Managing Organizations Principles & Guidelines

by Duening, Thomas N.; Ivancevich, John

• ISBN13: 9781592602070
• ISBN10: 159260207X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-01
• Publisher: Atomic Dog

Summary

In the 21st century, managers will play a crucial role in operating organizations of every conceivable size, in every industry classification, and in many geographical locations. As teachers of management, Duening and Ivancevich have learned along with their students that managerial concepts that fit so well in one setting are often misaligned in other settings. The practice of management is challenging, simple, mysterious, rewarding, and frustrating all at the same time. Managing Organizations: Principles & Guidelines will invite your students? interest, continuous learning, and attention to managerial tasks, responsibilities, and functions.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Management

The Evolution of Management Thought

Management: Skills, Roles, and Modern Challenges

Social Responsibility and Management Ethics

Managing Globally

Planning

Elements of Planning

Strategic Planning

Managerial Decision Making

Organizing

Job Design

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Leading

Elements of Leadership

Motivation

Interpersonal and Organizational Communications

Work Groups and Teams

Elements of Controlling

Production, Operations, and Financial Controls

Organizational Change and Learning

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