Management A Practical Introduction with Online Learning Cen

Blending scholarship and imaginative writing, ASU business professor Kinicki (of Kreitner/Kinicki Organizational Behavior 5e) and writer Williams (of Williams/Sawyer Using Information Technology 5e) have created a highly readable introductory management text in an exciting student-friendly layout certain to be well received by todayĹźs visually oriented students. The authors have structured Management as a series of two-page spreads (i.e., left and right facing pages) of 2 - 6 pages per section, to optimize learning by presenting information in easily mastered "bite-size" chunks. Although the text is organized in a unique manner, the coverage of basic management concepts and principles is still prevalent. And besides presenting fundamental concepts of management, the book emphasizes practical advice throughout, expressed in the features "The ManagerĹźs Toolbox," "Practical Action" boxes, real-life "Example" boxes, "Management in Action" and "Ethical Dilemma" cases, and the Web-based "Taking Something Practical Away from this Chapter". New coverage throughout the text of important topics like: Human and social capital (ch 1), Ethics (Ch 3), Diversity (ch 3), Synergy (chapter 6), ISO 9000 (ch 16), Six Sigma (ch 16), Emotions (ch 11), Substitutes for leadership (ch 14), Virtual teams (ch 13), Proactive personality (ch 11), Work/family conflict (ch 11), and Empowerment (ch 8).|While still maintaining the 2/4/6 page spread concept, the design has been reworked into a simpler, more effective presentation. |Over 90% of the "Management in Action" cases are new, tying in management topics to the real world. |Over 40 % new examples permeate this edition, keeping it up to date and relevant.|Chapter sections (2 - 6 pages each) are arranged in two-page spreads, offering smaller units of study to enhance reader motivation and optimize learning. Each section starts at the top of a new left page and is followed by a Major Question that addresses student concern about "what am I about to learn?" and that helps to direct students to read with purpose. The Major Question is followed by a brief Big Picture description to give the student a preview of the section to come. |Readability for learning: Imaginative writing, research shows, greatly enhances reader recall (study by M. Graves, U. Minnesota, and W. Slater, U. Maryland). Using Brian WilliamsĹźs professional writing skills, Management employs a number of journalistic devices, such as the short biographical sketch, the colorful fact, the apt direct quote,all based on real-world sources, to make material interesting. In addition, major ideas are presented in bite-size form, with generous use of advance organizers, bulleted lists, and new paragraphing when a new idea is introduced. Key terms and their definitions are printed in boldface in the text. The names of important management theorists and scholars also appear in boldface. Photo captions are carefully written to add substantive material and be pedagogically relevant to the information in the nearby text; often such captions conclude with critical thinking questions.|End-of-chapter extras: Besides the standard "Terms Used in This Chapter" and the "Summary," the end-of-chapter material includes a "Management in Action" case that presents a recent case study or situations along with discussion questions. "Ethical Dilemmas" present ethical situations based on real events and ask students how they would have handled the dilemmas. Each end-of-chapter section also includes a "Self-Assessment" exercise, a "Group Exercise," and a "Take It to the Net" Internet exercise. All are formatted as "introduction, instructions, exercise, interpretation, discussion questions." Students should be able to complete these exercises in class or for review to help them apply what theyĹźve learned in the chapter. Finally, the text also presents six "Video Cases," corresponding to the six part divisions of the book.|Practicality: The main theme of the book is practicality. The text offers a great deal of practical advice, of the sort found in the general business press, expressed in the following: 1. "The ManagerĹźs Toolbox," which opens each chapter, offers readers practical advice pertaining to the chapter theyĹźre about to read, in order to motivate students to be more receptive to the forthcoming material. 2. "Practical Action" boxes throughout the text also offer practical advice. (Examples: "Managing Information Overload: Keep Your Eye on the Big Picture"; "The Right Way to Conduct an Interview"; "What Makes a Startup?") Example boxes use real-world situations. 3. The Web-based "Taking Something Practical Away from This Chapter," which ends each chapter, gives students advice that they can apply in the real world, based on the topics discussed in the chapter.