Management: Theory · Process · Method

Author: Shan Bao
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is written by the author based on years of teaching and research in management theory. During the writing process, special emphasis is placed on "three combinations": the combination of theory and practicality; the combination of professionalism and popularization; and the combination of classic management theories and the latest achievements in management. The book consists of 3 parts with 18 chapters. Part 1 is on General Management, including 4 chapters: Introduction to Management, Management Theories, Management and Environment, and Strategy and Strategic Management. Part 2 is on Management Processes, including 9 chapters: Decision Making, Planning, Organizing, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Motivation, Communication, Control, and Evaluation of Management Performance. Part 3 is on Management Methods, including 5 chapters: Overview of Management Methods, Business Management, Conflict Management, Risk Management, and Management Innovation. The book has an innovative structure. It breaks the traditional four management functions as the main thread for organizing chapters and arranges the content in a logical order starting with management theory, centered around management processes, and supported by management methods. The content is rich and comprehensive. The book strives to be comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical, introducing basic theories and methods of management and reflecting the latest developments in the field. The academic standards are rigorous. The content selected for this textbook follows this principle, ensuring that students can keep up with the times without causing confusion in their thinking. Practical value. Each chapter is accompanied by cases, aiming to closely integrate the learning and application of management theory, preventing the misconception of "learning theory now and applying it later" and avoiding the trap of "pure theory" learning, which leads to a separation of learning and application.