About the author ALLAN R. COHEN is academic vice president at Babson College. Dr. Cohen received his DBA from Harvard Business School and is the author of several bestselling, highly regarded books, including Effective Behavior in Organizations (now in its fifth edition); Alternative Work Schedules: Integrating Individual and Organizational Needs; Managing for Excellence; and Influence without Authority. Dr. Cohen consults with companies such as General Electric and Digital Equipment Corporation.
Globalization rapid acceleration of technology educated consumers new aspirations of the workforce Fast–paced change is the order of the day and management practices need to change in order to fit the new environment of business. The Portable MBA in Management shows how by providing the best thinking in some of the knottiest problems in business. Problems that involve leadership, influence, power, and change management. Allan Cohen brings together the best thinkers from leading business schools and the result is a state–of–the–art MBA in management without the time and expense. Everything in The Portable MBA in Management is available in the best second year MBA programs and is designed to develop your individual management skills and organizational knowledge. Coverage includes:
- Articulating and selling an exciting vision
- Building a powerful and effective management team
- Dealing with individuals, especially difficult employees
- Using power and influence
- Negotiating strategy and skills
- Designing focused and flexible organizations
- Developing human resource systems that support the new demands on organizations
- Producing remarkable results with self–managing teams
- Utilizing the skills and talents of diverse employees
- The art of managing change
- The impact of the new world order on managers, professionals, and organizations
- Managing your career
Totally relevant to today’s fast–paced, highly competitive global economy, The Portable MBA in Management is your biggest asset in making yourself and your business more competitive. The Portable MBA Series The Portable MBA, with over 200,000 copies sold, provided instant "MBA literacy" to managers, professionals, and business owners. With The Portable MBA Series, Wiley takes this idea one step further, providing readers with a continuing business education. The Portable MBA Series titles provide comprehensive coverage of the primary business functions taught in MBA programs, as well as focused coverage of today’s vital business topics. Series Titles: Core Curriculum The Portable MBA The Portable MBA in Marketing The Portable MBA in Finance and Accounting The Portable MBA in Management Vital Business Topics Real–Time Strategy New Product Development