Management: An Introduction - Softcover

Boddy, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292459743 ISBN 13: 9781292459745

Publisher: Pearson, 2024

Synopsis

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 stakeholders

As 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.

About this title

About the Author

David Boddy is formerly a Reader, and then Research Fellow, at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.

From the Back Cover

"A very useful reference book for students new to the concept of Management. I like the inclusion of skills for each chapter and the self-testing of knowledge is excellent."

-Dr Jackie Douglas, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.

Develop key skills and enhance understanding of management practice and theory.

For more than 20 years, Boddy’s Management has provided a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the practice and theory of management. Designed to support those new to the field throughout their studies, the ninth edition of this market-leading textbook will help you to develop your clear thinking, data gathering, self-reflection, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key features include:

• An integrated perspective (tasks, processes and contexts) encourages you to develop a coherent view of management as an activity which aims to create value in many types of organisation, including small, not-for-profit and social enterprises.
• Case studies from across sectors help you to connect current management challenges with academic theory.
• New chapter sections include coverage of the twin biodiversity and climate change crises, and of diversity and inclusion – all examples of grand societal challenges where change depends on securing agreement between diverse stakeholders.
• New and updated ‘Management in Practice’ illustrations from many countries illustrate these and other pressing management issues. 
• The latest empirical evidence and academic research underpins chapter content.
• More opportunities for group discussion and debate help you to explore contrasting ideas and evidence.

As a result, this text is an ideal guide for your management studies and an essential resource for those looking to develop their understanding and enhance their professional skillsets as future managers and business leaders.

David Boddy is formerly a Reader, and then Research Fellow, at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.

Visit the Companion Website to access further supporting content on chapters from the book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292459743
• ISBN 13: 9781292459745
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 576