Fundamentals of Management

Fundamentals of Management, 10th Edition, authored by Ricky Griffin and published by Cengage Learning, provides business students with a structured introduction to core administrative concepts. Written in English and presented across 640 pages, this textbook establishes a practical foundation for academic study by organizing essential managerial duties into a skills-based functional framework.

The narrative focuses on four foundational administrative responsibilities: planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Through this functional methodology, the text connects traditional organizational principles to modern operational settings, examining how contemporary decision-makers handle shifting industry standards while adapting to changing times.

Furthermore, this tenth edition incorporates detailed analysis of major macroeconomic disruptions, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic alongside the resulting economic turmoil. By pairing these events with core administrative concepts, the text offers introductory business students a grounded framework for evaluating operational challenges.