David S Bright

Black & white print. This resource aligns to introductory courses in Organizational Behavior. The text presents the theory, concepts, and applications with particular emphasis on the impact that individuals and groups can have on organizational performance and culture. An array of recurring features engages students in entrepreneurial thinking, managing change, using tools/technology, and responsible management.

Principles of Management is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the introductory course on management. This is a traditional approach to management using the leading, planning, organizing, and controlling approach. Management is a broad business discipline, and the Principles of Management course covers many management areas such as human resource management and strategic management, as well as behavioral areas such as motivation. No one individual can be an expert in all areas of management, so an additional benefit of this text is that specialists in a variety of areas have authored individual chapters. Contributing AuthorsDavid S. Bright, Wright State UniversityAnastasia H. Cortes, Virginia Tech UniversityEva Hartmann, University of RichmondK. Praveen Parboteeah, University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterJon L. Pierce, University of Minnesota-DuluthMonique ReeceAmit Shah, Frostburg State UniversitySiri Terjesen, American UniversityJoseph Weiss, Bentley UniversityMargaret A. White, Oklahoma State UniversityDonald G. Gardner, University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsJason Lambert, Texas Woman's UniversityLaura M. Leduc, James Madison UniversityJoy Leopold, Webster UniversityJeffrey Muldoon, Emporia State UniversityJames S. O'Rourke, University of Notre Dame

Integrating theory and empirical evidence, Becoming a Master helps students and future managers master the dynamics and intricacies of the modern business environment. The text's unique "competing values framework" provides a deep and holistic understanding of what is required to effectively manage any type of organization. Readers learn to develop and apply critical managerial skills that encourage change, promote adaptability, build stability, maintain continuity, strengthen commitment and cohesion, and yield positive organizational results. The seventh edition features new and revised content throughout, offering students a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of critical management competencies and their underlying theoretical value intentions and real-life application. Throughout the text, classroom-tested exercises enable students to assess, analyze, practice, and apply the material while gaining insight into the paradoxes and contradictions that make the practice of management so complex.