Jones, Gareth R. <br/><br/>
Contemporary management / 
Gareth R. Jones, Jennifer M. George. 
 - 5th ed. 
 - New York :  McGraw-Hill/Irwin,  c2008. 
 - xxxiii, 805 p. :  ill. (chiefly col.) ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Managers and managing -- The evolution of management thought -- Values, attitudes, emotions, and culture : the manager as a person -- Ethics and social responsibility -- Managing diverse employees in a multicultural environment -- Managing in the global environment -- Decision making, learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship -- The manager as a planner and strategist -- Value-chain management : functional strategies for competitive advantage -- Managing organizational structure and culture -- Organizational control and change -- Motivation and performance -- Leadership -- Effective groups and teams -- Promoting effective communication -- Managing conflict, politics, and negotiation -- Using advanced information technology to increase performance. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780078112690 (alk. paper) 0078112699 (alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010020430 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Management.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HD31  / .JON  2008 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>658