Management: Concepts and Practices

The third edition of Management: Concepts and Practices has been fully updated and includes the latest ideas on management development. There are new sections on organisational communications, a complete update on information technology, on globalisation, on the learning organisation and on strategic management. The potential and effects of the Internet, the World Wide Web and e-commerce are analysed, and the most recent legislation in a range of areas is discussed. Rapid developments in the application of information technology are matched by equally rapid changes in the structure and nature of organisations, in the role of managers and in the economy and society in which they operate. This puts pressure on management, emphasising the importance of understanding both the concepts and practices involved.This important text analyses these concepts and practices in all areas of management, providing an understanding of the way organisations are managed, and an appreciation of the most recent developments in management theory and practice. The analysis is based on a consideration of past developments, as well as looking towards those likely to take place in the future. This edition in

'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.

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