Written by experts, inspired by practitioners, focused on challenges: an authentic introduction to management in an ever-changing world. Introduction to Management is a uniquely accessible and engaging companion to managing in the real world. Placing issues of digital, environmental, and social disruption at centre-stage, it guides students through the varied and complex reality of management with ease, encouraging them to develop their own critical view of this dynamic area. Key features · Each chapter is authored by an expert who is an active researcher in their field, providing insights into the disruptions and challenges faced by managers today, from those on the forefront of current thinking · The running case study integrated throughout the text helps students bridge the gap between theory and real life, with thinking questions prompting them to put theory into practice · Practitioner videos embedded in every chapter of the e-book offer an engaging and unique insight into the applications of theory in the workplace · Opening case studies in each chapter focus on organizations spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors, demonstrating the relevance of management theory both within and beyond traditional business settings · A diverse and international range of real-world examples woven throughout the text offer a holistic view of management as a global phenomenon Digital formats and resources Introduction to Management is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by extensive online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, with learning resources embedded and hyperlinked throughout to offer self-assessment activities and extra support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The student resources, accessible via the e-book, include: - Practitioner videos in every chapter - Self-test questions - Answer guidance to the end-of-chapter questions - Critical thinking guided exercises for each chapter - Flashcard glossary The book's teaching resources, accessible online for adopting lecturers, include: - Additional case studies, to use in class - PowerPoint slides to accompany each chapter - A test bank of multiple-choice questions - Figures from the book, available to download

In an age where technology, disruption, diversity and responsibility are taking centre stage, this text is appropriately positioned to introduce management in the context of this reality. The text provokes critical thinking in an encouraging way for those new to learning about management, and challenges the mindsets of those more familiar with management theory and practice. * Dr Natasha Katuta Mwila, De Montfort University *
This text provides a robust, accessible, and yet critical introduction to management with clear examples and cases embedded throughout the text. It is an essential textbook for educators who would like to offer a rejuvenated overview of management with an eye on contemporary aspects that are critical for management such as sustainability, diversity, equality, and digitization. * Dr Omid Omidvar, Warwick Business School *
Going beyond simply discussing traditional considerations in managing organisations, this text deals with contemporary challenges and puts an emphasis on societal, environmental, and digital considerations. This, in addition to the balance between theoretical concepts and practical examples, cases and insights, provides a great source of knowledge for future managers. * Dr Marianna Koukou, University of Glasgow *
This text is the perfect introduction to the wonders of management insights, and how they continue to be relevant despite, or rather because of, the ever-changing and hyper-demanding (business) world we all experience. * Professor Wilfred Dolfsma, Wageningen University *
This text explores the fundamental and current areas of management for undergraduate students in a novel and interesting way, and from a multitude of perspectives and contexts. * Dr Sarah Warnes, University College London *
In an ever-changing world, this text helps students prepare for many of the challenges they will face during their careers. * Dr Nathalie Benesova, University of Leeds *
The vast range of real-world examples and reflections in this text help to drive home to students what it takes to be an effective modern manager. The running case study will have you rooting for Lucy and co throughout! * Dr Gemma Blackledge-Foughali, Queen Margaret University *
A refreshingly inclusive and wide-ranging text that encourages critical thinking. * Dr William Cooper, University of Aberdeen *

Sarah Birrell Ivory is a Senior Lecturer in Climate Change and Business Strategy at the University of Edinburgh Business School. She has four degrees in business and management, and spent almost a decade as a manager prior to moving into academia. She was a recipient of a prestigious 2019 Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching educational award, for the establishment of the first year UG compulsory course 'Global Challenges for Business'. Emma Macdonald is Charles Huang Chair in International Business and Director of the Stephen Young Institute at the University of Strathclyde, as well as Visiting Professor at Cranfield School of Management. Her research is on organisations and how they can collaborate with each other and their customers to improve sustainability. With a background in marketing, she has delivered executive and MBA programmes at University of Warwick, Cranfield University and Australian Graduate School of Management.