First-Time Manager

Name: First-Time Manager
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ISBN: 9780814408216

ISBN-10: 0814408214

ISBN-13: 9780814408216

Edition: 5th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Loren B. Belker, Gary S. Topchik

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Description:

Complete but concise, this book covers essential management topics, from managing time and stress, to motivating and counseling employees. The fifth edition, completely updated and expanded, gives readers the crucial information they need on all the fundamentals of the job.

Book details

List price: $17.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: AMACOM
Publication date: 3/18/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



So You're Going To Manage People



The Road to Management



Starting Out



Building Trust and Confidence



Showing Your Appreciation



Being an Active Listener



The New Manager's Job and Pitfalls to Avoid



Dealing with Your Superiors



Choosing a Managerial Style of Your Own



Building Team Spirit



Tackling Your New Duties



Managing Problem Employees



Hiring and Interviewing



Training Team Members



Managing Change: Dealing with Resistance



Disciplining the Employee



"Oh My God, I Can't Fire Anyone!"



Having a Legal Awareness



Working with People and Building Relationships



No Secrets



The Human Resources Department



The Current State of Loyalty



Is There Such a Thing as Motivation?



The Generation Gap



Job Descriptions, Performance Appraisals, and Salary Administration



Writing Job Descriptions



Doing Performance Appraisals



Salary Administration



Improving and Developing Yourself



Having Emotional Intelligence



Developing a Positive Self-Image



Managing Your Own Time



The Written Word



The Grapevine



Your Best Friend: Delegation



A Sense of Humor



Managing, Participating in, and Leading Meetings



Taking Center Stage: The Role of Public Speaking in Your Career



The Complete Person



Coping with Stress



Having Balance in Your Life



A Touch of Class


Conclusion


Index