Management (8th Edition) - Hardcover

Robbins, Stephen P.; Coulter, Mary A.; Langton, Nancy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131274554 ISBN 13: 9780131274556

Publisher: Pearson Canada, 2005

Synopsis

Management continues to offer students an applied introduction to the principles of management that, while focusing on Canadian managers, examples, and cases, still offers a global viewpoint.   This 8^th edition, distinguishes itself from other books by its strong coverage of small business and entrepreneurial ventures, as well as great visual delivery of material through effective application of charts, diagrams and tables.   The new edition provides an even stronger emphasis on applications, showing students how management is for everyone.  

About this title

From the Publisher

Robbins/Coulter makes the management course come alive by bringing real managers and students together. This best selling text integrates the discipline of management and establishes a dialogue with managers from a variety of fields, with their new features managers respond and managers speak out.

From the Back Cover

This best-selling book demonstrates the real-world applications of management concepts. It integrates various management disciplines and establishes a dialogue with managers from a variety of fields. Written for the real world, the voices of real managers are woven throughout the book in a variety of unique features and sections. Among these are: A ManagerUs Dilemma presenting real managers and the situations they face; Ethical Dilemmas designed to illustrate the dilemmas associated with managing ethically in organizations; and Managers Comment on Skills in which real managers assess the important skills necessary for success in the real world. The sixth edition of Management has been revised to include the latest information and a new organization in many chapters. It focuses on building specific management skills, such as Active Learning, Negotiation, Interviewing, and Time Management. It also includes new material on a variety of topics, including: skill-based pay, broadbanding compensation, project management, learning organization, trust, core competencies, strategic human resource management, outsourcing, self-directed careers, open book management, visionary and team leadership, ISO 9000, and environmental/green management. An essential reference for every management professional, from entry-level to senior executive.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Canada
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131274554
• ISBN 13: 9780131274556
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 656