Now in an extensively revised 9th edition,Introducing Public Administrationprovides students with the conceptual foundation they need, while introducing them to important trends in the discipline. Known for its lively and witty writing style, this beloved textbook examines the most important issues in the field of public administration through the use of examples from various disciplines and mo…
Confusion about governance abounds. Many lack appreciation of how different traditions of thought in the social sciences contribute to our understanding. This book tackles these weaknesses head on and aims to provide a wider vision of the area, examining three critical areas of practice: environmental, corporate and participatory governance.
Features For all courses in quality management, quality engineering, quality technology, and continuous process improvement, in universities, colleges, community colleges, and corporate environments. This practical, student-focused text shows how to focus all of an organization’s resources on continuous and simultaneous improvement of quality and productivity – thereby continually improvi…
Human Resource Management provides students with an introduction to the daily tools and skills theyll need to function as successful managers -- in both human resources and business in general. With a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms. The 16th Edition focuses on the positi…
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Helps you make sense of organizational behavior, and provides the conceptual tools to work more effectively in the workplace. Suitable for managers; and useful to those who work in and around organizations, this book explains how emotions are the foundation of employee motivation, attitudes, and decisions.
This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed. For principles of marketing courses that require a comprehensive text. Learn how to create value through customer connections and engagement In a fast-changing, increasingly digital and …
Marketing: An Introduction shows students how customer value -- creating it and capturing it -- drives effective marketing strategies. The 14th Edition reflects the major trends and shifting forces that impact marketing in this digital age of customer value, engagement, and relationships, leaving students with a richer understanding of basic marketing concepts, strategies, and practices. Throug…
Investments sets the standard as a graduate (MBA) text intended primarily for courses in investment analysis. The guiding principle has been to present the material in a framework that is organized by a central core of consistent fundamental principles and will introduce students to major issues currently of concern to all investors. In an effort to link theory to practice, the authors make the…
Helps students to develop the insight and analytical skills required from managers. This book is aimed specifically at international students to offer a wealth of diverse analytical cases, balanced with content and international examples.;Management control and management control systems -- The environment and strategy of organizations -- Management control and the organization's internal struc…