Management, 16th edition

Published by Pearson (April 10, 2024) © 2025

  • Stephen P. Robbins San Diego State University
  • Mary A. Coulter Missouri State University
  • Lori Long Baldwin Wallace University
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Management vividly illustrates effective management theories by incorporating the perspectives of real-life managers. Through examples, cases and hands-on exercises, you get to experience management in “action” and see how the concepts you’re reading about work in today’s dynamic business world.

Featuring new co-authorship from Dr. Lori Long, the 16th Edition continues to address the evolving workplace. A focus on current management topics and emerging research, and streamlined and enhanced features ensures management and non-management majors alike will be better prepared to survive and thrive in the workforce.

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

  1. Managers and You in the Workplace
  2. The Evolution of Management
  3. Making Decisions
    • Part 1: Management Practice

PART 2: BASICS OF MANAGING IN TODAY’S WORKPLACE

  1. Influence of the External Environment and the Organization’s Culture
  2. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  3. Managing in a Global Environment
  4. Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics
    • Part 2: Management Practice

PART 3: PLANNING

  1. Foundations of Planning
  2. Managing Strategy
    • Entrepreneurial Ventures Module
    • Part 3: Management Practice

PART 4: ORGANIZING

  1. Designing Organizational Structure
  2. Managing Human Resources
  3. Managing Change and Innovation
    • Part 4: Management Practice

PART 5: LEADING

  1. Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior
  2. Motivating Employees
  3. Managing Groups and Teams
  4. Being an Effective Leader
  5. Managing Communication
    • Part 5: Management Practice

PART 6: CONTROLLING

  1. Management Control
    • Planning and Control Techniques Module
    • Managing Operations Module
    • Part 6: Management Practice

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