Contemporary Management

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Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-05-01
Publisher(s): McGraw Hill
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Summary

Prepared by Tom Quirk of Webster University, the study guide has been completely revised and updated with the goal of helping students master course content. Each chapter now includes learning objectives; chapter outline; and matching, true-false, multiple choice, and essay questions, with answer keys including page references to the text.

Table of Contents

Management
Managers and Managing
The Evolution of Management Thought
Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager as a Person
The Environment of Management
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment
Managing in the Global Environment
Decision-Making, Planning, and Strategy
Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship
The Manager as a Planner and Strategist
Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage
Organizing and Controlling
Managing Organizational Structure and Culture
Organizational Control and Change
Human Resource Management
Leading Individuals and Groups
Motivation and Performance
Leadership
Effective Groups and Teams
Managing Critical Organizational Processes
Promoting Effective Communication
Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
Using Information Technology to Increase Performance
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