Management

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Griffin Ricky W.
Published: Houghton Mifflin Co.,
Publisher Address: Boston
Publication Dates: c2002.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 7th ed.
Subjects:
Carrier Form: xxxiv, 765 p.: col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm. +1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
ISBN: 0618113606
9780618113606
Index Number: F272
CLC: F272
Call Number: F272/G852/7th.ed.
Contents: A variety of multi-media instructional aids, including a Web site, are available to supplement the text.
Accompanying CD-ROM includes additional topical information, chapter outlines and summaries, web links, a glossary, self-assessment exercises, ready notes, and learning objectives.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
pt. 1. An introduction to management -- Manging and the manager's job -- Traditional and contemporary issues and challenges -- pt. 2. The environmental context of management -- The environment of organizations and managers -- The ethical and social environment -- The global environment -- The cultural and multicultural environment -- pt. 3. Planning and decision making -- Basic elements of planning and decision making -- Managing strategy and strategic planning -- Managing decision making and problem solving -- Managing new venture formation and entrepreneurship -- pt. 4. The organizing process -- Basic elements of organizing -- Managing organization design -- Managing organization change and innovation -- Managing human resources in organizations -- pt. 5. The leading process -- Basic elements of individual behavior in organizations -- Managing employee motivation and performance -- Managing leadership and influence processes -- Managing interpersonal relations and communication -- Managing work groups and teams -- pt. 6. The controlling process -- Basic elements of control -- Managing operations, quality, and productivity -- Manging information and information technology.