Kris Cole throws light on the gap between theory and practice in the 4th edition of Management : Theory and Practice. She explains management theory in everyday language, and puts it in a context that makes it easy to understand. This resource will help you develop the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively with colleagues and equips you with models and frameworks to tackle management challenges. In addition it will enable you to strengthen your hard skills, like managing poor performance, being more directive and solving problems permanently.

CONTENTS:
Introduction to management theory
Classical theories
Motivation, leadership and groups at work
Systems approaches to management theory
Management in practice: Introduction
Planning
Organizing
Control in management
Marketing management: Introduction
Production management: Introduction
Personnel management: Introduction
Financial aspects of management
Appendices