Management today : best practices for the modern workplace / Terri A. Scandura, Kim Gower.

By:

Scandura, Terri A [author]

Contributor(s):

Gower, Kimberly S [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Los Angeles : Sage Publications, 2021.Edition: First edition.Description: xxx, 560 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.ISBN:

9781506385877

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

HD31.2 .S33 2021

Contents:

Pt. 1. Introduction — 1. Becoming a manager — pt. 2. Planning — 2. Making decisions and using analytics — 3. Ethics and social responsibility — 4. Organizational culture and change — 5. Strategic management and planning — pt 3. Organizing — 6. Organizational design — 7. Communication — 8. Human resource systems — pt. 4. Leading — 9. Understanding individuals and diversity — 10. Motivation — 11. Managing teams — 12. Leadership — 13. Managing in a global environment — pt. 5. Controlling — 14. Budget control — 15. Management control systems and technology.

Summary: Today's ever-evolving workplace requires managers to hone new skills so they can make informed decisions, manage diverse teams, and lead change. Management Today: Best Practices for the Modern Workplace cuts through the noise by introducing students to the most effective management theories, models, and strategies. Experiential exercises and self-assessments provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice essential skills. Authors Terri A. Scandura and Kim Gower provide best practices, examples, and cases from real-world companies. Coverage of big data, data analytics, and technology ensures students are ready to thrive in today's organizations.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Today's ever-evolving workplace requires managers to hone new skills so they can make informed decisions, manage diverse teams, and lead change. Management Today: Best Practices for the Modern Workplace cuts through the noise by introducing students to the most effective management theories, models, and strategies. Experiential exercises and self-assessments provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice essential skills. Authors Terri A. Scandura and Kim Gower provide best practices, examples, and cases from real-world companies. Coverage of big data, data analytics, and technology ensures students are ready to thrive in today's organizations.