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Introduction to Management


Management

ISBN #978-1-7323961-4-2

Introduction to Management

Dan Holland, PhD
Chad Albrecht, PhD

Once students learn basic principles of business management, they must be able to apply them in different situations and organizations to understand how business leadership works in practice. This resource introduces students to the field of management by integrating theory with real-world examples. This allows students to better understand what it means to strategically plan, organize, lead, and control the organization to create value. Furthermore, it will guide ethical decision-making in today’s global and fast-paced environment.

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This resource teaches students to apply foundational business management principles through real-world examples, helping them develop skills in strategic planning, organization, leadership, control, and ethical decision-making in a global context.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Management
Chapter 2: Management History
Chapter 3: Managing the Organizational Environment
Chapter 4: International Management
Chapter 5: Enterprise Development
Chapter 6: Managing Organizational Ethics
Chapter 7: Creating and Executing Competitive Strategy
Chapter 8: Human Resource Management
Chapter 9: Leadership
Chapter 10: Understanding Individual Behavior in Organizations
Chapter 11: Communication and Organizations
Chapter 12: Fraud and Organizational Corruption

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