Management: An Introduction, 4/e A comprehensive introduction to the themes and functions of management within the clear process framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. The 4th edition of this well-respected text has been revised and updated to incorporate the latest research and most recent and relevant examples and illustrations. Companion Website with Gradetracker Student Access Card: Management 4/e: An Introduction, 4/e

Table of Contents

PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT 1. Managing in organisations 2. Models of management PART TWO: THE ENVIRONMENT OF MANAGEMENT 3. Oragnisational cultures and contexts 4. Managing internationally 5. Corporate social responsibility PART THREE: PLANNING 6. Planning 7. Decision making 8. Strategic management 9. Managing marketing PART FOUR: ORGANISING 10. Organisation structure 11. Human resource management 12. Information technology and e-business 13. Managing change and innovation PART FIVE: LEADING 14. Influence and power 15. Motivation 16. Communication 17. Teams PART SIX: CONTROLLING THE BUSINESS 18. Performance measurement and control 19. Finance and budgetary control 20. Managing operations and quality

Author Biography

David Boddy is a Research Fellow at the School of Business & Management, University of Glasgow. He is author of two other books published by Pearson Education: Managing Information Systems (2005) and Managing Projects (2002).