Stephen P. Robbins, San Diego State University, Mary Coulter, Missouri State University and Agna Fernandez, LIBA Chennai


 

Part 1 Introduction to Management


Chapter 1: Managers and You in the Workplace


Chapter 2: Making Decisions


 


Part 2 Basics of Managing in Today's Workplace


Chapter 3: Managing the External Environment and the Organization's Culture


Chapter 4: Managing in a Global Environment


Chapter 5: Managing Diversity


Chapter 6: Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics


Chapter 7: Managing Change and Disruptive Innovation


 


Part 3 Planning


Chapter 8: Planning Work Activities


Chapter 9: Managing Strategy


Chapter 10: Entrepreneurial Ventures


 


Part 4 Organizing


Chapter 11: Designing Organizational Structure


Chapter 12: Managing Human Resources


Chapter 13: Creating and Managing Teams


Part 5 Leading


Chapter 14: Managing Communication


Chapter 15: Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior


Chapter 16: Motivating Employees


Chapter 17: Being an Effective Leader


 


Part 6 Controlling


Chapter 18: Monitoring and Controlling


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New topics include big data, knack gamification, leaning in, twenty-percent-time


innovation initiatives, stretch goals, social media, wearable technology and more.


 


Examples from many new Indian start up are extensively used throughout the text to relate the concepts to real life.


 


Issues in the workplace, such as, safety and emotions, risk aversion, self determination


theory, managing information, and downsizing are explored.


 


Provides information on dealing with job enrichment, bonuses, effective feedback, and alternative work arrangements.


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