Management today : best practices for the modern workplace
/ Terri A. Scandura, University of Miami, Kim Gower, University of Mary Washington.
- First edition.
- xxx, 560 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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.