Thirteen-digit ISBN appears in 2006 reprint.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 473-475) and index.

PART I: MANAGEMENT THEORY. 1. Developments in Management Theory 1910-2000 2. Definitions of Management. 3. The Search for Principles of Management. 4. Max Weber and the Idea of Bureaucracy. 5. Motivation- The Early Theorists. 6. Motivation- Later Theorists. 7. Leadership- Theory and Practice. 8. Groups and Group Behaviour. 9. Organisations as Systems. 10. Contingency Approaches to Management. 11. Modern Approaches to Management. PART II: MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE. 12. Business Organisations and Corporate Governance. 13.Developing and Organisation Culture. 14. Women in Management. 15. The International Context of Management. 16. Strategic Aspects of Management. 17. Objectives, Policies and Organisational Ethics. 18. Performance Standards in Management. 19. Decision-making in Organisations. 20. Human Resource Planning. 21. Work Structuring, Job Design and Business Process Re-engineering. 22. Organisation Structures. 23. Delegation and Employment. 24. Managing Change: Key Concepts. 25. Implemeting Change: Organisation Development. 26. Communication in Organisations 27. Time Management and Personal Effectiveness. 28. Controlling Performance. 29. Quality Standards and Management. 30. The Role of Information Technology. PART III: FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT: MARKETING, PRODUCTION, PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL. 31. The Marketing Concept, Competitiveness and the Global Dimension 32. The Marketing Mix: Product and Price. 33. The Marketing Mix: Promotion. 34. The Marketing Mix: Distribution. 35. Marketing Research. 36. Marketing Organisation. 37. Customer Services and Consumer Protection. 38. Production Planning and Control. 39. Types of Production. 40. Aids to Production. 41. New Technology in Manufacturing. 42. Human Resource Management. 43. Recruitment and Selection. 44. Employee Development and Training. 45. Performance Appraisal, Discipline and Grievances. 46. Developing Managerial Competencies. 47. Stress Management and Employee Counselling. 48. Job Evaluation. 49. Employee Relations

Management Theory and Practice provides a clear and concise introduction to the theory and practice of management as required by those studying an introductory management course. Now in its sixth edition, this book is established as one of the best selling introductions to the ideas and developments that form the basis of the study of management. While the overall structure of this new edition remains the same, all the material has been updated and much of the material has been expanded. In particular given the speed of the developments in information technology, the chapter on this topic has been completely rewritten. Other chapters that have been substantially revised include the chapter on the international aspects of management and the chapter on individual employment rights. Other topics that have been substantially revised include corporate governance and the role of directors, business ethics, organisation culture and strategy.