Intended to provide in one concise volume the principal ideas and developments in the theory and practice of management, this is directly related to ACCA, CIMA, ICSA and IOB courses. It should also be useful to business and accountancy students on IOM, IIM and IAM courses. This edition has been updated and has new chapters on information technology, financial management, communication skills, social responsibilty of organization, work design and management time. Various case studies have been included. It is on the official reading list of ACCA paper 2.5(b) Organization and Management, and CIMA stage 2 Management. A lecturer's supplement is available.