The intense competitiveness of today's economic world makes outstanding leadership a basic necessity. No matter how carefully an organization is designed to create the right atmosphere, structures, procedures, and managerial behavior, the nature of our rapidly changing environment means major changes are needed more frequently than ever before. You will learn the crucial elements in designing organizations that match tasks and structure to the imperatives of their competitive environment. From exploring in detail the human resource systems that are part of an organization's design, to utilizing the skills and knowledge of increasingly diverse employees, this audio brings together the best of today's current leadership and management theory and practice.