ABSTRACT

Managing Resources is the absolute guide to all areas of resource control. It includes:
* Thorough coverage of all areas of resource control for supervisors.
* Clear explanations of theories and techniques of control.
* Practical exercises to reinforce skills and knowledge.
* Application of theory to the work-based problem's facing today's managers.

The Team Leader Development Series is an essential tool towards gaining the Supervisory Management Award. Consisting of four practical and interactive textbooks, this series will be invaluable not only to students, but also as a guide individuals and organisations seeking to improve their business performance at the first level of management.

Key learning features:

* Learning Objectives to enable the reader to assess the knowledge gained throughout the series.
* Activities to put the learning into practice.
* Case studies - 'true-life' scenarios!
* Workbased Assignments which will provide evidence for S/NVQ portfolios.
* Language is straightforward and direct, contextualised to relate to team leaders and supervisory managers working in a wide range of industry sectors.
* Influential protagonists in the field will be alluded to as appropriate to support the learning.
* Action plan to take the learning forward.

chapter

Introduction

chapter |25 pages

Financial accounts

chapter |15 pages

Managing cash resources

chapter |10 pages

Sources of finance

chapter |15 pages

Cost control

chapter |18 pages

Budgets

chapter |14 pages

Management accounts

chapter |15 pages

Costing methods

chapter |16 pages

Decision making