Overall, this reviewer found this text to be packed with great information about management issues. Along that line, it seemed that the text could function as the main text in a management course or as a supplementary resource as well.
Moreover, the chapter content identified its course learning outcomes at the outset and circled back around to drive home key issues in corresponding chapter summaries. In light of the importance of assessment in today's educational climate, this feature was particularly noteworthy. True to the nature of OER, I was searching for material on managerial decision-making and I primarily focused on Chapters 1 - 3 of this textbook with special attention to Chapter 2.
Chapter 2 is quite comprehensive on the topic of managerial Chapter 2 is quite comprehensive on the topic of managerial decision-making and meets my needs as a course developer and instructor. It appears the entire textbook addresses a vast number of management topics thoroughly.
I look forward to returning to this textbook in the future as I develop additional courses. Much of the content is foundational and timeless. The real-world stories taken from business and industry incorporated into the chapters are powerful; linking concepts to reality. Necessary updates to the real-world examples should be relatively easy to implement. As a course developer that intends to use this textbook for a variety of courses, I am hopeful that the examples in the textbook will be continuously updated to remain as valid illustrations of concepts in practice.
The textbook's writing style is understandable, durable, and straightforward. The content flows easily and should be agreeable to a wide audience. Consistency is a strength of this textbook. The structure of the chapters is arranged nicely around the learning outcomes formatted as questions at the beginning of each chapter.
This framework is consistent throughout the entire textbook. The alignment of the learning outcomes to the subsequent text is clear as the reader progresses through the chapter s.
The chapters are configured nicely with sections of foundational content, business and industry examples stories , Concept Checks, exhibits, tables, and end-of-chapter reviews and activities.
The modularity of the text brings a nice variety to the reading. This textbook is rich in content. I am looking forward to returning to the textbook as I create future courses on management. I appreciate the effort the authors put into this textbook's formatting and relevancy. This is a rich tool for all management instructors. Principles of Management is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the introductory course on management.
This is a traditional approach to management using the leading, planning, organizing, and controlling approach. Management is a broad business discipline, and the Principles of Management course covers many management areas such as human resource management and strategic management, as well behavioral areas such as motivation. No one individual can be an expert in all areas of management, so an additional benefit of this text is that specialists in a variety of areas have authored individual chapters.
David S. Content Accuracy rating: 5 This book's accuracy is very high, although when it comes to contemporary issues most publications are challenged. Clarity rating: 5 This book is well written and adequately defined. Consistency rating: 5 The consistency of this book is very good. Modularity rating: 4 The content in the chapters have plenty of subheadings. Interface rating: 3 Interface is goo enough.
Grammatical Errors rating: 5 I couldn't find one error in this regard. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 I definitely did not see any cultural mishap. The text maintains a consistent objectivity. Comments My only observation is that the pictures and charts are not the best I have seen, and also they could be located better in the layout for accessibility purposes. Content Accuracy rating: 4 From my quick read of the text, it appears to be unbiased and error-free.
Clarity rating: 4 It was easier for me to read the downloaded version of the book rather than online. Consistency rating: 5 The text appears to be consistent in its formatting, framework and use of terminology. Modularity rating: 5 Each chapter is organized in subsections that could lend themselves to dividing into smaller reading sections or topics within a course. Interface rating: 4 The online version of the book was harder for me to follow and I had more difficulty navigating it.
Grammatical Errors rating: 5 I did not find any grammatical errors. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 The book includes chapters devoted to international management and diversity within organizations. Comments I am new to using open educational resources and am exploring what is out there for the kinds of courses I teach.
Content Accuracy rating: 5 There were no inconsistencies found within the text. All information seemed to be accurate. Clarity rating: 5 The text incorporates most commonly used terms and jargon which it fully defines in accessible language. Consistency rating: 5 The text uses consistent terminology and is framed throughout by learning objectives. Modularity rating: 5 I believe the text is very divisible by learning objective, each of which is thoroughly covered.
Interface rating: 5 The text is very easy to navigate, all images are clear and include proper descriptions. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 To my knowledge, the text has no grammatical errors. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 The text is culturally inclusive; examples of diverse populations are represented throughout. Content Accuracy rating: 5 I found zero issues with the accuracy of the book with respect to the management concepts or discussion of organizations and leaders outside the typical lionization of the largest companies and most famous founders.
Clarity rating: 5 The language is very clean, clear, and precise. Consistency rating: 5 I see no issues with consistency. Modularity rating: 5 The modularity is on-par with the best textbooks. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 I found no grammatical errors. This is a great final product. The writing is clear and concise. Cultural Relevance rating: 4 The first photo is very white. Content Accuracy rating: 5 The content is accurate and error-free.
Clarity rating: 5 The content is easy to follow and accessible for students. Consistency rating: 5 After a chapter or two, it will be fairly clear for students to understand how the chapters are set up.
Modularity rating: 5 The clear format of this textbook makes it easy for me to assign sections and for students to find the sections. Interface rating: 5 As my students often use different devices, I also tested this textbook using different devices. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 I did not notice any grammatical errors. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 More in "International Management" and "Diversity in Organizations" chapters, the textbook covers many current issues affecting both individuals and organizations.
Comments The learning outcomes I have often seen in other textbooks are statements so students often read them and accept them as is.
Content Accuracy rating: 5 Upon inspection, no errors were observed by this reviewer. Clarity rating: 5 The text was presented in a logical fashion and was very easy to read and comprehend. Consistency rating: 5 The text consistently covered all aspects of management and was careful to include ethical considerations in every chapter.
Modularity rating: 5 The content was well assembled and could be referenced in many different class formats, which this reviewer found extremely beneficial.
Interface rating: 5 No interface issues were experienced by this reviewer on multiple occasions on a variety of devices- tablet, laptop, or desktop. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 This reviewer did not observe any grammatical issues.
Cultural Relevance rating: 5 This reviewer did not notice any offensive or insensitive material. Plan, Organize, Lead, and Control, were introduced early on page 19 and each Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less.
Plan, Organize, Lead, and Control, were introduced early on page 19 and each covered in detail in their own sections in the text. This book is well suited for an entry level course in management.
Students do not need a business background before reading this text. I appreciated the current examples that were used. This will keep students engaged. Management basics were covered very well. Examples were recent and relevant. I found some of the sections within the chapters to be too verbose. I will cut out some of the sections modules in order to have time to go more in detail in other areas.
For that reason the modularity is good. I am still struggling trying to get access to any educational resources that go along with the book. Slides, exams, etc. I intend to use this text assuming a can locate the teaching resources that go along with it. I look forward to saving my students money by using this text. Like most Principles of Management textbooks, this book has a wide breadth of topics that are covered that are relevant to the subject area.
Consistent with a principles course, it does not go into great depth in most areas, as those deeper dives Consistent with a principles course, it does not go into great depth in most areas, as those deeper dives are saved for more advanced courses. Bateman and Scott A. Snell, which is very comprehensive, and this text covers similar subject areas. The OpenStax text uses a couple of photo images per chapter, as well as several colorful graphics and illustrations, with adequate white space, to make it easy to read and to digest, as well as to maintain interest.
I did not see any inaccuracies within the OpenStax Principles of Management text. The text appears to remain updated with relevant examples for discussion purposes and for students to relate to. Example companies included Starbucks and Amazon, which are both relevant organizations that college students would know and have an interest in learning about.
It is a contemporary text and does not feel dated. I would love to see some direct links within the text to the real-world topics that are being discussed, so students could click on them to get more information and an in-depth view, versus just a brief mention of a topic or issue. This text is easy to read, clear, and to the point. There are definitions provided for clarification, in the chapters, as well as in a list at the end of each chapter. A recommendation would be to put the chapter title and subject area on both the first page of the chapter, as well as listing it as a running head on the main window with the chapter readings.
This information is currently listed along the left-hand side of the page in the table of contents, only and each chapter begins with an image and the learning outcomes on the page, but no mention of the chapter number or subject. I think this addition would provide more clarity. Each chapter has consistency in layout and design.
It also offers instructors the opportunity to use some of these tools for discussion. This textbook would allow you to set up your course in a variety of modalities, as you can decide how many and which chapters you would like to use, depending on how many weeks long your course will be.
It can certainly be used in a synchronous or asynchronous course, with online, hybrid, or in-person delivery. The text appears to be well organized, overall.
My current textbook addresses the history of management as an appendix to Chapter 1, which seems to make sense to me. It may be appropriate to have Chapter 1 first, so students understand what management is, and then go into what happened in the history of management, as past events can be predictors for the future.
The placement of the history chapter is not a real concern, but it just made me pause and wonder why it was placed where it was. The interface appeared clear and functioned well. I tried it on both a laptop as well as on my iPhone. One thing I noticed as far as navigation is that when I wanted to jump to another chapter, I would click on the chapter link in the list on the left-hand tool bar, but it would not change the screen to take me there. Rather, it would open a list of drop downs for options of topics to select within that chapter.
I think most people want to start at the beginning of a chapter and a click could be saved if they were taken to the beginning of the chapter when they click on the chapter title. That click could still also open the chapter options, and if they wanted to go somewhere else, they could do that. I appreciated that this text offered diverse images and examples that included a variety of demographics and cultural aspects.
Further, you feel their commitment to diversity when you read their six-page Diversity and Representation Guidelines, which details their commitment to improving representation and diversity in OER materials.
This is something that I appreciate and look for when reviewing textbook materials for use in my courses. Overall, I believe this text is a great option for instructors and for students. I currently use the McGraw-Hill Connect access for online quizzes and exams, which include a built-in proctoring system to eliminate cheating in an online environment and would like an option for doing something similar with this open textbook.
I appreciate that there are a variety of options for accessing this textbook, from an app, to a download, to viewing online, or even ordering a printed copy- all provide plenty of options for students. I also like that students can highlight within the chapters when viewing online. When I am looking to adopt a text, I am very interested in the Instructor Resources.
This text offers guided lecture notes and PowerPoints as well as a test bank in Word format. Unfortunately, I found the PowerPoints to be lacking. I happen to teach Business Communications, which includes how to put together an effective PowerPoint, and typically "less is more. They also contain WAY too much text, often including full paragraphs. They should just have bullet points and save the "extra content" as lecture notes outside of the presentation slides.
I did appreciate that some of the PowerPoint slides included embedded links to TED Talks and other example videos, including scenes from Apollo 13, as well as including discussion questions regarding those videos.
If OpenStax: 1. Offered pre-made quiz and exam options vs. They partnered with a low-cost proctoring service as an add-on solution, and 3. Updated the PowerPoint slide deck, I would be very interested in adopting this text. It offers a lot of value for an open resource. I believe that the examples and cases are appropriate to demonstrate the applicability of management concepts.
However, I wish that the authors could be able to update the examples and cases to a more recent world reality. Overall, the index and Comprehensiveness rating: 3 see less. Overall, the index and organization works for junior students in business or someone interested in learning more about management. The textbook uses an easy to understand verbatim and accessible concepts for non-business major students.
Terminology and frameworks are acceptable for an introduction to management. However, I would advise the authors to provide detailed information on the theories that support managerial functions.
I believe that modularity is an option. However, the instructor will need to add extra readings and complementary contents such as videos. I believe that the diversity of examples and in the pictures represents a good example of inclusion. I would consider the adoption of this textbook to an elective class in management, or management I have reviewed numerous books related to management over the past 15 years and this text includes several components that I often need to add to the textbooks I am using.
For example, there is wonderful language related to the "balanced For example, there is wonderful language related to the "balanced scorecard" included in this text. I also like the depth of content related to innovation and strategic thinking that is referenced across several chapters. I thoroughly read most chapters and carefully scanned the others; accuracy across words, figures, and exhibits appears to be strong.
I did not detect any bias on the part of the authors, and in fact appreciated the wide array of business examples used to support their concepts. The overall content in this textbook appears to be extremely relevant. Current and appropriate businesses are profiled throughout and related discussion questions seem to focus on real-world issues related to management. Chapter 2 in this text focuses on the individual student and includes substantial self-assessment; this is exactly how I teach my current Management Fundamentals course as I believe effective managers need to be aware of how they communicate with others before they can implement management tools and strategies.
This book does seem to be written in clear, concise prose, with good support and definition for new terms and for jargon. References are provided throughout the content including the business cases with additional explanation for new or "involved" topics. I see consistency throughout the chapters in flow and tone, which is not always true when there are multiple authors. This textbook appear to be consistent in the use of terminology and also in the overall framework of the content.
For example, consistency in starting each chapter "What's in it for me? Very effective! I love the "chunks" and short chapter sections in this textbook! Each chapter has clearly defined sections which a student can navigate directly to by using the tabs on the left of the page as soon as a "chapter" is selected and yet the conclusion of each section and chapter still ties everything in to place.
Very well designed. The text is well organized in content, though I tend to like the "POLC" sections to be more clearly defined as "sections" of the textbook again, the POLC figure at the start of each chapter does clear show which element the new content attaches to. There is logical flow to the content within the chapters and throughout the text overall.
I like the navigation of this textbook. Like any electronic resource, it takes a bit of getting familiar with, but it appears to be very user-friendly. When I facilitate a class using an OER, I like to have the entire textbook available in the very first module of my course in addition to having each assigned chapter available for access directly within the module that includes that specific chapter.
I did not experiment to see if that would be an option with this resource. My favorite actually involves a story of Goodwill In my opinion, that reference not only shows a different light on this company but also reminds the reader of the need for nonprofit organizations to be focused on innovation. A win-win! I will likely select this textbook next year for my Management Fundamentals course.
The authors stress upfront the necessity of determining competitive advantage and continue that theme throughout the book, which is incredibly relevant for management. The cases, discussion questions, and indepth content related to assessments for personal growth and also for company performance such as the balanced scorecard add a great array of materials to incorporate into this course. I really like this textbook! Principles of Management provides a comprehensive overview of key management and leadership principles for my professional adult undergraduate students.
In our program, it is vital that we offer students a progressive big picture overview of the In our program, it is vital that we offer students a progressive big picture overview of the areas they need to consider in leading and managing others, and Principles of Management is that resource for our students. It is easy to access the information in this resource. Our professional adult students need a resource that they are able to connect with and apply directly to their professional lives.
Principles of Management addresses current topics that my students are dealing with in their workplaces, and it offers insights into the personal and professional management and leadership issues that pertain to most organizations today. My adult professional undergraduate students are able to engage with the content and apply it to their personal and professional lives. The cases and examples in this resources are also relevant to students' experiences and contexts.
At the same time, please keep the book up to date with considering a future revision in 2 to 5 years so that the information, examples and cases remain current. The information is presented to my professional adult undergraduate students in a way that is engaging, practical, and accessible.
The books connects well with business students and business issues. When I engage the students in using the terminology and frameworks from Principles of Management in their papers and presentations, I am finding that students are digesting and utilizing the information properly and insightfully.
They are applying it to their personal and professional lives. As I interact with students in both face to face and online venues, my experience is that students are remembering and practically using the terms and frameworks in real life applications. Presently, I am using most of the book in my professional adult undergraduate business management course.
I am able to offer several chapters in Principles of Management each week as I integrate in other articles and videos to support the week's topics. Students have commented in their evaluations that the reading is accessible, practical, interconnected with the week's topic, and a fair amount of reading for the course.
The chapters are well organized in Principles of Management and the topics in each chapter build upon each other throughout the chapter. The progression of the information in each chapter flows well and supports the practical outcomes such as discussion forums, presentations or writing assignments in my course.
For the most part the text is free from navigation issues. The one area for development is to make sure it is clear when it is a chapter subheading and when it is a figure subheading. Perhaps using a different size font or bolding or italicizing the font for one of those titles may be helpful. I have been confused at times when a figure title falls on the previous page of the actual figure, yet the chapter subheading is at the top of the figure.
I have also experienced students' questions on this as well when they are being asked to assess a certain figure in the reading material and want to be sure they have the correct figure. I'd appreciate clearing this up in the next version to avoid confusion.
The text appears to be free from mechanical issues and grammatical errors. I am proud of the way the text presents itself to our professional adult undergrad students. Cultural inclusion is important to me so I am sensitive to inclusivity of races, ethnicities and backgrounds in my approach to resources and the classroom environment.
Principles of Management provides support to cultural inclusion in it's discussion of globalization and global trends, values-based leadership, and to some level related to ethics and culture. At the same time, this is a key area to keep up to date on and to realize that the globe is in our workplaces everyday with our diversity. In future revisions, I suggest taking this area to another level in helping readers to manage an innovative and diverse workplace to a greater level by being aware of cultural bias and learning through differences.
Principles of Management is an engaging resource for my professional adult undergrad business students because it provides a general overview of key management and leadership topics with the opportunity for practical application through examples, cases, questions, and relevant frameworks that I can then incorporate into my weekly assignments.
The book's clarity is good as provides adequate context for terminology utilized. Easy to understand and comprehend. Yes, the text is easily readable and chapters are easily divisible into smaller reading sections which makes it nice if the professor doesn't want to cover the entire chapter just sections. There are pictures, charts, etc.
The text was not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way. It was inclusive of a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. The material covers all the basic requirements for a principles of management course. The concepts and applications are on par with what is being taught. I feel the examples are a little dated, but that is something that could easily be augmented I feel the examples are a little dated, but that is something that could easily be augmented through classroom.
The content of this book is very accurate and I did not find any errors in the delivery of the information. The concepts are up to date with what is important and covered in a principles of management course. The examples, although relevant to the material, could be a little more up to date. As note, however, this is something that could easily be addressed through classwork.
The concepts, theories and general knowledge delivered in this book as exactly what one would expect to find in a good Principles of Management book. The segments within each of the chapters of the book made for an easy and logical flow to the material. Each segment lends itself easily to the learning process for the reader.
The actually order of the book chapters, however, did not seem to fit a traditional model. I would not teach the chapters in the order that they are provided, however, I would use all the material provided. Example: I would have motivating after leading; the structure chapter near the end and make chapter 13 - chapter 14 and chapter 14 be chapter To me a logical concept flow goes from a general introduction, strategy and the go micro level to macro level.
This book's order of chapters does not seem to have a clear path. Some of the pictures seemed out of place because they were small. As well, there was not a uniformed look to the pictures which took away a little from the appearance, but overall the material was easy to read and that is the main point.
Clearly based in a American capitalist approach to knowledge, this book is on par with most American textbooks in this area. I look forward to incorporating this textbook into my class. I believe for a survey course like this, this work is the ideal foundation to help the students learn.
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