ABSTRACT

There are some events in life that are inevitable, and the emergence of problems in the workplace is one. Solutions sets out to provide remedies that are accessible, practical, meaningful, and final. Well organized, and referenced to specific operations, this book provides troubleshooting and other assistance, and serves as an encyclopedic reference for answers to organizational problems for managers and practitioners. All the functional activities and operations of organizations are included, so that almost any problem or issue that may occur will be addressed in one or more chapters. Readers will be able to quickly locate, understand and use a specific tool or technique to solve a problem. The different tools available are described, or a single most useful tool indicated. The tool is then explained in depth with an example of how it can be used. The strengths and weaknesses of individual tools are identified and there are suggestions for further help. Solutions is essential for anyone wanting to learn the basics of business problem solving and those who might know the basics but want to expand their understanding.

chapter 1|18 pages

Problems and Decision Making

chapter 3|18 pages

Leadership

chapter 4|22 pages

Communications

chapter 5|18 pages

Strategy

chapter 7|24 pages

Human Resource Management

chapter 8|20 pages

Marketing and Promotion

chapter 10|20 pages

Pricing

chapter 11|18 pages

Identifying and Serving Customers

chapter 12|16 pages

Operations Management

chapter 13|16 pages

Distribution and Supply

chapter 14|24 pages

Project and Process Management

chapter 15|20 pages

Accounting

chapter 17|26 pages

Organizational Preformance

chapter 18|18 pages

Government and Legal Issues

chapter 19|20 pages

Websites and Information Technology