Contemporary management /

Jones, Gareth R.

Contemporary management / Jones, Gareth R. Jennifer M. George. - 7th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill/Irwin, c2011. - xxvii, 690 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.

Includes index.

Managers and managing -- The evolution of management thought -- Values, attitudes, emotions, and culture : the manager as a person -- Ethics and social responsibility -- Managing diverse employees in a multicultural environment -- Managing in the global environment -- Decision making, learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship -- The manager as a planner and strategist -- Value-chain management : functional strategies for competitive advantage -- Managing organizational structure and culture -- Organizational control and change -- Motivation and performance -- Leadership -- Effective groups and teams -- Promoting effective communication -- Managing conflict, politics, and negotiation -- Using advanced information technology to increase performance.

9780071220934

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Management.

HD31 / .J66 2011

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