CONCEPTS OF MANAGING

A Road Map for Avoiding Career Hazards

by Ronald Harris, Jacqueline H. Harris PhD & Casey B. Harris JD MBA


Formats

Hardcover
£35.95
Softcover
£16.95
Hardcover
£35.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 18/10/2023

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 208
ISBN : 9798823015189
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 208
ISBN : 9798823015196

About the Book

Attaining a valued leadership role requires more than technical skills. Interacting appropriately with everyone in the organization, while introducing or supporting tactical initiatives, is fundamental. Concepts of Managing reveals essential lessons leaders must understand. Offering uniquely realistic portrayals of situations encountered in business, Ronald Harris’ principles reveal beneficial concepts in action which empower workplace application. Utilizing this guidance—which is seasoned with candor and optimism—readers can anticipate scenarios and thoughtfully approach challenges. Armed with real-world wisdom, they will consequently experience fewer career detours and avoid the roughest waters. Furthermore, self-esteem and the respect of admirable peers will be cultured, increasing employment opportunities and heightening success. This book speaks to supervisors and managers as well as aspiring workers, since everyone faces employment challenges. Harris’ concepts are relevant to university students, employees in training programs, people in business, and those trying to succeed with limited access to mentoring resources.


About the Author

Ronald Harris retired as VP of Real Estate, Facilities & Construction at Young Living Essential Oils, having also served as Chief Logistics Officer. During his tenure, Young Living grew in annual sales from $60M to $2.2B and he assembled and oversaw the team constructing the 263,000-SF global headquarters, winning seven honors. Harris earned a Master’s in Organizational Behavior from BYU and worked for seven firms with sales ranging from $90M to $3B and four with holdings equaling/exceeding these figures. He has an extensive breadth of experience in logistics, operations, retail, direct sales, construction, real estate, banking, agriculture, and taught at two universities. Jacqueline H. Harris is a tenured professor of English in Idaho. She earned a B.A. from BYU, an M.S. from USU, and a Ph.D. from UNL. She has conducted and presented her research both nationally and internationally. Her publications include multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Casey B. Harris works as an in-house counsel in Washington. He earned a B.A. from BYU, a J.D. from Lewis & Clark, and an M.B.A. from UIUC. He practices in general corporate, intellectual property, and regulatory law. His publications include multiple articles with the Association of Corporate Counsel.