Contemporary Management 12e mirrors the changes taking place in today's management practice by incorporating recent developments in management theory and research. It provides current examples of how managers of companies, large and small, address the challenges and opportunities they face and how they can effectively meet them. A hallmark strength of the product is how the authors infuse real managers who seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and effectively manage and lead their organizations in their Manager as a Person feature. Seamlessly integrated into the narrative is the boxed material.

Part One: ManagementChapter 1: Managers and Managing Chapter 2: The Evolution of Management Thought Chapter 3: Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager as a Person Part Two: The Environment of ManagementChapter 4: Ethics and Social Responsibility Chapter 5: Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment Chapter 6: Managing in the Global Environment Part Three: Decision Making, Planning, and StrategyChapter 7: Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Chapter 8: The Manager as a Planner and Strategist Chapter 9: Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage Part Four: Organizing and ControllingChapter 10: Managing Organizational Structure and Culture Chapter 11: Organizational Control and Change Chapter 12: Human Resource Management Part Five: Leading Individuals and GroupsChapter 13: Motivation and Performance Chapter 14: Leadership Chapter 15: Effective Groups and Teams Part Six: Managing Critical Organizational ProcessesChapter 16: Promoting Effective Communication Chapter 17: Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation Chapter 18: Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance