Principles of Management

Overview

Main description

Charles Hill and Steve McShane, two of the most successful, well-thought of authors, researchers, teachers and consultants, have come together to write Management. This dynamic duo's progressive text engages students with their exceptional storytelling writing style and great examples to see the big picture/ interconnectivity between the four functions of management and prepares them better for their careers ahead. A unique "Management Portfolio Project" rounds out the student experience. Faculty are supported with a truly integrated support package.

Table of contents

PART ONE MANAGERS AND THE ENVIRONMENTChapter 1 ManagementChapter 2 The External and Internal EnvironmentChapter 3 Globalization and the ManagerChapter 4 Stakeholders, Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityPART TWO STRATEGIZINGChapter 5 Planning and Decision MakingChapter 6 StrategyChapter 7 Managing OperationsPART THREE ORGANIZATIONAL ARCHITECTUREChapter 8 OrganizingChapter 9 Control SystemsChapter 10 Organizational Culture Chapter 11 Developing High Performance TeamsPART FOUR LEADINGChapter 12 Staffing and Developing a Diverse WorkforceChapter 13 Motivating and Rewarding Employee PerformanceChapter 14 Managing Employee Attitudes and WellbeingChapter 15 Managing through Power, Influence and NegotiationChapter 16 LeadershipChapter 17 CommunicationPART FIVE CHANGEChapter 18 Managing Innovation and Change