<p> This skills-focused introduction to supervision captures the reality of supervising in the 2000s. Using a lively, conversational style, it explains the job of supervisor and features a wide range of examples of how supervisors operate in real situations. The focus is on key skills needed for effective supervision--e.g., goal-setting, delegating, budgeting, interviewing, negotiating, counseling, coaching, conducting groups meetings, and handling grievances. Rich in experiential opportunities, it features lots of vignettes and visual stimuli to make concepts come alive, as well as self-assessment exercises and insights from dozens of real supervisors at a variety of companies all over North America.  Defining the Supervisor's Job. Understanding Supervisory Challenges in The 21st Century. Establishing Goals. Designing and Implementing Controls. Solving Problems And Making Decisions. Organizing an Effective Department. Acquiring The Right People. Appraising Employee Performance. Motivating Your Employees. Providing Effective Leadership. Communicating Effectively. Supervising Groups And Work Teams. Handling Conflict, Politics, And Negotiations. Dealing With Change And Stress. Disciplining Employees. the Supervisor's Role in Labor Relations. Personal Development.  For new supervisors and first-line managers. </p>

Supervision Today!

Stephen Robbins

Business & Money

Pearson Academic

For Principles of Management courses. The practical tools of management presented through in-depth practice. Robbins/DeCenzo is a brief, paperback text that gives students more depth and breadth with practical tools to practice their management skills than any other textbook. The eighth edition provides a self-contained section on developing management skills and includes new exercises, modules, and boxes. Combine this textbook with MyManagementLab! See the hands in the air, hear the roar of discussion - be a Rock Star in the classroom. MyManagementLab makes it easier for you to be a rock star in the classroom by helping you hold students accountable for class preparation, and getting students engaged in the material through an array of relevant teaching and media resources. Visit MyManagementLab.com for more information.

Fundamentals of Management

Pearson/Education

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Supervision Today!

Fundamentals of Management