Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications

Prentice Hall, 2013. — 475 p. — 8th ed. — ISBN: 0132620537, 9780132620536,This book continues the exciting design introduced in the last edition. We love the way it looks and the way management concepts are presented! And we hope you do, too! It’s a self-contained learning package. In addition to the end-of-chapter summaries and review questions, we’ve organized all the chapter self-assessments, skills modules, hands-on manager’s inbox exercises, and case applications into an easy-to-find and easy-to-use section at the back of the book. In addition, the text is supported by the most comprehensive Web site and supplement package, although your students will find the essential elements they need to understand and apply management concepts within the text itself. You have the choice about how best to use the materials: text only, online only, or text and online. It’s your decision!Contents
Introduction
Managers and Management
The Management Environment
Integrative Managerial Issues
Planning
Foundations of Decision Making
Foundations of Planning
Organizing
Organization Structure
Managing Human Resources
Managing Change and Innovation
Leading
Foundations of Individual Behavior
Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams
Motivating and Rewarding Employees
Leadership and Trust
Managing Communication and Information
Controlling
Foundations of Control
Operations Management