Supervision Today! - Softcover

Stephen P. Robbins; David A. DeCenzo

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ISBN 10: 0131726099 ISBN 13: 9780131726093

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2006

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This skills-focused introduction to supervision captures the reality of supervising in the 2000s. Using a lively, conversational style, it explains the job of supervisor and features a wide range of examples of how supervisors operate in real situations. The focus is on key skills needed for effective supervision--e.g., goal-setting, delegating, budgeting, interviewing, negotiating, counseling, coaching, conducting groups meetings, and handling grievances. Rich in experiential opportunities, it features lots of vignettes and visual stimuli to make concepts come alive, as well as self-assessment exercises and insights from dozens of real supervisors at a variety of companies all over North America. Defining the Supervisor's Job. Understanding Supervisory Challenges in The 21st Century. Establishing Goals. Designing and Implementing Controls. Solving Problems And Making Decisions. Organizing an Effective Department. Acquiring The Right People. Appraising Employee Performance. Motivating Your Employees. Providing Effective Leadership. Communicating Effectively. Supervising Groups And Work Teams. Handling Conflict, Politics, And Negotiations. Dealing With Change And Stress. Disciplining Employees. the Supervisor's Role in Labor Relations. Personal Development. For new supervisors and first-line managers.

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Written by the most well-respected educator in the field, this skills-focused introduction to supervision captures the reality of supervising in the 1990s. Supervision Today! takes students on the job by first explaining the job of supervisor, and then featuring examples--both throughout the book and in a supplementary video--of how supervisors operate in real situations.

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How to manage in a diverse, secure workplace

The entire working world is reacting to a new global environment. This book prepares readers for internal and external changes that are constant and inevitable in today's economy.

Basic step-by-step guides for supervisory functions reflect necessary new skills.
Planning covers ethical and moral dilemmas as well as budgetary and scheduling strategies.
Supervisors take on increased leadership roles in daily functions.

Course support far students and instructors and distance learning materials are available at www.prenhall.com/business_studies.

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