Download or read book Principles of Security Management written by Brian R. Johnson and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2005 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes 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 readers with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be an effective security manager in the 21st century. Detailed coverage includes the topics of leadership & supervision, planning and decision making, recruitment and selection, training, motivation, performance appraisal, discipline and discharge, labor relations, budgeting and scheduling. For managers and leaders in the private security industry, and for human resource personnel.