Synopses & Reviews
Its clear writing style and practical emphasis make Rue & Byars' Supervision: Key Link to Productivity, 8/e, a clear winner in a crowded field. Reflecting their emphasis on productivity, Rue & Byars have included an applications section at the end of every chapter to encourage students to apply the concepts learned in the chapter.
Table of Contents
Section I. Foundations of SupervisionCHAPTER 1. The Supervisor’s JobCHAPTER 2. Making Sound and Creative DecisionsCHAPTER 3. Developing Communication SkillsCHAPTER 4. Ethics and Organization PoliticsCHAPTER 5. Managing Your TimeSection II. Planning and Organizing SkillsCHAPTER 6. Supervisory PlanningCHAPTER 7. Organizing and DelegatingCHAPTER 8. Understanding Work TeamsCHAPTER 9. Productivity and Methods ImprovementPart III. Staffing SkillsCHAPTER 10. Staffing and Training SkillsCHAPTER 11. Appraising and Awarding PerformanceCHAPTER 12. Understanding Equal Employment OpportunityCHAPTER 13. Understanding UnionsPart IV. Leadership SkillsCHAPTER 14. Motivating Today's EmployeesCHAPTER 15. Leading EmployeesCHAPTER 16. Handling Conflict and StressCHAPTER 17. Coping with Change CHAPTER 18. Counseling and Supporting EmployeesPart V. Controlling SkillsCHAPTER 19. Supervisory Control and QualityCHAPTER 20. Improving Productivity through Cost and Inventory ControlCHAPTER 21. Safety and Accident PreventionCHAPTER 22. Employee Relations