Management

Fourth Edition

Christopher P. Neck - Arizona State University, USA
Jeffery D. Houghton - West Virginia University, USA
Emma L. Murray

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Business & Management (General) | Organizational Behaviour (General)

November 2024 | 560 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Management, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora.

Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.

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Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Part 1: Introduction To Management

Chapter 1: The Basics of Management

What Is Management?

The Four Functions of Management

Key Challenges Facing Managers Today

Managers at Work

Essential Management Skills

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 2: Organizational Environment and Culture

Internal and External Environments

Specific Environment

General Environment

Internal Environment

Types of Organizational Culture

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

What Are Ethics?

Organizational Ethics

Managing to Build an Ethical Culture

Social Responsibility

Social Entrepreneurship

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 4: Managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Global Economy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

Different Levels of Diversity

Managing Common DEI Challenges

Cultural Differences

Managing Across Cultural Diversity

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Part 2: Planning

Chapter 5: Making Effective Decisions

Decisions That Make a Difference

Decision-Making Styles

Decision-Making in the Real World

Group Decision-Making

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 6: Planning and Setting Goals

Setting Goals

Goals and Plans

Principles of Goal Setting

Goal Setting Approaches

How Managers Track Progress

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 7: Designing Strategies

How Managers Plan to Get Ahead

Different Levels of Strategy

Industry and Competitive Analysis

Organizational Position and Capacity

Strategies for Personal Performance and Growth

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 8: Managing With an Entrepreneurial Mindset

How Entrepreneurship Makes a Difference

Types of Entrepreneurial Managers

The Entrepreneurship Method

Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs

Learning From Failure

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Part 3: Organizing

Chapter 9: Structuring Organizations

Organizational Structure

Elements of Organizational Structure

Traditional Organizational Structures

Contemporary Organizational Structures

Primary Factors in Determining Structural Type

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 10: The Human Side of Management

Human Resource Management

Identifying Talent

Onboarding and Training

Performance Management

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 11: Managing Team Performance

The Importance of Teams

Types and Roles of Teams

Stages of Team Development

Effective Teams

Managing Conflict

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Part 4: Leading

Chapter 12: Managers as Leaders

Managers as Leaders

Leadership and Power

Types of Leaders

Traditional Leadership Perspectives

Contemporary Leadership Perspectives

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 13: Understanding Individual Behavior

How Individuals Make a Difference

Trait Theories of Personality

Character Strengths

Other Important Personality Attributes

Stress and Individual Behavior

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 14: Motivating Others

The Motivation Process

Internal Needs Theories of Motivation

Internal Process Theories of Motivation

External Cause Theories of Motivation

Reinforcement Theory

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 15: Communicating

The Role of Communication

Forms of Communication

Overcoming Barriers to Communication

Communicating in Organizations

Cross-Cultural Communication

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Part 5: Controlling

Chapter 16: Managing Change and Innovation

The Change Process

Forces for Change

Resistance to Change

The Creative Process

Innovation

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Chapter 17: Controlling Information and Operations

How Controls Make a Difference

Information Technology and Systems

Financial Tools for Control

How Organizational Performance Makes a Difference

In Conclusion

Key Terms

Notes

Supplement A: The History of Management

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20 new cases on real-world companies spark interest through brands students are familiar with, like Spotify, Sephora, and Catch+Release.

KEY FEATURES:

A unique, entrepreneurial mindset approach helps students overcome challenges, accept responsibility for outcomes, and learn how to make decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
Learning objectives at the beginning of chapters and repeated before relevant sections help keep students focused on what they should be able to do upon completion of readings.
Chapter-opening case studies and chapter-ending Case Snapshots tell the stories of real companies from various sectors and markets to illustrate chapter concepts and encourage further exploration of these topics.
Entrepreneurial Manager Mindset activities encourage students to take part in practical activities that can be performed inside or outside the classroom. Accompanying questions stimulate critical thinking.
Examining the Evidence sections highlight a recent seminal management study from a high-quality management journal and discuss its practical applications in the business world. Accompanying critical thinking questions help students see how research applies to real-life settings.
Up for Debate activities at the end of chapters present a scenario and statement for students to form their own opinions on. Reasons for agreeing and disagreeing with the statement are included for consideration.
Chapter-ending study resources include lists of key terms, summaries tied back to learning objectives, and exercises with discussion questions.

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