The Oxford Handbook of Management

The Oxford Handbook of Management
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 595
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ISBN-10 : 9780198708612
ISBN-13 : 0198708610
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Management by : Adrian Wilkinson

Management, the pursuit of objectives through the organization and co-ordination of people, has been and is a core feature-and function-of modern society. Some 'classic' forms of corporate and bureaucratic management may be seen as the prevalent form of organization and organizing in the 20th century, but in the post-Fordist, global, knowledge-driven contemporary world we are seeing different patterns, principles, and styles of management as old models are questioned. The functions, ideologies, practices, and theories of management have changed over time, as recorded by many scholars, and may vary according to different models of organization, and between different cultures and societies. Whilst the administrative, corporate, or factory manager may be a figure on the wane, management as an ethos, organizing principle, culture, and field of academic teaching and research has increased dramatically in the last half century, and spread throughout the world. The purpose of this Handbook is to analyse and explore the evolution of management; the core functions and how they may have changed; its position in the culture/zeitgeist of modern society; the institutions and ideologies that support it; and likely challenges and changes in the future. This book looks at what management is, and how this may change over time. It provides an overview of management - its history, development, context, changing function in organization and society, key elements and functions, and contemporary and future challenges.

The Oxford Handbook of Management Information Systems

The Oxford Handbook of Management Information Systems
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 746
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ISBN-10 : 9780199580583
ISBN-13 : 0199580588
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Management Information Systems by : Robert D Galliers

This Handbook provides critical, interdisciplinary contributions from leading international academics on the theory and methodology, practical applications, and broader context of Management Information Systems, as well as offering potential avenues for future research

The Oxford Handbook of Management Theorists

The Oxford Handbook of Management Theorists
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 613
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ISBN-10 : 9780199585762
ISBN-13 : 0199585768
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Management Theorists by : Morgen Witzel

The Handbook will evaluate the ideas and influence of 25 major management theorists, examining their impact on the evolvement of management as a discipline. Chapters will review the contributions of these theorists in light of their contemporary context and each other, from the pioneers to post-war theorists and later business school theorists.

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 576
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ISBN-10 : 9780191629389
ISBN-13 : 0191629383
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Project Management by : Peter W. G. Morris

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management presents and discusses leading ideas in the management of projects. Positioning project management as a domain much broader and more strategic than simply 'execution management', this Handbook draws on the insights of over 40 scholars to chart the development of the subject over the last 50 years or more as an area of increasing practical and academic interest. It suggests we could be entering an emerging 'third wave' of analysis and interpretation following its early technical and operational beginnings and the subsequent shift to a focus on projects and their management. Topics dealt with include: the historical evolution of the subject; its theoretical base; professionalism; business and societal context; strategy; organization; governance; innovation; overruns; risk; information management; procurement; relationships and trust; knowledge management; practice and teams. This handbook is of particular relevance to those interested in the research issues underlying project management.

The Oxford Handbook of Pricing Management

The Oxford Handbook of Pricing Management
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 976
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ISBN-10 : 9780191634260
ISBN-13 : 0191634263
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Pricing Management by : Özalp Özer

The Oxford Handbook of Pricing Management is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of pricing across industries, environments, and methodologies. The Handbook illustrates the wide variety of pricing approaches that are used in different industries. It also covers the diverse range of methodologies that are needed to support pricing decisions across these different industries. It includes more than 30 chapters written by pricing leaders from industry, consulting, and academia. It explains how pricing is actually performed in a range of industries, from airlines and internet advertising to electric power and health care. The volume covers the fundamental principles of pricing, such as price theory in economics, models of consumer demand, game theory, and behavioural issues in pricing, as well as specific pricing tactics such as customized pricing, nonlinear pricing, dynamic pricing, sales promotions, markdown management, revenue management, and auction pricing. In addition, there are articles on the key issues involved in structuring and managing a pricing organization, setting a global pricing strategy, and pricing in business-to-business settings.

The Oxford Handbook of Management Consulting

The Oxford Handbook of Management Consulting
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 580
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ISBN-10 : 9780191628085
ISBN-13 : 0191628085
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Management Consulting by : Matthias Kipping

Management consultants of various kinds play an important role in the world of business, and within other types of organization. The Oxford Handbook on Management Consulting is a comprehensive overview of thinking and research on management consultancy with contributions from leading international scholars. The first section provides an account of the historical developments in management consulting research, and how current thinking has evolved from prior work. The second section focuses on disciplinary and theoretical perspectives, their diversities, areas of synergy, and parallel concerns. The following sections examine consulting as a knowledge business, consultants and management fashion, and the relationship between management consultants and their clients. The Handbook concludes with an assessment of areas of future research and debate. By bringing together a wide range of research and thinking on management consulting across different disciplines, sub-disciplines, and conceptual approaches, the Handbook provides a comprehensive understanding of both current thinking and future directions for research.

The Oxford Handbook of Public Management

The Oxford Handbook of Public Management
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 805
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ISBN-10 : 9780199226443
ISBN-13 : 019922644X
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Public Management by : Ewan Ferlie

The public sector continues to play a strategic role across the world and in the last thirty years there have been major shifts in approaches to its management. This text identifies the trends in public management and the effects these have had, as well as providing a broad overview to each topic.

The Oxford Handbook of Talent Management

The Oxford Handbook of Talent Management
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 609
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ISBN-10 : 9780198758273
ISBN-13 : 0198758278
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Talent Management by : David G. Collings

The Oxford Handbook of Talent Management offers academic researchers, advanced postgraduate students, and reflective practitioners a state-of-the-art overview of the key themes, topics, and debates in talent management. The Handbook is designed with a multi-disciplinary perspective in mind and draws upon perspectives from, inter alia, human resource management, psychology, and strategy to chart the topography of the area of talent management and to establish the base of knowledge in the field. Furthermore, each chapter concludes by identifying key gaps in our understanding of the area of focus. The Handbook is ambitious in its scope, with 28 chapters structured around five sections. These include the context of talent management, talent and performance, talent teams and networks, managing talent flows, and contemporary issues in talent management. Each chapter is written by a leading international scholar in the area and thus the volume represents the authoritative reference for anyone working in the area of talent management.

The Oxford Handbook of Management Ideas

The Oxford Handbook of Management Ideas
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 568
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ISBN-10 : 9780192512758
ISBN-13 : 0192512757
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Management Ideas by : Andrew Sturdy

Management ideas, and their associated applications, have become a prevalent feature of our working lives. While their focus is familiar, such as efficiency, motivation, and improvement, they range from specific notions such as activity-based costing, to broad movements like corporate social responsibility. This Handbook brings together some of the latest research from leading international scholars on how management ideas are produced, promoted, and adapted, and their effects on business and working practices and society at large. Rather than focusing on specific management ideas, this volume explores their key socio-political contexts and channels of dissemination, and is organized around four core overlapping themes. The first section sets out the research field in general, in terms of both an overall system and of different perspectives and research methods. The second section explores the role of different actors and channels of diffusion, including the consumers and producers of management ideas and 'new' media, as well as traditional players in the management ideas field such as consultancies and business schools. The third section focuses on specific features or dynamics of the management ideas system, such as their adoption, evolution, institutionalisation, and resurgence, while in the final section, critical and new perspectives on management ideas are examined, highlighting specific socio-political contexts and the possibility of alternative ideas and forms of critique. With a broad range of perspectives represented, this Handbook provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and enduring resource for those studying management, innovation, and organizational change, as well as for those working in the management ideas industry.

The Oxford Handbook of Human Resource Management

The Oxford Handbook of Human Resource Management
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Publisher : OUP UK
Total Pages : 676
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ISBN-10 : 9780199282517
ISBN-13 : 019928251X
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Human Resource Management by : Peter F. Boxall

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