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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book TBS Barcelona Core Textbooks HD31.2 SCA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available B05482
Book TBS Barcelona Core Textbooks HD31.2 SCA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available B05387

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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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