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"Fundamentals of Management 2th edititon" takes a straightforward and student-centred approach from a business perspective, providing a concise yet comprehensive foundation in the basic concepts of management. Retaining the directness and simplicity that was a valued feature of the first edition, this new edition has been fully revised and updated with: new chapters on Planning and Strategy, Leadership and Change; new sections on e-commerce and supply chain management; and, more on the Organizational Context, Power and Motivation.
List of contents
Part 1: What is management? 1.Defining management
2.The organisational context of management
3.The historical context of management
Part 2: Management processes 4.Planning and strategy
5.Organising processes and structures
6.Organisational change
7.Selecting, training and motivating people
8.Leading and leadership
9.Making decisions
10.Control
11.Reporting & communicating
12.Budgeting
Part 3: Management functions 13.Introduction to management functions
14.The marketing function
15.The operations function
16.The human resource function
17.The finance and accounting function
18.Information and e-Commerce
Part 4: Special topics in management 19.Social responsibility and ethics
20. Management fads and management research
About the author
Dr Mike Smith was formerly Senior Lecturer at Manchester Business School and has practised and consulted widely in industry including with the Cabinet Office, the AA and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Summary
Takes a student-centred approach from a business perspective, providing a concise yet comprehensive foundation in the basic concepts of management. This title includes: chapters on Planning and Strategy, Leadership and Change; sections on e-commerce and supply chain management; and, Organizational Context, Power and Motivation.
