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Management, 6e focuses upon the most widely accepted management practices with an emphasis on strong research orientation and solid theoretical underpinnings. The book describes how men and women go about managing the people and activities of their organizations so that the goals of these organizations as well as their own personal goals can be achieved. The general theme of the book is ‘dynamic engagement’—a broad term that captures the essence of change that confronts future managers and current thoughts on what they will need to succeed. Features· Covers text and case studies based on classic issues arising in the last 25 years. These topics emphasize on practical applications and examples drawn from real-world organizations. For example, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Essar Group, Nokia, Walmart, Infosys, etc., to name a few.· Contains several chapters that have been rewritten keeping in mind the latest changes in the Indian corporate scenario.· The material presented revolves around the following themes: ethics, globalization, entrepreneurship and small businesses, cultural diversity and quality.· Contains various cases studies pertaining to the Indian context.Table of ContentsPart One: Introduction to ManagementChapter 1 Managing and Managers 000Chapter 2 The Evolution of Management Theory 00Part Two: Management in The Twenty-First CenturyChapter 3 Organizational and Natural Environments 000Chapter 4 Social Responsibility and Ethics 000Chapter 5 Globalization and Management 000Chapter 6 Inventing and Reinventing Organizations 000Chapter 7 Culture and Multiculturalism 000Chapter 8 Quality 000Part Three: PlanningChapter 9 Decision Making 000Chapter 10 Planning and Strategic Management 000Chapter 11 Strategy Implementation 000Part Four: OrganizingChapter 12 Organizational Design and Organizational Structure 000Chapter 13 Power and The Distribution of Authority 000Chapter 14 Human Resource Management 000Chapter 15 Managing Organizational Change and Innovation 000Part Five: LeadingChapter 16 Motivation 000Chapter 17 Leadership 000Chapter 18 Teams and Teamwork 000Chapter 19 Communication and Negotiation 000Part Six: ControllingChapter 20 Effective Control 000Chapter 21 Operations Management 000Chapter 22 Information Systems