Modern Management Essentials: Building Skills for Every Profession

Description:

In an era defined by digital disruption, global interconnectivity, and organizational transformation, Modern Management Essentials: Building Skills for Every Profession offers a comprehensive, undergraduate-level introduction to the core principles and evolving practices of management. Designed for students pursuing careers in business, public administration, nonprofit leadership, and beyond, this text provides a foundational yet forward-thinking approach to understanding how modern managers navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable success. Beginning with the historical roots of management theory—including the contributions of Taylor, Fayol, and Weber—the book builds a contextual framework for understanding today’s diverse management environments. It equips students with tools to analyze external environments, develop ethical and strategic plans, and lead teams through change and innovation. Through a blend of classical and contemporary concepts, students learn how to manage organizational structures, motivate diverse workforces, and apply data-driven decision-making. Each chapter integrates practical applications such as environmental scanning, KPI and OKR implementation, project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), crisis communication, and leadership development. Students will explore modern issues such as remote and hybrid work, sustainability, DEI initiatives, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in managerial decision-making. Real-world insights, ethical considerations, and forward-looking trends prepare students to become adaptive leaders in both the public and private sectors.

Key Features:

• Foundational coverage of key management theories and the evolution of leadership roles across industries.
• Tools and techniques for strategic planning, decision-making, and crisis management.
• Emphasis on ethical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication.
• Practical strategies for team development, motivation, and remote workforce management.
• Exploration of future-forward topics such as AI integration, sustainability, digital transformation, and DEI.
• Real-world applications, frameworks, and case insights to prepare students for modern management challenges.

Ideal For:

Undergraduate students in business, management, or public administration programs; aspiring organizational leaders; nonprofit and entrepreneurial professionals; and anyone seeking to develop a strong foundation in managerial theory and real-world application for today’s dynamic workplace.

Walsh College Students: This is the required textbook for MGT201: Management I

ISBN-13: 979-8-9987646-8-4

Format: E-Book