Fundamentals Of Management: Management Myths Debunked

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Fundamentals of Management is the most engaging and up-to-date introduction to management resource on the market today. Covering the essential concepts of management, it provides a solid foundation for understanding the key issues and offers a strong, practical focus, including the latest research on what works for managers and what doesn’t. The Tenth Edition has been updated with the latest coverage on hot topics such as sustainability, holacracy, the sharing economy, gamification, data analytics/big data, BYOD (bring your own device), and wearable technology. Engaging and fun videos and exercises motivate students and give them the practice they need to become successful managers.

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  • Year: 2,017

  • Edition: 10th, global

  • Pages: 529

  • Pages In File: 529

  • Language: English

  • Topic: 1

  • Identifier: 9,780,134,237,473

  • Org File Size: 70,262,796

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  • Toc: Part 1: Introduction 1. Managers and Management History Module: A Brief History of Management’s Roots 2. The Management Environment 3. Integrative Managerial Issues Part 2: Planning 4. Foundations of Decision Making Quantitative Module: Quantitative Decision-Making Aids 5. Foundations of Planning Part 3: Organizing 6. Organizational Structure and Design 7. Managing Human Resources Career Module: Building Your Career 8. Managing Change and Innovation Part 4: Leading 9. Foundations of Individual Behavior 10. Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams 11. Motivating and Rewarding Employees 12. Leadership and Trust 13. Managing Communication and Information Part 5: Controlling 14. Foundations of Control 15. Operations Management Entrepreneurship Module: Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures