A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Management

Praise for the Previous Edition: `Ann Cunliffe has produced a quite brilliant critical introduction to the study of management. This lucid, innovative and thought-provoking book takes a much needed look at the ethical and philosophical issues facing managers in contemporary organizations. A readable, thoughtful and intelligent book that students will love' - John Hassard, University of Manchester Written to inform, challenge and entertain, this book explains alternative ways of thinking about management and managing people in a way that is easy to understand and enjoyable. New to the Second Edition: Updated content includes current issues such as the economic crisis and unemployment More international examples Suggestions for further reading The book covers topics that are central to management, organizational behaviour or leadership courses: what managers do, motivation, communication, and ethics. Ann Cunliffe breathes fresh air into these topics, emphasizing the importance of relations when thinking about management and drawing on a range of disciplines such as philosophy and linguistics. A trusted and respected academic who has written widely on management, Ann Cunliffe's book will stretch, surprise and reward undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students. INDICE: IntroductionChapter 1 MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND MANAGERIALISMChapter 2 COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND RELATIONAL MANAGERS (Or ‘That’s not what I said…’)Chapter 3 WHO ARE MANAGERS? DISCOURSES OF IDENTITY-WORKChapter 4 MANAGING CULTURE – MANAGING HEARTS, MINDS AND SOULS Or … Obversion, Subversion and DiversionChapter 5 MANAGING ETHICAL AND ‘JUST’ ORGANIZATIONSConclusion

• ISBN: 978-1-4462-7350-0
• Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 184
• Fecha Publicación: 18/03/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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