Studies of Management: Understanding Chaos and Complexity - Softcover

Bamforth, CJ

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0734611196 ISBN 13: 9780734611192

Publisher: Tilde Publishing and Distribution, 2013

Synopsis

By applying the theory and practice of management through case studies, real world examples and innovative media, this text brings the ideas, thoughts and practices of management to life for the young management student, and shows how the world of the practical manager and the world of management theory can be useful to one another. Key Features
• References and links to the accessible theory textbook Cornerstones of Management , Second Edition by Dickie & Dickie
• A full recap of the relevant management theory
• Up-to-date case studies
• Online examples and video examples, including You Tube Studies of Management: Understanding Chaos and Complexity is a stand-alone text that can also be used as a support text for Cornerstones of Management, Second Edition, by Laruie Dickie and Carolyn Dickie. Table of Contents Part A: The Development of Management (Case 1 — The opportunities of management; Case 2 — The evolution of management ideas; Case 3 — Managing organisational environments) Part B: Core Management Tasks (Case 4 — Planning; Case 5 — Organising structures & behaviours; Case 6 — Leading; Case 7 — Controlling the organisation Part C — Essential Management Behaviours (Case 8 — Motivating; Case 9 — Decision-making; Case 10 — Managerial communication; Case 11 — Managing in groups) Part D — Management for the 21st Century (Case 12 — Change & conflict in organisations; Case 13 — International management; Case 14 — Social responsibility & ethics in management)

About this title

About the Author

CJ (Jill) Bamforth has an MBA, Masters of eBusiness and Communication (MeB), a B.Ed, and PhD. Jill has extensive commercial business experience in the areas of strategy, business development, operations and project management in Europe, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. She also has a wealth of experience in executive education and mentoring. Whilst lecturing at Swinburne University, Jill developed and lectured across a wide range of courses in the management, business and ecommerce disciplines, both within Australia and internationally. As a long-term passionate educator of students, Jill was keen to add another practical student resource to the suite of learning materials that accompany Cornerstones of Management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tilde Publishing and Distribution
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0734611196
• ISBN 13: 9780734611192
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 78