The Management Bible - by Bob Nelson & Peter Economy (Paperback)

About the Book

The most comprehensive management book available offers in-depth coverage of the entire range of essential topics for today's managers and supervisors, from beginners to seasoned veterans.

Book Synopsis

The Management Bible is the most comprehensive book on the topic of management available anywhere. It offers in-depth coverage of the entire range of essential topics for today's managers and supervisors--from beginners to seasoned veterans--and includes practical, effective solutions for the everyday problems every manager faces. In addition, the book also includes proven tips and tactics that help managers grow into more effective, efficient leaders. Authors Bob Nelson and Peter Economy reveal everything you need to know to keep up with today's rapidly changing business environment, including such topics as hiring and firing, motivating employees, development and coaching, delegating authority, communication and teamwork, and much more.

From the Back Cover

The manager's best friend--and secret weapon

The Management Bible is the most comprehensive book on the topic of management available anywhere. It offers in-depth coverage of the entire range of essential topics for today's managers and supervisors--from beginners to seasoned veterans--and includes practical, effective solutions for the everyday problems every manager faces. In addition to planning, strategy, and solutions to common problems, the book also includes proven tips and tactics that help managers grow into more effective, efficient leaders.

From the most general business issues to the most specific prescriptive action, authors Bob Nelson and Peter Economy reveal everything the modern manager needs to know to keep up with today's rapidly changing business environment. Topics include:

• Hiring and retaining great people
• Motivating employees
• Coaching, development, and mentoring
• Setting goals
• Delegating authority
• Employee performance and accountability
• Communication and teamwork
• Discipline and corrective action
• Terminating employees
• Ethics and office politics

And that's not all--firsthand interviews with noted managers and business thought leaders; case studies and real-world examples; and helpful worksheets and questionnaires make this a vital resource that no manager should walk into the office without.

Review Quotes

"...the most comprehensive book on the subject of management..." (Paper Clips, June 2006)

About the Author

BOB NELSON is founder and President of Nelson Motivation, Inc., an innovative management training and consulting firm headquartered in San Diego. He is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of management, motivation, and empowerment; recognition and rewards; performance and productivity enhancement; and leadership.

PETER ECONOMY is Associate Editor of Leader to Leader, the award-winning publication of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation. Nelson and Economy are also the authors (with Ken Blanchard) of Managing For Dummies.