This text offers an introduction to the principal ideas and developments in the theory and practice of management. It features additional sections of business process, re-engineering, workplace learning and women in management. A lecturers' support pack is included. This text can be used on the following courses - IcomA, BTEC, HNC/D, IM, BABS, BA Accounting, CIM, IAM, DMS, CIPFA, CBA, DMS, CBSI, IPM, IOM, NEBSM, DBA, MIOM, Dip. HSM, BSc Software Engineering, MSc Computing, HND, IT, NVQ 5 in Management. It is on the reading lists of ACCA, LCCI, ABE, AAT, IAM, ICM, IPS, CIMA, ICEA and CIB.