“Hey! I’m the Manager…Is a fascinating and fresh look at management theory and application. It is filled with case studies, wisdom-filled insight and interesting real life scenarios. This is a book you will want to read to take your management to the next level!”
-Chris Widener,
Author of The Art of Influence

What good is a manager if he can't manage? "Hey! I'm the Manager... Why Aren't You Listening to Me?" is a guide to improving one's management skills in a world filled with rampant disrespect for authority - or perhaps just incompetent authority. Designed to help those managers who don't want to be the boss that's ignored, it's a primer on firm but fair management that's humane while not letting oneself be walked over. "Hey! I'm the Manager..." is an ideal management startup guide.
Midwest Book Review

Whether your future includes managing a company, a department, or the occasional project, "Hey, I'm the Manager. .. " will convince you that effective management involves a lot more than common sense. Dr. Steve Farner, a Bellevue University professor, delivers sound advice, based on proven management principles, in a style that is never dry and stuffy, but rather surprisingly readable. Farner uses his own experiences and journey through management in his family's wholesale candy business to illustrate classic theories, such as needs, motivation, and conflict that affect all management decisions and outcomes.

Mishaps as well as successes are discussed in light of these theories, and the author is no stranger to either. Farner does not propose a new, trendy approach to management; instead, the strength of this book lies in its ability to make the standard theories understandable, and show that despite the many changes in the business environment over the years, these theories still apply. Though management is complex and subject to human perception, solid management skills based on an understanding of human nature can pave the way to desirable performances and profitable companies.

The book is concise, but thorough, ending each chapter with a summary of the main points. The list of references following each summary encourages readers to explore topics further by preceding each citation with a brief sentence relating it to the information found within the chapter. You will come away from this book with a new appreciation for the managers in your life, and the tools needed to become the type of manager that people listen to! This book can be found in the general collection and may be checked out for three weeks.
-Margie McClandless
Bellevue university Library Reference Support Specialist

In today’s work environment, managing
people isn’t just “common sense.”
Understanding what makes people do what they do in organizations is critical to long-term success. Hey! I’m the Manager…gives you an insider’s perspective into the complex science and intricate art of management people. This easy-to-read guide will help you:

• Communicate more effectively among all levels of the organization
• Motivate your employees beyond just doing what’s required
• Manage conflicts in all areas of the business
• Understand the theory behind how an organization is structured
• See how your personality impacts your leadership effectiveness