For courses in management. Concepts and skills for the successful manager Modern Management: Concepts and Skills takes a unique approach that helps students develop a specific management skill in each chapter. Organised around the functions of planning, organising, influencing, and controlling, the content specifically focuses on how students can be more strategic and more creative, work as team members, become successful leaders, and more. The chapters are designed to build these skills, and others, to fulfil the core objective: To help students both obtain employment and flourish in the workplace. The 15th Edition contains new case studies and examples to reflect the most recent research and developments in this field, as well as updated information.