Fundamentals of management : essential concepts and applications /
Stephen P. Robbins, David A. DeCenzo,
- 6th ed.
- Upper Saddle River, N.J : Pearson Education, 2008.
- xxv, 454 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface/introduction -- Managers and management -- The management environment -- Integrative managerial issues -- Foundations of decision making -- Foundations of planning -- Organizational structure and design -- Managing human resources -- Managing change and innovation -- Foundations of individual behavior -- Understanding groups and managing work teams -- Motivating and rewarding employees -- Leadership and trust -- Managing communication and information -- Foundations of control -- Operations management -- Glossary -- Index.
For Principles of Management courses. The practical tools of management presented through in-depth practice. Fundamentals of Management is a brief, paperback text that gives students more depth and breadth with practical tools to practice their management skills than any other textbook. The Ninth Edition introduces a new and exciting design and includes new chapter openers, case applications, and exercises.