Management Today

Second Edition

Terri A. Scandura - University of Miami, USA
Frankie J. Weinberg - Loyola University New Orleans, USA

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Management & Organizational Behavior | Principles of Management

January 2024 | 680 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Integrating core management concepts with evidence-based research and strategies, Management Today, Second Edition provides students of all backgrounds with the foundations they need to start and enhance their careers. Authors Terri A. Scandura and Frankie J. Weinberg share their experiences as active researchers and award-winning teachers throughout the book to engage and inspire the next generation of managers. Students can apply what they have learned through self-assessments, reflection exercises, and experiential activities.

Real-world case studies explore business scenarios students may encounter throughout their own careers. Practical, concise, and founded upon cutting edge research, this text equips students with the necessary skills to become impactful members of today's business world.

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Part I: Becoming A Manager

Chapter 1: The Evolution of Management Thought

Evolution of Management: Starbucks & Howard Schultz

Career Challenges of Young Managers

What Is Management?

The Management Process

A Brief History of Management Theory

Managerial Roles

Managerial Behaviors

Skills Managers Need Today

Plan for This Textbook

Chapter 2: Ethics and Social Responsibility

Aveda: A Case Study in Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

What Role Do Ethics and Social Responsibility Play in Effective Management?

What Do People Think of When They Think of Ethics?

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

Ethical Climate

Ethical Decision-Making

The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Types of CSR and Engaging Stakeholders

Alternative Views of CSR

The Future of Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Part II: Planning

Chapter 3: Decision Making and Analytics

TikTok: Is It Time to Pay Closer Attention to Your Personal Data?

The Importance of Management Decisions

Decision-Making in Organizations

Intuition

Decision Traps

Creative Problem-Solving

Making Decisions Using Business Analytics

The Era of “Big Data”

Chapter 4: Organizational Culture and Planning

Apple’s Organizational Culture

The Importance of Organizational Culture

Organizational Culture and Its Characteristics

Strong Organizational Cultures

Socialization

How Employees Learn Culture

Forces Driving Organizational Change

Types of Organizational Change

Overcoming Resistance to Change

Chapter 5: Strategic Management and Planning

Robinhood

How Important Is Strategic Management?

Strategic Plans

The Strategic Management Process

Mission and Vision Statements

Organizational Values

Competitive Advantage

Goals and Objectives

Modern Strategic-Planning Considerations

Understanding Profit and the 3Ps in Strategic Planning

Part III: Organizing

Chapter 6: Organizational Design

Structure: Who Needs It?

Introduction to Formal and Informal Structures

What Is Organizational Structure and Why Is It Important?

Dimensions of Organizational Design

Forms of Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure Types

Levels of Management

Sociotechnical System and Job Design

Bases of Power

Chapter 7: Communication Systems

Communication—The Story of NoGood

Introduction

What Is Communication?

Barriers to Effective Communication

Improving Organizational Communication

The Impact of Technology on Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Cross-Cultural Communication

Managing Knowledge in Organizations

Chapter 8: Human Resource Systems

ChatGPT and AI

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Systems

What Is Human Resource Management?

The Functions of HRM

Staffing

Compensation

Training and Development

Strategic Human Resource Management

Part IV: Leading

Chapter 9: Individual Differences

Luis von Ahn and Duolingo

The Importance of Understanding Individual Differences

What Is Personality?

Personality Traits and Your Health

Psychological Capital

Emotional Intelligence

Chapter 10: Diversity

Winnie Park, CEO of Forever 21

Welcoming Inclusion

Definitions of DEI-Relevant Terms

Diversity Approaches

Gender at Work

Generations in The Workplace

Managing Diverse Followers

Cultural Diversity

Toward an Integrated Diversity Management Strategy

Chapter 11: Motivation

Motivation: Xbox and Philip Spencer

Can You Solve the Candle Problem?

What Is Motivation?

Need Theories

Expectancy Theory

Goal Setting

Reinforcement Theory

Organizational Justice

Chapter 12: Teams

TJX Companies and Ernie Herrman

When Teamwork Isn’t Fair

What Is a Team?

Team Goals

Team Development

Team Effectiveness

Team Challenges

Team Decision-Making

Chapter 13: Leadership

Jonathan Kelly, Kellytoys, and the Squishmallow

What Makes an Effective Leader?

What Is Leadership?

Leadership Traits

Leadership Behaviors

It All Depends: Contingency Leadership

The Role of Relationships

Trust

Transformational Leadership

Project GLOBE

Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Part V: Controlling

Chapter 14: Budget Control

Deborah Carey and New Glarus Brewery

Personal Budgets

What Is Budget Control?

Who’s Responsible for Managing a Budget?

Types of Budgets and Their Purposes

Components of Budget Management

The Budgeting Process

Using a Budget to Help in Decision-Making

Budgeting for Different Business Circumstances

Budgets as Control: An Ethical Perspective

Chapter 15: Management Control Systems and Technology

Netflix

Introduction

What Is Management Control?

A System of Interconnected Parts

The Control Process

Types of Controls Based on Organizational Need

Using Controls to Forecast, Track, and Balance Organizational Systems

Quality Control

The Human Factor: Overcoming Resistance to Control

Technology and Data Analytics as Management Control

Data Analytics

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The new edition is available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
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26 new case studies feature diverse organizations such as ChatGPT, TikTok, Duolingo, and Forever 21.
Updated research on current topics such as corporate social responsibility, the impacts of Covid-19 on the future of work, AI, self-managed work teams, strategic management, and prosocial development.
An expanded discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion explores cutting-edge research on diversity management strategies, psychological safety, and belonging.
New coverage of key leadership concepts such as shared leadership, adaptive leadership, and leader-member exchange.
Updated and expanded content on technology, data, and data analytics and its impact on controls.

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The author team brings over 35 years of experience teaching management, leadership, ethics, strategy, organizational behavior, negotiation, and an array of business topics, and practical experience as consultants within and outside their universities.
Experiential "Toolkit" Activities engage students with selected industries of interest to them, such as gaming, and encourage application of the material.
Self-Assessments give students the chance to learn something about themselves and apply the material.
Careers in Management features encourage students to explore careers in management with each chapter focusing on careers within that chapter’s area.
Fact or Fiction features illustrate provocative issues that students can debate in class or online.
Current Case Studies engage students with topics they are familiar with and want to learn more about.
All materials are tied to the AACSB standards.

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Chapter 1 The Evolution of Management Thought

Chapter 2 Ethics and Social Responsibility

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