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Management: A Concise Introduction has been written with the student in mind - short chapters, easy identification of the key points and revision-friendly sections. Backed by robust academic theory with plenty of pedagogical features, it has an engaging style and is, all in all, everything a student needs to understand the subject and pass the exam. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/management-a-concise-introduction. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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Author:   Richard Pettinger (University College London, London)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Red Globe Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.60cm
Weight:   0.920kg
ISBN:  

9780230285354

ISBN 10:   023028535
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   19 September 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

PART I: THE FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT Introduction Organisations, Managers and the Environment Managing in a Changing Environment Ethics and Corporate Governance The Practice of Management PART II: MANAGEMENT AND PEOPLES Culture Communication Management Influence, Power and Conflict Human Resource Management Leadership and Management PART III: STRATEGY, POLICY, DIRECTION AND PRIORITIES Strategy, Policy and Direction Marketing Managing Operations and Projects Financial and Quantitative Aspects of Management Organizational and Managerial Performance PART IV: ENDURING PRIORITIES OF MANAGEMENT Risk Management and Motivation Management on a Daily Basis Management Development Managing in a Global and International Environment Managing for the Present and Future PART V: SUMMARY SHEETS.

Reviews

A comprehensive overview of management giving business students an understanding of the key challenges and opportunities facing managers in the 21st century with a practical focus on issues at both micro and macro levels. -- Dr. David Banner, University of Westminster<br> <br> Pettinger has captured the essentials of organisations and management studies in this concise and highly informative introductory text. It is thoughtful, well structured and highly accessible to students. --Claire Hookham-Williams, University of Liverpool

Author Information

RICHARD PETTINGER Lecturer in Management at University College London, UK. He is director of a number of undergraduate programmes and is currently Admissions Tutor. He has written over 30 books, most recently Managing for Dummies.

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