Supervision Today!
6th Edition
Published on 23. April 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-13-503842-0 (ISBN)
Description
Supervision Today has earned a reputation of being the one of the most effective supervision books because it blends traditional and contemporary topics, as well as theories and experiential skills. Offering a three-tier learning system, it focuses on building readers' knowledge, improving their comprehension and applying concepts directly to skill development. Known for its lively tone and four-color design, it captures the latest in supervision literature and includes cases to invigorate any lecture. This edition includes new information on interviewing, employee loyalty, conflict resolution, and group development. This book is an essential resource for managers and supervisors.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 274 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
828 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-503842-0 (9780135038420)
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Other editions
New editions
Stephen P. Robbins | David A. Decenzo | Robert M. Wolter
Supervision Today! Plus MyBizSkillsKit -- Access Card Package
Book
06/2012
7th Edition
Prentice Hall
€150.49
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Stephen P. Robbins | David A. Decenzo | Robert M. Wolter
Supervision Today!
Book
04/2012
7th Edition
Pearson
€155.97
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Previous edition
Steve Robbins | David A. Decenzo
Supervision Today!, & Self-Assessment Library v.3.0 Package
Book
11/2007
5th Edition
Prentice Hall
€64.36
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Content
PART I: DEFINING SUPERVISION AND SUPERVISORY CHALLENGES
1. Supervision Definitions
2. Supervision Challenges
PART II: PLANNING, ORGANIZING, STAFFING, CONTROLLING AND DECISION-MAKING
3. Planning and Goal Setting
4. Organizing
5. Staffing and Recruiting
6. Controlling
7. Problem Analysis and Decision Making
PART III: MOTIVATING, LEADING, COMMUNICATING, AND DEVELOPING
8. Motivating Followers
9. Leading Followers
10. Communicating Effectively
11. Developing Groups
PART IV: APPRAISAL, SAFETY, NEGOTIATION, CHANGE, AND LABOR RELATIONS
12. Performance Appraisal
13. Workplace Health and Safety
14. Conflict, Negotiation, Discipline and Politics
15. Change Management
16. Supervision and Labor
POSTSCRIPT: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Supervision Definitions
2. Supervision Challenges
PART II: PLANNING, ORGANIZING, STAFFING, CONTROLLING AND DECISION-MAKING
3. Planning and Goal Setting
4. Organizing
5. Staffing and Recruiting
6. Controlling
7. Problem Analysis and Decision Making
PART III: MOTIVATING, LEADING, COMMUNICATING, AND DEVELOPING
8. Motivating Followers
9. Leading Followers
10. Communicating Effectively
11. Developing Groups
PART IV: APPRAISAL, SAFETY, NEGOTIATION, CHANGE, AND LABOR RELATIONS
12. Performance Appraisal
13. Workplace Health and Safety
14. Conflict, Negotiation, Discipline and Politics
15. Change Management
16. Supervision and Labor
POSTSCRIPT: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT