Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Development - Lussier, Robert N. Review & Synopsis

 Synopsis

Praised as the greatest source of quality and quantity of application and skill development experiential learning!

 

 Packed with experiential exercises, self-assessments, and group activities, the Eighth Edition of Management Fundamentals helps students develop essential management skills they can use in their personal and professional lives. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier uses the most current cases and examples to illustrate management concepts in today's ever-changing business world. This fully updated new edition provides in-depth coverage of key AACSB topics such as diversity, ethics, technology, and globalization. 

 

  New to This Edition 

  

>> New case studies highlight contemporary challenges and opportunities facing managers at well-known organizations such as Whole Foods, Wells Fargo, and the Chicago Cubs.  

>> The book is completely updated with hundreds of new references and examples. 

>> Expanded and updated Trends and Issues sections explore timely topics such as the changing nature of work, managing multiple generations, and virtual teams.  

>> All of the Applying the Concept boxes are new and engage students in applying the concepts to their own experiences and provide situational analysis opportunities to develop critical thinking skills. 

Review

Robert N. Lussier is a professor of management at Springfield College. Through teaching management courses for more than 25 years, he has developed innovative methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used both personally and professionally. A prolific writer, Dr. Lussier has more than 425 publications to his credit, including Management 7e (SAGE), Human Relations 10e (McGraw-Hill), and Leadership 6e (South Western/Cengage) and has published in top tier academic journals. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, master's degrees in business and education from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven. He served as founding director of Israel Programs and has taught courses in Israel.

"Dr. Lussier's commitment to the teaching process is evident throughout the book. His implementation of application and skill building tools is well designed and student-friendly. All in all, his efforts will benefit all who use them." 

 -- Violet Zlatar-Christopher

"We are in a huge, fast paced global economy. To lead, develop, and strengthen any business toward positive and sustainable progression and growth in such an environment, integral concepts of management fundamentals must be understood. Robert Lussier brings together all of the important basics needed for business and industry leaders in his wonderful new Eighth Edition of Management Fundamentals . This book is essential for understanding concepts, applications, and skill development."  

 -- Michael E. Cox

"I′m always impressed with how responsive Lussier and the editorial team are in incorporating feedback from faculty in the revisions for new editions. In doing so, each new edition provides not only updated content, examples, and references, but also improved alignment with the changing needs of both teachers and learners."

 -- Eric S. Ecklund

"Dr. Lussier is an exceptional author and educator. His insights always make me think and his writing inspires me. . . . If my colleagues are not using his textbooks, they are missing out on beneficial information to share with their students." 

 -- Carl Blencke

" Management Fundamentals is one of the foremost and comprehensive textbooks written on the subject. The textbook enriches the business management curriculum and is useful for skill development and application."   

 -- Charles J. Mambula

Management Fundamentals

Packed with experiential exercises, self-assessments, and group activities, the Ninth Editionof Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Development develops essential management skills students can use in their personal and professional lives. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier uses the most current examples to illustrate management concepts in today's ever-changing business world. This fully updated new edition provides new coverage of important topics like generational differences, sexual harassment, AI, and cybersecurity. Students learn about management in the real world with 18 new cases, including cases on the NBA, H&M, Netflix, and Peleton.Also available as a digital option (courseware). Learn more about Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Development, Ninth Edition - Vantage Digital Option.

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Management Fundamentals - International Student Edition

Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier uses the most current examples to illustrate management concepts in today's ever-changing business world. This fully updated new edition includes 18 new case studies and provides in-depth coverage of key AACSB topics such as diversity, ethics, technology, and globalization. It provides new coverage of important topics like generational differences, sexual harassment, AI, and cybersecurity.

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Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, Skill Development takes a unique three-pronged approach that gives students a clear understanding of important HRM concepts and functions, shows them how to apply those concepts, and helps them build a strong skill set they can use in their personal and professional lives. Covering the vast majority the 210 required SHRM Curriculum Guidebook topics required for undergraduates, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management gives the student the ability to successfully manage others in today's work environment. Authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon engage students with a variety of high-quality applications and skill development exercises to improve students’ comprehension and retention. The authors’ emphasis on current trends and the challenges facing HR managers and line managers today provide students with key insights on important issues and prepare them for successful careers.

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Human Resource Management

Whether your students are HRM majors or general business majors, Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development, Third Edition, will help them develop the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and development talent. Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon explore the important strategic function HR plays in today's organizations. A wide variety of applications, self-assessments, and experiential exercises keep students engaged and help them see the relevancy of HR as they learn skills they can use in their personal and professional lives. New to this Edition Includes all the latest SHRM 2016 Curriculum Guidebook listings that cover every SHRM guide item, including both the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and the Human Resource Certification Institute Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam—a total of more than 210 individual content requirements from the SHRM curriculum guide. New and updated cases on businesses such as LinkedIn and Amazon bring HR topics to life, apply the text concepts, develop critical thinking skills, and demonstrate how human resources is used to achieve strategic objectives. New Skill Builder exercises allow students to experience HR as they practice making decisions, working in teams, and participating in role-plays. New coverage of current trends in every chapter and updated coverage of changes in the federal laws and regulations are explained in the new edition. New HRM in Action videos illustrate fundamental HR functions using a variety of relatable scenarios with assessment questions that challenge students to test their HR knowledge.

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