The textbook is intended for students studying in the specialty 061000 "State and Municipal Administration." Devoted to the analysis of theoretical and practical management problems. Key categories and concepts of the science of management are considered, the essence of social management, its main goals, functions and methods are characterized; provides an analysis of the management system and subjects of managerial influence. Attention is paid to the main approaches in modern management theory. The manual ends with a glossary and personalities. Graduate students, teachers, as well as managers of various levels of management can be useful.