Fundamental theoretical principles and practical methods of general management and organization theory are disclosed. The content meets the requirements of the federal state educational standard of higher professional education in the direction of "Management" (undergraduate). The availability of thematic workshops allows the reader to independently test the knowledge gained and master practical methods. For students of higher educational institutions studying in the direction of "Management" and other areas involving the study of management theory. It can be useful for novice managers of companies, as well as specialists interested in the problems of effective management of modern business organizations.