Publisher's Synopsis
This text has a strong, strategic management emphasis. It is organized around the managerial process model, emphasizing four main functions - setting directions, organizing and staffing, facilitating effective behaviour and controlling. The text also includes numerous examples and assessments of other models such as the general manager model, managerial role model and managerial choices model. Topics covered include establishing and maintaining human resources, assessing environmental possibilities, organizational capabilities and international management.;This book should be of interest to students taking introductory courses in management.
