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This book online Principles of Management by David S. Bright and others covers the following topics related to Management and Leadership : Managing and Performing, Managerial Decision-Making, The History of Management, External and Internal Organizational Environments and Corporate Culture, Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability, International Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Analysis: Understanding a Firm’s Competitive Environment, The Strategic Management Process: Achieving and Sustaining Competitive Advantage, Organizational Structure and Change, Human Resource Management, Diversity in Organizations, Leadership, Work Motivation for Performance, Managing Teams, Managerial Communication, Organizational Planning and ControllingManagement of Technology and Innovation.
Author(s): David S. Bright, and others
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This book online Technical Project Management in Living and Geometric Order covers the following topics related to Management and Leadership : Project Management Foundations: Principles and Practices, Strategy, Project Selection, and Portfolio Managemen, Project Initiation, Scope, and Structure, Procurement, Team Formation, Team Management, and Project Leadership, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Managing Project Risks, Managing Project Value, Budgets, and Costs, Allocating and Managing Constrained Resources, Project Monitoring, Analytics, and Control, Critical Project Management Skill: Negotiation, Project Closure and Audits, Personal and Organizational Project Management Growth, Putting It All Together.
Author(s): Jeffrey S. Russell, P.E., Wayne P. Pferdehirt, P.E.,and John S. Nelson, P.E.
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The link provides access to an academic article titled Leadership and Management in Second Generation Medium-Sized Family Businesses: A Comparative Study. The article examines the leadership and management practices of second-generation leaders in medium-sized family businesses. It compares the leadership styles and practices of the second-generation leaders to those of their predecessors, and identifies the factors that contribute to their success or failure. The study employs a qualitative research design and analyzes data collected from interviews with second-generation leaders of family businesses.
Author(s): Gonzalo Gonzalez-Serna, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University
152Pages
The link directs to a PDF book titled Organizational Behavior and Management and explains the following contents : Rationalist vs. Behavioralist Paradigms, A Model of Ethics in Decision Making, The Local Context: The Houston Economy, The Global and National Competitive Contexts, Perception, Attribution Theory, Operant Learning Theory, Job Design, Equity Theory, Goal Setting Theory, Power, Communication, Decision Making, Personality Theory, Culture, Leadership, Change, Organizational Theory , Teams.
Author(s): Dale Rude, Department of Management
46Pages
This lecture note explains the following topics: Evolution of the Process of Management, Skills and Roles of Management Professionals, Key Functions of Management, Management of Tourism and Travel Trade.
Author(s): Uttarakhand open university
310Pages
This lecture note explains the following topics: Introduction and skills approach to leadership, Contingency leadership, Transformational Leadership, Organizational Design and Change, Employee Relations and Managing Change.
Author(s): Ms. Surabhi Lakshmi
80Pages
This note covers the following topics: The New Paradigms of Management Control Systems, Control Lever, Key Controllable Variables, The Traditional Instruments of Control in Organisations - Auditing, Management Control Process, Budgetary Control and Analysis of Variance , Marketing and Distribution Control,Accountability in Organizations – Responsibility, Accounting, Costing, Transfer Pricing, CVP Analysis, Behavioural Aspect of Management Control, Human Resources Accounting, Management Control in Specialized Organisations - Sectoral Applications,Process of Designing and Controlling System.
Author(s): Ms.A.Punitha, Ms.V.Umasri, Mr.Sk. Md. Nizamuddin, Ms. Kavitha Shanmugam and Dr.R.Radjamanogary
259Pages
This note is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques of using data to make informed management decisions. It will focus on various ways of modeling, or thinking structurally about, decision problems in order to enhance decision-making skills.
Author(s): Jordan University of Science and Technology
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This note covers the following topics: Strategic Management, Environmental Threat and Opportunity Profile, Strategic Advantage Profile, Hierarchy of Strategic Intent, Strategies Formulation, Strategies Formulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Analysis and Strategic Choice, Strategy Implementation, Structural Implementation, Functional Implementation, Functional Implementation, Strategic Evaluation and Control, Reaching Strategic Edge.
Author(s): Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University
230Pages
This book describes the following topics: Project Management: Past and Present, The Project Life Cycle, Framework for Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Culture and Project Management, Project Initiation, Scope Planning, Project Schedule Planning, Budget Planning, Procurement Management, Quality Planning, Communication Planning, Risk Management Planning , Project Completion.
Author(s): The Open University of Hong Kong
265Pages
This note explains the following topics: Project Performance Dimensions, Project Life Cycle, Project Classification, Project Identification and Formulation, Network Analysis, Project Crashing and Project Control.
Author(s): National Institute of Agriculrural Extension Management
72Pages
This book covers the following topics: Improving Operations Performance with World Class Manufacturing Technique: A Case in Automotive Industry, Managing OEE to Optimize Factory Performance, Using Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Manufacturing System Design, Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Manufacturing System, Reliability and Maintainability in Operations Management, Production Scheduling Approaches for Operations Management, Enterprise Risk Management to Drive Operations Performances, Important Role of Packaging in Operations Management,An Overview of Human Reliability Analysis Techniques in Manufacturing Operations.
Author(s): The Open University of Hong Kong
278Pages
Aims of this note is to develop all forms of communication skills of the students to enable them to conduct well in any business process without any communication barrier. Topics covered includes: Types of Communication, Barriers to Communication, Principles of Effective Communication, Norms for Business Letters, Personalized stand letters, enquiries, customers’ complaints, collection letters, Sales promotion letters, Application letters, Non-verbal communication, Visual and Audio Visual Aids for communication, Dyadic communication, Report Writing, Structure of Reports, Conducting Meetings.
Author(s): Bharathidasan University
109Pages
The purpose of this note is to put quality management into perspective, and to highlight its critical importance, as well as to present in-depth ideas on different methodologies, tools and techniques proposed for product and process improvement. This web course will help readers understand opportunities for product or service or process improvement based on quality management principals.
Author(s): Dr. Indrajit Mukherjee, NPTEL
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This note builds on conceptual frameworks and cases from a wide range of service operations, selected from health care, hospitality, internet services, supply chain, transportation, retailing, food service, entertainment, financial services, humanitarian services, government services, and others.
Author(s): Prof. Charles H. Fine
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The book is well-designed for the intended audience of instructional designers. Topics covered includes: Introduction to Project Management, Project Profiling, Project Phases and Organization, Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations, Working with People on Projects, Communication Technologies, Starting a Project, Project Time Management, Managing Project Quality, Managing Project Risk .
Author(s): Geri Clements, Jeffery Drysdale, Jenifer Francis, Buck Harrison, Joseph Rino, Jared Robinson and Aaron Snyder
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This note covers the following topics: Productivity, Production System Models of production system, Forecasting, Facilities Planning, Motion study, Production Planning and Control, Project Management, Modern Trends in Manufacturing.
Author(s): Dr. Sarojrani Pattnaik and Dr. Swagatika Mishra
98Pages
This lecture note explains the following topics: Changing Organizations, Leadership vs. Management - Are they different, Common Features of Leadership, General Conclusion of a Leader, Job Specification for a Presidency, Power, Authority and Influence, Power, Authority and Influence, Communication, Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Role of Staff Committee Function.
Author(s): Seoul National University
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This note focuses on some of the important current issues in strategic management. It will concentrate on modern analytical approaches and on enduring successful strategic practices. It is consciously designed with a technological and global outlook since this orientation in many ways highlights the significant emerging trends in strategic management.
Author(s): Rohan Sahani and Prof. Arnoldo Hax
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This book covers the following topics: The World Of E-Business, Business Models, e-Business Relationships, Governance Structures, e-Business Technological Infrastructure, XML -The Enabling Technology, e-Markets, e-Procurement, Business Networks, Intermediaries In The Value Systems, e-Business Modeling, Approaches To Middleware, Enterprise Application Integration, e-Business Integration and Loosely Coupled e-Business Solutions.
Author(s): Seoul National University
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This book explains the following topics: Introduction to Management, Designing Organization, Operations and Marketing Management, Human Resources Management, Project Management, Strategic Management.
Author(s): Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering
281Pages
This notes examines the historical evolution and current human and organizational contexts in which scientists, engineers and other professionals work. It outlines today's major challenges facing the management profession. Students will be introduced to concepts and tools to analyze work and leadership experiences in optional undergraduate fieldwork projects.
Author(s): Prof. Thomas A. Kochan
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This note introduces you to behavioral science theories, methods, and tools and provides opportunities to use and apply them to problems you will encounter in your work and career. The course material will begin with an overview of work and organizations in modern industrial society, and then examine individual behavior, move to behavior in groups or teams, and finally discuss organizations as a whole.
Author(s): Prof. John Carroll and Prof. Li Tao
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This note focuses on theoretical work for studying operations planning and control problems. Also reviews the quantitative models and theoretical tools underlying some of the customer-driven operational practices of these cutting-edge companies.
Author(s): Prof. Jeremie Gallien
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This note introduces interactive oral and interpersonal communication skills critical to leaders, including strategies for presenting to a hostile audience, running effective and productive meetings, active listening, and contributing to group decision-making.
Author(s): Prof. Neal Hartman
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This book explains the following topics: Concepts of Advertising, Integrated Advertising Program, Understanding Message Strategy, Media, Campaign Making and Advertising.
Author(s): Eiilm University
219Pages
This note explains the following topics: Role and Scope of Production Management, Concept of Production Management, Types of Production Systems and Plant Location, Plant Layout, Production Planning and Control, Production Process Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Productivity, Time and Motion Study, Quality Control.
Author(s): Directorate of Distance Education, Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar
218Pages
This book explains the following topics: Evolution Of Management Thoughts, Functions Of Management, Planning, Deision-making, Organising, Authority And Responsibility, Recruitment And Selection, Training And Development, Interpersonal Behaviour, Stress Management, Conflict Management And Organisatioanl Change.
Author(s): Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
720Pages
This book covers the followin topics: Introduction to Principles of Management, Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors, History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership, Developing Mission, Vision, and Values, Strategizing , Organizational Structure and Change, Organizational Culture, Social Networks , Leading People and Organizations, Decision Making, Managing Groups and Teams, Motivating Employees.
Author(s): Mason Carpenter, Talya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan
720Pages
This course note introduces students to the theory, algorithms, and applications of optimization. The optimization methodologies include linear programming, network optimization, integer programming, and decision trees. Applications to logistics, manufacturing, transportation, marketing, project management, and finance. Includes a team project in which students select and solve a problem in practice.
Author(s): Prof. James Orlin and Dr. Ebrahim Nasrabadi
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The text provides an overview of project management and uses the industry standard definitions of the divisions of project management knowledge as described by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to provide grounding in traditional project management concepts. Topics covered includes: Project Profiling, Project Phases and Organization, Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations, Working with People on Projects, Communication Technologies, Starting a Project, Project Time Management, Estimating and Managing Costs, Managing Project Quality, Managing Project Risk, Project Procurement and Closure.
Author(s): Saylor Academy
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This book covers the following topics: Meaning, Nature and Importance Of Project, Capital Expenditure Decision, Market and Demand Analysis, Technical and Financial Analysis, Analysis of Project Risk, Market Risk and Firm Risk, Social Cost-benefit Analysis, Multiple Projects and Constraints, Network Techniques for Project Management, Project Financing in India, Project Appraisal: Assessing The Tax Burden, Environmental Appraisal of Projects.
Author(s): Guru Jambheshwar University of Science Technology, Hisar - Haryana
270Pages
This book covers the following topics: Introduction to Principles of Management, Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors, History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership, Developing Mission, Vision, and Values, Strategizing, Organizational Structure and Change, Organizational Culture, Social Networks, Leading People and Organizations, Decision Making, Communication in Organizations, Motivating Employees, Essentials of Control and Strategic Human Resource Management.
Author(s): Andy Schmitz
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This book offers the following: 1: Several graphic displays in each chapter that summarize key concepts in a visually appealing format 2: Rich, illustrative examples drawn from companies that are relevant to many students. Major topics covered includes: Mastering Strategy: Art and Science, Leading Strategically, Evaluating the External Environment, Managing Firm Resources, Selecting Business-Level Strategies, Supporting the Business-Level Strategy, Competing in International Markets, Selecting Corporate-Level Strategies, Executing Strategy through Organizational Design, Leading an Ethical Organization.
Author(s): Saylor Academy
337Pages
This book covers the following topics: Understanding the nature of services, Aligning service strategy and service competitiveness, service design, development and automation, Managing human resource in services, Service quality, Service facility design and facility location, Demand management in services, Capacity management or supply management in services, Managing waiting lines and queuing models, Service inventory and supply chain management., Quantitative models in managing service operations.
Author(s): NPTEL
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This book covers the following topics: General Outline Of The Psychology Of Management, Individuality, Functionalization, Measurement, Analysis and Synthesis, Standardization, Records and Programmes and Incentives.
Author(s): L.m. Gilbreth, PH.D
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This note covers the following topics: Leadership Frameworks, Communication, Situational Leadership, Influencing Others and Decision-making.
Author(s): Pat Bentley
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The objective of this guide is to equip public sector managers to assess the value that new communications and computing technology may bring to their interactions with a range of potential stakeholders.
Author(s): Dr Peter Chen
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The course note focuses on skills managers need to adapt to current sweeping changes in the nature of work and the workforce, in business organizations and their roles in society, and in the institutions that interact with work, particularly the labor market, community and family centered groups.
Author(s): Prof. Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, Prof. Thomas A. Kochan and Prof. Wanda Orlikowski
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In this book, the author take a challenge based approach to dealing with groups. Many other books provide conceptual and descriptive treatments of groups and teams. Here we will take a prescriptive perspective, one that focuses on the how to of managing a group or a team. This prescriptive perspective, however, will be rooted in social science.
Author(s): wikibooks.org
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In the opening chapters, we incorporate an active management perspective to show how leaders and leadership are essential to personal and organizational effectiveness and effective organizational change. Moreover, the concluding section of each chapter is focused on the assessment and development of particular management skills.
Author(s): NA
646Pages
This lecture note focuses on practical experience that blends theory and practice. Students reflect on prior leadership experiences and then apply lessons learned to further develop their leadership capabilities.
Author(s): Janice Klein
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