
Skills of Management
Cengage Learning EMEA (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 3. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
445 pages
978-1-84480-645-4 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its sixth edition, "Skills of Management" is widely regarded as one of the leading introductions to core business and management skills for both students and professionals. The thoroughly revised and up-to-date chapters explore the theoretical and practical realities of management using real-life case examples and exercises. Covering both overarching strategic issues, such as defining the manager's job, priorities and objectives within the organizational context, through to practical issues, such as delegation, communication and training, this definitive text covers the areas of management expertise essential for any modern business and management student.
Now in its sixth edition, "Skills of Management" is widely regarded as one of the leading introductions to core business and management skills for both students and professionals. The thoroughly revised and up-to-date chapters explore the theoretical and practical realities of management using real-life case examples and exercises. Covering both overarching strategic issues, such as defining the manager's job, priorities and objectives within the organizational context, through to practical issues, such as delegation, communication and training, this definitive text covers the areas of management expertise essential for any modern business and management student.
Now in its sixth edition, "Skills of Management" is widely regarded as one of the leading introductions to core business and management skills for both students and professionals. The thoroughly revised and up-to-date chapters explore the theoretical and practical realities of management using real-life case examples and exercises. Covering both overarching strategic issues, such as defining the manager's job, priorities and objectives within the organizational context, through to practical issues, such as delegation, communication and training, this definitive text covers the areas of management expertise essential for any modern business and management student.
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
863 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84480-645-4 (9781844806454)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Managers and their background 2. Identifying the manager's job 3. The manager and the organization 4. Managerial style 5. Delegation 6. Motivation 7. Payment systems 8. Communication 9. Selection 10. Appraisal 11. Training and Development 12. Counselling 13. Disciplinary handling and dismissal 14. The manager and employee relations 15. Negotiating skills 16. Meetings and chairing