The Management Study Brief provides an introduction to management concepts, theories and practices. It is intended as a quick reference for business professionals, including employees, managers, group leaders, team leaders, and students of business or business management. This Study Brief contains key terms and definitions, a brief history and short profiles of major contributors to management theories and principles that have greatly influenced annd shaped today's management styles and practices. With a need-to-know focus, this outline collects a wealth of important and useful reference information about management in a concise and organized format with helpful charts and inspiring quotes from renowned management experts. Detailed sections cover strategic management, human resource management (HRM), decision-making, leadership styles and business ethics. Strategic management tools and models are explained. Types of organizational structures, cultures and business relationships are examined. Key management functions, including planning, organizing, controlling, motivating and communicating are discussed. Aspects involved in organizational change are described. Finally, current trends and recent developments in management are addressed.
