Principles and Practices of Management

Book Description

This book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of all the major aspects of management in a simple and easy-to-understand language. Overview of the recent developments and trends in the global environment of management are the key highlights of the book. Real-life examples and case studies have been included in the book to provide readers with a glimpse of the actual corporate environment. Summary and learning exercises are supplemented at the end of each chapter for better understanding of the subject matter.

About the Authors

Dr. Kiran Nerkar is currently Associate Professor at Women’s C ollege o f A rts & Commerce Nandanwan, Nagpur. He has a rich teaching experience of 25 years. He is also Chairman, Board of Studies in Business Administration and Business Management in Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. He has presented many papers in various National & State Commerce conferences.

Dr. Vilas Chopde is presently working as Associate Professor and Vice- Principal at Dr. Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur. He has a vast teaching experience of 30 years at the undergraduate and post-graduation levels. He was Chairman, Board of Studies in Business Administration and Business Management in R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur for 10 years. He is also Co-ordinator at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management and Research, Nagpur since 1987. He has published many papers in various national and international commerce and management journals.

The proficient team at Kogent Learning Solutions Inc. and Dreamtech Press has seized the market of management books bringing excellent content in management education to the fore. The team is committed to excellence—excellence in quality of content, excellence in the dedication of its authors and editors, excellence in the attention to detail, and excellence in understanding the needs of its readers.

ISBN: 978-93-5004-250-2 | Pages: 528 | Author: Dr. Nerkar, Dr. Chopde, KLSI | Price: Rs. 399/- w/CD

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CD-ROM Contains

Introduction to Management» Introduction» Concept of Management» Evolution of Management» Management Process» Distinction between Management and Administration» Managers-Executors of Management

Decision Making and Planning» Introduction» Concept of Decision Making» Factors Influencing Decision Making» Ethics in Decision Making» Strategic Decision-Making» Concept of Plan» Concept of Planning» Concept of Strategic Planning» Concept of Planning Premises» Reasons for Failure of Planning

Organization and Organizing» Introduction» Concept of Organization» Types of Organizations» Organizational Theories» Concept of Vision» Concept of Mission» Setting Organizational Objectives» Management by Objectives» Organizing-A Basic Function of Management» Concept of Organizational Structure» Elements of Organizational Structure» Organizational Structure and Culture» Corporate Restructuring – A Tool to Modify Organizational

Structure» Staffing – Organizing the Human Resource

Directing Function of Management» Introduction» Concept of Directing» Personality» Attitude» Learning» Perception

Motivation» Introduction» Concept of Motivation» Theories of Motivation» Motivational Techniques» Significance of Motivation» Pre-Requisites of an Effective Motivation

Leadership » Introduction» Definition of Leadership» Leadership Theories» Leadership Styles» Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness» Recent Developments in Leadership

Groups and Teams in an Organization» Introduction» Group» Concept of a Team» Difference between a Group and a Team» Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs\

Groups and Teams in an Organization» Introduction» Organizational Change» Resistance to Change» The Process of Change Management» Change Management Models» Challenges Faced During Change Management

» Defining Stress» Burnout

Conflict, Communication, and Coordination» Introduction» Concept of Conflict» Negotiation- An Approach to Conflict Resolution» Other Approaches for Conflict Resolution» Concept of Communication» Concept of Coordination

Power, Politics, and Authority» Introduction» Concept of Power» Concept of Organizational Politics» Morale» Concept of Authority» Job Design

Controlling Function of Management» Introduction» Concept of Controlling» Designing of a Control System» Types of Control Systems» Management Control System» Controlling Overall Organizational Performance

New Concepts and Trends in Management» Introduction» Concept of Entrepreneurship» Meaning of Globalization» Concept of Organizational Diversity» Concept of Business Ethics» Corporate Social Responsibility» Concept of Total Quality Management» Quality Circles

Management of Organizational Functions» Introduction » Defining Organizational Functions» Human Resource Management» Marketing Management » Financial Management in an Organization» Production and Operations Management» Managing Information Systems

Managing Strategies in an Organization» Introduction» Concept of Strategy» Concept of Strategic Management» Role of Strategic Management» Concept of Strategic Planning» Managing Information Systems

Case Studies» Case Study-1: Motivation and Teamwork in Starbucks

Corporation» Case Study-2: Organizational Culture at XYZ» Case Study-3: Innovative Business Idea: Amazon.com» Case Study-4: International Business Ethics by Nike» Case Study-5: Occupational Stress in XYZ Organization» Case Study-6: Strategies by Coca Cola and Pepsi Co in India» Case Study-7: Successful Organization Development at

National Commercial Bank, Jamaica» Case Study-8: Successful Journey of P.J. Kunjachan» Case Study-9: Apple Inc.'s Corporate Culture: The Good, the

Bad, and the Ugly» Case Study-10: Collective Bargaining: The General Motors-

United Auto Workers Deal» Case Study-11: Workers Strike at Honda» Case Study-12: Mumbai Dabbawalas» Case Study-13: Organizational Change at Nissan» Case Study-14: Flexibility in the Workplace & Discrimination by

Association: Sharon Coleman Vs Attridge Law» Case Study-15: Recruitment and Training at JetBlue Airways

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