Introduce today's students to management and highlight the power of innovation in the workplace with Griffin's MANAGEMENT, 11E. This dynamic book, known for its cutting edge research and memorable examples, takes a functional approach to the process of management with a focus on active planning, leading, organizing and controlling. This book's exceptionally reader-friendly approach examines today's emerging management topics, from the impact of technology and importance of a green business environment to ethical challenges and the need to adapt in changing times. This latest edition builds on proven success to help your students strengthen their management skills with an effective balance of theory and practice. Numerous new and popular cases and learning features highlight the challenges facing today's managers. Hundreds of well-researched contemporary examples, from the large Wegmans to the innovative Snopes.com, vividly demonstrate the importance of strong management to any type of organization. Leading Aplia online student engagement tools and CengageNOW for MANAGEMENT course solutions provide integrated multimedia resources to draw students into your course and further ensure interaction and comprehension. CourseMate online resources and a complete eBook offer additional concept support to help you prepare your students for management and business career success. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
The widespread popularity of this mid-to-high-level textbook (for both undergraduate and graduate students) lies in the author's straightforward writing, well-researched examples, and thorough coverage of issues. Griffin presents students with a functional approach to management (planning, leading, organizing, and controlling), and integrates real-world examples throughout the text to help them fully appreciate the role and scope of management in contemporary business. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
For Introduction to Business courses. This best-selling text by Ricky Griffin and Ronald Ebert provides students with a comprehensive overview of all the important functions of business. Each edition has introduced cutting-edge firsts while ensuring the underlying principles that guided its creation, Doing the Basics Best, were retained. The seventh edition focuses on three simple rules- Learn, Evaluate, Apply. - NEW- Chapter 2: Understanding the Environments of Business - This new chapter puts business operations in contemporary context, explaining the idea of organizational boundaries and describing the ways in which elements from multiple environments cross those boundaries and shape organizational activities. This chapter sets the stage as an introduction to some of the most important topics covered in the rest of the book, for example: - The Economics Environment includes the role of aggregate output, standard of living, real growth rate; GDP per capita; real GDP; purchasing power parity; and the Consumer Price Index. - The Technology Environment includes special attention to new tools for competitiveness in both goods and services and business process technologies, plus e
OB in Action provides additional cases and hands-on experiential exercises to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice. Working individually or in teams, students tackle problems and find solutions, using organizational theories as their foundation. The author brings his extensive experience in both university classroom and executive training and development settings to the text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Created through a student-tested, faculty-approved review process with over 100 students and faculty, HR2 is an engaging and accessible solution to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's learners at a value-based price. HR2 employs real life learning features, such as HR in the 21st Century, highlighting important challenges facing managers and employees in today's business climate. Opening and Closing Cases explore real companies and organizations in-depth and delve into some of today's most effective, unique approaches in dealing with HR issues. Memorable quotes woven throughout the text put voice to the critical concepts covered in each chapter. Time-saving Instructor Prep Cards and powerful supplements, as well as a full suite of online learning aids for students, help ensure you have the resources at your fingertips to keep students motivated and excited about HR. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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