The eight edition continues to integrate theory and practice. While maintaining the global perspective, several examples and cases illustrate the application of concepts and theories to the Indian environment. It aims to make students, aspiring managers and practicing managers become more effective and efficient as well as become even more successful, while at the same time achieve the aim of their organizations.Table of Contents: Part One: The Basis Of Global Management Theory And Practice 1. Management: Science, Theory, and Practice 2. Management and Society: The External Environment, Social Responsibility, and Ethics 3. Global, Comparative, and Quality Management Part Two: Planning 4. Essentials of Planning and Managing by Objectives 5. Strategies, Policies, and Planning Premises 6. Decision Making Part Three: Organizing 7. The Nature of Organizing, Entrepreneuring, and Reengineering 8. Organization Structure: Departmentation 9. Line/Staff Authority, Empowerment, and Decentralization 10. Effective Organizing and Organization Culture Part Four: Staffing 11. Human Resource Management and Selection 12. Performance Appraisal and Career Strategy 13. Managing Change through Manager and Organization Development Part Five: Leading 14. Human Factors and Motivation 15. Leadership 16. Committees, Teams, and Group Decision Making 17. Communication Part Six: Controlling 18. The System and Process of Controlling 19. Control Techniques and Information Technology 20. Productivity, Operations Management, and Total Quality Management