Contemporary Management
2024 Release
by Jennifer M. George
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781264948390 |
| eText ISBN | 9781264250196 |
| Publisher | McGraw Hill |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Language | English |
Contemporary Management: 2024 Release is a textbook that incorporates recent findings in management research and theory to reflect evolving workplace practices.
The text focuses on foundational management concepts and the external environments in which organizations operate. It examines ethical and social responsibilities, workforce diversity in multicultural settings, and global management considerations. The text also addresses strategic planning, decision making, and leadership dynamics that influence individual and team performance.
A prominent element of the text is the Manager as a Person feature, which integrates real-world examples into the narrative and boxed material. These accounts illustrate how managers across small and large enterprises respond to organizational challenges, seize market opportunities, and guide their workforces.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Managers and Managing
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Management Thought
Chapter 3: Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture The Manager as a Person
Chapter 4: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Chapter 5: Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment
Chapter 6: Managing in the Global Environment
Chapter 7: Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 8: The Manager as a Planner and Strategist
Chapter 9: Value Chain Management Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage
Chapter 10: Managing Organizational Structure and Culture
Chapter 11: Organizational Control and Change
Chapter 12: Human Resource Management
Chapter 13: Motivation and Performance
Chapter 14: Leadership
Chapter 15: Effective Groups and Teams
Chapter 16: Promoting Effective Communication
Chapter 17: Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
Chapter 18: Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance
Chapter 19: Starting a New Business
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