Management

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• The Third Edition is available as a digital option through SAGE Vantage, an intuitive digital platform that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools—including video—all designed to enable students to better prepare for class. Learn more.
• Self-assessments (available on SAGE Vantage) allow students to engage with the material in a more meaningful way that supports learning.
• A new chapter, The Entrepreneurial Manager, explains the role of managers as entrepreneurs, illustrates the various types of entrepreneurship, outlines the components of the entrepreneurship method, and explains the different ways in which entrepreneurs can learn from failure.
• New end-of-chapter exercises provide additional opportunities for students to build valuable experience and increase their skills through decision-oriented activities.
• New cases on real-world companies spark interest through brands students are familiar with, like Trader Joe’s and Patagonia.

• A unique, entrepreneurial mindset approach helps students overcome challenges, accept responsibility for outcomes, and learn how to make decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of chapters and repeated before relevant sections help keep students focused on what they should be able to do upon completion of readings.
• Chapter-opening case studies and chapter-ending Case Snapshots tell the stories of real com¬panies from various sectors and markets to illustrate chapter concepts and encour¬age further exploration of these topics.
• Voices of Management sections feature real-world anecdotes, quotes, and examples from seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs who share their knowledge and experience with students. Accompanying questions help students see how management concepts impact real people and organizations.
• Entrepreneurial Manager Mindset activities encourage students to take part in practical activities that can be performed inside or outside the classroom. Accompanying questions stimulate critical thinking.
• Examining the Evidence sections highlight a recent seminal management study from a high-quality management journal and discuss its practical applications in the busi¬ness world. Accompanying critical thinking questions help students see how research applies to real-life settings.
• Up for Debate activities at the end of chapters present a scenario and statement for students to form their own opinions on. Reasons for agreeing and disagreeing with the statement are included for consideration.
• Chapter-ending study resources include lists of key terms, summaries tied back to learning objectives, and exercises with discussion questions.