ManagementUpplaga 2

Readership This text is written for those studying management for the first time. Written in an accessible style and illustrated with a wide variety of diagrams and examples, it encourages its audience to engage in a critical discussion of key themes and concepts of management. The second edition The text retains all the strengths of the first edition within a more concise and refined structure. The foundations of management, its origins and context, are examined in the light of contemporary themes such as globalisation, social responsibility, quality and enterprise. Practical applications and examples taken from many sectors, nations and organisational sizes and types both illustrate and challenge taken-for-granted management assumptions and prescriptions. Key features include: many new cases and examples a lively discussion on the impact of technology extensive references to useful websites an enhanced focus on planning and strategy, as well as organisational structure  and design a strong pedagogical structure to aid and assess learning Online support: a Companion Website offers further teaching and learning resources including: Financial Times articles self-assessment questions web references teaching notes and presentation slides About the author John Naylor is Head of the Strategy and Management Group at the School of Management, Liverpool John Moores University. He is also author of the text Introduction to Operations Management (FTPH, 2002).