Leadership in Supply Management - Hardcover

Anna E. Flynn; Ph.D

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0981577008 ISBN 13: 9780981577005

Publisher: Institute for Supply Management, 2008

Synopsis

A key study resource for the ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management - CPSM (tm) - program and a valuable supply management reference tool. Leadership in Supply Management focuses on many of the human resource issues that supply management professionals face. The first half of the book explores management issues within the supply organization, such as managing and leading, developing shared values and setting direction, creating alignment and creating commitment for a shared vision. Covered are leadership styles, developing strategy, aligning with stakeholders, team building and managing conflict. The second half of the book focuses on risk management and mitigation, develop;ing business plans and linking them to the strategic sourcing process, including outsourcing, staffing, providing rewards and professional development and executing the strategic sourcing process. This section includes a look at issues related to the overarching concerns of supply management, the process teps of supply management and the supporting structures. Taken as a whole, it deals with human resources and strategic issues of management that all supply management functions face. This books should be read by anyone who manages the supply management function or who is involved in the supply management strategy setting and planning process.

About this edition

• Publisher: Institute for Supply Management
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0981577008
• ISBN 13: 9780981577005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 355
• Editor: Lisa Ellram, Ph.D.