Management Task

This is a third edition of the Management Task, a diploma level book in the Chartered Management of Institute series. The author addresses the task of management in terms of the different processes involved, for example, planning, decision-making, organizing, communication, and the more specific management functions such as personnel, marketing and the environment of management and business. It covers the knowledge and understanding required as part of any competency-based management programme. This new edition includes two new sections on marketing and new management thinking and covers the new areas of the CMI diploma syllabus. It is also suitable for NVQ national units of managerial competence and personal competency required to perform at management level 4. Rob Dixon is a Professor in Management Accountancy at Durham University Business School. He lectures in management, finance and accountancy and has been responsible for directing the Full-Time and the Distance Learning MBA programmes. He is author of a number of books and articles in the field. As the champion of management, The Chartered Management Institute shapes and supports managers of tomorrow. By sharing intelligent insights and setting standards in management development, the Institute helps to deliver results in a dynamic world. If you would like to hear more about the benefits of individual or corporate membership, please contact: Department HM Chartered Management Institute Cottingham Road Corby, Northants, NN17 1TT (01536) 204222 www.managers.org.ukDixon, Rob is the author of 'Management Task', published 2004 under ISBN 9780750659857 and ISBN 0750659858.