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Financial crises, catastrophic disasters, and business scandals are constantly making today's headlines. Annie McKee, author of the textbook Management: A Focus on Leaders, believes that amidst these issues we are experiencing a unique opportunity to add new fervor to the way we prepare students for the future. Directly addressing the challenges and opportunities in our changing world, Management: A Focus on Leaders shows future managers how to lead in a complex, yet exciting, global environment.

KEY TOPICS: Managing and Leading Today: The New Rules. The Leadership Imperative: It's Up to You. Motivation and Meaning: What Makes People Want to Work? Communication: The Key to Resonant Relationships. Planning and Strategy: Bringing the Vision to Life. The Human Side of Planning: Decision Making and Critical Thinking. Change: A Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency. Workplace Essentials: Creativity, Innovation, and a Spirit of Entrepreneurship. Organizing for a Complex World: Forces Affecting Organizational Structure and Design. Teams and Team Building: How to Work Effectively with Others. Working in a Virtual World: Technology as a Way of Life. Organizational Controls: People, Processes, Quality, and Results. Culture: It's Powerful. Globalization: Managing Effectively in a Global Economic Environment. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future. Managing and Leading for Tomorrow: A Focus on Your Future.