and practice. They have also added new features and resources to enhance your learning experience, such as:
Learning objectives and summaries for each chapter
Self-assessment exercises and review questions
Online quizzes and interactive activities
Video cases and interviews with managers
Supplementary readings and references
Management 6th Edition is a comprehensive and engaging guide for anyone who wants to master the art and science of management. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective and responsible manager in today's dynamic world.
Chapter 1: Managing and Managers
In this chapter, you will learn about the nature and importance of management, the roles and skills of managers, the historical development of management thought, and the contemporary perspectives on management. You will also explore the ethical and social responsibilities of managers, and the challenges they face in today's complex and dynamic world.
Learning Objectives
Define management and explain its functions and processes
Describe the roles and skills of managers at different levels and in different types of organizations
Trace the evolution of management theories and approaches
Identify the current trends and issues in management practice
Analyze the ethical and social responsibilities of managers
Discuss the global, diverse, and entrepreneurial aspects of management
Chapter 2: The Environment of Management
In this chapter, you will learn about the external and internal environments that affect managers and organizations. You will examine how managers scan, monitor, forecast, and respond to the opportunities and threats in the general environment, such as economic, technological, sociocultural, political-legal, and international forces. You will also understand how managers deal with the specific environment, such as customers, competitors, suppliers, regulators, and interest groups. Finally, you will explore how managers shape and adapt to the organizational culture, structure, and design.
Learning Objectives
Explain the concept of environmental uncertainty and its implications for managers
Describe the components of the general environment and their impact on organizations
Identify the sources of information for environmental scanning and analysis
Distinguish between the specific environment and the stakeholder approach to management
Define organizational culture and explain its functions and sources
Describe the types of organizational structure and design
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