Management : an introduction / David Boddy
By: Boddy, David [author.]
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BookPublisher: Harlow, UK : Pearson, 2024Copyright date: ©2024Edition: Ninth edition.Description: xviii, 550 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781292459745 (paperback).Subject(s): Management | Management -- Case studiesDDC classification: 658 BOD | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main | 658 BOD (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Kerry Module MGMT61012, MGMT71001 Recommended | 38888000965347 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Develop key skills and enhance understanding of management theory and practice.
Management, 9th Edition is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of management. Designed to support those new to the field throughout their studies, the new edition will help you to develop your critical thinking, data gathering, self-reflection, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Underpinned by reliable and up-to-date empirical research, this market-leading textbook combines robust academic perspectives with practical applications.
Key features include:
Diverse case studies and examples from across sectors and organisations help you connect academic theory to real-world challenges and strategies Topics such as cultures and contexts, decision-making and strategy, and entrepreneurship An enhanced focus on contemporary management themes of sustainability and responsible management New "Management in Practice" illustrations that particularly address climate impact and sustainability issues. New sections covering the Grand Societal Challenges where change depends on securing agreement between many diverse global stakeholdersAs a result, this is an ideal guide and companion for your studies and an essential resource for those looking to develop their understanding and enhance their professional skillsets as future managers and business leaders.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Managing in organisations -- Theories of management -- Part 1 Case: Apple Inc. -- Organisation cultures and contexts -- Managing internationally -- Corporate responsibility -- Part 2 case: BP -- Making decisions -- Planning -- Managing strategy -- Managing marketing -- Part 3 case: The Virgin Group -- Structure -- Human resource management -- Information systems and e-business -- Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation -- Part 4 case: NatWest Group (formerly Royal Bank of Scotland) -- Influencing -- Motivating -- Communicating -- Teams -- Managing change through projects -- Part 5 case: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust -- Managing operations and quality -- Control and performance measurement -- Part 6 case: Tesco.
MTU Kerry Module MGMT61012 - Recommended reading
MTU Kerry Module MGMT71001 - Recommended reading
Author notes provided by Syndetics
David Boddy is formerly a Reader, and then Research Fellow, at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.