Principles of Management, 2nd Edition

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• Learn the five core management functions: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.
• Build leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making skills for workplace success.
• Apply management concepts through real-world case studies, career activities, and business projects.

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Principles of Managementfocuses on the functions of management and other basic business principles. Students will learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a manager and leader by learning the functions of management, how to be a strategic manager, and the importance of managerial soft skills. This contemporary approach to management topics provides a solid base for learning concepts. Each of the five functions of management--planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling--is presented in its entirety, providing comprehensive instruction to build on the other functions that follow. As students explore and discover principles of management in the workplace, they will learn lifelong skills to become a productive worker and contributing citizen in our society.

The correlation of Principles of Management to the standards, objectives, and indicators for the Precision Exams Business Management exam and Business Leadership I exam prepares students to earn Career Skills Certificates upon completion of the course.
A Case Study in the unit opener presents a management situation that challenges students to answer thought-provoking questions about real-world situations. These cases will help them understand the connection between management theory and application.
College and Career Readiness exercises address literacy skills to help prepare students for the real world. Activities such as communication, portfolio, Internet research, and math activities connect day-to-day learning with the workplace and the Writing a Management Report appendix delivers detailed information needed to create professional-looking reports. The content provides guidance to write management reports needed for business.

Unit 1: Introduction to Management

Unit 2: Planning

Unit 3: Organizing and Staffing

Unit 4: Leading

Unit 5: Controlling

Unit 6: Environment of Management

Unit 7: Small Business Management

Unit 8: Managing Your Career

Appendix A: Writing a Management Report

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About the Author

Robert L. Dansby is a retired instructor of accounting, business, and personal finance at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Alabama, where he also serves as Chairperson of the Division of Business and Social Science. In addition, Bob is a small business, tax, and personal finance consultant. He is the author of numerous textbooks and workbooks in the areas of accounting, cost accounting, managerial accounting, business math, and personal finance. He has also written several articles for professional journals, served a five-year term as editor of the Georgia Business Education Association Journal, and has given more than 30 presentations at national and regional business education and accounting conferences. Bob holds a PhD in business education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Karel Sovak is an Associate Professor and program director for marketing, management, the Emerging Leaders Academy and Internships/Cooperatives at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. Additionally, Karel is engaged in strategic planning and governance assistance for not-for-profit organizations. Karel is also involved in the Bismarck entrepreneurial ecosystem as chair of the ecosystem building committee for 1MCND. Karel is also an editor for Bismarck Magazine and River and Ranch publications in his community. He holds a PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden University.

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