Features of the book includes SA text consolidating its position as most appropriate local text on general management principles; focus on the development of management competencies; updated with reference to the 9th edition of the Hellriegel book (first edition based on 8th edition); consistent use of an SA insight at the beginning of each chapter (= the Hellriegel previews ); in-text examples revised; experiential exercises and questions sections revisited for relevance and usefulness; learning objectives renewed and clearly linked to the experiential exercises and competencies developed; one case study per part included; and a set of PowerPoint slides is available to lecturers, to accompany the text.