An introductory text focusing on the core skills of managing people in organisations. Theory is brought to life by lively cases and examples that reveal the reality of management today. Filled with engaging learning features this is the ideal core text for introductory courses.
Skills of Management and Leadership is a concise introductory text focusing on the core skills of managing people in organisations. With a strong emphasis on people management, it addresses the needs of those in managerial and leadership roles, and identifies the skills needed to handle the growing range of managerial responsibilities such as prioritization, delegation, disciplinary and performance handling, and negotiation. Packed with real-life examples of management in practice, this text explores the key original concepts of the managerial escalator, the hybrid manager and the managerial gap.
Key benefits:
? Clearly and accessibly written
? Lively case studies reveal the reality of management today
? Filled with engaging learning features such as end of chapter questions and appendices to help readers with self-development
This is the ideal introductory text for undergraduate and postgraduate management students.
