Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The Sixth Edition of this popular international management text has been thoroughly revised to provide students with a concise introductio n to the major management frameworks they need to understand. The cases and readings have been replaced by links and 'suggested reading' guide s, allowing lecturers to use the text with their own selections from th e literature. The text remains rooted in current real-world management issues across a range of cultures and industry sectors. Web-based teach ing materials have been extensively upgraded to include powerpoint slid es; student questions and answers; and supplementary cases"--Provided b y publisher.

"The sixth edition of this popular international management text has been thoroughly revised to provide students with a concise introductio n to the major management frameworks they need to understand. The cases and readings have been replaced by links and 'suggested reading' guide s, allowing lecturers to use the text with their own selections from th e literature. The text remains rooted in current real-world management issues across a range of cultures and industry sectors. The frameworks and themes highlighted in each chapter guide the students in analysis o f recent developments such as global teams and networks; organizational architecture; managing change and corporate social responsibility. Web -based teaching materials have been extensively upgraded to include pow erpoint slides; student questions and answers; and supplementary cases" --Provided by publisher.