Jones, Gareth R.

Essentials of contemporary management / Gareth R. Jones, Jennifer M. George. - 4th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill/Irwin, c2011. - xli, 548 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The management process today -- Values, attitudes, emotions, and culture : the manager as a person -- Managing ethics and diversity -- Managing in the global environment -- Decision making, learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship -- Planning, strategy, and competitive advantage -- Designing organizational structure -- Control, change, and entrepreneurship -- Motivation -- Leaders and leadership -- Effective team management -- Building and managing human resources -- Communication and information technology management -- Operations management : managing vital operations and processes.

9780078137228 (pbk.) 0078137225 (pbk.)


Management.

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