Management

by Williams, Chuck

• ISBN13: 9780324201260
• ISBN10: 0324201265
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-09
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Management, 3rd edition by Chuck Williams presents management theory and applications in an engaging narrative style not commonly found in textbooks. Williams? unique organization and features focus on the critical theories and enhance them with detailed examples that draw the reader into the reading and clearly show their implications for managers and organizations. Drawing from his experience as an award winning educator, Williams includes innovative features that help readers understand how all the different concepts come together and how they will be personally relevant. The text's unique organization focuses on how managers "make things happen? in modern organizations, exploring the role and impact of management on individuals and organizations. Instructors and readers praised the first two editions for their innovative approach and tools that make management both relevant and interesting--the Third Edition continues and improves upon this foundation of innovation.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Management

Management

History of Management

Organizational Environments and Cultures

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning

Planning and Decision Making

Organizational Strategy

Innovation and Change

Global Management

Organizing

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resource Systems

Managing Individuals and a Diverse Work Force

Leading

Motivation

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading

Control

Managing Information

Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations

Assessment Appendix

Endnotes

Glossary

Name

Index Subject

Index

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