Fundamentals of Management
Essential Concepts and Applications
2nd Edition
Published on 17. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-0-13-578600-0 (ISBN)
Description
A concise, 4-color economical core management text book that covers the 4 basic functions (Planning, Leading, Organizing, and Controlling), while focusing on the skills of managers--the "how tos". New Chapter 6 on "Technology and Work Design" and new Ch. 12 on "Managing Teams", (old Chs. 6 & 7, and 10 & 11, now combined). New "Testing Your Comprehension" built-in study guide at end of every chapter. Website support on PHLIP.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 260 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1075 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-578600-0 (9780135786000)
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David A.De Cenzo | Stephen P. Robbins | David A. CeCenzo
Fundamentals of Management
Essentials, Concepts and Applications
Book
12/1994
Prentice-Hall
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Content
(NOTE:All chapters begin with Learning Objectives and end with Summary Questions & Exercises, Case Applications, and Video Case.) I. INTRODUCTION. 1. Managers and Management. 2. The Changing Face of Management. II. PLANNING. 3. Foundations of Planning. 4. Planning Tools and Techniques. 5. Foundations of Decision Making. III. ORGANIZING. 6. Technology and the Design of Work Processes. 7. Basic Organization Designs. 8. Staffing and Human Resource Management. 9. Managing Change and Innovation. IV. LEADING. 10. Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior. 11. Understanding Work Teams. 12. Motivating and Rewarding Employees. 13. Leadership and Supervision. 14. Communication and Other Interpersonal Skills. V. CONTROLLING. 15. Foundations of Control. 16. Control Tools and Techniques. Appendix A. The Historical Roots of Contemporary Management Practices. Appendix B. Understanding Your Career. Answer Key. Notes. Illustration Credits. Name / Organization Index. Glindex. (a combined glossary / subject index.)