Download or read book Management and Leadership for Nurse Managers written by Russell C. Swansburg and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1996 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of the highly acclaimed Management and Leadership for Nurse Managers offers theoretical and practical perspectives on the major management functions as they are practiced in today's organizations. The author introduces current and future nurse managers to the challenges of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The most recent research on management theory is incorporated throughout the book in the context of its practical application. New coverage includes total quality management, pay-for-performance, the rising temporary workforce, and downsizing.