Management Principles, Sixth Edition

By Smit PJ ; Vrba MJ ; Botha T

The business environment changes constantly, and so too must the approaches to managing a business organisation successfully. Among the plethora of management theories, each proposing that it provides the best solution to optimising an organisation, a few have stood the test of time and are considered principles that all modern managers should know and be able to apply. Management Principles: a contemporary edition for Africa focuses on these core management principles. It provides learners with a sound knowledge of the business environment, how to manage scarce resources, and the functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling. The book also highlights the importance of sound decision-making, information management, optimising a diverse workforce, managing different organisational cultures, managing people (individuals, groups and teams) and business ethics.

Contents Include:
Chapter 1: Introduction to management
Chapter 2: The evolution of management theory
Chapter 3: Managing in a changing environment
Chapter 4: Strategic planning
Chapter 5: Planning
Chapter 6: Managerial decision making
Chapter 7: Information management
Chapter 8: Organising and delegating
Chapter 9: Managing change - culture, innovation and technology
Chapter 10: Managing diversity
Chapter 11: Leadership
Chapter 12: Individuals in the organisation
Chapter 13: Groups and teams in the organisation
Chapter 14: Motivation
Chapter 15: Communication and interpersonal relationships
Chapter 16: Control
Chapter 17: Ethics, corporate social responsibility, and corporate governance
Chapter 18: New challenges for management

Of Interest and Benefit to:
Any undergrad general management course.

Key Benefits:
•Relevant examples taken from South African and African organisations
•Numerous illustrations with informative graphics, diagrams and charts
•A logical structure to aid accessibility
•Case studies, discussion questions and MCQ’s at the end of each chapter.



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