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Management: Competing in the New Era

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This book is unique in its pedagogical approach. Other management textbooks are just characterized with sound theoretical depth and textual density. However, "Management: The New Competitive Landscape" is distinguished by the capability of its authors to seamlessly blend the theoretical concept with practical, real-life advice using an exceptionally engaging conversational style. Holding a bachelor's degree in business administration as well as an MBA in Management, I completed several management classes and researched advanced management literature in many books. However, I decided to purchase this introductory management reference due to its unprecedented pedagogical style. When I opened the book in the store, I felt like attending a live lecture from the authors directly capturing their knowledge and experiential advice. Thus I learned from this book big time especially from the on-the-job perspective.

My management textbook is a great reference in wonderful shape at a very good price. I payed less than half of what the other college text stores wanted.

This is an easy book to follow. I like the real-life synopsis used throughout the book. I think I actually learned more from the book than I did the instructor.

Text book received in a timely manor, was still is original shrink wrapping. Best deal I could ever find!

I ordered this book thinking that it was the paperback version of the hardcover "Management: Leading and Collaborating in the Competitive World 8th ed" book (http://www.amazon.com/Management-Leading-Collaborating-Competitive-World/dp/007338142X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263329100&sr=8-2). The title, edition, etc are ALL the same in the product descriptions. Even when clicking on the image "to see inside this book", it shows images of the hardcover edition (but it is the 6th ed!). The small yellow circle in the lower right corner of the original image says "This International Student Edition is for use outside of the U.S." (For those of you who you do not have a microscope)

This would not be a problem, except for the fact that it is an INTERNATIONAL version. Thinking it was the same version and that I was saving money for a class, I was disappointed to discover that the books are different. The chapter headings seem to be very similar, but the pages are different, and upon comparing images of the first couple pages the graphics and text are very different. It even says "This book cannot be re-exported from the country to which it is sold by McGraw-Hill. The International Edition is not available in North America." Wow, how on earth did I get it in New Jersey then????

I am sure the book is excellent, but I am EXTREMELY disappointed that the product description and images were so MISLEADING.

Now I have no idea what to do as the semester starts so soon!!! Anyone need the International version??????

This is the international version of this book. If you are from the USA this isn't the version your professor will be using. Amazon needs to clearly identify this version as different from the regular edition.

I bought this book online because it said that it was in great condition, and there was a CD with it, but when I got it the CD wasn't included!! I want my CD!!!