For undergraduate courses in Management Science. A logical, step-by-step approach to complex problem-solving Using simple, straightforward examples to present complex mathematical concepts, Introduction to Management Science gives students a strong foundation in how to logically approach decision-making problems. Sample problems are used liberally throughout the text to facilitate the learning …
The Ninth Edition of Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage was developed to teach students how to face and meet a variety of challenges within their organizations and how to gain a competitive advantage for their companies. This product represents a valuable approach to teaching human resource management for several reasons: The content draws from the diverse research, teac…
For undergraduate courses in human resource management. Real-world examples, supported by theory. For students to succeed in a rapidly changing HR job market, knowledge of career options and skill development is key. Human Resource Management provides students with examples of how HR management is practiced in the real world and the relationships between various HR topics are interwoven through…
A first-time collection of classics and best new thinking on how to build and manage strategic business relationships, this book features articles by well-known authors such as Rosabeth Moss Kanter and Gary Hamel. This important volume provides a broad and diverse look at the strategic alliances, including why and how they provide strategic advantage, the counterintuitive logic behind allying w…
What does it take to make a project succeed? This astute collection of articles helicopters managers above the day-to-day grind of project management to understand the big-picture reasons behind why projects fly - and why they fail. Why are some bad projects so hard to kill - and why do some good projects tank? This book will help managers make decisions that enable the right projects to succeed.
This invaluable collection of articles offers discussions on a variety of compensation-related issues such as making salaries public, stock options, and executive compensation, as well as incentive plans. Managers and human resource professionals will learn how to weigh the pros and cons of different compensation plans and construct a framework for thinking about this important aspect of the st…
With concern for environmental issues growing, defining the controversial relationship between business and the environment has become even more essential. This comprehensive resource brings together the latest management thinking on the role of the environment in business, and offers a general management perspective that will help outline the critical environmental issues your organization may…
This collection of articles looks at the nature of individual and organizational resilience, an issue that has gained special urgency in today's unstable world environment. In the business arena, resilience has found its way onto the list of qualities sought in employees. This collection provides readers with the ability to solve problems without the usual or obvious tools and prepares them to …
A mix of timeless classics and cutting-edge theories, this important collection offers first person perspectives, case studies, and practical guidance on how to think about and promote equality in the workplace.