Management

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Develop with the confidence and innovative skills to lead in today’s rapidly changing, turbulent business environment with Daft’s market-leading MANAGEMENT, 14E. This reader-friendly presentation blends coverage of the latest managerial theories and emerging trends with a strong foundation in best management practices. New personal feedback inventories let you evaluate your strengths, while updated engagement exercises and applications guide you in expanding management competencies, harnessing your creativity and putting theory into practice. Recent research, organized around the four functions of management, helps you look beyond traditional techniques to consider a full breadth of progressive management solutions. Numerous new examples and cases from familiar organizations bring the practice of management into clear focus. In addition, MindTap online video cases, interactive exercises and applications further equip you to achieve exceptional results in your managerial role. PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT. 1. Leading Edge Management. 2. The Evolution of Management Thinking. PART 2: THE ENVIRONMENT OF MANAGEMENT. 3. The Environment and Corporate Culture. 4. Managing in a Global Environment. 5. Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility. 6. Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures. PART 3: PLANNING. 7. Planning and Goal Setting. 8. Strategy Formulation and Execution. 9. Managerial Decision Making. PART 4: ORGANIZING. 10. Designing Organization Structure. 11. Managing Innovation and Change. 12. Managing Human Talent. 13. Managing Diversity and Inclusion. PART 5: LEADING. 14. Understanding Individual Behavior. 15. Leadership. 16. Motivating Employees. 17. Managing Communication. 18. Leading Teams. PART 6: CONTROLLING. 19. Managing Quality and Performance. Appendix: Managing the Value Chain. Glossary. Name Index. Company Index. Subject Index.