The tenth edition of this well-known text continues to integrate theory with practice. This new edition comes with an added perspective – Innovation. International and Leadership perspectives continue to throw light on the discussions in the text.
 
As in the previous editions, the systems model serves as the framework and integrates five constituent management functions – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, and Controlling. The readers would find examples from top companies and renowned individuals which would not only help them deliberate upon but explore new vistas in management.

PART 1: THE BASIS OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
1. Management: Science, Theory, and Practice
2. Management and Society: The External Environment, Social Responsibility, and Ethics
3. Global, Comparative, and Quality Management
 
PART 2: PLANNING
4. Essentials of Planning and Managing by Objectives
5. Strategies, Policies, and Planning Premises
6. Decision-Making
 
PART 3: ORGANIZING
7. The Nature of Organizing, Entrepreneuring, and Reengineering
8. Organization Structure: Departmentation
9. Line/Staff Authority, Empowerment, and Decentralization
10. Effective Organizing and Organization Culture
 
PART 4: STAFFING
11. Human Resource Management and Selection
12. Performance Appraisal and Career Strategy
13. Managing Change through Manager and Organization Development
 
PART 5: LEADING
14. Human Factors and Motivation
15. Leadership
16. Committees, Teams, and Group Decision-Making
17. Communication
18. The System and Process of Controlling
19. Control Techniques and Information Technology
20. Productivity, Operations Management, and Total Quality Management