Management concepts and practices

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The text takes an integrative approach to the subject of management and brings together these separate areas to show how they are all necessary to the management of change and to establishing a sense of direction for a company. With contributions from leading authorities in their fields and with such comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics, this text is a must for all students of management. *Each chapter is written by an expert in the field. *Good comprehensive coverage in an easy-to-understand, no-nonsense style covering all business functions. *Includes chapters on corporate responsibility and the environment. *Looks at the international aspect of management with reference to multinational management.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• 1 Challenge of Management
• 2 Leadership
• 3 Focus on the Customer
• 4 Marketing
• 5 Strategic Management
• 6 The Implementation of Strategy
• 7 Total Quality Management
• 8 Management Control
• 9 Organisational Culture
• 10 Organisational Communication
• 11 Human Resource Management
• 12 Work Motivation
• 13 Management Decision Making
• 14 Operations Management
• 15 Information Systems Management
• 16 Financial Management
• 17 Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
• 18 Environmental Issues and Environmental Management
• 19 Multinational Management
• 20 Management in Perspective