Introduction to management /
By: Combe, Colin
Material type: BookDescription: xxvii, 624 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780199642991Subject(s): ManagementDDC classification: 658 Online resources: Location MapItem type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 658 CO IN (Browse shelf) | Available | T0015791 |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 601-620) and index.
This brand new textbook covers all of the core topics found on Introduction to Management modules, and the author's clear, accessible writing style guides students through the world of management. The book also goes a step further to enourage students to develop a critical mindset and thinkabout academic debates around the subject. Innovative Skillsets linked to each substantive chapter integrate practical skills with the topics. Skills such as time management, critical analysis, referencing, personal development planning and reviewing literature are included. Clear, step-by-step guidance helps students develop each skill,understand why it is important, and see how the topic is relevant to practical applications in the real world of business.A truly international range of case studies broadens students' horizons and encourages them to look beyond the standard examples from the UK and America. Emerging markets are becoming ever more important in the rapidly changing business environment, a fact reflected by the inclusion of case studiesfrom the Middle East, Latin America and Africa. An Online Resource Centre accompanies the textbook, and includes:For students:* Audio podcasts with the practitioners featured in the textbook.* Multiple choice questions* Suggested answers for the exercises and discussion points.* Flashcard glossary.* Web links.For registered adopters:* Test Bank of exercises.* Library of video links, with teaching notes and cross-references to the textbook.* Fully integrated and customisable PowerPoint slides.* Author blog for up to date news stories on relevant topics.