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Klappentext The primary goal of this edition of Exploring Managementis to help build core management competencies for today's global and more complex workplace! including issues related to planning! organizing! leading! and controlling (POLC) - with more hands-on type materials such as cases! exercises! and application. Schermerhorn uses a conversational and interactive writing style to master concepts in a bite-size and fundamental approach.This text presents managerial concepts and theory in a straight-forward! interesting style with a strong emphasis on application. The discussion of theory is framed in a unique! engaging! and concise way. The goal is to promote critical thinking and ability to make sound business decisions using managerial theory. Concepts are explored and reinforced by most hands-on applications! exercises! cases! and the integration of technology. The text also focuses on the most important aspects of the POLC model! emphasizing skill-building. Zusammenfassung The primary goal of this edition of Exploring Managementis to help build core management competencies for today's global and more complex workplace! including issues related to planning! organizing! leading! and controlling (POLC) - with more hands-on type materials such as cases! exercises! and application. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Managers and the Management ProcessChapter 2: Management LearningChapter 3: Ethics and Social ResponsibilityChapter 4: Managers as Decision MakersChapter 5: Plans and Planning TechniquesChapter 6: Controls and Control SystemsChapter 7: Strategy and Strategic ManagementChapter 8: Organization Structure and DesignChapter 9: Organizational Cultures! Innovation! and ChangeChapter 10: Human Resource ManagementChapter 11: LeadershipChapter 12: Individual BehaviorChapter 13: MotivationChapter 14: Teams and TeamworkChapter 15: CommunicationChapter 16: Diversity and Global CulturesChapter 17: Globalization and International BusinessChapter 18: Entrepreneurship and Small Business ...