Managerial Reality: Balancing Technique, Practice, and Values - Softcover

Frost, Peter J.; Mitchell, Vance E.; Nord, Walter R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0673991830 ISBN 13: 9780673991836

Publisher: Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

With its balance of classical and contemporary readings that provides a realistic presentation of the evolution of management practices, this book is a perfect supplement to any management or organizational behavior text. Organized around the four functions of management, this text brings the principles of planning, organizing, leading, controlling, and human resources to life through articles and analyses.

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Synopsis

Organized around the four functions of management, this text brings the principles of planning, organizing, leading, controlling and human resources to life through articles and analyses. The authors also focus on the re-engineering of corporate America and the implications for work, family and society. Retaining the first edition's more popular pieces, this second edition has been updated to include new controversial and contemporary management articles that illustrate the ethical issues, challenges, and opportunities in today's market place, including AIDS, the glass ceiling, family leave, harassment, total quality management, diversity and multiculturalism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0673991830
• ISBN 13: 9780673991836
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 425