Fundamentals of Management is the most engaging and up-to-date introduction to management resource on the market today. Covering the essential concepts of management, it provides a solid foundation for understanding the key issues and offers a strong, practical focus, including the latest research on what works for managers and what doesn’t.
The Tenth Edition has been updated with the latest coverage on hot topics such as sustainability, holacracy, the sharing economy, gamification, data analytics/big data, BYOD (bring your own device), and wearable technology. Engaging and fun videos and exercises motivate students and give them the practice they need to become successful managers.
Author(s): Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and David A. Decenzo
Edition: 10th, global
Publisher: Pearson
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 529
Part 1: Introduction
1. Managers and Management
History Module: A Brief History of Management’s Roots
2. The Management Environment
3. Integrative Managerial Issues
Part 2: Planning
4. Foundations of Decision Making
Quantitative Module: Quantitative Decision-Making Aids
5. Foundations of Planning
Part 3: Organizing
6. Organizational Structure and Design
7. Managing Human Resources
Career Module: Building Your Career
8. Managing Change and Innovation
Part 4: Leading
9. Foundations of Individual Behavior
10. Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams
11. Motivating and Rewarding Employees
12. Leadership and Trust
13. Managing Communication and Information
Part 5: Controlling
14. Foundations of Control
15. Operations Management
Entrepreneurship Module: Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures
