Organizational Behavior
A Diagnostic Approach
Judith R. Gordon(Author)
Prentice-Hall (Publisher)
Published in December 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
900 pages
978-0-13-242827-9 (ISBN)
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Description
The fifth edition integrates theory, research and applications. Each chapter is divided into two parts: text, where OB theories and research are presented, along with current examples from organizations around the world, and activities, including case exercises, self-assessment exercises, group activities, and ABC video exercises. The book retains its strong emphasis in diversity issues - multiculturalism, gender, and multinationalism. This is not a cut-and-dry approach to OB - Gordon's underlying viewpoint assumes that more than one perspective in OB can be right. She prepares students to analyze organizational situations in a variety of ways, rather than just one. This approach integrates diagnosis - describing, understanding, and explaining behaviour - and action - controlling, managing, or influencing behaviour - to bridge the gap between comprehension and understanding. New or expanded coverage includes learning organizations, impact of IT, re-engineering, horizontal, modular and virtual organizations, electronic media, global competitiveness and social cognition.
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Edition
International 5 Revised ed of
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1329 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-242827-9 (9780132428279)
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Book
08/1998
6th Edition
Pearson Education (US)
€49.59
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Previous edition
Judith R. Gordon
A Diagnostic Approach to Organizational Behaviour
Book
03/1993
4th Edition
Allyn & Bacon
€49.70
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Content
INTRODUCING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR. Setting the Stage. Attributing, and Learning in Organizations. Managing Work Force Diversity. Motivating and Rewarding Individuals. DIAGNOSING GROUP BEHAVIOUR. Managing High Performance Work Teams. Making Better Decisions. Improving Communication. Leading Effectively. Using Power and Handling Conflict. Negotiating and Managing Intergroup Behaviour Effectively. Building an Organizational Culture. Redesigning Work, Using Technology, and Innovating. Structuring Adaptable and Responsive Organizations. Creating Effective Organizational Designs. Changing Organizations for Increased Performance and Competitiveness.