Fundamentals of Management

2nd Edition
0077126939 · 9780077126933
Fundamentals of Management 2e 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 v… Read More
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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
Fundamentals of Management 2e 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

•MORE on the Organizational Context, Power and Motivation