
Management
Cengage Learning EMEA (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 25. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
540 pages
978-1-84480-506-8 (ISBN)
Description
This classic textbook provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the whole subject of management, both in theory and in practice. Now in its seventh edition, the text includes new case studies, an updated glossary and a wide range of additional pedagogical features designed to support learning and encourage reflective thinking. Deliberately arranged in concise chapters for easier comprehension, "Management: Theory and Practice" encompasses all topics commonly taught on business courses at undergraduate and post experience levels, including organization theory, strategy, operations management, logistics, information systems, marketing, human resource management and finance. Reference is made to both historical and contemporary management paradigms, emphasising key themes such as gender, sustainability, globalization, and corporate social responsibility. All the text's theoretical coverage is grounded in numerous real life examples. "Management: Theory and Practice" draws on its authors' wide experience of both teaching management and being managers, to bring this complex and constantly evolving subject to life.
Links to video case studies (as well as other web links) encourage readers to extend their knowledge beyond the text and end of chapter reference lists indicate the essential books written by key management theorists.
Links to video case studies (as well as other web links) encourage readers to extend their knowledge beyond the text and end of chapter reference lists indicate the essential books written by key management theorists.
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Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
1035 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84480-506-8 (9781844805068)
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Persons
The late Gerald Cole worked and taught in a wide variety of large and small organisations in the public and private sectors. He held two non-executive directorships and was also an external examiner in CMS and DMS courses at Middlesex University. Phil, formerly advisor to Asia's highest paid CEO, worked for over 20 companies in almost as many countries prior to appointment as Senior Lecturer at Liverpool Business School. Having completed his Doctorate in Business Administration, at one of Europe's leading Business Schools, he went on to establish himself in academia, teaching at a range of universities. An experienced lecturer, he has an MA (distinction) in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and frequently teaches on a range of business courses. In 2012 Phil's students nominated him for an Amazing Teacher Award. In addition, after being nominated by the Liverpool Business School, he received the University Award for outstanding impact on the student learning experience. Phil has written several books, including 'Management - Theory and Practice Ed 7' with Gerald Cole and, 'International Business and Management', both of which were published with Cengage. His books are popular texts on a range of business degree programmes. Phil lives on the Wirral with his wife Rebecca and three sons Toby, Jacob and Ben.
Content
Part One - Management Theory Section 1. Introduction 1. Developments in Management Theory 2. Definitions of Management Section 2. Classical Theories of Management 3. The Search for Principles of Management 4. Max Weber and the Idea of Bureaucracy Section 3. Human Relations and Social Psychological Theories 5. Motivation- The Early Theorists 6. Motivation- Later Theorists Section 4. Theories of Leadership and Group Behaviour 7. Leadership- Theory and Practice 8. Groups and Group Behaviour Section 5. Systems and Contingency Approaches to Management Theory 9. Organisations as Systems 10. Contingency Approaches to Management Section 6. Modern Approaches to Management Theory 11. Modern Approaches to Management Part Two - Management in Practice Section 7. The Context of Management 12. Business Organisations and Corporate Governance 13. Developing an Organisation Culture 14. Women in Management 15. The International Context of Management Section 8. Management Planning 16. Strategic Aspects of Management 17. Objectives, Policies and Organisational Ethics 18. Performance Standards in Management 19. Decision-making in Organisations 20. Human Resource Planning 21. Work Structuring, Job Design and Business Process Re-engineering Section 9. Organizing for Management 22. Organisation Structures 23. Delegation and Empowerment 24. Managing Change: Key Concepts 25. Implementing Change 26. Communication in Organisations 27. Time Management and Personal Effectiveness Section 10. Control in Management 28. Controlling Performance 29. Quality Standards and Management 30. The Role of Information Technology Part Three - Functional Management: Marketing, Production, Personnel and Financial Section 11. Marketing Management 31. The Marketing Concept, Competitiveness and the Global Dimension 32. The Marketing Mix: Product and Price 33. The Marketing Mix: Promotion 34. The Marketing Mix: Distribution 35. Marketing Research 36. Marketing Organisation 37. Customer Services and Consumer Protection Section 12. Production Management 38. Production Planning and Control 39. Types of Production 40. Aids to Production 41. New Technology in Manufacturing Section 13. Personnel Management 42. Human Resource Management 43. Recruitment and Selection 44. Employee Development and Training 45. Performance Appraisal, Discipline and Grievances 46. Developing Managerial Competencies 47. Stress Management and Employee Counselling 48. Job Evaluation 49. Employee Relations and Collective Rights 50. Legal Aspects of Employment- Individual Rights Section 14. Financial Aspects of Management 51. Company Accounts 52. Budgets, Forecasts and Business Plans