Fundamentals of Management

Abstract

PART 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Managing Today History Module A Brief History of Management's Roots Chapter 2 The Manager as Decision Maker Quantitative Module Quantitative Decision-Making Tools Chapter 3 Important Managerial Issues PART 2 PLANNING Chapter 4 The Management Environment Chapter 5 Managing Change and Innovation Entrepreneurship Module Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures Chapter 6 Planning and Goal Setting PART 3 ORGANIZING Chapter 7 Structuring and Designing Organizations Chapter 8 Managing Human Resources and Diversity Professionalism Module Professionalism and Employability Chapter 9 Managing Work Groups and Work Teams PART 4 LEADING Chapter 10 Understanding Individual Behavior Chapter 11 Motivating and Rewarding Employees Chapter 12 Understanding Leadership Chapter 13 Managing Organizational and Interpersonal Communication PART 5 CONTROLLING Chapter 14 Controlling Work and Organizational Processes Operations Module Managing Operations