The Management Task (Institute of Management Series) - Softcover

Rob Dixon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750606711 ISBN 13: 9780750606714

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993

Synopsis

Dixon addresses the task of management in terms of the different processes involved, e.g. planning, decision making, organizing, communication and the more specific management functions such as personnel, marketing and the environment of management and business. The politics of management and different management styles are also discussed in a practical context. Suitable for managers on Certificate in Management programmes or Part 1 of Diploma in Management programmes, including those accredited by BTEC. This book is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and understanding required for any competency-based management course. It is based upon the Management Charter Initiative's Occupational Standards for Management NVQs.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This is a third edition of the Management Task, a diploma level book in the Chartered Management of Institute series.

The author addresses the task of management in terms of the different processes involved, for example, planning, decision-making, organizing, communication, and the more specific management functions such as personnel, marketing and the environment of management and business. It covers the knowledge and understanding required as part of any competency-based management programme.

This new edition includes two new sections on marketing and new management thinking and covers the new areas of the CMI diploma syllabus. It is also suitable for NVQ national units of managerial competence and personal competency required to perform at management level 4.

Rob Dixon is a Professor in Management Accountancy at Durham University Business School. He lectures in management, finance and accountancy and has been responsible for directing the Full-Time and the Distance Learning MBA programmes. He is author of a number of books and articles in the field.

As the champion of management, The Chartered Management Institute shapes and supports managers of tomorrow. By sharing intelligent insights and setting standards in management development, the Institute helps to deliver results in a dynamic world. If you would like to hear more about the benefits of individual or corporate membership, please contact:

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About the Author

Rob Dixon is a Professor in Finance and Accountancy at Durham University Business School. He lectures in management accountancy and has been responsible for directing the Full-Time and currently directs the Distance Learning MBA programme. He is author of a number of books and articles in the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750606711
• ISBN 13: 9780750606714
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130