You've Just Been Made the Supervisor ...Now What? Book

This book, which can be used in the classroom or for self-study, will help supervisorts bring safety to the forefront of the workplace. Each chapter discusses what supervisors can do to be effective in their work, particularly those in a global organization.

Three key aspects of supervisor responsibilities are addressed:

Supervising those who work for them effectively, efficiently and productively

Supervising the flow of material,goods and services effectively, efficiently and productively

Carrying out both of these responsibilities safely and assuring others do the same

About the Authors:

Meredith Onion has been a human resource professional in for-profit companies, with a large nonprofit association, with a university and with the government. She has supervised teams, in addition to training others in management development. She was senior vice president of Deborah Snow Walsh Inc., consulting with Fortune 100 companies to bring in diverse executive leadership talent. She holds an MS in industrial relations from Loyola University Chicago, and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). She has traveled overseas to study industrial relations in Southeast Asia.

Michael O’Toole is an associate professor of organizational leadership and supervision. He received a BA in psychology and an MA in industrial psychology from Western Michigan University, an MS from Northern Illinois University in safety engineering, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in public health. He teaches courses in safety, health, supervision and human resources. Before coming to Purdue University Calumet, he worked 20 years in private industry, holding a variety of positions in human resources and health and safety. He continues to be active in trade and professional organizations dealing with regulations affecting industry and actively consults for industries and businesses around the county.

Paperback: 396 Pages

Publisher: National Safety Council (2003)

Language: English

ISBN: 978-087912-219-6

Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 1 inches