Management an introduction [printed text] / David Boddy, Author ; Steve Paton, Author  . -  Fifth edition . - Harlow : Prentice Hall Financial Times, 2011 . - xxviii, 676 p. : ill (b & w) ; Paperback 27 mm.
ISBN : 978-0-273-73927-2
A comprehensive and readable introduction to the themes and functions of management, within the clear process framework of planning, organising, leading and controlling. The 5th edition of this well-respected text has been revised and updated to incorporate the latest research and most recent and relevant examples and illustrations. Three 'integrating themes' run throughout the book, guiding the reader to explore and consider the key issues of internationalisation, sustainable performance, and governance and control. It is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, or undertaking professional qualifications.

Keywords:	'Management'
Class number:	658
Contents note:	PART 1 An Introduction to Management 1. Managing in Organisations; 2. Models of Management; Part 1 Case: Innocent Drinks; Part 1 Skills Development PART 2 The Environment of Management 3. Organisation Cultures and Contexts; 4. Managing Internationally; 5. Corporate Responsibility; Part 2 Case: BP; Part Skills Development PART 3 Planning 6. Planning; 7. Decision Making; 8. Managing Strategy; 9. Managing Marketing; Part 3 Case: The Virgin Group; Part 3 Skills Development PART 4 Organising 10. Organisation Structure; 11. Human Resource Management; 12. Information Systems and E-Business; 13. Managing Change and Innovation; Part 4 Case: The Royal Bank of Scotland; Part 4 Skills Development PART 5 Leading 14. Influence and Power; 15. Motivation; 16. Communication; 17. Teams; Part 5 Case: W.L.Gore & Associates in Europe; Part 5 Skills Development PART 6 Controlling 18. Management Operations and Quality; 19. Performance Measurement and Control; 20. Finance and Budgetry Control; Part 6 Case: Tesco; Part 6 Skills Development; Glossary; References; Index.