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Contemporary management / Gareth R. Jones and Jennifer M. George.

By: Jones, Gareth R.
Contributor(s): George, Jennifer M.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York, NY : McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2003Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xxix, 732 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0072469447; 0071151214.Subject(s): ManagementDDC classification: 658 | 658 JON
Contents:
Managers and managing -- The evolution of management theory -- Attitudes, values, ethics and culture: the manager as a person -- Managing diverse employees in a diverse environment -- Managing the organizational environment -- Managing the global environment -- The manager as a decision maker -- The manager as a planner and strategist -- Managing organizational structure -- Organizational control and culture -- Human resource management -- Motivation -- Leadership -- Groups and teams -- Communication -- Organizational conflict, negotiation, politics and change -- Managing information systems and technologies -- Operations management: Managing quality, efficiency and responsiveness to customers -- The management of innovation, product development and entrepreneurship.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 658 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00160626
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 658 JON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000987358
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

International edition.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Managers and managing -- The evolution of management theory -- Attitudes, values, ethics and culture: the manager as a person -- Managing diverse employees in a diverse environment -- Managing the organizational environment -- Managing the global environment -- The manager as a decision maker -- The manager as a planner and strategist -- Managing organizational structure -- Organizational control and culture -- Human resource management -- Motivation -- Leadership -- Groups and teams -- Communication -- Organizational conflict, negotiation, politics and change -- Managing information systems and technologies -- Operations management: Managing quality, efficiency and responsiveness to customers -- The management of innovation, product development and entrepreneurship.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Chapter 1 Managers and Managing
  • Chapter 2 The Evolution of Management Thought
  • Chapter 3 The Manager as a Person: Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture
  • Chapter 4 Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Chapter 5 Managing Diverse Employees in a Multi-Cultural Environment
  • Chapter 6 Managing in the Global Environment
  • Chapter 7 The Manager as a Decision Maker
  • Chapter 8 The Manager as a Planner and Strategist
  • Chapter 9 Value Chain Management: Operating Strategies to Increase Quality, Efficiency, and Responsiveness to Customers
  • Chapter 10 Managing Organizational Structure
  • Chapter 11 Organizational Control and Change
  • Chapter 12 Human Resource Management
  • Chapter 13 Motivation and Performance
  • Chapter 14 Leadership
  • Chapter 15 Effective Groups and Teams
  • Chapter 16 Communication
  • Chapter 17 Managing Organizational Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
  • Chapter 18 Further Themes in Contemporary Management