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Book SynopsisThe best managers think critically, make the right decisions, and take action. They make things happen and make work meaningful for others.Management: Think, Decide, Act3ehelps students understand the essential role managers play in optimizing organizational performance. The text goes beyond the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management by exploring how managers can create a more sustainable, entrepreneurial future. Packed with the latest trends, critical AACSB topics, and fascinating examples,Management: Think, Decide, Act 3ewill get your students energized about making a difference in today's fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
Table of ContentsPART I. INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Management: An Entrepreneurial Approach Chapter 1S. Chapter 1 Supplement: The Evolution of Management Chapter 2. Ethics and Social Responsibility PART II. THE CONTEXT OF MANAGEMENT Chapter 3. Organizational Environment and Culture Chapter 4. Diversity in a Global Community Chapter 5. The Entrepreneurial Manager PART III. PLANNING Chapter 6. Making Effective Decisions Chapter 7. Setting Goals Chapter 8. Designing Strategies Chapter 9. Managing Change and Innovation PART IV. ORGANIZING Chapter 10. Structuring Organizations Chapter 11. The Human Side of Management Chapter 12. Managing Team Performance PART V. LEADING Chapter 13. Managing as Leaders Chapter 14. Understanding Individual Behavior Chapter 15. Motivating Others Chapter 16. Communicating PART VI. CONTROLLING Chapter 17. Controlling Information and Operations
