Updated edition of this authoritative introduction to management, incorporating theory and practice, with emphasis on the changed Irish and global business environments.

• Extensively revised, this edition includes:
• • historical and recent developments in the Irish business sector, supported by new data, trends, legislation and policy
  • emphasis on the role of ethics in business and management today, with specific reference to Irish case studies
  • the changed global business environment; its challenges and impact
  • an introduction to change management, its pivotal link with innovation, and it's strategic role in a rapidly changing business environment.
    
    
• Includes many new case studies, vignettes and bestpractice examples, reflecting today's workplace in a variety of industries and sectors.
  
  
• Provides practical information and examples in how to apply management theory in a changing and challenging work environment.
  
  
• Engaging examples as well as skill-building and application exercises in each chapter help students understand and apply basic management principles.

Written For:

Management courses at diploma or degree level, and professional examinations with a management module