Better Manager 7th prelims:Better Manager 7th edition

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  1. How to motivate people 221
    The process of motivation 222; Types of motivation 222;
    Basic concepts of motivation 223; Implications of
    motivation theory 224; Approaches to motivation 225;
    Financial rewards 226; Non-financial rewards 227;
    Ten steps to achieving high levels of motivation 229

  2. How to negotiate 231
    Business negotiations 232; Trade union
    negotiations 232; The process of negotiation 233;
    Negotiation tactics 236

  3. How to network 244

  4. How to set objectives 246
    What are objectives? 246; How are individual work
    objectives expressed? 247; What is a good work
    objective? 248; Defining work objectives 249

  5. How to deal with office politics 253
    Office politics – good or bad? 253; Political
    approaches 254; Political sensitivity 255; Dangers 256;
    Dealing with office politicians 256; Use of politics 257

  6. How to organize 259
    Organization design 259; The approach to
    organization design 260; Organization guidelines 261;
    The process of organization design 263; Defining
    structures 264; Defining roles 265; Implementing
    structures 265

  7. How to plan 267
    Planning 267; Planning activities 268; Planning
    techniques 269

  8. How to make effective presentations 272
    Overcoming nervousness 272; Preparation 273;
    Delivery 277; Using PowerPoint 278; Conclusion 280

  9. How to prioritize 281


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