Rob Dixon

Management Task, The, Second Edition (Institute of Management Series) Rob Dixon 2nd edition

Rob Dixon addresses the task of management in terms of the different processes involved, eg. planning, decision-making, communication, and the more specific management functions such as personnel, marketing, and the environment of management and business.

The politics of management and different management styles are also discussed using current examples where possible to help readers relate the ideas to their own situations. This second edition also includes a brand new chapter on measuring performance.

The book supports the Management Charter Initiative's Occupational Standards for Management NVQs and SVQs at level 4. It is particularly suitable for managers on the Certificate in Management, or Part 1 of the Diploma, especially those accredited by the IM and Edexcel (formerly BTEC).

The Management Task is part of the highly successful series of textbooks for managers which cover the knowledge and understanding required as part of any competency-based management programme. The books cover the three main levels of management: supervisory/first-line management (NVQ level 3), middle management (Certificate/NVQ level 4), and senior management (Diploma/NVQ level 5). You will find a full listing of other titles available at the front of this book.


Rob Dixon is currently Distance Learning MBA Programme Director at Durham University Business School, and previously he was at Newcastle Business School. His other books include Management, Theory & Practice (Made Simple), The IT Management Handbook (CIMA Professional series) and the Economics Revision Guide for CIMA students.


Includes a brand new chapter on Managing Performance
Provides a concise but thorough grounding in management theory
Published in association with the Institute of Management