Book Review of Managing About the People

Table of Contents

1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………… 3
2. About the author……………………………………………………………… 4
3. Overview of the Book………………………………………………………... 5
4. Book review…………………………………………………………………… 6
5. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………. 15
6. References…………………………………………………………………….. 16
7. Bibliography………………………………………………………………….. 17

The Truth About Managing People...And Nothing But the Truth

Bibliographic information
Title The Truth About Managing People
Author(s) Stephen P Robbins
Publisher Financial Times Prentice Hall
Publication Date 2003
Subject Business / Economics / Finance
Format Hardcover
Pages 211
Dimensions 5.38 x 7.38 x 0.89 in
ISBN 013183847

1. Introduction
In today 's fast-moving business world, organizations are constantly evolving, and the role of the manager is becoming ever more diverse. Organizations are also becoming much less hierarchical, with promotion increasingly based on genuine merit than length of service. The most successful business managers are those who have recognized the need to adapt to change by continually re-examining the way they manage people, the methods they work, by developing as wide a range of skills as possible, and keeping these skills up to date.
The Truth About Managing People is a comprehensive guide to the most important areas of business life, covering interpersonal and professional skills. It makes essential reading for managers at all levels. It will tell readers how to motivate people and how to manage them efficiently and effectively. The writer also asks some questions to the readers:
Did you know happy workers are not necessarily productive workers?
Great followers make great leaders?
Charisma can be learned?
Not everyone wants a challenging job?
Conflict can be good? 1
The writer has conducted more than 25,000 research studies on human behavior to explore the facts about managing people at work. In The Truth About Managing People…And Nothing But The

References: 3. Emily Lawson, Jens Mueller-Oerlinghausen, and Julie A. Shearn(2005, No.2), The McKinsey Quarterly :www.mckinsey.com 4. Robbins, Stephen.P, Management,(2003), New Jersy, Prentice Hall 5 ACCA interactive text( 2004), Managing People and Systems, London, BPP Professional Education Beardwell , Ian, Holden, Len and Claydon, Tim(2004), Human Resource Management: A contemporary approach, New Jersy, Prentice Hall Brinkman, Rick, Dr and Kirschner, Rick, Dr, Dealing with people you can 't stand,(2002), London, McGraw-Hill Cascio, Wayne. F. Managing Human Resources,(1995), London, McGraw-Hill Heller, Robert, Hindle, Tim, Essential Manager Manual, (1998), London, Dorling Kindersley Book The McKinsey Quarterly :www.mckinsey.com Robbins, Stephen.P, Management, (2003), New Jersy, Prentice Hall Ronald Cartey , High Impact Leadership, (2000), Kuala Lumpur, Golden Book Centre Sdn Slater, Robert, 29 Leadership Secret form Jack Welch, (2003), New York, McGraw-Hill