Management Upplaga 4

Management: theory and practice 4th Edition - Kris Cole Management: theory and practice 4th edition explains management theory in everyday language and puts it in a context that makes it easy to understand. It provides practical information and examples that help students of management as well as practising managers successfully apply management theory in todays changing and challenging work environment. This fourth edition of s premier management text has been extensively revised and includes new coverage of: the changing work environment leading non-traditional teams, including merged and virtual teams risk management managing for sustainability. Many new case studies, vignettes and best-practice examples are included and others have been updated, reflecting the Australian workplace in the 21st century in a variety of industries and sectors. Enhanced support on the Management@Work website: www.pearson.com.au/vet/cole4e Interactive workplace scenarios on the Management@Work website let students put the theory into practice in a simulated workplace environment. Facing situations typical of those managers encounter every day, students make decisions that affect both their team members and the success of the business. The website also contains revision activities and an additional chapter to be downloadedManaging Workplace Relations. About the Author Kris Cole is an industrial psychologist and manufacturing technologist.  One of s leading training and management consultants, her company, Bax Associates, has helped organisations, teams and individuals increase their performance and productivity for more than 20 years.