Management: Text And Cases

Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Invitation to Management 2. Evolution of Management Thought 3. Planning 4. Decision Making 5. Organizing 6. Staffing 7. Leading 8. Communication 9. Motivation 10. Controlling 11. Coordination 12. Management and Society 13. Total Quality Management 14. Quality Management Systems 15. Management Education 16. International Management 17. Productivity Management 18. Executive Education 19. Knowledge Management 20. Introduction to Organizational Behaviour 21. Organizational Culture and Effectiveness 22. Organizational Change 23. Managing Stress and Burnout 24. Managing Business Values 25. Case Method of Learning Glossary Bibliography Author Index Organization Index Subject Index  

"This comprehensive and well-organized book, now in its Second Edition, continues to provide a clear insight into the principles and concepts of management. The book discusses in rich detail topics such as planning, organizing, leading, controlling and communication. In this edition, all the existing chapters have been revised and seven new chapters have been included to provide some additional information on management and organization behaviour."