[This] textbook ... brings the ... recent theoretical developments to bear on management practice. [It] explain[s] organizational and management issues from a practical standpoint. Vignettes from a variety of material, including films, novels, and newspapers illustrate key themes related to contemporary organizations and organization theory. Key features: offers a broad coverage of general management issues; provides an accessible introduction into core theories; describes the history of a topic as well as the current state of the art; offers further reading suggestions and learning checklists; utilizes maps, charts, images, and boxes as tools for learning and examining the material; encourages students to critique and engage.-Back cover.