This comprehensive textbook specifically focuses on building a thorough foundation on management studies by sequentially developing the components and basics of management principles and approach, discussing and analysing the key features and methods of modern management practices, and finally exposing the students to some essential topics on environment management, business ethics, corporate governance, and total quality management for sustainable growth and development of business. Students and practicing professionals in this field will be immensely benefited by the coverage and treatment of the book. Key Features — Based on industry experience with focus on building a strong foundation for management studies, especially in the context of the Indian business environment — Covers critical areas of management like strategic planning, strategic management, supply-chain management, international trade, entrepreneurship and small business management, information management, environment management, business ethics, corporate governance and modern tools for TQM, including cost of poor quality, benchmarking and six-sigma practice — Emphasis on management issues critical to business – organisational culture and leadership, modern HRM, external business environment, ethics of business and corporate governance, and responsibility for natural environment management for sustainable growth — Provides a wider coverage of the interconnected functions, methods, processes, variables, strategies and tools for excellence in business management, including 80-20 rule, Murphy’s Law, 1-10-100 rule of cost management, 360 degree appraisal, JIT, TPM, Kaizen etc.

Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive textbook written for the Nonprofit Management course, covering the scope and structure of the nonprofit sector, leadership of nonprofits, managing the nonprofit organization, fundraising, earned income strategies, financial management, nonprofit lobbying and advocacy, managing international and global organizations, and social entrepreneurship. Written specifically for students, this text integrates research, theory, and the practitioner literature and includes more than is found in the more prescriptive, practitioner-oriented alternatives. Providing an overview suitable for students enrolled in their first course in the field, the book also includes cases and discussions of advanced issues for those with experience. Key Features: - Includes a chapter on Social Entrepreneurship, which examines the theories behind this concept as well as the successful practices of high-impact nonprofits around the world - Takes a balanced approach to varied perspectives and controversial issues and encompasses traditional concepts as well as new approaches and thinking - Integrates social sciences research, management theory, and practitioner literature Includes mini-cases to enhance student understanding of the issues involved in real-world situations - Chapter-ending suggestions for further reading and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter help students apply chapter content to actual nonprofit organizations.

This book is intended to train the readers in basic project management principles for directing the course of a project. The hands-on approach presented in this book takes them through the necessary details for a good understanding of what to expect to complete a successful project. Users of this book will have an understanding, after following through the step-by-step stages, of how to plan and schedule projects. This systematic approach includes the application of project management software.

Anne Mette Jonassen Hass explains the principles and benefits of a sound configuration management strategy. This volume is designed to help the professional put that strategy into action.

Crew Resource Management: Principles and Practice shows emergency response leaders how to implement CRM skills in their fire stations, in their ambulances, in their police vehicles, and on the emergency scene. The key features of this program include: Case Studies Engaging and thought-provoking case studies help the reader to plan responses to wide

Management - Principles and Practices-now in its fifth edition-presents a unique, cutting-edge approach to management. Using his experience as a consultant, executive coach, manager, and college professor, Paul B. Thornton provides a wealth of insight and examples, showing you what you need to do to be an effective manager and leader. He explains concepts in a simple, clear, and concise manner. Each chapter includes several interesting and insightful quotes from world-famous managers and leaders. You'll learn the key management theories and how to apply each concept. Application exercises include case studies, in-basket exercises, discussion questions, self-reflection activities, role-playing, and interviews.

Concept And Mature Of Management 2. Evolution Of Management Thought 3. Management Process 4. Social Responsibility Of Business 5. Coordination 6. Nature And Process Of Planning 7. Method And Types Of Plans 8. Forecasting And Decision-Making 9. Management Information System 10. Organizing Functions 11. Departmentation And Organization Structure 12. Authority And Responsibility 13. Delegation And Decentralisation 14. Organisation Chart And Manual 15. Nature And Scope Of Staffing 16. Training And Development 17. Performance Appraisal And Promotion 18. Direction And Supervision 19. Motivation And Morale 20. Leadership 21. Communication 22. Process Of Control 23. Techniques Of Managerial Control 24. Organisational Conflicts And Grievances 25. Organisational Change 26. Management By Objectives And Workstress 27. Total Quality Management 28. Case Study Method