Description

By (author) Robbins Stephen; By (author) Coulter Mary

For undergraduate Principles of Management courses.This package includes MyLab. REAL managers, REAL experiencesWith a renewed focus on skills and careers, the new edition of this bestselling text can help better prepare your students to enter the job market. Management, 14th Edition vividly illustrates effective management theories by incorporating the perspectives of real-life managers. Through examples, cases, and hands-on exercises, students will see and experience management in action, helping them understand how the concepts they”re learning actually work in today”s dynamic business world. This package includes MyLabTM Management, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts. MyLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Please be sure you have the correct ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson rep for more information.

Table of contents
Part 1: Introduction to Management 1. Managers and You in the Workplace Management History Module 2. Decision Making Part 1 – Management Practice Part 2: Basics of Managing in Today’s Workplace 3. Global Management 4. Valuing a Diverse Workforce 5. Socially-Conscious Management 6. Managing Change 7. constraints on Managers Part 2 – Management Practice Part 3: Planning 8. Planning and Goal-Setting 9. Strategic Planning 10. Fostering Entrepreneurship Part 3 – Management Practice Part 4: Organizing 11. Organization Design 12. Organizing Around Teams 13. Human Resource Management Part 4 – Management Practice Part 5: Leading 14. Interpersonal and Organizational Communication 15. Organizational Behavior 16. Leadership 17. Motivation Part 5 – Management Practice Part 6: Controlling 18. Controlling Activities Planning and Control Techniques Module Managing Operations Module Part 6 – Management Practice

Feature
This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. About the book Prepare your students for the job marketNEW! Workplace Confidential feature that addresses common frustrations and challenges that employees face in the workplace, has been added to every chapter, providing value to both management and non-management students.UPDATED! Let’s Get Real boxes that feature actual managers’ responses to problem scenarios have been included.EXPANDED! A focus on skills and careers. Throughout the text, the authors emphasize the work skills that both future managers and successful employees will need.It”s Your Career chapter openers describe critical work skills including managing time, being self aware, being a pro at giving feedback, being change ready, and more. Students can watch videos of real managers discussing these topics and test their understanding of each skill in MyLab™ Management.Future Vision boxes examine how management and organizations might change over the next 15 to 20 years, helping to prepare students for the future.Leader Making a Difference boxes describe global executives whose knowledge and skills significantly influenced organizational outcomes. Facilitate learningA focus on stories and experiences theory helps readers see the connection between management theories, research, and implications for practice.A conversational writing style and concise, brief format allows for:Considerable flexibility in assigning supporting materials and projects.Balanced topic coverag