For courses in Introduction to Management or Principles of Management. This text presents a current and comprehensive look at the realities and challenges real managers face. Emphasizing such topics as globalization, ethics and social responsibility, groups and teams, and technology, today's students will gain a thorough understanding of what it takes to be tomorrow's managers. The authors, both experts in the field of management, and noted industry consultants share their knowledge and expertise with students in this presentation of management today... and for the future.