Fundamentals of Management Essential Concepts and Applications

by Robbins, Stephen P.; De Cenzo, David A.; Coulter, Mary A.

• ISBN13: 9780133499919
• ISBN10: 013349991X
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-01-09
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

For Principles of Management courses.

 

The practical tools of management presented through in-depth practice

 

Fundamentals of Managemen t is a brief, paperback text that gives students more depth and breadth with practical tools to practice their management skills than any other textbook. The Ninth Edition introduces a new and exciting design and includes new chapter openers, case applications, and exercises.

 

MyManagementLab for Fundamentals of Managemen t is a total learning package. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that truly engages students in learning. It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams—resulting in better performance in the course—and provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class progress.

 

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how:

• Personalize Learning with MyManagementLab: Inspire the exchange of new ideas and foster intriguing discussions with the abundant resources found in MyManagementLab.
• Encourage Students to Apply Concepts: Throughout the text, the authors provide examples of how concepts work, while providing an opportunity to practice and review material. 
• Stay on the Cutting-Edge of Management Practice: There are always new issues and ideas confronting managers, which is why this edition now includes new and updated exercises, modules, and boxes.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab search for ISBN-10: 0133773213/ISBN-13: 9780133773217. That package includes ISBN-10: 013349991X/ISBN-13: 9780133499919 and ISBN-10: 0133506835/ISBN-13: 9780133506839.

 

MyLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

1. Managers and Management

History Module A Brief History of Management’s Roots

2. The Management Environment

3. Integrative Managerial Issues

 

II. Planning

4. Foundations of Decision Making

Quantitative Module Quantitative Decision-Making Aids

5. Foundations of Planning

 

III. Organizing

6. Organizational Structure and Design

7. Managing Human Resources

Career Module Building Your Career

8. Managing Change and Innovation

 

IV. Leading

9. Foundations of Individual Behavior

10. Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

11. Motivating and Rewarding Employees

12. Leadership and Trust

13. Managing Communication and Information

 

V. Controlling

14. Foundations of Control

15. Operations Management

 

Entrepreneurship Module Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures

Glossary

Index