Management

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• 80% new and updated references including coverage of new topics including artificial intelligence, quiet quitting, the gig economy, and social responsibility. 
• All new end-of-chapter exercises provide additional opportunities for students to build valuable experience and increase their skills through decision-oriented activities.
• New cases on real-world companies spark interest through brands students are familiar with, like Spotify, Sephora, and Catch+Release. 

• 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.