Henry Mintzberg

Mintzberg on Management

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ISBN 13:
9781416573197
author:
Henry Mintzberg
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
420
Genre:
Management Textbook
Condition:
New
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£21.24

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Henry Mintzberg's comprehensive new volume explores the function of management and its meaning for society. A collection of his dynamic ideas, this book presents the collective wisdom of a leading management thinker, covering strategy, structure, power, politics, and organizational theory. Mintzberg reveals how successful strategy is often formed in the heat of battle, rather than through solitary contemplation. He identifies the keys to outstanding management, including the importance of understanding one's own work and responding to job pressures. By combining interpersonal, informational, and decision-making roles, managers can be effective, but it is also crucial to recognize how these qualities can sometimes lead to superficial actions. This book offers a nuanced view of management, highlighting the need for self-awareness and adaptability in the workplace.

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