Management - Hardcover

Schermerhorn Jr., John R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471454761 ISBN 13: 9780471454762

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

Synopsis

This package brings together a core text, skill–building workbook, a comprehensive Web site with additional interactive case studies, skills assessments, career tools, and teaching resources drawn from the author′s award winning classroom. Together, the book and the assets that surround it show students how to "Get Connected" as they discover the dynamics of management in the context of a challenging and new work environment. They will learn about the responsibilities of a manager and what this means for their future career through many practical examples that are interwoven with core concepts and theories. They will appreciate the clear, concise, and engaging writing style that has made this text successful year after year. And, they will benefit from the solid foundation of research covered, as well as the high quality of examples presented.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. John R. Schermerhorn, Jr., is the Charles G. O′Bleness Professor of Management in the College of Business at Ohio University, and formerly served  as Director of the Ohio University for Southeast Asian Studies. He earned a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Northwestern University, and an M.B.A. (with distinction) in management and international business from New York University.  Dr. Schermerhorn previously taught at Tulane University, The University of Vermont, and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, where he served as Head of the Department of Management and Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration. 

A specialist in general management, organizational change and interorganizational cooperation, his clients have included Corning Glass Works, Pepsico, Inc., American Bankers Association, New England Hospital Assembly, Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, Petroleos de Venezuela, and the Vietnam Training Center for Radio and Television, among other organizations.

From the Back Cover

Management 8/e makes it personal!

Whether you re already in the workplace or about to embark on your career, the management course is a great place to help you learn how to take better charge of your personal life and professional development.

John Schermerhorn s Management 8/E makes management personal and career relevant. You ll learn about yourself as you learn about management.

Follow the Personal Management feature in each chapter and explore the challenges of:

• Self Awareness
• Personal Character
• Cultural Awareness
• Risk Taking
• Time Management
• Networking
• Self Confidence
• Critical Thinking
• Initiative
• Strength and Energy
• Diversity Maturity
• and more!

Follow the carefully crafted pedagogy to help you focus your studies and succeed in your course.

Follow the built–in Management Learning Workbook, which gives you the opportunity to learn more about yourself through self–assessments, experience management issues first–hand with experiential exercises, examine fascinating cases, complete research and presentation projects, and build your own student portfolio.

Management 8/E is thorough, up–to–date, and ready to help you learn management while experiencing the satisfactions of personal growth and improved career readiness!

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471454761
• ISBN 13: 9780471454762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 736