Business Essentials: Management

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The Business Essentials range of books is the ideal choice for numerous business qualifications. The books offer the perfect learning solution for a multitude of business-related courses. These books lend themselves specifically to: use on courses leading to degrees and diplomas in business from a variety of institutions use as generic texts on a wide range of business-related subjects background reading and reference material for learners and lecturers alike. The books provide concise and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Business, with these key features: A user-friendly format for easy navigation Chapter introductions and summaries to put the topic into perspective Plenty of up to date illustrations and case studies for students to discuss or work through individually Numerous timed activities to ensure consolidation of knowledge and further thought, with suggested answers Quick quizzes at the end of each chapter to ensure understanding A glossary of terms and full index. BPP Learning Media is dedicated to supporting aspiring business professionals with top quality learning material, as they study for demanding professional exams, often whilst working full time. BPP Learning Media’s commitment to student success is shown by the record of quality, innovation and market leadership in paper-based and e-learning material. BPP Learning Media’s study materials are written by professionally-qualified specialists who know from personal experience the importance of top quality materials for exam success. Table of Contents Introduction PART A:WORKING WITH AND LEADING PEOPLE: Recruitment, selection and retention procedures Build winning teams Leadership Development needs, learning styles and processes Planning, work orientation and job design Performance monitoring and evaluation. PART B: MANAGING ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE RESULTS: Business processes and functions Plans for areas of responsibility Operational plans Quality Health and safety in the workplace Improve organizational performance PART C: MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION: Information and knowledge needs Develop communication processes Design and improve appropriate systems. PART D: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Personal and career development Interpersonal and transferable skills Self-managed learning Appendix: Edexcel Guidelines Bibliography Index.