Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Enhancement (Second Edition)

Author: Lucille
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book discusses management concepts, applications, and skill improvement from three aspects, laying a solid foundation for students to apply these concepts and skills in their actual work. Professor Lussier encourages students to apply critical thinking and put management concepts into practice through numerous insightful real-life examples. The book utilizes skill-building exercises, behavioral models, self-assessments, and group activities throughout to help students recognize and discover their management potential. The 15-chapter learning structure of the book provides comprehensive support for a semester-long management course while offering flexibility to incorporate additional out-of-class readings and discussions on related activities.
Self-Assessment: Fundamentals of Management provides readers with ample opportunities for self-assessment to help them understand and improve their management skills.
Skill Improvement: Professor Lussier clearly distinguishes between application exercises and skill improvement exercises. Each chapter offers practical activities and exercises that can be used in real-world settings.