Learning the functions of management, how to be a strategic manager, and the importance of managerial soft skills are foundational skills for students to develop as they begin to build successful managerial careers. These skills are at the heart of the new edition of Principles of Management by Robert L. Dansby and Karel Sovak from G-W Publisher. This comprehensive textbook and digital resource present a framework for students to learn the five basic functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Throughout, the text underscores the importance of employability skills and presents over 20 career possibilities for students to consider in management, from management analyst to social media manager.

Business teachers can bring management to life with unit-opener case studies that present real workplace challenges. This aspect is critical for students as they envision themselves in positions of management. Students explore administration, business, and management roles that interest them, increasing their potential for landing a rewarding and enjoyable career. This connection between management theory and application is further expressed through engaging animations that include assessments to reinforce concepts.

Portfolios are a key feature of career exploration, allowing students to display their skills and experience, but also to show professional growth and highlight specific features of their personal career aspirations. Throughout, students will develop their own personal portfolio, with key features of their growth in management and administration roles. Portfolio development guidance allows for personal and professional use when students explore volunteer, education and training, and career opportunities. At the end of the course, students will have built a complete portfolio to support their job search that includes recommendation letters, writing samples, certificates, and more, as evidence of their abilities.

Feeling confident and motivated in their ability to build a career, students will be able to articulate functional, transferable, and soft skills they’ve learned throughout a management course with Principles of Management. Students will develop foundational skills and clear career plans as they work to achieve their career goals immediately after high school and set higher goals for the future.

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