Leadership Roles and Management Functions
Published on 1. January 1992
Book
Hardback
528 pages
978-0-397-54876-7 (ISBN)
Description
An introductory management text which emphasizes leadership and management as equally important and complementary roles. Organized by the phases of the management process, both leadership and management theory and concepts are presented with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. A key feature of the book is an experimental learning approach through the use of a practical application examples and exercises intertwined with the concepts and theory. The practical application methods include the use of clinical situations and case studies, sample scenarios, individual problem analysis, small and large group exercises, study questions, figures and graphs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
28 illustrations, 11 tables
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 161 mm
Weight
760 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-397-54876-7 (9780397548767)
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09/1999
3rd Edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
€49.65
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Content
Part 1 A new approach to leadership and management: integrating leadership roles and management functions; tools for leadership and management problem solving. Part 2 Roles and functions in planning: the planning hierarchy; long and short term planning - impact on change; fiscal planning. Part 3 Roles and functions in organizing: organizational structure; authority and power in organizations; organizing groups for patient care and committee work. Part 4 Roles and functions in staffing: pre-employment staffing responsibilities; employment indoctrination - induction, orientation and socialization; meeting staffing and educational needs. Part 5 Roles and functions in directing: creating a motivating climate; time management - managing time resources wisely; organizational and interpersonal communication; managing conflict; potential constraints affecting directing - unions and employment laws. Part 6 Roles and functions in controlling: quality control; performance appraisal; creating a growth producing work environment through discipline; employees with special needs. Part 7 Professional and social issues in leadership and management: ethical issues in leadership and management; legal and legislative issues in leadership and management; career development.