The Self-Reliant Manager

Originally published in 1994. The book covers key topics such as empowerment, motivation, performance appraisal, the development of management learning systems, environmental awareness, ethics, and management style. It presents a model to show how managers can improve their own effectiveness.

List of Figures; Series Editor's Preface; Introduction; Acknowledgements; 1. The Self-Reliant Manager 2. Demographics, Diversity and the Structure of Work 3. Continuous Development and the Need to Learn 4. Moving from Control to Commitment: Structures and Styles in Organizations 5. Ethics, the Environment and Organizational Effectiveness 6. Learning to Break the Rules: The Potential Impact of Information Systems 7. Standards, Measurement and Reward: Moving from Prescription to Empowerment 8. Developing a Climate of Success: The Challenge of Organizational Culture; Conclusion; Notes and Further Reading