Drawing upon a range of influential contemporary movements in the social sciences, this text provides a wide-ranging analysis of management and its various specialisms. The book offers critical understandings of key areas of management theory and practice such as: accounting; strategic management; marketing; business ethics; and environmental management.

It could be said the most environmentally friendly event is none at all. But that's no fun. Public parties always have and always will be a part of the human story. Yet those who stage events have a social and environmental responsibility to reduce their impacts. Written by a leader in the field, this practical, step-by-step guide leads readers through the key aspects of how to understand and manage the impacts of events of any type and scale. The product of tried-and-tested methods used across the event industry, coverage includes an overview of sustainable event management and detailed discu

"This books of short essays takes a critical look at modern management fads and fashions and shows that many do not stand up to scrutiny. It is believed for example that coaching is successful. What is the evidence for this? Selection procedures at interviews result in the right candidate being selected. Again what is the evidence? The author explains that many trends in management are short-lived and based upon flimsy evidence, yet they enjoy a period of support. Some eccentric, guru-inspired ideas are examined and evaluted. It is the faddishness, not the reasonableness, of management that is the real target of the author's humorous gripes and snipes. His book is an important tool for managers who want to understand the substance and rigour, or lack of it, associated with modern management ideas and concepts."--BOOK JACKET.

"50 Management Ideas You Really Need to Know demystifies the management concepts any budding entrepreneur will want to grasp. The 50 bite-sized topics expound the wisdom of the well-known business gurus (from Peters and Porter to Welch and Gates), explain helpful theories and tools (Ansoff's Product/Market grid, the 4Ps), expand on management ideas (branding, outsourcing, supply and demand) and cover the latest commercial concepts from the online world"--Murdoch Books website.

Managing a major case is among the most challenging managerial functions that anyone in law enforcement can perform, and there are numerous pitfalls to avoid. It is the goal of this book to provide law enforcement managers with the necessary tools and strategies they can use in managing their next major case. Many of these strategies were learned through trial and error. It begins with a look at the various elements of the investigative process. Organization of the investigative unit, whether it is a general assignment or highly specialized unit, is discussed as well as how to determine proper.

Management: The Essentials covers the concepts essential to management in the 21st century in a fresh, lively format thats perfectly suited to a typical university semester. So whether you want to be a good manager or work for one, youll be prepared for the challenges ahead.