Management (7th Edition) - Hardcover

Robbins, Stephen P.; Coulter, Mary K.

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ISBN 10: 0130319651 ISBN 13: 9780130319654

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

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6E-7, Robbins, Stephen P., Coulter, Mary, Management, 7/E* Robbins and Coulter's best-selling book demonstrates the real-world applications of management concepts and makes management come alive by bringing real managers and readers together. As it successfully integrates the various functions of management, the book establishes a dialogue with managers from a variety of fields Chapter-opening ?A Managers Dilemma? vignettes introduce readers to real situations? faced by real managers, and chapter-ending ?Real Managers Respond to Opening Dilemma? discussions explore successful resolutions?both using the concepts covered in each chapter. These chapters cover an introduction to management and organizations, management yesterday and today, organizational culture and environment, managing in a global environment, social responsibility and managerial ethics, managing entrepreneurial ventures, decision-making, managing change and innovation, understanding groups and teams, and much more. For all level managers in a variety of fields.

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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.

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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.

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