Summary
Building on the strengths of its popular previous editions, Management 4th Australasian edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to both reflect contemporary management thinking and to highlight the issues facing managers of the 21st century.
A solid foundation of theory provides the background to a wealth of illustrative examples, highlighting organisations operating in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. A balance of small- to medium- size enterprises and larger multinational corporations are featured. A critical thinking perspective is integrated throughout the book, asking and encouraging student to analyse research and theory in the light of contemporary management practice.
Each copy of the printed textbook comes with a free copy of the Wiley Desktop Edition : a full electronic version of the text that allows students to easily search for key concepts, create their own colour-coded highlights and make electronic notes in the text for revision.
Key themes of the text include:
The importance of ethical and socially responsible management Recognition of the continuing need to cater for the increasing diversity of the workforce The importance of managing people, technology, knowledge and quality in achieving organisational goals An appreciation of the challenges and opportunities presented by the ever changing environment in which contemporary managers operate.
