Contemporary management

Jones, Gareth R. (Author). George, Jennifer M. (Added Author). Fane, Graham. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780070922013
ISBN: 0070922012
Physical Description: print
xxv, 600 p. : col. ill., ports. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Edition: 2nd. Canadian ed.
Publisher: Toronto : McGraw-Hill Ryerson, c2005.

General Note:	First Canadian ed. written by Gareth R. Jones ... [et al.].
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Why do we need managers? -- Managers and managing -- The evolution of management theory -- An overview of managing change -- Managers are people -- Attitudes, values, and culture: the manager as a person -- Ethics, social responsibility, and diversity -- Organizational conflict, negotiation, and politics -- Managing for the future -- The manager as planner and strategist -- The manager as decision maker -- Leadership -- The scope of management -- Managing the organizational environment -- Managing organizational structure -- Organizational control -- Managing people, our most valuable asset -- Human resource management -- Motivating individuals and groups -- Communication -- Glossary -- Name/Company/URL index.