Management Cases

Peter F Drucker

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Management Cases, Revised Edition is a collection of thought-provoking case studies—each a timeless representative of a challenge that all managers will face at some point in their careers. Longtime Drucker colleague, collaborator, and eminent management professor Joseph A. Maciariello has organized the material to be used in conjunction with Management, Revised Edition, making the book particularly useful in undergraduate, MBA, and executive education classrooms.

It contains fifteen completely new cases written especially for this edition plus another thirty-five revised and updated cases, ensuring that the book provides comprehensive coverage of the most important management dilemmas and most timeless leadership wisdom. An essential resource for business students and working professionals alike, the book will help readers test and hone their management skills.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Management by Objectives (MBO): Peter Drucker's concept of MBO emphasizes setting clear, measurable objectives aligned with organizational goals, fostering accountability and performance improvement.

  2. Effective Leadership: Drucker often highlighted the importance of effective leadership that inspires, motivates, and guides individuals and teams toward achieving organizational objectives.

  3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurial thinking within organizations as a means to adapt to change, identify new opportunities, and drive growth.

  4. Customer-Centric Approach: Emphasizing the significance of understanding and meeting customer needs to create value and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

  5. Decentralization and Empowerment: Advocating for decentralized decision-making, empowering employees, and fostering a culture of responsibility and trust within organizations.

  6. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Promoting a culture of learning, adaptability, and continuous improvement to stay relevant in a rapidly changing business environment.

  7. Ethical Management: Stressing the importance of ethical behavior, social responsibility, and integrity in all aspects of management and business operations.

  8. Case Studies and Practical Applications: Drucker's approach often involved using real-world case studies and practical examples to illustrate management principles and theories in action.

  9. Strategic Management: Emphasizing strategic thinking, long-term planning, and the ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in the business environment.

  10. Measurement and Feedback: Highlighting the significance of data-driven decision-making, performance measurement, and feedback mechanisms to assess progress and inform future actions.

Language English
ISBN-10 978-0-06-143515-7
ISBN-13 978-0061435157
No of pages 341
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Collins Business Essentials
Published Date 30 Dec 2008

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