Introduction to Management: Functions and Challenges (Paperback)

In an age where technology, disruption, diversity and responsibility are taking centre stage, this text is appropriately positioned to introduce management in the context of this reality. The text provokes critical thinking in an encouraging way for those new to learning about management, and challenges the mindsets of those more familiar with management theory and practice. - Dr Natasha Katuta Mwila, De Montfort University

This text provides a robust, accessible, and yet critical introduction to management with clear examples and cases embedded throughout the text. It is an essential textbook for educators who would like to offer a rejuvenated overview of management with an eye on contemporary aspects that are critical for management such as sustainability, diversity, equality, and digitization. - Dr Omid Omidvar, Warwick Business School

Going beyond simply discussing traditional considerations in managing organisations, this text deals with contemporary challenges and puts an emphasis on societal, environmental, and digital considerations. This, in addition to the balance between theoretical concepts and practical examples, cases and insights, provides a great source of knowledge for future managers. - Dr Marianna Koukou, University of Glasgow

This text is the perfect introduction to the wonders of management insights, and how they continue to be relevant despite, or rather because of, the ever-changing and hyper-demanding (business) world we all experience. - Professor Wilfred Dolfsma, Wageningen University

This text explores the fundamental and current areas of management for undergraduate students in a novel and interesting way, and from a multitude of perspectives and contexts. - Dr Sarah Warnes, University College London

In an ever-changing world, this text helps students prepare for many of the challenges they will face during their careers. - Dr Nathalie Benesova, University of Leeds

The vast range of real-world examples and reflections in this text help to drive home to students what it takes to be an effective modern manager. The running case study will have you rooting for Lucy and co throughout! - Dr Gemma Blackledge-Foughali, Queen Margaret University

A refreshingly inclusive and wide-ranging text that encourages critical thinking. - Dr William Cooper, University of Aberdeen