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About the Book: Essentials of Management: An International and Leadership Perspective The ninth edition of this well known text continues to integrate theory with practice. As in the previous editions, the systems model serves as the framework and integrates five constituent management functions-Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, and Controlling. This new edition comes with a greater emphasis on leadership while retaining the international view of managing. The learner would find examples from top companies and renowned individuals which would not only help them deliberate upon but explore new vistas in management. Contents Part 1: The Basis of Global Management Theory and Practice 1. Management: Science, Theory, and Practice 2. Management and Society: The External Environment, Social Responsibility, and Ethics 3. Global, Comparative, and Quality Management Part 2: Planning 4. Essentials of Planning and Managing by Objectives 5. Strategies, Policies, and Planning Premises 6. Decision Making Part Closing: Major Principles or Guides for the Managerial Function of Planning Part 3: Organizing 7. The Nature of Organizing, Entrepreneuring, and Reengineering 8. Organization Structure: Departmentation 9. Line/Staff Authority, Empowerment, and Decentralization 10. Effective Organizing and Organization Culture Part Closing: Major Principles or Guides for the Managerial Function of Organizing Part 4: Staffing 11. Human Resource Management and Selection 12. Performance Appraisal and Career Strategy 13. Managing Change through Manager and Organization Development Part Closing: Major Principles or Guides for the Managerial Function of Staffing Part 5: Leading 14. Human Factors and Motivation 15. Leadership 16. Committees, Teams, and Group Decision Making 17. Communication Part Closing: Major Principles or Guides for the Managerial Function of Leading Part 6: Controlling 18. The System and Process of Controlling 19. Control Techniques and Information Technology 20. Product Read more


