This book serves as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students. It is well structured, concise and comprehensiv with a student-friendly and innovative approach. Main text facilitates easy grasp of the complex concept. Each chapter begins with Chapter Outline for a quick overview. Well-supplemented with Illustrations, Tables and Boxes for better understanding of the concept. Incorporates application level questions and updated information. Assess yourself section at the end of every chapter for self-evaluation. Sample sheets of planning hierarchy, organizational charts, budget, master plans, staffing estimation, performance appraisal and in-service training are included.