The flow of all varieties of information into, within and from a corporate industrial unit is of the utmost significance in the smooth management of its affairs. A modern business unit has to obtain, secure and collate outside information on product competition, marketing and promotion and then feed this information to the concerned departments to enable the company's managers, executives and supervisors to make full use of the information in performing best their various functions. The information system also includes corporate communication including in-house meetings, sales conferences, participation in symposia and trade fairs and exhibitions and also discussions with labour organizations as well as concerned government departments, a company's corporate communication and management information system will thus be a very organised and comprehensive network for the best results.

The twin functions of management planning and management control are exercised at all executive levels of the modern business firm. From the juniormost supervisor to the chief executive, corporate planning and control is an integral factor in successful growth and result-oriented management. The collection covers both public sector enterprises as well as private business firms, national as well as multinational management approaches and also planning and control in crises situations. The book is broadly divided into these related divisions without giving up its continuity. The materials selected for the volume have been scanned for simplicity, readability and depth of treatment. The writers are eminently known in their respective circles and their views and opinions collectively make up a sharp and useful insight as well s clear overview of the several key aspects of planning and control in business. The book is recommended for both undergraduate as well as higher level students and teachers.

The modern business enterprise brings together a large number of various categories of workers, executives and supervisors who interact on a day-to-day basis in the interests of the firm and their own career and personal growth. The subject of industrial psychology that is the collective interaction based on individual abilities and attitudes is of prime concern to the chief executives of the modern enterprise. The ways and means of interaction are as important as the concerned employees' psychological and behavioural profiles, not only at the individual level but also as instruments of promotion of corporate interests. Human motivation in a given work situation and the system of incentives and rewards offered by the firm together constitute the base of the dimensions of industrial psychology in the present-day competitive world. The book will thus be of immense use to scholars and students of management, teachers and professionals as well as practicing managers.

An overall view of the current thinking and trends in management is of great use to all students and scholars of the subject. The present volume is the first of a planned book on the various important aspects and applications in the modern business management world of commerce and trade, manufacture and industry, enterprise and entrepreneurship. This book deals with the key factors in current management practices and applications and covers the subjects which are under the syllabus of various university and college departments of commerce and management. The book will be of special use to all students and scholars, teachers and academicians who wish to obtain at a glance a full picture of the thoughts and ideas behind the functioning of the present day business enterprise in the context of a highly competitive but fast expanding national, inter-regional as well as global market.