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

Cunliffe, Ann L.

9781446273517 - A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Management
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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.

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Author Cunliffe, Ann L.
ISBN/EAN 9781446273517
Edition 2
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Article description

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.

Specifications

Author Cunliffe, Ann L.
ISBN/EAN 9781446273517
Edition 2