Management

Like the 1st Canadian edition of Williams, Kondra and Vibert Management, the 2nd edition will continue to combine theory and research with specific "real world" stories and examples that illustrate good or poor use of management theories. The stories and examples in each chapter will be relevant & up-to-date. On average, each chapter will have 25 to 30 stories or examples to help students understand how management concepts and theories are applied in the business world.

Dr. Chuck Williams is a Professor of Management in the Andre B. Lacy School of Business, formerly known as the College of Business, at Butler University. Dr. Williams previously served as Dean of the College of Business at Butler University, Dean of Eberhardt School of Business at the University of the Pacific, and Associate Professor of Management at the M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University. Dr. Williams has also served as Associate Dean and Chair of Management and has taught at Michigan State University and Oklahoma State University. Dr. Williams received his BA in psychology from Valparaiso University. He specialized in organizational behavior, human resources, and strategic management while earning his MBA and PhD in business administration from Michigan State University. His research interests include employee recruitment and turnover, performance appraisal, and employee training and goal setting. Dr. Williams has published research in the Journal of Applied Psychology, the Academy of Management, Human Resource Management Review, Personnel Psychology, and the Organizational Research Methods Journal. He was a member of the Journal of Management’s editorial board and currently serves as a reviewer for numerous other academic journals. He was also webmaster for the Research Methods Division of the Academy of Management.

Conor Vibert is an Associate Professor of Business Strategy at the Fred C. Manning School of Business at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Conor obtained his Ph.D. in Organizational Analysis from the University of Alberta in 1996. At Acadia University, Conor teaches Business Strategy and Organization Theory, while his current research interests focus on the application of management theory and online information sources to contemporary business challenges. He is also a recipient of the 2002 Outstanding Teacher Award for Acadia's Faculty of Professional Studies, as well as a recipient of the 2000 Acadia University President's Award for Innovation.

Alex Kondra is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Centre for Organizational Analysis and marketing, School of Business, Athabasca University in Athabasca, Alberta. He obtained a PhD in Industrial Relations from the University of Alberta in 1995. Previously he was on faculty at the Fred C. manning School of Business of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. At Athabasca University, he teaches Organization Theory, Managing Change, and Administrative Principles. His current research interests focus on changing organizational and industry structures, organizational ethics and organizational culture. He has published in the journals Organization Studies Journal of Labour Research Journal of Individual Employment Rights, and the Journal of Collective Negotiations in the public Sector. He also services as an academic reviewer for numerous academic journals and conferences and has chaired the Organizational Theory division o the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference.