Business Management (Sixth Edition) – is the revised version of one of the bestselling books of the author. The book has been prescribed by scores of Universities in India, Africa, Middle East, South East Asia and professional institutes like Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, Institute of Company Secretaries, etc.
The book has been recommended by renowned professors, college teachers and appreciated by students across generations. The first edition of the book appeared in 1980. For colleges and institutes where the book is a recommended reading, Google search Dinkar Pagare – Business Management.
The book presents updated subject matter on management based on latest research and contemporary developments across global organizations and interesting case studies at end of each chapter.
The present Sixth Edition of the book, like the previous editions, is written in a simple, lucid, and conversational manner.
Special Features
The current edition acknowledges the additions and improvements suggested by valued readers.
The chapter 'Types of Organization', gives a detailed discussion on Project, Matrix, Committee and Free-Form Organizations.
The chapter 'Groups in Organization' presents an informed discussion on Group Dynamics and Sociometry.
The chapter 'Types and Techniques of Training' presents well-researched matter on Role Playing, Management Games, Brainstorming and Sensitivity Training Techniques.
The chapter, 'Motivation' incorporates the modern theories of motivation, e.g., Expectancy, 'Z' and Job Satisfaction.
The chapter, 'Control Devices' presents a comprehensive discussion on Break-Even Point Analysis, Return on Investment Control (ROI), Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), Management Information System (MIS), and Cybernetics.

Contents:
Introductory
Evolution of Management Thought and Practice
School of Management
Scientific Management
Fayol’s Theory of Management
Hawthorne Experiments
Nature and Importance of Planning
Process of Planning
Decision – Making
Methods of Planning
Nature and Importance of Organization
Organization Theory
Types of Organization
Assignment of Responsibility and Delegation of Authority
Informal Groups within Formal Organization
Role of Communication in Management
Methods of Communication
Nature and Functions of Personnel Management
Personnel Planning
Recruitment
Selection
Types and Techniques of Training
Motivation
Job Design, Job Analysis, and Job Evaluation
Personnel Compensation and Methods of Wage Payment
Directing Function of Management
Directing Function – Leadership
Nature and Process of Control
Control Devices
Coordination
Business Objectives and Social Responsibilities
Case Study
Review Questions Pagare Dinkar