Managing in Turbulent Times: Unlocking Creative Solutions
In light of the dramatic and far-reaching events of the early twenty-first century,the central theme being discussed in the field of management is the pervasiveness of turbulent change and its impact on organizations.This edition of The New Era of Management was revised to help current and future managers find creative solutions to the problems that plague today's organizations---whether they are everyday challenges or
"once-in-a-life-time"crises.The world in which most students will work as managers is undergoing a tremedous upheaval.The emergence of crisis management ,ethical turmoil, e-business, rapidly changing technologies,globalization,outsourcing,global virtual
teams,knowledge management, and other changes place demands on managers that go beyond the techniques and ideas traditionally taught in management courses.
Managing in today's turbulent times requires the full breadth of management skills and capabilities.This text provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional management skills and the new competencies needed in a turbulent environment characterized by economics turmoil,political confusion,and general uncertainty for the future.
The traditional world of work assumed the purpose of management was to control and limit people,enforce rules and regulations,seek stability and efficiency,design a topdown hierarchy to direct people,and achieve bottom-line results. To unlock creative solutions and achieve high performance,however, managers need different skills to engage workers' hearts and minds as well as take advantage of their physical labor.
The new workplace asks that managers focus on leading change, on harnessing people's creativity and enthusiasm, on finding shared visions and values ,and on sharing information and power.Teamwork, collaboration, participation, and learning are guiding principles that help managers and employees the difficult terrain of today's turbulent business environment.Managers focus on developing, not controlling, people to adapt to new technologies and extraordinary environmental shifts, and thus achieve high performance and total corporate effectiveness.
Part 1 Introduction to Management
Part 2 The Environment of Management
Part 3 Planning
Part 4 Organizing
Part 5 Controlling
Part 6 Leading