--- product_id: 4110541 title: "Simply Managing: What Managers Do # and Can Do Better" brand: "henry mintzberg" price: "£28.60" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4110541-simply-managing-what-managers-do-and-can-do-better store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Simply Managing: What Managers Do # and Can Do Better **Brand:** henry mintzberg **Price:** £28.60 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Simply Managing: What Managers Do # and Can Do Better by henry mintzberg - **How much does it cost?** £28.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4110541-simply-managing-what-managers-do-and-can-do-better) ## Best For - henry mintzberg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted henry mintzberg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Simply Managing: What Managers Do # and Can Do Better ## Images ![Simply Managing: What Managers Do # and Can Do Better - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hgvvxpKxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by M***D on February 14, 2016* Great and easy book to read . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The pressures of management described *by J***S on August 8, 2013* Effective managing requires some blend of art, craft and science, whether in the person of the manager alone, or else in a management team that works together, according to Henry Mintzberg in this book. The book is described as a condensed version of the author's earlier book Managing, streamlined for busy managers.The author expresses a number of controversial views about managing, including:* Management is not something different from leadership* Management is a practice, not a profession or a science* The practice of management is not undergoing change* Managers have to become proficient at being superficial* Managers in jobs where they have little to do cause trouble* There is no such thing as a professional manager - who can effectively manage anything - because the abilities required of a manager depend on the job contextThroughout the book, the author insists that management cannot be taught in a classroom; it can only be learned on the job. Presumably, then, management cannot be learned by reading a book either, so what is the value in reading this book, and does it help you to become a better manager? According to the author, his objective is to help the reader to understand managing better, so the book focuses on describing management rather than explaining how to do it. The author describes chapter 5 as the most important, dealing with conundrums faced by managers, including:* Pressures to get things done inevitably prevent managers from addressing problems at a deep level* Pressures to get things done also mean there is inadequate time for planning, and strategic planning is rarely effective* It is very difficult to see the big picture and the little details all at the same time* The manager is supposed to stay in touch, but the very nature of managing causes disconnection* Managers have difficulty delegating because they are better informed than the people to whom they have to delegate* The quality of data on which the manager has to rely is never as good as could be desired* Managers try to bring order, but the practice of management is inherently chaotic* Managers need to be confident but not arrogant, and the borderline between the two is often difficult to findIf you are the type of manager who derives comfort from discovering that a management expert agrees that the difficulties you face in your daily job are indeed difficulties, then this is the book for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Managing:What Managers Do - and Can Do Better *by S***N on October 18, 2013* Henry Mintzberg presents the material in a practical manner and easy to understand format. I plan on using this book for a college class on Leadership & Supervison for new managers in the human service field. Mintzberg offers the reader a realistic view of the many challenges that are posed to a manager each day with the use of example throughout the book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Simply Managing: What Managers Do # and Can Do Better - The First-Time Manager (First-Time Manager Series) - Taking the Measure of Work: A Guide to Validated Scales for Organizational Research and Diagnosis --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4110541-simply-managing-what-managers-do-and-can-do-better](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4110541-simply-managing-what-managers-do-and-can-do-better) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*