Management: A Focus on Leaders, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (September 19, 2012) © 2013

  • Annie McKee
  • Travis Kemp University of Sydney
  • Gordon Spence University of Wollongong
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Title overview

A view of the four functions of Management: through the lens of leadership

The pace and scope of change in the world and organisations during the past 10 years is unprecedented. In this environment, staying ahead of the curve and preparing for success in work, management and leadership is challenging.

Amidst the financial crises, catastrophic disasters, and business scandals frequently making headlines, Annie McKee and the Australian authors of this text Management: a Focus on Leaders, believe there is a unique opportunity to re-focus the way students are prepared for their future in business.

Show future managers how to lead in a complex, yet exciting, global environment

With an engaging writing style and an outcome-driven approach, Annie McKee and Australian authors Travis Kemp and Gordon Spence directly address the many behavioural, social, cognitive and emotional challenges beyond the four functions of management. Management features exciting Australasian and global case studies and easy, student-friendly teaching tools. Unique Decision Making mini-simulations using adaptive technology allow students to make management decisions and see the impact of their decisions.

Table of contents

  • Chapter 1: Managing and Leading Today: The New Rules
  • Chapter 2: The Leadership Imperative: It's Up to You
  • Chapter 3: Motivation and Meaning: What Makes People Want to Work?
  • Chapter 4: Communication: The Key to Resonant Relationships
  • Chapter 5: Planning and Strategy: Bringing the Vision to Life
  • Chapter 6: The Human Side of Planning: Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Chapter 7: Change: A Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency
  • Chapter 8: Workplace Essentials: Creativity, Innovation, and a Spirit of Entrepreneurship
  • Chapter 9: Organizing for a Complex World: Structure and Design
  • Chapter 10: Teams and Team Building: How to Work Effectively with Others
  • Chapter 11: Working in a Virtual Word: Technology as a Way of Life
  • Chapter 12: Organizational Controls: People, Processes, Quality, and Results
  • Chapter 13: Culture: It's Powerful
  • Chapter 14: Globalization: Managing Effectively in a Global Economic Environment
  • Chapter 15: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future
  • Chapter 16: Managing and Leading for Tomorrow: A Focus on Your Future

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