Synopses & Reviews
Using a three-pronged approach of concepts, applications, and skill development, this text provides students with a solid foundation of management concepts and real skills they can use in the workplace. Through a variety of thought-provoking applications, Lussier challenges students to think critically and apply concepts to their own experiences. Proven skill-building exercises, behavioral models, self-assessments, and group exercises throughout the text help students realize their own managerial potential. The 15-chapter format is comprehensive enough for the one-term course, but is also flexible enough to allow for additional readings, activities, or discussions.
Review
The book provides good balance between developing a strong theoretical background on management and the development of transferable skills for future managers. Its logically organized. The self-assessments and skill building exercises are features that enhance it dynamism. The book supports student-centered learning. It also lends itself to collaborative teaching methods. In two words I would describe this book as Flexible and Dynamic.
Review
Comprehensive course coverage; easy for students to read and understand; excellent video cases.
Synopsis
Get prepared for the workforce now with MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS: CONCEPTS, APPLICATIONS, SKILL DEVELOPMENT. Thought-provoking applications help you learn management skills fast and easy so you'll be ready for your first job in business. Plus with group exercises, self-assessments and behavioral projects, you'll have lots of different ways to get ready for tests so you can get the grade you need.
About the Author
Robert N. Lussier is a professor of management at Springfield College and has taught management for more than 25 years. He has developed some innovative and widely copied methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used in one?s personal and professional life. He was the founding director of Israel Programs and taught courses in Israel. Other international experience includes Namibia and South Africa.
Dr. Lussier is a prolific writer, with over 235 publications to his credit. His articles have been published in the Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Business Horizons, Business Journal, Entrepreneurial Executive, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of BusinessandEntrepreneurship, Journal of Business Strategies, Journal of Management Education, Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of Small Business Strategy, SAM Advanced Management Journal, and others.
When not writing, he consults to a wide array of commercial and nonprofit organizations. In fact, some of the material in the book was developed for such clients as Baystate Medical Center, Coca-Cola, Friendly Ice Cream, Institute of Financial Education, Mead, Monsanto, Smith &Wesson, the Social Security Administration, the Visiting Nurses Assoc., and YMCAs.
Dr. Lussier holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, two master?s degrees in business and education from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven.
Table of Contents
PART I. INTRODUCTION. 1. Managing. Appendix. A Brief History of Management. 2. The Environment: Culture, Ethics, and Social Responsibility. 3. The Global Environment and Entrepreneurship. PART II. PLANNING SKILLS. 4. Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making. 5. The Strategic and Operational Planning Process. Appendix. Time Management. PART III. ORGANIZING SKILLS. 6. Organizing and Delegating Work. 7. Managing Change: Innovation and Diversity. 8. Managing Human Resources: Staffing. PART IV. LEADING SKILLS. 9. Organizational Behavior: Power, Politics, Conflict, and Stress. 10. Group and Team Development. 11. Communicating and Information Technology. Appendix: Written Communication. 12. Motivating for High Performance. 13. Leading with Influence. PART V. CONTROLLING SKILLS. 14. Control Systems: Financial and Human. 15. Operations, Quality, Technology, and Information Control Systems. Endnotes. Internet Index. Company Index. Name Index. Subject Index.