This book examines key aspects of business management at first-year level and promotes an understanding of these concepts and skills that can be applied in a large or small organisation. It provides a foundation for the key functional areas of business (finance, production and operations, marketing and managing people), highlights an entrepreneurial orientation to business and outlines the management activities of planning, organising, leading and controlling. Bundeling options with X-kit & MCG 9781868917112 and with MCS 9781868917105.

These study guides cover the basic concepts and skills required in a subject at first-year level and combine generic academic skills, professional skills and academic content. They simplify difficult concepts and allow the student to practice and apply these concepts. Each chapter covers the key areas of skills, ideas and practice. The step-by-step approach promotes an understanding of complex concepts. Practice for the exam exercises at the end of each chapter help students prepare for the exams. Tips are provided on how to cope with learning in the tertiary environment.