Management: For Effective Performance

This book which is divided into seven parts attempts to introduce management concepts in a clear and stimulating manner to students of diverse backgrounds. Working from the premise that productivity is one of the keys to a successful organization and that good management will promote this productivity, it focuses on management and the wide range of factors which effect managers today. The seven parts cover: the nature of management; understanding and managing individual behavior; managing groups and influence in organizations; organizations; management processes; managing for productivity improvement; and preparing for the future.