Management : An Evidence-Based Approach, 3rd Edition

Covering a wide range of contemporary issues such as: business excellence, sustainability and alliances, this book introduces students to the broad subject area of management and organization. Theories are related to everyday situations via key case studies throughout the book, enabling students to see beyond the classroom and this, combined with discussion questions, research-based exercises and a comprehensive companion website, provides a solid framework for progression to the next level.

Management: An Evidence-Based Approach provides an introduction to the broad field of management and organization. Throughout the book the theory of management is related to everyday situations. Theory is selected on the basis of evidence in managerial practice in strategic, organizational and operational problem-solving.

Contemporary issues covered include: business excellence, sustainability, alliances, off-shoring and in-shoring risk-management, integrity and corporate governance, network organization, diversity management, work engagement, crowd-sourcing and mass customization; whilst special features which enhance the learning process include:

• ‘management in action’ case studies at the beginning of every chapter
• discussion questions, research based exercises and case analyses at the end of every chapter demonstrating the practical implications of the concepts presented
• examples, illustrations and brief case studies with a world-wide focus throughout the chapters.

This comprehensive introduction to management provides new students to the area with everything they need to know to progress to the next level.