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Authors: Andrew J. DuBrin
ISBN-13: 9780324353891, ISBN-10: 0324353898
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: January 2008
Edition: 8th Edition

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Author Biography: Andrew J. DuBrin

Andrew J. DuBrin is Professor Emeritus of Management in the College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he has taught courses in Organizational Behavior, Career Development, and Leadership in Organizations. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology from Michigan State University. Dr. DuBrin is an experienced industrial and organizational psychologist who specializes in career development, self-help, and leadership development. He has served as a Psychological Consultant to many corporations, organizations, and individuals and has led seminars on management issues. He has also published more than 40 texts and trade books, as well as numerous articles in prominent journals.

Book Synopsis

This introductory textbook covers planning, organizing, leading, controlling, and personal effectiveness. Organized according to a functional approach, these topics are placed within an overall framework connecting theory to the processes of successful management and applying them in a variety of settings, including large, medium, and small organizations, for-profit businesses, and non-profits. DuBrin teaches management at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

1The Manager's Job1
2The Manager's Domestic and International Environment25
3Ethics and Social Responsibility49
4Managing for Quality73
5Essentials of Planning97
6Problem Solving and Decision Making121
7Specialized Techniques for Planning and Decision Making145
8Job Design and Work Schedules169
9Organization Structure, Reengineering, and Culture193
10Staffing and Human Resource Management217
11Leadership241
12Motivation265
13Communication289
14Teams, Groups, and Teamwork313
15Control and Information Technology337
16Managing Ineffective Performers369
17Managing Change, Personal Productivity, and Stress393
Glossary409
Index419

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