Fundamentals of management

Preface/introduction Managers and management-- The management environment-- Integrative managerial issues-- Foundations of decision making-- Foundations of planning-- Organizational structure and design-- Managing human resources-- Managing change and innovation-- Foundations of individual behavior-- Understanding groups and managing work teams-- Motivating and rewarding employees-- Leadership and trust-- Managing communication and information-- Foundations of control-- Operations management-- Glossary-- Index.--

For Principles of Management courses. The practical tools of management presented through in-depth practice. Fundamentals of Management is a brief, paperback text that gives students more depth and breadth with practical tools to practice their management skills than any other textbook. The Ninth Edition introduces a new and exciting design and includes new chapter openers, case applications, and exercises.