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Skillful management is essential to the functioning of any organization. But what are the fundamental elements of a manager's work? What tools and techniques can managers employ to achieve their goals? At a time when organizations must work across sectors, between farther physical distances, and while interweaving sustainability and equity, what do managers need to know about the changing nature of work and leadership? This book is a succinct handbook of the essentials of management for current and future practitioners. Leadership experts Steven Cohen and William Eimicke concisely explain management best practices, aiming to equip managers with the tools of the trade and prepare them to tackle decision making. They detail three core areas of practice: operations, opportunities, and organization and society, underscoring how ethical and strategic guidance and behaviors are essential to sustainable success. The book delves into the leadership role of managers, financial management skills, performance management essentials, organizational structure and human resources management, strategic planning, sustainability, contract management, private-public partnerships, public engagement and advertisement, organizational ethics, and the future of technology for management professionals. Designed for new managers as a roadmap and for experienced managers as a reference, this book offers an indispensable guide to the fundamental components of management across public, private, and social-sector organizations.Product Identifiers
PublisherColumbia University Press
ISBN-139780231194488
eBay Product ID (ePID)21046532097
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SubjectManagement
Publication Year2020
Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NameManagement Fundamentals
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorWilliam B. Eimicke, Steven Cohen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height216 mm
Item Width140 mm
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorSteven Cohen, William B. Eimicke