
Exploring Management
John R. Schermerhorn(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 25. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-470-87821-7 (ISBN)
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The primary goal of this edition of Exploring Managementis to help build core management competencies for today's global and more complex workplace, including issues related to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling (POLC) - with more hands-on type materials such as cases, exercises, and application. Schermerhorn uses a conversational and interactive writing style to master concepts in a bite-size and fundamental approach.
This text presents managerial concepts and theory in a straight-forward, interesting style with a strong emphasis on application. The discussion of theory is framed in a unique, engaging, and concise way. The goal is to promote critical thinking and ability to make sound business decisions using managerial theory. Concepts are explored and reinforced by most hands-on applications, exercises, cases, and the integration of technology. The text also focuses on the most important aspects of the POLC model, emphasizing skill-building.
This text presents managerial concepts and theory in a straight-forward, interesting style with a strong emphasis on application. The discussion of theory is framed in a unique, engaging, and concise way. The goal is to promote critical thinking and ability to make sound business decisions using managerial theory. Concepts are explored and reinforced by most hands-on applications, exercises, cases, and the integration of technology. The text also focuses on the most important aspects of the POLC model, emphasizing skill-building.
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Paperback
Edition
3. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 27.6 cm
Width: 21.6 cm
Thickness: 2.1 cm
Weight
1132 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-87821-7 (9780470878217)
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Person
Dr. John R. Schermerhorn, Jr., is the Charles G. O'Bleness Professor of Management in the College of Business at Ohio University, and formerly served as Director of the Ohio University for Southeast Asian Studies. He earned a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Northwestern University, and an M.B.A. (with distinction) in management and international business from New York University. Dr. Schermerhorn previously taught at Tulane University, The University of Vermont, and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, where he served as Head of the Department of Management and Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration.
A specialist in general management, organizational change and interorganizational cooperation, his clients have included Corning Glass Works, Pepsico, Inc., American Bankers Association, New England Hospital Assembly, Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, Petroleos de Venezuela, and the Vietnam Training Center for Radio and Television, among other organizations.
A specialist in general management, organizational change and interorganizational cooperation, his clients have included Corning Glass Works, Pepsico, Inc., American Bankers Association, New England Hospital Assembly, Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, Petroleos de Venezuela, and the Vietnam Training Center for Radio and Television, among other organizations.
Content
Chapter 1: Managers and the Management Process
Chapter 2: Management Learning
Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Chapter 4: Managers as Decision Makers
Chapter 5: Plans and Planning Techniques
Chapter 6: Controls and Control Systems
Chapter 7: Strategy and Strategic Management
Chapter 8: Organization Structure and Design
Chapter 9: Organizational Cultures, Innovation, and Change
Chapter 10: Human Resource Management
Chapter 11: Leadership
Chapter 12: Individual Behavior
Chapter 13: Motivation
Chapter 14: Teams and Teamwork
Chapter 15: Communication
Chapter 16: Diversity and Global Cultures
Chapter 17: Globalization and International Business
Chapter 18: Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Chapter 2: Management Learning
Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Chapter 4: Managers as Decision Makers
Chapter 5: Plans and Planning Techniques
Chapter 6: Controls and Control Systems
Chapter 7: Strategy and Strategic Management
Chapter 8: Organization Structure and Design
Chapter 9: Organizational Cultures, Innovation, and Change
Chapter 10: Human Resource Management
Chapter 11: Leadership
Chapter 12: Individual Behavior
Chapter 13: Motivation
Chapter 14: Teams and Teamwork
Chapter 15: Communication
Chapter 16: Diversity and Global Cultures
Chapter 17: Globalization and International Business
Chapter 18: Entrepreneurship and Small Business