Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents:1. Introduction to management: The changing paradigm of management and foundations of learning -- 2. The environment of management: The environment and corporate culture -- Managing in a global environment - Managerial ethics and corporate social responsibility -- 3. Planning: Organizational goal setting and planning -- Managerial decision making and information technology -- 4. Organizing: Structure and fundamentals of organizing -- Innovation and change --- 5. Controlling: Productivity through management and quality control systems -- 6. Leading: Foundations of behavior on organization -- Leadership in organizations -- Motivation in organizations -- Communicating in organizations -- Teamwork in organizations --