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Book SynopsisFrom Hiring to Firing presents useful tips, advice, and information for new or experienced managers in search of an easy reference source for dealing with day-to-day management challenges. The focus of this work is the practical application of basic management theories. From Hiring to Firing walks the reader through the process of recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and orienting new employees. That is followed by ways to improve your ability to communicate effectively with those employees, motivate them, and monitor their performance. There are additional sections on giving employees feedback, reinforcing behavior, and carrying out performance reviews. This work concludes with suggestions and guidance for handling the difficult situation of poor and unacceptable performance levels that may result in termination. Each chapter includes a list of specific actions for the reader to complete in order to develop the skills discussed in the book. These To Do Lists relate directly to the mat
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Recruiting and Selecting the Best Candidate Chapter 2 Preparing the New Employee for the Job Chapter 3 Communicating Effectively to Ensure Understanding Chapter 4 Leading Effective Employees Chapter 5 Motivating People by Meeting Their Needs Chapter 6 Reinforcing Behavior and Providing Feedback Chapter 7 How Do I Know They are Doing a Good Job Chapter 8 Monitoring and Documenting Performance Chapter 9 Reviewing Performance for Improvement and Development Chapter 10 What if the Employee is Not Performing
