"How Did You Manage That?": A Manager's Guide To Doing It Right - Softcover

Weaver, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595256031 ISBN 13: 9780595256037

Publisher: iUniverse, 2002

Synopsis

Some people just shouldn't be managers. They somehow got promoted to management positions, but know nothing about the science of managing, and have no desire to learn."How Did You Manage That?" takes a "tongue in cheek" look at the characteristics of these misfits, while pointing out the serious nature of their management flaws. But more than that, "How Did You Manage That?" seeks to offer suggestions to the new or aspiring managers that will help them avoid the pitfalls which characterize today's management misfits.Filled with interesting stories and examples, this easy-to-read book will be of valuable assistance to any readers who manage others, and seek to be good at what they do.

About this title

Product Description

How Did You Manage That? Some people just shouldn't be managers. They somehow got promoted to management positions, but know nothing about the science of managing, and have no desire to learn.

About the Author

Jim Weaver attended the University of Central Florida (B.S., 1972) and Rollins College (M.S., 1977) where he studied management at the prestigious Crummer Graduate School of Business. He teaches supervision, management, and public safety courses at numerous colleges and universities. He served with the Orlando Police Department in Orlando, Florida, for 25 years, retiring at the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. He is presently the Assistant Director at the Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College. He is the author of numerous articles on the subject of supervision and personnel management.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595256031
• ISBN 13: 9780595256037
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 108