Management today : best practices for the modern workplace / Terri A. Scandura, University of Miami, Kim Gower, University of Mary Washington.
Material type: TextPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE, [2021]Edition: First edition.Description: xxx, 560 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:- 9781506385877
- HD31.2 .S33 2021
Includes bibliographical references and index.
PART I: INTRODUCTION —
Chapter 1: Becoming a Manager —
PART II: PLANNING —
Chapter 2: Making Decisions and Using Analytics —
Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility —
Chapter 4: Organizational Culture and Change —
Chapter 5: Strategic Management and Planning —
PART III: ORGANIZING —
Chapter 6: Organizational Design —
Chapter 7: Communication —
Chapter 8: Human Resource Systems —
PART IV: LEADING —
Chapter 9: Understanding Individuals and Diversity —
Chapter 10: Motivation —
Chapter 11: Managing Teams —
Chapter 12: Leadership —
Chapter 13: Managing in a Global Environment —
PART V: CONTROLLING —
Chapter 14: Budget Control —
Chapter 15: Management Control Systems and Technology.
Management Today cuts through the noise by introducing students to evidence-based management theories, models, and strategies. Experiential activities, critical thinking questions, and self-assessments provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice essential management skills. The authors provide best practices and explore timely issues like emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, and virtual teams. Real-world cases explore good and bad examples of management, including the college admissions scandal, Theranos, and Walmart. In-depth coverage of big data, data analytics, and technology ensures students are ready to thrive in today's workplace. Provided by publisher.