Business Organization and Management

By Dr. Rajpreet Kaur, Edited by Christopher Davis

Business Organization and Management is a foundational area of study that explores how businesses are structured, operated, and led to achieve their goals. It focuses on understanding different types of business organizations - such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and cooperatives - and how each structure affects ownership, decision-making, liability, and profit distribution. Management, as a key part of this field, involves the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of business activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Core principles include setting objectives, allocating resources, motivating employees, coordinating tasks, and monitoring performance. Good management also involves decision-making under uncertainty, managing change, and fostering innovation to stay competitive. The book examines the major functional areas of a business, including marketing, finance, operations, and human resources, highlighting how they interconnect within the organizational framework. It also explores leadership styles, communication strategies, organizational culture, and ethical considerations in business practices. With globalization and rapid technological change, modern businesses face dynamic challenges requiring adaptive strategies and strong management skills. Business Organization and Management provides students and professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to understand how businesses operate and how to effectively lead teams and drive organizational success. "Business Organization and Management provides a comprehensive overview of how businesses are structured, operated, and effectively managed for success." Contents: 1. Principles and Functions of Management, 2. Business Environment Analysis, 3. Principles of Organizing in Management, 4. Strategic Planning and Decision-making, 5. Competitive Business Level Strategy, 6. Leadership in Organization and Management, 7. Management of Communication, 8. Strategic Management Model.

Dr. Rajpreet Kaur, is an Assistant Professor of Management at I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Main Campus, Kapurthala, Punjab, India. With over 15 years of teaching and research experience, she specializes in stress management, work-family life balance, labor laws, and industrial relations, alongside human resource management and organizational behavior. Dr. Kaur has a substantial publication record, including 14 International Journal Publications, 21 National Journal Publications, and 26 Book Chapters. She is also the author of 6 books and has presented her research at 19 international conferences/seminars and 24 national conferences/seminars. Her work has been featured in esteemed journals, including the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism and Management Research Review, published by wellknown publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Sage, and Inderscience. Many of her publications are indexed in reputable databases like ABDC, Scopus, and SSCI. Dr. Kaur has been invited as an expert/resource person at various national seminars, workshops, and training programs, underscoring her expertise and thought leadership in the field. She has also shared her insights through talks on AIR India Radio in Jalandhar. Her research involvement extends to the supervision of 4 doctoral (Ph.D.) theses that have been awarded. Additionally, she has participated in 34 faculty development programs and workshops. Dr. Kaur has earned notable awards, including the Baba Farid Memorial award (2020) and Best Teacher award (2023). Her international research at the University of Toronto and University of Calgary enriches her impactful contributions to education.

ISBN978-1-83693-686-2
Copyright Year2027
Price$ 165
LanguageEnglish
FormatPDF