This streamlined volume covers the principle concepts of management to provide readers with a solid foundation for understanding key issues. Managers and Management; The Management Environment; Foundations of Decision Making; Foundations of Planning; Organizational Structure and Culture; Managing Human Resources; Managing Change and Innovation; Foundations of Individual Behavior; Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams; Motivating and Rewarding Employees; Leadership and Trust; Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Foundations of Control; Operations Management