Management

by Griffin, Ricky W.

• ISBN13: 9781439080993
• ISBN10: 1439080992
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-11
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Trust the management text that has already helped almost two million students prepare for successful careers in business. Griffin's leading MANAGEMENT, 10E takes a functional approach to management using classic theory, current research, an inviting reader-friendly style, and hundreds of memorable business examples. You examine both traditional management and emerging topics, including organizational justice and negotiation as well as the impact of the 2008-2009 economic recession and global warming on business. Examples from well-known and emerging companies as well as small and non-profit organizations demonstrate the importance of strong management for success in any type of organization.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Management

Managing and the Manager's Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environmental Context of Management

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Planning and Decision Making

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

The Organizing Process

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

The Leading Process

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

The Controlling Process

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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