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Now in its third EMEA edition, Management has been comprehensively updated to provide students with a practical approach to key concepts and theories with up-to-date regional examples to enrich their learning and allow for a practical understanding of the topic. A wide range of inspiring real-world features are revealed as students are guided through and prepared for the various challenges facing managers today.

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