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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Concise Introduction to Performance Management
Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. This Concise Introduction describes current approaches to measuring and managing performance in organisations and offers insights into how they may need to evolve as the working environment changes. It demonstrates the need to see performance management in the context of the culture and leadership of the organisation and not as a standalone activity. Key Features: Provides examples of good practice and highlights pitfalls to be avoided Describes principal tools and techniques such as The Balanced Scorecard, Performance Prism and Success Mapping Combines recent academic research with discussion of how techniques are used in practice The Concise Introduction to Performance Management will be indispensable for managers seeking to improve their skills and knowledge. It will also be of use for students and researchers of management, business and economics.
£20.27
John Wiley & Sons Inc Handbook of Corporate Performance Management
"Companies can gain a real competitive advantage from managing their performance effectively. This book is bristling with ideas, tools and practical examples of how your business can manage performance better." Mark Baker, Head of Risk and Assurance for Pentland Brands "Mike & Pippa Bourne have really covered the field with this book from the practical tools to the conceptual approaches. A thoughtful but highly practical approach to corporate performance measurement and management." Paul Woodward, CEO Sue Ryder - Former CEO Schering UK "The theory of corporate performance management is not complicated but putting it into practice is quite another issue. This book explains very clearly the underpinning theory and it also provides examples of how leaders have tackled some of the thorny problems associated with implementation." Mike Ophield, Managing Director, Crowcon "If you are finding it hard to implement your strategy then it's time to read this book. Corporate Performance Management will take you through the tools and approaches to ensure your strategy is executed and to manage the resulting performance." Andrew Brodie, HR Director, Faccenda Group
£39.99
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Concise Introduction to Performance Management
Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. This Concise Introduction describes current approaches to measuring and managing performance in organisations and offers insights into how they may need to evolve as the working environment changes. It demonstrates the need to see performance management in the context of the culture and leadership of the organisation and not as a standalone activity. Key Features: Provides examples of good practice and highlights pitfalls to be avoided Describes principal tools and techniques such as The Balanced Scorecard, Performance Prism and Success Mapping Combines recent academic research with discussion of how techniques are used in practice The Concise Introduction to Performance Management will be indispensable for managers seeking to improve their skills and knowledge. It will also be of use for students and researchers of management, business and economics.
£70.00
