Management: A Global Perspective (Mcgraw Hill Series in Management)

The tenth edition of this classic management textbook features a new pronounced emphasis on global management. Equal attention is paid to the new Europe and the Pacific Rim as to the United States, and chapter cases are both domestic and international. Each of the six new Part Closings has a new "International Focus" section and a new "Global Car Industry Case". Part closings 2 to 6 compare each of the 5 management functions in Japan, the USA and the People's Republic of China. New topics include: Korean managerial practices, Porters Competitive Advantage of Nations, the new Europe, organizing for quality service in Europe, the US and Japan, maquiladoras companies in Mexico, implications of Europe 1992, importance of quality and continuous improvement for gaining the competitive edge, disillusioned middle managers, decision support systems, entrepreneuring and intrapreneuring, organization cultures, strategic career management, role of microcomputers, telecommuting and computer networks, productivity of knowledge workers, CAD/CAM/MAP, and comparisons of differences in various countries in workweek, CEO's, and leadership. The research examples have been thoroughly updated to reflect the most current developments in the field. Management continues to offer a five-functions approach, an integrative systems model, and a wealth of provocative cases. Also available are an instructor's manual (0-07-069171-1); a study guide (0-07-069174-6); a test bank (0-07-069172-x); computerized test bank IBM 5.25" (0-07-832496-3) and 3.5" (0-07-833950-2); video series - VHS video cassette and guide (0-07-911518-7); and overhead transparencies (0-07-074547-1).