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26 Business CATALOGUE 2025|2026978 1 48516 002 1 ZAR R550.00 978 1 48516 003 8 ZAR R495.008th EDITION 2024 Ed676 PAGESSUPPORT MATERIALCONTENTSChapter 1: Introduction to management Chapter 2: The evolution of management theory Chapter 3: Managing in a changing environment Chapter 4: Strategic planning Chapter 5: Planning Chapter 6: Managerial decision making Chapter 7: Information management Chapter 8: Organising and delegating Chapter 9: Managing change - culture, innovation and technology Chapter 10: Managing diversity Chapter 11: Leadership Chapter 12: Individuals in the organisation Chapter 13: Groups and teams in the organisation Chapter 14: Motivation Chapter 15: Communication and interpersonal relationships Chapter 16: Control Chapter 17: Ethics, corporate social responsibility, and corporate governance Chapter 18: New challenges for management KEY FEATURES%u2022 Real-world business examples%u2022 Figures and diagrams%u2022 Concise summaries of important concepts%u2022 %u2018Time for reflection%u2019 exercises%u2022 Case studies%u2022 Self-assessment questionsSUITABLE FOR%u2022 All students of General Management at an undergraduate level. %u2022 All managers who need to refresh their knowledge of management aspects.Management PrinciplesA Contemporary Edition for Africa PJ SMIT, MJ VRBA & T BOTHAManagement Principles: A Contemporary Edition for Africadeals with the cornerstone principles of general management that have endured over many decades. The eighth edition of this comprehensive book on general management principles delves into the fundamentals of planning, organising, leading, controlling, and showcasing how these four management functions have stood the test of time amidst the challenges posed by, among others, the Fourth Industrial Revolution. From navigating artificial intelligence, data analytics, blockchain technology and other technological changes to sustainability issues, inclusive workplaces, and geo-political wars, this reader-friendly book exposes the student of management theory to real-life management issues. Backed by academic research, literature reviews and South African and African case studies, this book offers a practical roadmap for both management students and seasoned professionals who have to solve management problems and make sound management decisions. Written in an accessible style, it systematically covers all relevant management principles, providing a logical framework for understanding and implementation of these principles in a volatile business environment. In this fully-updated eighth edition, the authors have endeavoured to expose the reader to the relevant topics that managers of modern organisations must be familiar with. Furthermore, the book accommodates different learning styles by providing the following features:%u2022 Real-world business examples%u2022 Figures and diagrams%u2022 Concise summaries of important concepts%u2022 Case scenarios %u2022 Self-assessment questions.Management Principles: A Contemporary Edition for Africa is written from a South African and African perspective. The uniqueness of this continent justifies a management approach that reflects Africa%u2019s realities while being sensitive to the fact that Africa is part of the ever-growing borderless world.