Download or read book General Management 2nd edition written by J. Kroon and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 1998 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book General Managers in Action written by Francis J. Aguilar and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since this comprehensive overview of general management was published, the business world has witnessed major changes: an accelerated drive toward global business operations among leading North American, Western European, and Pacific Rim firms, a proliferation of new strategic alliances, the continuing revolution in information and communications technologies, the diminished role of junk bonds, and a newfound emphasis on business ethics and corporate governance have all meant dramatic readjustment in the corporate world. The second edition of General Managers in Action addresses these changes and offers a wealth of new materials and choice case studies developed at the Harvard Business School focusing on industry and competitive analysis and the job of the general manager. Three new chapters discuss the growing need for general managers to strive for world-class competitive advantage in global business activities, the major concerns general managers face in deciding how to ensure sound financial policies and structure in the context of the firm's overall corporate strategy, and the often conflicting interests and responsibilities of general managers and boards of directors for U.S. publicly-owned corporations as they face large and sometimes unexpected changes in public expectations. Other chapters have been expanded to provide more extensive coverage of ethics, strategic alliances, Europe 1992, company capabilities and value chain analysis, and the management of change. An ideal text for management seminars and MBA courses, the second edition of General Managers in Action is also an invaluable reference for executives and for anyone who needs to understand general management and thechallenges that top executives face.
Download or read book Principles of General Management written by Tersia Botha and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles of General Management: a responsible approach for southern Africa, answers the need of a resource to provide students first entering the field of management, that helps them to become responsible managers and leaders, to be change agents, and to act as the human foundation for responsible organisations. The book is currently the first book written by South Africans for the South African and broader African market, integrating the pillars of responsible management in the main managerial functions. This book covers the traditional view of management, encompassing the planning, organising, leading and control functions. The three pillars of responsible management (sustainability, responsibility and ethics) are then integrated into each of these functions with the aim to develop responsible managers, organisations, socio-economic systems and ultimately a sustainable world society. A responsible manager will embrace triple-bottom line optimization, stakeholder value optimization, ethical decision-making and create moral excellence in his or her organisation. Topics, enriched with South African examples, case studies and scenarios, that are covered include: - The evolution of management theory and how traditional theories evolve to responsible management - A responsible approach to the management process - Sustainability, responsibility and ethics - Social entrepreneurship - The management environment - A responsible approach to organisational planning - A responsible approach to organising - Responsible leadership - Workforce motivation - A responsible approach to controlling The book is ideal for undergraduate studies at higher education institutions, managers in the corporate and public environment, leaders, project managers (especially for CSR related projects) and anyone aspiring to be a responsible manager.
Download or read book Building Maintenance Management written by Barrie Chanter and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of an informative and accessible book guides building surveyors and facilities managers through the key aspects of property maintenance and continues to be of value to both students and practitioners. With the increasing cost of new-build, effective maintenance of existing building stock is becoming ever more important and building maintenance work now represents nearly half of total construction output in the UK. Building Maintenance Management provides a comprehensive profile of the many aspects of property maintenance. This second edition has been updated throughout, with sections on outsourcing; maintenance planning; benchmarking and KPIs; and current trends in procurement routes (including partnering and the growth of PFI) integrated into the text. There is also a new chapter on the changing context within which maintenance is carried out, largely concerned with its relationship to facilities management. More coverage is given of maintenance organisations and there are major updates to relevant aspects of health and safety and to contract forms.
Download or read book General Management written by David A. Garvin and published by McGraw-Hill/Irwin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text, working through management processes like straegic planning, business planning and budgeting to move an organization forward, aims to develop an deeper understanding of management processes and activities and their link to performance in the mind of students.
Download or read book Management For Dummies UK Edition written by Richard Pettinger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your mark in the world of management Good management is vital to the success of every business but being a good manager isn't always easy. This book offers you expert advice on hiring the right staff, building effective teams, resolving office politics and maintaining your own work/life balance. Inside you'll find examples and guidance to help you identify the styles of management you need to succeed and to deal with the challenges of being a manager today. Be the best – learn great techniques for coaching, mentoring and inspiring your employees to perform at their best Get to the point – set goals and targets, and discover how to manage people and projects Connect with others – use effective communication skills and discover the best ways to convey your messages Get political – assess a wide range of management risks and learn key techniques for dealing with office politics Become a 21st-century manager – harness the power of technology and use it to help with budgeting and accounting Open the book and find: How to take the first steps into management Advice on being a truly great interviewer Techniques on developing and mentoring employees Guidance on juggling priorities Why understanding your stakeholders is vital A guide to 21st-century functions of management Learn to: Use the latest management techniques, tools and technology Develop leadership skills and integrate them into your management style Manage a business and team through difficult times Become a great global manager
Download or read book Change Management in Information Services written by Lyndon Pugh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information services are currently going through what is probably the most significant period of change in their history. At the same time, thinking about organisational change in general management has continued to develop, and many of the emerging ideas, strategies and processes are increasingly relevant to information services. Since the first edition of this highly regarded book was published in 2000 the pace of change has accelerated because of the influence of digitisation and technological developments in general, the emergence of what might be called a business culture, changes in skills and knowledge requirements, and changes in user and personnel attitudes. Despite these rapid developments the current literature tends to reflect a preoccupation with technological developments at the expense of consideration for the broader managerial base. This second edition fills the gap in the literature and is fully updated with the inclusion of a number of new chapters and new case studies.
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management written by Abraham Pizam and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 25% updated with significant revisions and 20 new entries ensuring that students have the most up-to-date Hospitality Management information on the market * An academically credible source of core information written by experts from around the world to help students clarify basic concepts and ensure their understanding is correct * User friendly and accessible so that students can quickly and easily locate the information that they require
Download or read book Fundamentals of Business black and White written by Stephen J. Skripak and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-29 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Black & White version) Fundamentals of Business was created for Virginia Tech's MGT 1104 Foundations of Business through a collaboration between the Pamplin College of Business and Virginia Tech Libraries. This book is freely available at: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/70961 It is licensed with a Creative Commons-NonCommercial ShareAlike 3.0 license.
Download or read book Principles of Management written by David S. Bright and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black & white print. Principles of Management is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the introductory course on management. This is a traditional approach to management using the leading, planning, organizing, and controlling approach. Management is a broad business discipline, and the Principles of Management course covers many management areas such as human resource management and strategic management, as well as behavioral areas such as motivation. No one individual can be an expert in all areas of management, so an additional benefit of this text is that specialists in a variety of areas have authored individual chapters.
Download or read book Becoming the Evidence Based Manager written by Gary P. Latham and published by Nicholas Brealey. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW 2ND EDITION WILL BE PUBLISHED JUNE 5TH, 2018 Over the past decade, the call for evidence-based management has been on the rise. Managers have become increasingly skeptical of advice that is based soley on anecdotes, otherwise known as the "art of management"; they demand, instead, proof that the management practices espoused by the authors in the field are truly effective. Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager delivers the goods, covering a wide range of critical management skills, such as hiring, inspiring, training, developing, motivating and coaching. Readers are rewarded with a thorough understanding of how to put the science of management to work for themselves and their organizations. An organizational psychologist by training and experience, author Gary Latham brings a unique perspective to the art-versus-science debate as he underscores the critical role that empirical research plays in successfully hiring and managing employees. Latham advocates using the "situational" interview style in the hiring process over the "free-flowing" one, for example, as it's proven more effective in assessing a candidate's skills and aptitude. Written in an accessible, conversational style, Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager draws upon 50 years of management research, and provides front-line managers with key lessons and tips to help them put research to everyday use on the job. From hiring and training to supervising and appraising, managers and leaders will learn proven techniques for achieving high performance from their employees.
Download or read book Management The Basics written by Morgen Witzel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management: The Basics provides an easy, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of modern management. Using examples ranging from people management at Cadbury and the Enron crisis to the marketing of fried chicken in China, it explains key aspects of management, including: * planning effective business strategy to meet goals * how successful marketing works * how organizations are structured and function * how to understand corporate finance * what affects how people work and effective human resources management * the importance of knowledge and culture. This informative and accessible guide is ideal for anyone who wants to understand what management is and how it works.
Download or read book Program Management for Improved Business Results written by Russ J. Martinelli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superior program management begins with superior information and strategy Program Management for Improved Business Results, Second Edition is a practical guide to real-world program management, written to align with the rigorous PMI® PgMP® certification standards. The book explains the benchmarks and best practices that help shape a superior program manager, and provides case studies that illustrate the real-world application of management concepts. Written by a team composed of both industry professionals and academics, the book strikes a balance between theory and practice that facilitates understanding and better prepares candidates for the PgMP. Managers at all levels will learn the insights and techniques that are shaping modern management expectations. The Project Management Institute and the Product Development and Management Association both agree that program management is a critical element in the successful integration of business strategy and project management. The certification process is difficult, and few complete it – but demand for competent professionals is high. Program Management for Improved Business Results addresses this disconnect, preparing readers to fill the gaps and help businesses achieve the level of program management integration required by professional organizations. Topics include: Aligning programs with business strategy Program planning, execution, and processes Management metrics and strategic and operational tools Roles, responsibilities, and core competencies The book focuses on both the macro and the micro levels, explaining the successful integration of business strategy with project portfolios as well as the managing of a single program. Case studies present both issue-oriented and comprehensive perspectives, and guidance includes real, actionable steps. For professionals seeking improved program outcomes, Program Management for Improved Business Results is a roadmap to exceptional management skills. (PMI and PgMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
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Download or read book Health Fitness Management written by Mike Bates and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Fitness Management, Second Edition, provides an in-depth picture of the varied and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. With contributions from leading experts in the fitness industry, several new chapters, a more practical emphasis, enhanced features, and the addition of instructor resources, this second edition is the most authoritative and field-tested guide to management success. Whether soothing disgruntled members, ensuring club safety and profitability, or motivating staff to perform at their best, health and fitness club managers require the right mix of skills and flexibility to support the success and continued growth of their clubs. Both aspiring and practicing club managers can rely on Health Fitness Management to help them acquire and improve their management skills across all areas: Human resources: Understand the importance of organizational development and the payoffs of thoughtful staff recruitment, training, development, retention, and compensation. Sales and marketing: Discover new ways to attract and retain members and increase profitability with the right mix of products and services. Financial management: Learn how to read financial statements and understand and control the risks associated with running a fitness club. Facility maintenance: Implement systems to ensure the upkeep and safety of the facility and its equipment. Program evaluation: Determine the “fitness level” of the club and its programs, capitalize on strengths, and find solutions to improve weak areas. Industry perspective: Understand the history of health and fitness management, its present status, and future trends. Health Fitness Management, Second Edition, has been fully updated and organized for maximum retention and easy reference. Each chapter begins with "Tales From the Trenches," a real-life example that clearly illustrates the chapter’s theoretical focus. Special “The Bottom Line” segments sum up the key points of the chapters in an applied context so readers can see exactly how the information is applied on the job. Learning objectives, key terms, and a list of references and recommended reading round out each chapter to make the material even more comprehensive to students, and a new instructor guide and test package make the text ideal for instructors teaching a course. Practitioners will find the added bonus of many time-saving reproducible forms, including a sample membership agreement, an equipment maintenance form, and a guest registration and exercise waiver. Written by industry experts with more than 300 combined years of experience, Health Fitness Management, Second Edition, is the fundamental resource for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs. Enhanced with practical scenarios and applied knowledge, it provides a solid foundation for students preparing for a management career in the health and fitness industry and serves as an essential reference for professionals already enjoying the challenges and opportunities of club management. For information on system requirements or accessing an E-book after purchase, click here.
Download or read book Management written by Kathryn M. Bartol and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well known text of organized around the key managerial functions of planning, leading, organizing and controlling, and emphasizes four themes: managing diversity, global perspectives, managing innovation and valuing quality.
