Becoming a master manager : a competing values approach / Robert E. Quinn, University of Michigan, Sue R. Faerman, State University of New York at Albany, Michael P. Thompson, Brigham Young University, Michael R. McGrath, Executive Education, University of Michigan Graduate School of Business, David S. Bright, Wright State University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quinn, Robert E.

Contributor:

Quinn, Robert E.

Simon Nelson Patten Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership.

Executive ability.

Management.

Organizational behavior.

Physical Description:

x, 340 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, [2015]

Summary:

" Becoming a Master Manager is appropriate for management and organizational behavior courses that emphasize critical management skills that yield sound organizational results.Developed from both theory and empirical evidence, the text provides a compelling case for why managerial and leadership competencies are essential for employee engagement, effective communication, and sustainable organizational success.The competing values framework offers future managers a foundation for analyzing, understanding and executing the behavior that will achieve positive performance, productivity and profitability. "-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface

Introduction The Competing Values Approach to Management. The Evolution of Management Models

The Competing Values Framework

Organizing the Learning Process-ALAPA

Recap and Precourse Assessment

MODULE 1 Creating and Sustaining Commitment and Cohesion. Understanding Self and Others

Communicating Honestly and Effectively

Mentoring and Developing Others

Managing Groups and Leading Teams

Managing and Encouraging Constructive Conflict

MODULE 2 Establishing and Maintaining Stability and Continuity. Organizing Information Flows

Working and Managing Across Functions

Planning and Coordinating Projects

Measuring and Monitoring Performance and Quality

Encouraging and Enabling Compliance

MODULE 3 Improving Productivity and Increasing Profitability. Developing and Communicating a Vision

Setting Goals and Objectives

Motivating Self and Others

Designing and Organizing

Managing Execution and Driving for Results

MODULE 4 Promoting Change and Encouraging Adaptability. Using Power and Influence Ethically and Effectively

Championing and Selling New Ideas

Fueling and Fostering Innovation

Negotiating Agreement and Commitment

Implementing and Sustaining Change

CONCLUSION: Integration and the Road to Mastery

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245 - 259) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Simon Nelson Patten Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Quinn, Robert E. Becoming a master manager

ISBN:

9781118582589

1118582586

OCLC:

881205648

Online:

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