Becoming a Master Manager: A Competing Values Approach

by Robert E. Quinn, Sue R. Faerman, Michael P. Thompson

This fifth edition emphasizes the importance of developing management skills or admitted that learning about management concepts was not the same as learning how to apply those concepts in practice. It is built on a solid foundation of theory and empirical evidence that provides a compelling case for why specific competencies are important. The framework offers managers an enduring foundation for analysing what types of behaviors are most appropriate to achieve organisational goals in light of the existing environment. This edition overall gives a strong background in management skills and concepts needed on the job.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

360 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 2005

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A huge resource in becoming a better participant in organizations at every level.

[Gustavo Tavares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muito relevante para gestores em qualquer estágio do desenvolvimento da carreira. O capítulo introdutório, por si só, foi capaz de explicar muitos dos meus sucessos e insucessos profissionais de maneira estruturada e convicente.

[Mauri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Management class, Spring 2015.

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was part of MBA course and it was pretty helpful and easy to read. I enjoyed it and it helped me thought more about how to be a good manager. The chapters are well laid out.