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Easy to read guide to management

8th August 1981, Page 36
8th August 1981
Page 36
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

JITH THE continued consolidaon of road transport, many eople in management are hayig to increase their workload 3used by redundancies or deot mergers.

If you find yourself in this redicament, or simply a stuent and wishing to find out lore about the transport serices function, Frank /oodwards' book Managing the rans port Services Function 3ower Publishing Company 11.50) should be near the top of aur reading list, Initially produced in 1972, it has recently been completely updated and includes the latest legislation and costing techniques in road transport. All aspects of transport services from the transport manager's objectives to detailed information on personnel and freight movement, are covered.

The reader will find enough information to guide him through new subjects. This book should also be or the reading list for all those studying for the CPC.

Frank Woodward produces a copious supply of supporting information for the text and the reader can easily digest each chapter without having to come up for air".

Information on organisation and management structure, budgetary control, vehicle selection and design, vehicle and drivers' records — it's all there, but the only drawback is the price.

This book is a tool for management and deserves a place on the office bookshelf. Unfortunately, today's specialised management and technical books are expensive because of a limited market.