
Management
Duncan(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published in March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-511847-6 (ISBN)
Description
Management: Ideas and Actions is an integrative text, covering basic concepts of management theory that are often presented at the introductory level. It argues that there are a series of recurring themes in management that have survived the tests of time and practice. Illustrations are provided of how the themes that were introduced in the earlier periods of management thought are practised in today's organizations. Lessons are provided for today's managers with prescriptions for management action.
Reviews / Votes
"I like the way Duncan has laid out the book. In particular, the initial parts do an excellent job of introducing the reader to the field of management via an emphasis on efficiency and specialization....This book is unique because it offers an interesting and insightful look at management in both a historical and relevant context." --Richard Hodgetts, Florida International University"This is an impressive work and very valuable in its historical perspective and clarification of the evolution of management thinking.--David W. Jamieson, Jamieson Consulting Group
"The overall organization is logical and concise....The text's level seems quite appropriate for a volume designed to be an informative introduction to the founders and foundations of managerial practice. It is written in an engaging and stimulating style."--Arthur G. Bedeian, Louisiana State University
"The strengths of the book as a core text are that the book is relatively easy to read, it is well written and interesting, and it covers much of the history of management and management principles....Readable and enjoyable. It also has much more on the history of management ideas than most books."--Robert Gephart, University of Alberta, Canada
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
num. text boxes, 1 Tabelle
numerous text boxes, 1 table
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-511847-6 (9780195118476)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I. An Invitation to Management 1: Why Management? 2: Management and Managers Part II. Challenges of Management 3: The Challenge of Efficiency: Doing Things Right 4: The Challenge of Change: Doing the Right Things 5: The Challenge of Leadership Part III. Coordinating Resources 6: Goal Setting and Decision Making 7: Authority and Coordination 8: Management and Motivation Part IV. Managing Relationships and Culture 9: Managing Responsibility: Obligations and Values 10: Managing Culture and Quality 11: Lessons of Management: Prescriptions, Enigmas, and Paradoxes References