Management Principles: a contemporary edition for Africa: editors, P.J. Smit, T. Botha, M.J. Vrba ; contributors, Hellicy C. Ngambi, Minka Woermann.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1: Introduction to management -- Chapter 2: The evolution of management theory -- Chapter 3: Managing in a changing environment -- Chapter 4: Strategic planning -- Chapter 5: Planning -- Chapter 6: Managerial decision-making -- Chapter 7: Information management -- Chapter 8: Organising and delegating -- Chapter 9: Innovation and technology -- Chapter 10: Managing diversity and inclusion -- Chapter 11: Leading -- Chapter 12: Individuals in the organisation -- Chapter 13: Groups and teams in the organisation -- Chapter 14: Motivation -- Chapter 15: Communication and interpersonal relationships -- Chapter 16: Control -- Chapter 17: The components of ethical business -- Chapter 18: New challenges for management.

"The business environment changes constantly, and so too must the approaches to managing a business organisation successfully. Among the plethora of management theories, each proposing that it provides the best solution to optimising an organisation, a few have stood the test of time and are considered principles that all modern managers should know and be able to apply. Management Principles: a contemporary edition for Africa, focuses on these core management principles. It provides learners with a sound knowledge of the business environment, how to manage scarce resources, and the functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling. The book also highlights the importance of sound decision-making, information management, optimising a diverse workforce, managing different organisational cultures, managing people (individuals, groups and teams) and business ethics."-- Publisher's description.

English