Management - Vantage Learning Platform

Think, Decide, Act

FAVORITE SAGE VANTAGE FEATURES

Pedagogical Scaffolding
Builds on core concepts, moving students from basic understanding to mastery.

Confidence Builder
Offers frequent Knowledge Checks, applied-learning multimedia tools (including assignable video with assessment), and chapter tests with focused feedback to ensure students know key concepts.

eReading Experience
Makes it easy for students to learn by presenting content in easy-to-digest chunks accompanied by frequent Knowledge Checks. The eReader also features notetaking, highlighting, definition look-up, and other helpful reading tools.

Assignments and Measurement Made Simple
Feeds auto-graded assignments to your gradebook, with real-time insight into student and class performance. The highly visual reports show if your students are struggling and where they need the most help.

LMS Integration
Saves you time by giving you access to all course materials from one location. SAGE Vantage can integrate with your LMS providing Single Sign-On (SSO) and gradebook integration.

Simple Course Setup and Management
Enables you to set up your course in just 3 steps—so fast you can complete it in minutes! Additionally, instructor control over assignments, content selection, due dates, and grading supports the way you choose to teach.

Quality Content
Written by expert authors and teachers you trust, content is not sacrificed for technical features.

Student Dashboard
Offers a highly visual student dashboard for easy access to grades, so students know exactly where they stand in your course and where they might improve.

Greater Value and Choice
Affordable access to easy-to-use, quality learning tools students will appreciate.

Greater Flexibility
Easy to access across mobile, desktop, and tablet devices, SAGE Vantage enables students to engage with the material you choose, learn by applying knowledge, and soar with confidence by performing better in your course

NEW AND KEY FEATURES OF MANAGEMENT, THIRD EDITION

• Self-assessments (available on SAGE Vantage) allow students to engage with the material in a more meaningful way that supports learning.
• A new chapter, The Entrepreneurial Manager, explains the role of managers as entrepreneurs, illustrates the various types of entrepreneurship, outlines the components of the entrepreneurship method, and explains the different ways in which entrepreneurs can learn from failure.
• New end-of-chapter exercises provide additional opportunities for students to build valuable experience and increase their skills through decision-oriented and hands-on activities.
• New cases on real-world companies spark interest through brands students are familiar with, like Trader Joe’s and Patagonia.
• 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 com¬panies from various sectors and markets to illustrate chapter concepts and encour¬age further exploration of these topics.
• Voices of Management sections feature real-world anecdotes, quotes, and examples from seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs who share their knowledge and experience with students. Accompanying questions help students see how management concepts impact real people and organizations.
• 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 busi¬ness 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.