Supervision Today!

Appropriate for Supervision, Supervision Management, and Intro to Management Fundamental Management Skills for the Contemporary Workplace Known as one of the most effective books on management, Supervision Today helps students build an understanding of supervising through real-life concepts, examples, and practice. It's lively, conversational tone and full-color design engages students and helps capture the reality and excitement of the supervisor's job. Using a "student-friendly" approach, Supervision Today covers the essential and traditional elements of managing others with a strong focus on applied and practical skills. The Eighth Edition continues to be rich in instructional aids and experiential opportunities. Concentrating on the evolving roles supervisors must embrace in the current work environment, Supervision Today includes new information on employee engagement; sustainability; technological advances; work, life, and family balance; workplace diversity; supervising global teams; and more.PART I: DEFINING SUPERVISION AND SUPERVISORY CHALLENGES 1. Supervision Fundamentals 2. Supervision Challenges PART II: PLANNING, ORGANIZING, STAFFING, CONTROLLING, AND DECISION MAKING 3. Planning and Goal Setting 4. Organizing 5. Staffing and Recruiting 6. Controlling 7. Problem Analysis and Decision Making PART III: MOTIVATING, LEADING, COMMUNICATING, AND DEVELOPING 8. Motivating Followers 9. Leading Followers 10. Communicating Effectively 11. Developing Groups PART IV: APPRAISAL, SAFETY, NEGOTIATION, CHANGE, AND LABOR RELATIONS 12. Performance Appraisal 13. Workplace Health and Safety 14. Conflict, Politics, Discipline, and Negotiation 15. Change Management 16. Supervision and Labor POSTSCRIPT: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ANSWERS TO COMPREHENSION CHECKS AND CROSSWORD PUZZLES GLOSSARY INDEX