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Contemporary Management Textbook Summary

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CHAPTER WISE BOOK SUMMARY
"Contemporary Management" by Jennifer M. George and Gareth R. Jones is a comprehensive textbook
that explores the principles and practices of management in modern organizations. The 12th edition is
structured into six parts, each focusing on different aspects of management. Below is an overview of
each part and its corresponding chapters:
Part One: Management
1. Managers and Managing: Introduces the roles and responsibilities of managers, emphasizing
the importance of effective management in achieving organizational goals.
2. The Evolution of Management Thought: Explores the historical development of management
theories, from classical approaches to contemporary perspectives.
3. Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager as a Person: Examines how personal
values, attitudes, emotions, and organizational culture influence managerial behavior and
effectiveness.
Part Two: The Environment of Management
4. Ethics and Social Responsibility: Discusses ethical decision-making and the social responsibilities
of organizations toward stakeholders and society.
5. Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment: Addresses the challenges and
strategies for managing workforce diversity in a global context.
6. Managing in the Global Environment: Analyzes the complexities of operating in a global market,
including cultural, economic, and political factors.
Part Three: Decision Making, Planning, and Strategy
7. Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship: Focuses on the processes of
decision-making, fostering creativity, and encouraging entrepreneurial initiatives within
organizations.
8. The Manager as a Planner and Strategist: Highlights the importance of strategic planning and
the tools managers use to set and achieve long-term objectives.
9. Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage: Explores how
managing the value chain effectively can lead to a sustainable competitive advantage.
Part Four: Organizing and Controlling
10. Managing Organizational Structure and Culture: Examines how organizational structures and
cultures are developed and managed to enhance performance.
11. Organizational Control and Change: Discusses mechanisms for controlling organizational
processes and managing change effectively.
12. Human Resource Management: Covers strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent
within organizations.
Part Five: Leading Individuals and Groups
13. Motivation and Performance: Investigates theories and practices related to motivating
employees to achieve high performance.
14. Leadership: Analyzes different leadership styles and their impact on organizational success.
15. Effective Groups and Teams: Focuses on building and managing effective teams to enhance
collaboration and productivity.
Part Six: Managing Critical Organizational Processes
16. Promoting Effective Communication: Emphasizes the role of communication in achieving
organizational objectives and fostering a positive work environment.
17. Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation: Addresses strategies for managing conflicts,
organizational politics, and negotiation processes.
18. Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance: Explores how advanced
information technologies can be leveraged to improve organizational performance.
This structured approach provides readers with a thorough understanding of contemporary
management practices and the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern organizations.
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