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Agribusiness : Principles of Management by Ella Van Fleet, David Van Fleet and George J. Seperich (2013, Hardcover)

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Dr. Van Fleet taught at the University of Tennessee, the University of Akron, and Texas A&M University before moving to Arizona State in 1989. Along with her husband, she has authored "The Violence Volcano: Reducing the Threat of Workplace Violence" and "Workplace Survival: Dealing with Bad Bosses, Bad Workers, Bad Jobs.".

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PublisherDelamr Cengage Learning

ISBN-101111544867

ISBN-139781111544867

eBay Product ID (ePID)154352859

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Number of Pages528 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAgribusiness : Principles of Management

Publication Year2013

SubjectIndustries / Agribusiness, Agriculture / General, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), Life Sciences / Horticulture

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorElla Van Fleet, David Van Fleet, George J. Seperich

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, Business & Economics

FormatHardcover

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Item Height11 in

Item Weight50.4 Oz

Item Length1.1 in

Item Width8.7 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Reviews"I like the general approach of the textbook-look at the classical definition of management-plan, organize, lead and control, and then use that as the overarching theme." "In general, I really like the vignettes, Food for Thought boxes, and case studies. I think they are a very useful component of any textbook. . ."

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal630.68

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentPART ONE: MANAGEMENT IN AGRIBUSINESS: AN INTRODUCTION.1. AGRIBUSINESS.The Changing Face of Agribusiness in the United States. Agribusiness as an Opportunity. What is Agribusiness? The Development of Agribusiness. Differences between Agribusiness and Business. Agribusiness Today. The Basic Management Model.2. MANAGEMENT TODAY. The Manager's Job. The Evolution of Management. Contemporary Management Theory.3. MANAGERIAL ROLES AND SKILLS.The Challenges of Today's and Tomorrow's Managers. An Integrative Framework. Managerial Roles: Essential Activities. Managerial Skills and Knowledge: Essential Competencies. Developing Managerial Skills and Acquiring Managerial Knowledge.PART TWO: THE ENVIRONMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT.4. ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS. The Nature of Organizational Environments. The General Environment of Organizations. The Task Environment of Organizations. The Internal Environment: Corporate Culture. Organization--Environment Relationships.5. THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT.The Changing Environment of Managers. Economic Challenges of Managers. Competitive Challenges of Managers. The Work Force Diversity Challenge of Managers. Other Workplace Challenges of Managers. Legal and Social Challenges of Managers.6. THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT.The Influence of the Global Environment. The International Economy. Challenges of International Management. Managing in the International Economy.7. THE ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.The Nature of Ethics. Managerial Ethics. Managing Ethics. The Nature of Social Responsibility. Approaches to Social Responsibility. The Government and Social Responsibility. Managing Social Responsibility.PART THREE: PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING IN AGRIBUSINESS.Basic Managerial Planning. Planning in Organizations. The Nature of Organizational Goals. Kinds of Planning. Time Frames for Planning. Contingency Planning. Managing the Planning Process.9. STRATEGY AND STRATEGIC PLANNING.The Nature of Strategic Planning. Environmental Analysis. Corporate Strategy. Business Strategy. Functional Strategies. Strategy Implementation and Control.10. PLANNING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES.Organizational Planning Techniques. Project Planning Techniques. Personal Planning Techniques.11. MANAGERIAL PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING.The Nature of Problem Solving and Decision Making. The Problem Solving and Decision-Making Process. Managerial Problems: Types and Conditions. Approaches to Decision Making. Tools for Improving Problem Solving and Decision Making.PART FOUR: ORGANIZING IN AGRIBUSINESS.Organizing Concepts. The Nature of Organizing. Designing Jobs. Grouping Jobs. Authority and Responsibility. Group Effectiveness. Line and Staff Positions.13. ORGANIZATION DESIGN.The Role of Organization Charts. Early Approaches to Organization Design. Contingency Factors Affecting Organization Design. Contemporary Organization Design Alternatives. Corporate Culture.14. ORGANIZATION CHANGE AND INNOVATION.The Nature of Organization Change. Managing Organization Change. Areas of Organization Change. Organization Development. Organization Revitalization. Innovation in Organizations.15. STAFFING AND HUMAN RESOURCES.The Nature of Staffing. Human Resource Planning. Selecting Human Resources. Training and Development. Performance Appraisal. Compensation and Benefits. Labor Relations.PART FIVE: LEADING IN AGRIBUSINESS.16. INDIVIDUAL AND INTERPERSONAL PROCESSES.Individuals and Organizations. The Nature of Individual Differences. Performance-Based Differences and Work. Stress at Work. Interpersonal Processes at Work.17. LEADERSHIP.The Nature of Leadership. Power and Leadership. Leadership Traits. Leadership Behaviors. Situational Approaches. Other Contemporary Perspectives.18. EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION.The Nature of Human Motivation. Important Human Needs. Complex Models of Employee Motivation. Reinforcement Processes. Reward Systems and Motivation. An Integrated View.19. GROUPS AND TEAMS.The Interpersonal Character of O

SynopsisIntended for all segments of agribusiness as well as non-agribusiness organizations, AGRIBUSINESS: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT presents the changing face of agribusiness in a format that is interesting, straightforward, and easy to understand. This comprehensive book approaches agribusiness as a technology-oriented industry composed of organizations ranging in size from small, family-owned farms or businesses to some of the largest corporations in the world. With multiple opportunities for self-review as well as vignettes, cases, and examples in each chapter, this book shows readers the real-world application of what they are learning and provides them with a solid understanding of what management is all about., Intended for all segments of agribusiness as well as non-agribusiness organizations, AGRIBUSINESS:PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT presents the changing face of agribusiness in a format that is interesting, straightforward, and easy to understand. This comprehensive book approaches agribusiness as a technology-oriented industry composed of organizations ranging in size from small, family-owned farms or businesses to some of the largest corporations in the world. With multiple opportunities for self-review as well as vignettes, cases, and examples in each chapter, this book shows readers the real-world application of what they are learning and provides them with a solid understanding of what management is all about., Intended for all segments of agribusiness as well as non-agribusiness organizations, AGRIBUSINESS: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT presents the changing face of agribusiness in a format that is interesting, straightforward, and easy to understand. This comprehensive book approaches agribusiness as a technology-oriented industry composed of organizations ranging in size from small, family-owned farms or businesses to some of the largest corporations in the world. With multiple opportunities for self-review as well as vignettes, cases, and examples in each chapter, this book shows readers the real-world application of what they are learning and provides them with a solid understanding of what management is all about

LC Classification NumberHD9000.5