{"product_id":"management-basics-a-to-z-douglas-j-west-9781475955064","title":"Management Basics A to Z: How to Achieve Success in Your First Management Position","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou'll never find a book that can provide specific solutions to every managerial problem, but you can prepare yourself by reading \u003ci\u003eManagement Basics A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this guidebook, a longtime manager who rose up the ranks of the Pepsi-Cola Albany Bottling Co. and other companies shares practical advice for aspiring managers, entry-level managers, and others who've had little or no formal training in the art of management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo matter what size company you work for, the advice and strategies in this easy-to-read reference will help you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e -focus on your primary responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e -hire and fire the right people\u003cbr\u003e -keep your boss happy\u003cbr\u003e -read financial statements\u003cbr\u003e -excel at customer service\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a new manager, it's critical that you avoid mistakes, exude confidence, and recognize that whoever gave you a chance to manage believes in your ability. That person made it up the corporate ladder, and you can too--and it starts with learning basic management principles, concepts, and philosophies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas J. West\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1475955065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781475955064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/31\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Douglas J. West","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439313400063,"sku":"9781475955064","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b2c81b13-f1b6-4235-8ab7-490e10a00a53.jpg?v=1777176855","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/management-basics-a-to-z-douglas-j-west-9781475955064","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}