Contemporary management
By: Gareth R. Jones, Jennifer M. George
Contributors: George, Jennifer M.
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 622
ISBN-13: 9780071220934; 9780078112690
Subjects: Management
Notes: "Global edition."--Cover.

Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Managers and managing; title: The evolution of management thought; title: Values, attitudes, emotions, and culture : the manager as a person; title: Ethics and social responsibility; title: Managing diverse employees in a multicultural environment; title: Managing in the global environment; title: Decision making, learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship; title: The manager as a planner and strategist; title: Value-chain management : functional strategies for competitive advantage; title: Managing organizational structure and culture; title: Organizational control and change; title: Motivation and performance; title: Leadership; title: Effective groups and teams; title: Promoting effective communication; title: Managing conflict, politics, and negotiation; title: Using advanced information technology to increase performance.