This textbook typically covers various management theories and practices, including organization behavior, strategic management, decision-making, and leadership.

Table of Contents

PART 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

1 MANAGING IN ORGANISATIONS

2 THEORIES OF MANAGEMENT

Part 1 Case: Apple Inc.

PART 2 THE ENVIRONMENT OF MANAGEMENT

3 ORGANISATION CULTURES AND CONTEXTS

4 MANAGING INTERNATIONALLY

5 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Part 2 Case: BP

PART 3 PLANNING

6 MAKING DECISIONS

7 PLANNING

8 MANAGING STRATEGY

9 MANAGING MARKETING

Part 3 Case: Virgin Group

PART 4 ORGANISING

10 STRUCTURE

11 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

12 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND E-BUSINESS

13 ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Part 4 Case: Royal Bank of Scotland

PART 5 LEADING

14 INFLUENCING

15 MOTIVATING

16 COMMUNICATING

17 TEAMS

18 MANAGING CHANGE

Part 5 Case: British Heart Foundation

PART 6 CONTROLLING

19 MANAGING OPERATIONS AND QUALITY

20 CONTROL AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Part 6 Case: Tesco

About the Author

David Boddy is an author and academic known for his work in management. He is particularly recognized for his book, "Management: An Introduction," which offers insights into fundamental management concepts, theories, and practices. The book is widely used in educational settings for students studying business and management.