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How Management Works

The Concepts Visually Explained
By DK
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How Management Works by DK is a comprehensive guide that breaks down complex management concepts into clear, visual explanations. It explores the essentials of modern management practices, covering topics like strategic planning, team leadership, and decision-making processes. Ideal for both professionals and students, the book uses infographics and case studies to make management principles accessible and engaging.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate visually engaging guides that break down complex management concepts into simple, digestible pieces. Designed for those new to management as well as experienced professionals, it offers practical insights and strategies to enhance your managerial skills and understanding of organisational dynamics. Perfect for anyone interested in the foundational principles underlying effective leadership and team management.

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A jargon-free guide to every aspect of management covering leadership, communication, negotiation, innovation, and more.

Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide.

Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Management Works is a definitive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of organisational management. Learn whether it is more effective to lead through influence or control. Is delegation the key to productivity and how do you deal with different personalities?

Drawing on the latest theories and practicesβ€”and packed with graphics and diagrams that demystify complex management conceptsβ€”this book explains everything you need to know to build your management skills and get the very best out of your team. It is essential reading if you are an established or aspiring manager, or are studying a course in business or management.

Much more than a standard business-management or self-help book, How Management Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice. It is the perfect primer for anyone looking to start their own business, become a more effective leader, or simply learn more about the world of business and management.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241515730

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 843g

Pages: 224

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