Agribusiness - International Edition (principles Of Management)

By (author) Van Fleet, David; By (author) Van Fleet, David; By (author) Van Fleet, Ella; By (author) Seperich, George
Short description/annotation:
Intended for various segments of agribusiness as well as non-agribusiness organizations, this book presents the changing face of agribusiness in a format that is interesting, straightforward, and easy to understand.
Description:
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.
Table of contents:
PART 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 Aff