This is an introductory business management textbook for undergraduate, diploma and foundation level students. It is also a good read for those who are keen to create startups. A colorful and attractive publication in itself, Business Management 5e has been carefully framed to provide the fundamental knowledge needed for managing sustainable businesses in competitive and challenging global environments. Encapsulating 11 chapters, it includes latest developments, statistics and local examples to enhance students’ grasp of business management knowledge within a Malaysian context, while keeping abreast with technological change and geopolitical developments that are affecting global trade, following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

Each chapter concludes with a summary and glossary, new and revised questions for discussion, case studies and an updated list of references and suggested reading. The format of this new edition aligns with and supports the requirements of higher learning institutions to implement Outcome Based Education (OBE) as part of the Malaysian Education System.

This textbook is supported with resources for lecturers and students to benefit from www.sjlearning.com.my:
Student resources: Online Tests and Additional Case Studies
Lecturer resources: Teaching PowerPoint slides, Solutions Manual, Answers to Case Studies and Assignments

New to This Edition:

• Outlines the primary and secondary stakeholders and justifies the importance of the business-stakeholder relationships for profitability and sustainability. The Business environment is described with updated examples to relate with the post-Covid-19 new developments in the world of business.
• Refines the features of the Islamic economic system, tracks and analyzes the economic performance of Malaysia since the Millenium (i.e., from 2000 till 2023/24) and introduces the Malaysia MADANI Vision of the present Unity Government.
• Summarizes Malaysia’s current international trade and discusses her trade performance till 2023/24. It also includes updates on Malaysia’s trade liberalization initiatives to promote regional and global trade.
• Provides updates on entrepreneurship contribution, entrepreneurial development in Malaysia and the assistance provided by the Malaysian government for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• Includes a succinct coverage on the impacts of the Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) towards operations management and relevantly discusses Sustainability Risk Management in compliance with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Discusses contemporary trends in marketing with updated examples, as it presents diverse theories, concepts, elements, tools, and processes in the marketing landscape of an organization.
• Rationalizes the importance of business ethics in accounting and understanding of the role of sustainability reporting in accounting.
• Introduces the concept of Green Finance as a strategic approach for the financial sector to join the global movement, towards developing low carbon, environmental-friendly and resource efficient economies, while adapting to climate change.

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Key Features:
1. Covers a wide range of the current topics in Human Resource Management and those topics that are relevant to Malaysia's environment.
2. Topics are explained in a concise, precise and easy to comprehend manner and the topics discussed are compatible with the curriculum of the Malaysian polytechnic and universities.
3. Topics are presented in colourful tables, maps and diagrams for a better understanding.
4. Includes summary of topics, multiple questionnaires, answers, exercise and case studies at the end of every chapter.

The overall structure of Human Resource Management New Edition has been updated with a number of changes and improvements vital for business organisations in managing people and the workplace culture and environment. This book is useful for those who aspire to have a career as a human resource officer; and also essential reading for students who need a preparatory knowledge and understanding in human resource management. The 13 chapters have been revised to reflect the changes in the syllabus. It covers the range of human resource functions including Introduction to Human Resource Management, Job Analysis, Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Orientation, Training and Development, Performance Evaluation, Compensation Management, Industrial Relations, Leadership, Employment and Labour Laws and Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health, Employee Rights and Disciplinary Action and finally Human Resource Management From Islamic Perspective.

This book highlights the importance of the Human Resource Management From Islamic Perspective which focuses on ethical values, trust and voluntary motivation; and explains that organisation employees should not be viewed as mere resources or servants as the modern practices do, but should be placed as valuable and strong assets that contribute towards achievement of the organisational goals.

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This eleventh edition of Management is an adaptation from Management: 11e Meeting and Exceeding Customer Expectations is a comprehensive survey of the functions of management as they are currently being applied in the United States and around the world. The content and features are structured to reinforce three continuing themes that are woven into the chapters’ narratives: (1) the never-ending effort by managers and organizations to meet or exceed customers’ needs, (2) the need organizations and their people have to be guided by effective leadership, and (3) the growing use of technology, including social media.

The authors have made every effort to keep this text objective, timely, and interesting to both the student and the instructor. All case problems, examples, and features portray actual companies and managers in action. Companies have been selected to provide balance between large and small organizations representing service, manufacturing, and retailing industries. Successes as well as failures are included to lend perspective and aid in understanding.

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This up-to-date textbook is designed for use by professors and lecturers teaching undergraduate courses in management, MBA programs, Executive programs and related business fields. Principles of Management blends traditional concepts and models of management with some contemporary twists, including a chapter devoted to Islamic management. Students will also like the authors’ use of examples and illustrations from management practices by international as well as local companies. In this second edition of Principles the authors provide even more student-friendly graphs, charts, tables and exhibits, as well as helpful lists of key terms and discussion questions following each chapter.

The book’s authors include faculty members from both public and private universities across Malaysia, many of whom have written extensively in business and related fields. They teach business management courses, and tailor the text for today’s students, taking into consideration their ethnic diversity as well as their academic and career interests.

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The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Zi ("Master Sun"), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills (or "art") related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalized as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Far Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, lifestyles and beyond. The focus of this book is to relate the applicability of art of war to modern business strategies and practices as well as to integrate the art of war to the concept of life long learning in today’s business world.

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This up-to-date textbook is designed for use by professors and lecturers teaching undergraduate or postgraduate courses in business research method as a primary textbook. Additionally, it may be used as a supplementary textbook by instructors teaching a range of business courses, especially at the undergraduate level, in which research projects, theses or essays are required.

Lecturers and students alike will appreciate the book’s user-friendly approach to research, which walks students through a given research project from start to ­nish. The authors explain what to include, what to avoid, and how to navigate the difficult path of any research project, however simple or complex. To this end, they provide easy-to-understand charts, graphs, tables, exhibits and illustrations throughout the book.

The book features chapters on how to begin a literature review, how to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, how to assemble a research design, how to determine sample sizes, and, finally, how to write reports. Its sixteen chapters blend together in such a way that researchers can ­find answers to almost any question involving business research methods. Finally, the key terms and questions included in each chapter help students develop a rich understanding of scholarly research and writing.

The book’s authors include faculty members from both public and private universities across Malaysia, many of whom have extensive research and teaching experience. They are scholars who worked together to write a book with a single goal in mind: to design a business research methods book focused on contemporary issues and trends for today’s students.

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Human resources challenges are numerous for the future and so are the possibilities. Leaders who study this textbook will be able to help themselves and others succeed in an environment where many will struggle.

This textbook emerged from the experiences of the authors as teachers, lecturers, professors, consultants and executive coaches over decades in a Malaysian context, in different institutions and organisations.

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This up-to-date textbook is designed for use by professors and lecturers teaching undergraduate or postgraduate courses in business research method as a primary textbook. Additionally, it may be used as a supplementary textbook by instructors teaching a range of business courses, especially at the undergraduate level, in which research projects, theses or essays are required.

Lecturers and students alike will appreciate the book's user-friendly approach to research, which walks students through a given research project from start to finish. The authors explain what to include, what to avoid, and how to navigate the difficult path of any research project, however simple or complex. To this end, they provide easy-to-understand charts, graphs, tables, exhibits and illustrations throughout the book.

The book features chapters on how to begin a literature review, how to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, how to assemble a research design, how to determine sample sizes, and, finally, how to write reports. Its sixteen chapters blend together in such a way that researchers can find answers to almost any question involving business research methods. Finally, the key terms and questions included in each chapter help students develop a rich understanding of scholarly research and writing.

The book's authors include faculty members from both public and private universities across Malaysia, many of whom have extensive research and teaching experience. They are scholars who worked together to write a book with a single goal in mind: to design a business research methods book focused on contemporary issues and trends, for today's students.

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Management: Challenges for Tomorrow’s Leaders by Pamela Lewis, Stephen Goodman, Joseph Michlitsch, and Patricia Fandt provides comprehensive coverage of traditional management theory, focusing on meeting the unique challenges inherent in the dynamic, global environment of business. The title tells the story! The world of business is experiencing changes at an unprecedented pace, becoming more global, more electronic, and more cost- and quality-focused all at once. All of these changes mean new challenges for managers. The applications orientation of this book provides students with an opportunity to apply the material and understand a wide variety of real-world situations. This textbook will help you form a realistic vision of business and the manager’s role in the new millennium. Real-world examples and Internet references keep this text at the forefront of the management field. It is a great foundation for managerial success in the 21st century.

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This up-to-date textbook is designed for use by professors and lecturers teaching undergraduate courses in management, MBA programs, Executive programs and related business fields. Principles of Management blends traditional concepts and models of management with some contemporary twists, including a chapter devoted to Islamic management. Students will also like the authors’ use of examples and illustrations from management practices by international as well as local companies.

The book features a wide range of student-friendly graphs, charts, tables and exhibits, as well as thorough lists of key terms and discussion questions following each chapter.

The book’s authors include faculty members from both public and private universities across Malaysia, many of whom have written extensively in business and related fields. The authors are currently teaching business management courses, they tailored the text for today’s students, taking into account their ethnic diversity as well as their academic and career interests.

Readers may wonder why the Malayan Tiger was chosen for the cover of Principles of Management. Well, it’s because this is an important symbol of Malaysian pride and commitment to its cultural heritage, and the Malayan Tiger represents the brave, dynamic approach to modern business management we want students to embrace.

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