The First-Time Manager

by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, Gary S. Topchik

On Sale: January 30, 2012

Price: $13.99

Format: eBook

Book Summary

The First-Time Manager is the answer, dispensing the bottom-line wisdom they need to succeed. A true management classic, the book covers essential topics such as hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, managing time, dealing with superiors, and much more.

About the Book

What's a rookie manager to do? Faced with new responsibilities, and in need of quick, dependable guidance, novice managers can't afford to learn by trial and error. The First-Time Manager is the answer, dispensing the bottom-line wisdom they need to succeed. A true management classic, the book covers essential topics such as hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, managing time, dealing with superiors, and much more. Written in an inviting and accessible style, the revised sixth edition includes new material on increasing employee engagement, encouraging innovation and initiative, helping team members optimize their talents, improving outcomes, and distinguishing oneself as a leader. Packed with immediately usable insight on everything from building a team environment to conducting performance appraisals, The First-Time Manager remains the ultimate guide for anyone starting his or her career in management.

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780814417843
  • ISBN 10: 0814417841
  • On Sale: January 30, 2012
  • Pages: 240
  • List Price: $13.99
  • Trim Size: Trim size data not found for this book.
  • Category 1 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Communication / Meetings & Presentations
  • Category 2 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management
  • Category 3 : POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General
  • Category 4 : SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success
  • Category 5 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science
  • Category 6 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success