Management: Concepts & Practices - Softcover

Hannagan, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273687689 ISBN 13: 9780273687689

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2005

Synopsis

Management fourth edition provides students with a thorough explanation and exploration of management concepts and practices across all management functions.
Written in a straightforward style, this book includes contributions from experts in each field to encourage an appreciation of the most recent ideas and practices. The inclusion of topics like ethical and environmental issues, leadership and globalisation, and a new chapter on public sector management and PPEs, helps to develop a solid understanding of the way that organisations are managed.

About this title

From the Back Cover

'Hannagan introduces students to an unrivalled range of useful models, concepts and techniques.'  - Philip McCosker, University College Worcester.

Management 4th edition provides students with a thorough explanation and exploration of management concepts and practices across all management functions. 

The inclusion of topics like managerial decision making, finance, ethical and environmental issues, leadership and globalisation, as well as a new chapter on Public Sector Management, helps students to develop a solid understanding of the way that organisations are managed.  

Written in a straightforward style, the book includes contributions from experts in each field to encourage an appreciation of the most recent ideas and practices, and a travel guide to plan the most effective way to use the book.

Features include:

• Review and Discussion Questions to test your understanding of each chapter
• New case studies and exhibits help you relate the theory to real-life management
• Glossary, learning outcomes and summary points for easy reference and revision
• Annotated weblinks and further reading to help you find additional resources quickly

An ideal introduction for those studying Business or Management in Further or Higher Education, as well as non-specialists taking an introductory course in Management.

'By combining a friendly style with authoritative content and a wide range of practical examples, this book has proved an ideal key text for a wide variety of undergraduate courses.'  - Stuart Wall, Anglia Polytechnic University

Dr Tim Hannagan has worked in sales and general management for companies in the UK and abroad. He has worked in both the public and private sectors and in further and higher education, including more than ten years as principal and chief executive of a further education corporation and is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the Open University Business School.

www.pearsoned.co.uk

About the Author

Tim Hannagan has worked as an educator and manager in both the private and public sectors, including more than 10 years as principal and chief executive of a further education corporation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273687689
• ISBN 13: 9780273687689
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 695