Exploring Management

by John R. Schermerhorn Jr.

The primary goal of this edition of Exploring Management is to help build core management competencies for today's global and more complex workplace, including issues related to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling (POLC) - with more hands-on type materials such as cases, exercises, and application. Schermerhorn uses a conversational and interactive writing style to master concepts in a bite-size and fundamental approach.

This text presents managerial concepts and theory in a straight-forward, interesting style with a strong emphasis on application. The discussion of theory is framed in a unique, engaging, and concise way. The goal is to promote critical thinking and ability to make sound business decisions using managerial theory. Concepts are explored and reinforced by most hands-on applications, exercises, cases, and the integration of technology.  The text also focuses on the most important aspects of the POLC model, emphasizing skill-building.

443 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Erika Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read with lots of good information and definitions! I did notice a few typos.

[Jay Sellers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will become a helpful resource in my library. Sure, it was a required text for the Principles of Management course that I'm taking, but I'd recommend it as a primer, especially for someone running a small business needing a better understanding of leadership and management. The author has done a great job of referencing timely references from media such as movies and music. As a plus, the books mentioned throughout the text have also been placed on the top of my reading list.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, easily understood.

[Mollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a textbook this one was ok. It was pretty readable and interesting.