Business Skills for the 21st Century

This textbook is designed to help students develop essential business skills for the 21st century, including communication, cooperation, creative/critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making, which are needed in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) workplaces and social environments. It draws on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to emphasize the role of business skills in balancing prosperity and purpose.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 25 December 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publishing

This comprehensive new student textbook is a valuable resource for developing essential business skills for the 21st century, within the context of problem-solving, identifying opportunities, and finding solutions. Drawing from a wide range of actionable, conceptual, practical, case, and visual material, the book aims to equip students with the knowledge and abilities they need to thrive in today's dynamic organizational and societal environments.

The skills and competencies covered in this textbook are crucial for success in both workplace and social contexts, which are increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA). These skills include effective communication, collaborative teamwork, creative and critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making. By emphasizing these skills, the author aims to equip students with the tools they need to address complex business problems, as well as larger societal challenges such as global injustices, sustainability, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Throughout the text, the author incorporates insights from the SDGs to highlight the role of business skills in balancing prosperity and purpose. This integration provides students with a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness between business and society, and encourages them to consider the impact of their decisions on both the economy and the environment.

To enhance the learning experience, the textbook includes short videos from the author, providing overviews of each chapter. These videos offer additional insights and examples to reinforce the key concepts discussed in the text, making it easier for students to grasp and apply the knowledge gained.

Written by an experienced Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, this textbook is a reliable and authoritative guide for students seeking to develop their business skills and make a positive impact in the world.

Weight: 758g
Dimension: 188 x 247 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529600001