Supervisory Management : Principles and Practice (4th ed)

Covering both theory and practice, this student text includes an examination of the more important management theories, a discussion of types of organizational structure, an analysis of the role of the supervisor and an explanation of the relationship between the supervisor and the law.This edition has been further updated in the light of feedback both from a wide spectrum of course organizers, and from users of the text.

It incorporates new developments in management qualifications, including the MC1 NVQ standards.

There is an even greater emphasis on the new unit introduced in the previous edition, "Management and Supervisory Competences".

A major new topic area is the MC1 Personal Competence Model including "Showing Concern for Excellence", "Setting and Prioritizing Objectives" and "Showing Sensitivity to the Needs of Others".