For courses in security management.
This text offers an accessible introduction to contemporary management theories and concepts applied to private security. Incorporating the latest business and social science research, and illustrated throughout with case studies written by experienced security professionals, the book provides students with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be an effective security manager in the 21st century.
By combining contemporary information from current social science and business literature, Principles of Security Management offers both students and practicing security managers a comprehensive look at security administration. Each chapter of this book is devoted to a specific aspect of effective management, ranging from leadership and effective supervision to recruitment and selection of employees, training, performance appraisal, and other issues including labor relations and the future of the private security industry. These and other chapters in the text are discussed with the assumption that practical, in-depth knowledge is as important as theoretical knowledge.
Other highlights include: - Discussion of the history and current state of security and management principles
- The diverse roles and responsibilities of the supervisor
- How to motivate security employees to maximize their potential and contribution to the organization
- The history of unions and unionization in the United States, the grievance administration process, and security's role during strikes
- An analysis of the budgeting process
- And much more!
