The authors' goal is to teach skills students need for everyday life, not just for managers - - skills like decision making, critical thinking, teamwork, dealing with conflict, and working and living in an enviroment of diversity. Known for a 'tell-it-like-it-is' approach.
1-Overview and History of Management (Ch 1+2) 2-Managing in Turbulent Environments and Entrepreneurship (Ch 3+4+5+6) 3-(Plan and Control)of the four Basic Managerial Functions (Ch 7+8+9+10) 4-(Lead), Motivate, Communicate,& Teamwork (Ch 11+12+13+14+15) 5-(Organize) and Human Resources (Ch 16+17+18)