Intellectual Tools is an invaluable guide that will equip the student with the skills needed throughout his or her courses. There are clear and practical guidelines on how to approach and execute a research project and how to present a logical and convincing report on one's findings. The writing is sound and informative, practically oriented even when dealing with advanced topics, and refreshingly free of academic jargon.

Focus on operational management: A generic approach gives a general overview of management principles and the general management activities needed by the operational and first-time manager in the workplace today. These principles are important for the sustainability of an organisation. The following topics are discussed: The new workplace environment; The changing role of the operational and first-time manager; Operational planning, operational decision-making and problem-solving, organising operational resources, operational control, and leadership; Employment relations in the workplace; Organisational culture, diversity management, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, organisational politics and change management in the workplace.

Focus on management principles: A generic approach presents management principles needed in the workplace today, to ensure the sustainability of an organisation. The following topics are discussed: How management theory has evolved and the environment in which management operates; The tasks of management; Leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills; Organisational culture, diversity management, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, organisational politics, change management and HIV/Aids in the workplace.

Ethics for Accountants and Auditors 4e offers an introduction to the ethical value systems and ethical theories that are relevant to the accounting and auditing profession. The text introduces various ethical dilemmas, and the combination of theoretical and practical guidance equips students and practitioners with the tools to deal with these issues in practice.