Supervision Today!, & Self-Assessment Library v.3.0 Package - Softcover

Robbins, Steve; DeCenzo, David A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131958283 ISBN 13: 9780131958289

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2006

Synopsis

One of the most effective books in supervision. This new edition continues its rich tradition by offering a three-tier learning system that focuses on building readers’ knowledge, improving their comprehension and applying concepts directly to skill development. Using a lively tone and four-color design, it captures traditional and contemporary supervisory issues, the latest in supervision literature, and new cases to invigorate any lecture. A revised self-assessment CD-ROM, new comprehension checks, and key concept crossword puzzles keep readers more motivated and engaged.  KEY TOPICS: Addresses current issues facing supervisors such as workforce diversity, technology, globalization, ethics, and communications. Offers a strong foundation in basic supervisory practices such as goal-setting, delegating, budgeting, interviewing, negotiating, and coaching. Perfect for managers and supervisors.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen P. Robbins received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. He previously worked for the shell Oil Company and Reynolds Metals Company and has taughtat the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Concordia University in Montreal, the University of Baltimore, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and San Diego State University. Dr. Robbins; research interests have focused on conflict, power and politics in organizations, behavioral decision making, and the development of effective interpersonal skills. His articles on these and other topics have appeared in such journals as Business Horizons, California Management Review, Business and Economic Perspectives, International Management, Management Review, Canadian Personnel and Industrial relations, and Journal of Management Education.

Dr. Robbins is a best-selling textbook author in the areas of management and organizational behavior. His books have sold in excess of three million copies and are currently used by students in more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities, and have been translated into16 languages.

Dr. Robbins also actively participates in masters' track competition. Since turning 50 in 1993, he has set numerous indoor and outdoor age-group world sprint records. He has set numerous indoor and outdoor age-group world sprint records. He has won more than a dozen indoor and outdoor U.S. Championships at 60 m, 100 m, 200 m, and 400 m, and won seven gold medals at World Masters Championships. In 2005, he was induced into the Masters track & Field Hall of Fame.

"Dr. David A. Decenzo" is Director of Partnership Development and Professor of Management at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. His works include:
- "Fundamentals of Management"
- "Supervision Today"
- "Human Resource Management"

Synopsis

Appropriate for Supervision, Supervision Management, and Intro to Management Read by many and trusted by more, Robbins/Decenzo's Supervision Today has earned a reputation of being the one of the most effective books in supervision. This new edition continues its rich tradition by offering a three-tier learning system that focuses on building readers' knowledge, improving their comprehension and applying concepts directly to skill development. Using a lively tone and four-color design, it captures traditional and contemporary supervisory issues, the latest in supervision literature, and new cases to invigorate any lecture. A revised self-assessment CD-ROM, new comprehension checks, and key concept crossword puzzles keep readers more motivated and engaged.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0131958283
• ISBN 13: 9780131958289
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 512