Management
Fourth Edition
Christopher P. Neck
- Arizona State University, USA
Jeffery D. Houghton
- West Virginia University, USA
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Management, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora.
Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
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Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Authors
Part 1: Introduction To Management
- Chapter 1: The Basics of Management
- What Is Management?
- The Four Functions of Management
- Key Challenges Facing Managers Today
- Managers at Work
- Essential Management Skills
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 2: Organizational Environment and Culture
- Internal and External Environments
- Specific Environment
- General Environment
- Internal Environment
- Types of Organizational Culture
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility
- What Are Ethics?
- Organizational Ethics
- Managing to Build an Ethical Culture
- Social Responsibility
- Social Entrepreneurship
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 4: Managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Global Economy
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Different Levels of Diversity
- Managing Common DEI Challenges
- Cultural Differences
- Managing Across Cultural Diversity
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 2: Planning
- Chapter 5: Making Effective Decisions
- Decisions That Make a Difference
- Decision-Making Styles
- Decision-Making in the Real World
- Group Decision-Making
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 6: Planning and Setting Goals
- Setting Goals
- Goals and Plans
- Principles of Goal Setting
- Goal Setting Approaches
- How Managers Track Progress
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 7: Designing Strategies
- How Managers Plan to Get Ahead
- Different Levels of Strategy
- Industry and Competitive Analysis
- Organizational Position and Capacity
- Strategies for Personal Performance and Growth
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 8: Managing With an Entrepreneurial Mindset
- How Entrepreneurship Makes a Difference
- Types of Entrepreneurial Managers
- The Entrepreneurship Method
- Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs
- Learning From Failure
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 3: Organizing
- Chapter 9: Structuring Organizations
- Organizational Structure
- Elements of Organizational Structure
- Traditional Organizational Structures
- Contemporary Organizational Structures
- Primary Factors in Determining Structural Type
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 10: The Human Side of Management
- Human Resource Management
- Identifying Talent
- Onboarding and Training
- Performance Management
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 11: Managing Team Performance
- The Importance of Teams
- Types and Roles of Teams
- Stages of Team Development
- Effective Teams
- Managing Conflict
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 4: Leading
- Chapter 12: Managers as Leaders
- Managers as Leaders
- Leadership and Power
- Types of Leaders
- Traditional Leadership Perspectives
- Contemporary Leadership Perspectives
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 13: Understanding Individual Behavior
- How Individuals Make a Difference
- Trait Theories of Personality
- Character Strengths
- Other Important Personality Attributes
- Stress and Individual Behavior
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 14: Motivating Others
- The Motivation Process
- Internal Needs Theories of Motivation
- Internal Process Theories of Motivation
- External Cause Theories of Motivation
- Reinforcement Theory
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 15: Communicating
- The Role of Communication
- Forms of Communication
- Overcoming Barriers to Communication
- Communicating in Organizations
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 5: Controlling
- Chapter 16: Managing Change and Innovation
- The Change Process
- Forces for Change
- Resistance to Change
- The Creative Process
- Innovation
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 17: Controlling Information and Operations
- How Controls Make a Difference
- Information Technology and Systems
- Financial Tools for Control
- How Organizational Performance Makes a Difference
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Supplement A: The History of Management
Supplement A: The History of Management
Additional materials
Description
Management, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora.
Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
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Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
This text is offered 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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Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Authors
Part 1: Introduction To Management
- Chapter 1: The Basics of Management
- What Is Management?
- The Four Functions of Management
- Key Challenges Facing Managers Today
- Managers at Work
- Essential Management Skills
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 2: Organizational Environment and Culture
- Internal and External Environments
- Specific Environment
- General Environment
- Internal Environment
- Types of Organizational Culture
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility
- What Are Ethics?
- Organizational Ethics
- Managing to Build an Ethical Culture
- Social Responsibility
- Social Entrepreneurship
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 4: Managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Global Economy
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Different Levels of Diversity
- Managing Common DEI Challenges
- Cultural Differences
- Managing Across Cultural Diversity
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 2: Planning
- Chapter 5: Making Effective Decisions
- Decisions That Make a Difference
- Decision-Making Styles
- Decision-Making in the Real World
- Group Decision-Making
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 6: Planning and Setting Goals
- Setting Goals
- Goals and Plans
- Principles of Goal Setting
- Goal Setting Approaches
- How Managers Track Progress
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 7: Designing Strategies
- How Managers Plan to Get Ahead
- Different Levels of Strategy
- Industry and Competitive Analysis
- Organizational Position and Capacity
- Strategies for Personal Performance and Growth
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 8: Managing With an Entrepreneurial Mindset
- How Entrepreneurship Makes a Difference
- Types of Entrepreneurial Managers
- The Entrepreneurship Method
- Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs
- Learning From Failure
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 3: Organizing
- Chapter 9: Structuring Organizations
- Organizational Structure
- Elements of Organizational Structure
- Traditional Organizational Structures
- Contemporary Organizational Structures
- Primary Factors in Determining Structural Type
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 10: The Human Side of Management
- Human Resource Management
- Identifying Talent
- Onboarding and Training
- Performance Management
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 11: Managing Team Performance
- The Importance of Teams
- Types and Roles of Teams
- Stages of Team Development
- Effective Teams
- Managing Conflict
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 4: Leading
- Chapter 12: Managers as Leaders
- Managers as Leaders
- Leadership and Power
- Types of Leaders
- Traditional Leadership Perspectives
- Contemporary Leadership Perspectives
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 13: Understanding Individual Behavior
- How Individuals Make a Difference
- Trait Theories of Personality
- Character Strengths
- Other Important Personality Attributes
- Stress and Individual Behavior
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 14: Motivating Others
- The Motivation Process
- Internal Needs Theories of Motivation
- Internal Process Theories of Motivation
- External Cause Theories of Motivation
- Reinforcement Theory
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 15: Communicating
- The Role of Communication
- Forms of Communication
- Overcoming Barriers to Communication
- Communicating in Organizations
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Part 5: Controlling
- Chapter 16: Managing Change and Innovation
- The Change Process
- Forces for Change
- Resistance to Change
- The Creative Process
- Innovation
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 17: Controlling Information and Operations
- How Controls Make a Difference
- Information Technology and Systems
- Financial Tools for Control
- How Organizational Performance Makes a Difference
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
Supplement A: The History of Management
Supplement A: The History of Management
Additional materials
Reviews
January 2025 | 560 pages | Sage US
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Management, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora.
Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
This text is offered 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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Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
This text is offered 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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Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Part 1: Introduction To Management
- Chapter 1: The Basics of Management
- What Is Management?
- The Four Functions of Management
- Key Challenges Facing Managers Today
- Managers at Work
- Essential Management Skills
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 2: Organizational Environment and Culture
- Internal and External Environments
- Specific Environment
- General Environment
- Internal Environment
- Types of Organizational Culture
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility
- What Are Ethics?
- Organizational Ethics
- Managing to Build an Ethical Culture
- Social Responsibility
- Social Entrepreneurship
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 4: Managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Global Economy
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Different Levels of Diversity
- Managing Common DEI Challenges
- Cultural Differences
- Managing Across Cultural Diversity
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Part 2: Planning
- Chapter 5: Making Effective Decisions
- Decisions That Make a Difference
- Decision-Making Styles
- Decision-Making in the Real World
- Group Decision-Making
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 6: Planning and Setting Goals
- Setting Goals
- Goals and Plans
- Principles of Goal Setting
- Goal Setting Approaches
- How Managers Track Progress
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 7: Designing Strategies
- How Managers Plan to Get Ahead
- Different Levels of Strategy
- Industry and Competitive Analysis
- Organizational Position and Capacity
- Strategies for Personal Performance and Growth
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 8: Managing With an Entrepreneurial Mindset
- How Entrepreneurship Makes a Difference
- Types of Entrepreneurial Managers
- The Entrepreneurship Method
- Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs
- Learning From Failure
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Part 3: Organizing
- Chapter 9: Structuring Organizations
- Organizational Structure
- Elements of Organizational Structure
- Traditional Organizational Structures
- Contemporary Organizational Structures
- Primary Factors in Determining Structural Type
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 10: The Human Side of Management
- Human Resource Management
- Identifying Talent
- Onboarding and Training
- Performance Management
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 11: Managing Team Performance
- The Importance of Teams
- Types and Roles of Teams
- Stages of Team Development
- Effective Teams
- Managing Conflict
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Part 4: Leading
- Chapter 12: Managers as Leaders
- Managers as Leaders
- Leadership and Power
- Types of Leaders
- Traditional Leadership Perspectives
- Contemporary Leadership Perspectives
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 13: Understanding Individual Behavior
- How Individuals Make a Difference
- Trait Theories of Personality
- Character Strengths
- Other Important Personality Attributes
- Stress and Individual Behavior
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 14: Motivating Others
- The Motivation Process
- Internal Needs Theories of Motivation
- Internal Process Theories of Motivation
- External Cause Theories of Motivation
- Reinforcement Theory
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 15: Communicating
- The Role of Communication
- Forms of Communication
- Overcoming Barriers to Communication
- Communicating in Organizations
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Part 5: Controlling
- Chapter 16: Managing Change and Innovation
- The Change Process
- Forces for Change
- Resistance to Change
- The Creative Process
- Innovation
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Chapter 17: Controlling Information and Operations
- How Controls Make a Difference
- Information Technology and Systems
- Financial Tools for Control
- How Organizational Performance Makes a Difference
- In Conclusion
- Key Terms
- Notes
- Supplement A: The History of Management
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