Gain a solid understanding of management and the power of innovation in the workplace with Griffin's MANAGEMENT: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES, 11E, Int. ed.. This dynamic book, known for its cutting edge research and memorable examples, takes a functional approach to the process of management with a focus on active planning, leading, organizing and controlling. This book's reader-friendly approach examines today's emerging management topics, from the impact of technology and importance of a green business environment to ethical challenges and the need to adapt in changing times.Using a proven successful balance of theory and practice, the author interweaves numerous new and popular cases and learning features as well as hundreds of well-researched examples to vividly demonstrate the importance of strong management to any type of organization. INDICE: Part I: AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT..1. Managing and the Manager's Job..2. Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges..Part II: THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT OF MANAGEMENT..3. The Environment and Culture of Organizations..4. The Ethical and Social Environment..5. The Global Environment..6. TheMulticultural Environment..Part III: PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING..7. Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making..8. Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning..9. Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving..10. Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship..Part IV: THE CONTROLLING PROCESS..11. Basic Elements of Control..12. Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity..13.Managing Information and Information Technology..Part V: THE ORGANIZING PROCESS..14. Basic Elements of Organizing..15. Managing Organization Design..16. Managing Organization Change and Innovation..17. Managing Human Resources in Organizations..Part VI: THE LEADING PROCESS..18. Basic Elements Of Individual Behavior in Organizations..19. Managing Employee Motivation and Performance..20. Managing Leadership and Influence Processes..21. Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication..22. Managing Work Groups and Teams.
- ISBN: 978-1-111-96972-1
- Editorial: South Western
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 848
- Fecha Publicación: 06/06/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés