A traditional print textbook on "Managing People" includes chapters on Recruitment, Training, Performance, and Discipline. An EPUB-based introduction reimagines these as interactive journeys.
This paper addresses a specific gap: the underutilization of the format in introductory organizational management courses. While EPUB is standard in literary fiction, its application in business education remains nascent. We propose that an EPUB-based text titled Organizational Management: An Introduction to Managing People can revolutionize how students encounter foundational theories (e.g., Maslow’s Hierarchy, Theory X/Y, Contingency Theory). A traditional print textbook on "Managing People" includes
As organizational management pivots towards hybrid work and digital-first cultures, the introductory textbook "Organizational Management: An Introduction to Managing People" must evolve. This paper critically examines how the EPUB file format transforms the delivery of core people management concepts—motivation, leadership, team dynamics, and performance appraisal. We argue that EPUB’s reflowable text, multimedia integration, and accessibility features allow for a more situated learning experience compared to static PDFs or print. The paper concludes with a blueprint for instructors to leverage EPUB-specific affordances to teach managing people effectively. While EPUB is standard in literary fiction, its
To introduce students to "managing people" in the 2020s is to prepare them for ambiguity, empathy, and data-informed decision-making. The print textbook, a technology of the 15th century, cannot adequately simulate the dynamic, feedback-rich environment of a modern team. This paper critically examines how the EPUB file
The challenge of "managing people" has never been more volatile. Post-pandemic workplaces demand that managers balance empathy with productivity, remote collaboration with organizational culture, and algorithmic management with human dignity. Yet, the introductory materials used to teach these concepts often lag behind. Many courses still rely on dense, linear textbooks.
The transition from traditional textbooks to digital formats (EPUB) in organizational management education is not merely a shift in medium but a transformation in pedagogy. This paper argues that the EPUB format, with its interactive capabilities (hyperlinks, embedded assessments, annotation sharing), forces a re-conceptualization of how we introduce "Managing People" (HRM/OB). We propose a framework for designing an EPUB-based introductory text that balances classical management theories (Taylor, Mayo, McGregor) with adaptive, real-time case applications. Full Paper Draft Title: Organizational Management: An Introduction to Managing People – Pedagogy for the EPUB Era