Fundamentals of Management

by Griffin, Ricky W

• ISBN13: 9780618917075
• ISBN10: 0618917071
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-11
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

This skills-based text from respected author Ricky Griffin gives instructors the flexibility to integrate their own cases, exercises, and projects while continuing to provide them with a strong theoretical framework. Chapters are organized according to a strong pedagogy, featuring learning objectives, a chapter outline, a First Things First opening vignette, boldface key terms, a summary of key points, questions for review, questions for analysis, end of chapter exercises, and an end-of-the-chapter case with questions.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Management

Understanding the Manager's Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organizing

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Leading

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Controlling

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Appendix

Interpretation of Skills Self-Assessment Instruments

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