Management Fundamentals Interactive eBook Student Version: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Development

Lussier, Robert N.

ISBN 10: 1506332102 ISBN 13: 9781506332109

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2016

Synopsis

This Seventh Edition of Robert Lussier’s bestselling Management Fundamentals presents essential management themes through a three-pronged approach focused on concepts, applications, and skill building. Through a variety of applications, Lussier challenges millennials to think critically and apply concepts to their own experiences. Proven skill-building exercises, behavioral models, self-assessments, and individual and group exercises help students to develop their personal and professional skills. Fully updated throughout with 97% new references and over 1,200 new company examples, the Seventh Edition features 50% new cases, new self-assessments, and new applications and new coverage of current topics mandated by the AACSB.

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About the Author

Robert N. Lussier is a professor of management at Springfield College. Through teaching management courses for more than 25 years, he has developed innovative methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used both personally and professionally. A prolific writer, Dr. Lussier has more than 425 publications to his credit, including Management 7e (SAGE), Human Relations 10e (McGraw-Hill), and Leadership 6e (South Western/Cengage) and has published in top tier academic journals. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, master’s degrees in business and education from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven. He served as founding director of Israel Programs and has taught courses in Israel.

Review

"I think it is the best text for this course because of the experiential approach. Excellent readability. The Applying the Concepts, Self-Assessments, workplace application questions, and the Skill Builders are exceptional, engaging, and provide personal, real world contexts." Author: Lynn Klein

"The range of topics covered is excellent and topical. I like the layout and the flow of material. In my view the level of detail is very appropriate. In particular, the mix of theory and application are very well linked. The exercises are very helpful in developing an action learning approach that will benefit the student" Author: Robert W. Robertson

"The various applications are quite helpful in aiding the student to understand and the professor to assign work." Author: Joni Koegel

"There are numerous resources, enough to choose from to keep the class application oriented. It provides information that allows for engaging in class discussion and interaction between students and faculty. In comparison to other textbook these features are above average." Author: Callie Burnley

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1506332102
• ISBN 13: 9781506332109
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Language: English