Description
Covers essential management theory and key topics from people management to performance metrics, as well as emerging specialist topics in management Enables readers to understand the key issues involved in managing organizations and how to take a critical approach when planning, leading and executing the efforts of a workforce and its resources Includes summaries, diagrams and case study scenarios to help readers easily understand theories and contextualize experiences in the workplace Supplemented by activities, revision questions and recommended reading to deepen learning and engagement, and includes online resources to support each chapter
About the Author
Peter Stokes is Professor of Business Management and Organization at Chester Business School. He has been visiting lecturer and academic advisor in businesses, universities and business schools in a range of contexts and countries, including France, Holland, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Senegal, Vietnam, Morocco, Hong Kong, China, India, Dubai and Japan. Neil Moore is Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Coordinator at Chester Business School. Simon M Smith is Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Management at the University of Winchester. Caroline Rowland is Professor of Leadership and Management and Associate Dean of Chester Business School. Peter Scott is Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Management at Liverpool John Moores University.
Reviews
"Covering organizational behaviour, leadership, employee engagement, change and much more besides this is an excellent primer, providing concise yet informative theory that is built upon by the authors' own real-world business experiences." * Darren Ingram, NetGalley reviewer *
Book Information
ISBN 9780749468361
Author Professor Peter Stokes
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 501g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 171mm * 18mm