Nahidhapublishers Kk Nagar, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil nadu

Synopsis of managerial skills it is the latest topics in the mba course of all the universities. It encompasses the strategic thinking, negotiation skills, behavioural aspects and work life balances etc. It is tailor made for students at the post graduate level. Content of managerial skills unit I thinking strategies strategic thinking-meaning-questions-things included in strategic thinking-process consideration in strategic thinking-strategic thinking competencies-importance of strategic thinking – characteristics of strategic thinkers-point to be kept in mind in strategic thinking. Lateral thinking-meaning-why lateral thinking-when to use lateral thinking-benefits of lateral thinking-technique used in lateral thinking-who needs lateral thinking-how to use lateral thinking?-conventional vs lateral leaders-questions asked by lateral leaders-becoming a lateral leader. Unit ii interpersonal strategies conflict resolution-meaning points to be understood before studying conflict resolution-source of conflict – common reactions to conflict – role of perception in conflict -steps for conflict resolution – conflict handling matrix -functional and dysfunctional outcome of conflict. Negotiation skills-process-styles-outcome-principles involved-negotiation model-being a negotiator – qualities of a negotiator. Unit iii implementation strategies facing changes – meaning – characteristics – why changes- pace of changes – impact of resistance – reasons for resistance – types of people in facing changes-introducing change. Facing challenges-meaning-importance-path to facing challenges-benefits of facing challenges. Unit iv action based strategies risk taking-meaning-factors determining risk taking-risk management -users of risk management-steps in risk management. Effective decision making-meaning-approaches-methods-steps-decision making at the work place. Unit v behavioural strategies motivation and staying motivated-meaning-finding reason for being motivated-staying motivated at work place-staying motivated in negative work environment – staying motivated during crisis balancing work and life-meaning -work satisfaction – gender differences-responsibility of the employers and employees- ways of balancing work and life – handling professional and personal demands – organizing your desk.