Management : the essentials / Stephen Robbins, David DeCenzo, Mary Coulter, Megan Woods.

ISBN:

9781442564015

Title:

Author:

Robbins, Stephen P., 1943-, author

Personal Author:

Robbins, Stephen P., 1943-, author

Edition:

2nd edition.

Physical Description:

387 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

Series:

Always Learning

General Note:

Includes index.

Previous edition: 2011.

Contents:

Part 1: Introduction. 1. Managers and management -- History module: A brief history of management theory -- 2. The managerial environment -- Ethics and social responsibility module: Managing socially responsible and ethical behaviour -- Part 2: Planning. 3. Foundations of decision making -- 4. Foundations of planning -- Entrepreneurship module: Managing entrepreneurial ventures -- Part 3: Organising. 5. Organisational structure and design -- 6. Managing human resources -- 7. Managing change and innovation -- Part 4: Leading. 8. Foundations of individual behaviour -- 9. Understanding groups and managing work teams -- 10. Motivating and rewarding employees -- 11. Leadership and trust -- 12. Communication and interpersonal skills -- Part 5: Controlling. 13. Foundations of control.

Subject Term:

Added Author:

Format:

Books

Publication Date:

2013

Publication Information:

Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.

Pearson Australia,

2013.

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Summary

Making Management Manageable. Robbins' Management: The Essentials covers the concepts essential to management in the 21st century in a fresh, lively format that's perfectly suited to a typical university semester. The second edition features new and in-depth coverage of sustainability, ethics and corporate social responsibility and new case studies from local and international businesses. So whether you want to be a good manager or work for one, you'll be prepared for the challenges ahead with: a rigorous and engaging introduction to the essential management principles, theories and practices; an understanding of why these principles are important and relevant to you (whether or not you ever become a manager); a clear, easy-to-read design which breaks material into manageable sections designed for maximum comprehension, and a clear set of in-text exercises, and innovative, easy-to-use online learning resources designed to help you start becoming the manager you want to be.