Exploring Management, Fourth Edition Binder ReadyVersion

by Schermerhorn

• ISBN13: 9781118620199
• ISBN10: 1118620194
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Exploring Management 4e 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, student-centered, engaging, and concise way. Students will be able to think critically and make sound business decisions using managerial theory because concepts are explored and reinforced by many hands-on applications, exercises, cases, and the integration of technology. Through this approach, students successfully will be able to apply theory to practice. The author uses a conversational and interactive writing style that enables students to work at their own pace and master concepts in a more bite-size and fundamental approach.

Table of Contents

Managers and Management

1 Managers and the Management Process: Everyone becomes a manager someday

2 Management Learning: Great things grow from strong foundations

3 Ethics and Social Responsibility: Character doesn’t stay home when we go to work

Planning and Controlling

4 Managers as Decision Makers: There is no substitute for a good decision

5 Plans and Planning Techniques: Get there faster with objectives

6 Controls and Control Systems: What gets measured happens

7 Strategy and Strategic Management: Insight and hard work deliver results

Organizing

8 Organization Structure and Design: It’s all about working together

9 Organizational Cultures, Innovation, and Change: Adaptability and values set the tone

10 Human Resource Management: Nurturing turns potential into performance

Leading

11 Leadership: A leader lives in each of us

12 Individual Behavior: There’s beauty in individual differences

13 Motivation: Respect unlocks human potential

14 Teams and Teamwork: Two heads really can be better than one

15 Communication: Listening is the key to understanding

Environment

16 Diversity and Global Cultures: There are new faces in the neighborhood

17 Globalization and International Business: Going global isn’t just for travelers

18 Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Taking risks can make dreams come true

Skill-Building Portfolio SB-1

Cases for Critical Thinking C-1