Supervision Today!, Global Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (June 1, 2015) © 2016

  • Stephen P. Robbins San Diego State University
  • David A. DeCenzo Coastal Carolina University
  • Robert M. Wolter Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Appropriate for Supervision, Supervision Management, and Intro to Management

Fundamental Management Skills for the Contemporary Workplace Known as one of the most effective books on management, Supervision Today helps students build an understanding of supervising through real-life concepts, examples, and practice. It’s lively, conversational tone and full-color design engages students and helps capture the reality and excitement of the supervisor’s job. Using a “student-friendly” approach, Supervision Today covers the essential and traditional elements of managing others with a strong focus on applied and practical skills. The 8th Edition continues to be rich in instructional aids and experiential opportunities. Concentrating on the evolving roles supervisors must embrace in the current work environment, Supervision Today includes new information on employee engagement; sustainability; technological advances; work, life, and family balance; workplace diversity; supervising global teams; and more.

Table of contents

  1. 1 Supervision Fundamentals
  2. 2 Supervision Challenges
  3. 3 Planning and Goal Setting
  4. 4 Organizing
  5. 5 Staffing and Recruiting
  6. 6 Controlling
  7. 7 Problem Analysis and Decision Making
  8. 8 Motivating Followers
  9. 9 Leading Followers
  10. 10 Communicating Effectively
  11. 11 Developing Groups
  12. 12 Performance Appraisal
  13. 13 Workplace Health and Safety
  14. 14 Conflict, Politics, Discipline, and Negotiation
  15. 15 Change Management
  16. 16 Supervision and Labor

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