Behavior in Organizations
Understanding and Managing the Human Side of Work: International Edition
8th Edition
Published on 2. December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
691 pages
978-0-13-111592-7 (ISBN)
Description
for undergraduate and graduate courses in Organizational Behavior and Organizational Psychology in Management and Psychology departments.
This text takes a balanced approach to Organizational Behavior by blending theory, practice and research, including classic and contemporary concepts and integrating skills coverage. Each chapter is framed by 2 cases.
This text takes a balanced approach to Organizational Behavior by blending theory, practice and research, including classic and contemporary concepts and integrating skills coverage. Each chapter is framed by 2 cases.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-111592-7 (9780131115927)
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Content
I. INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR.
1. The Field of Organizational Behavior.
II. BASIC HUMAN PROCESSES.
2. Perception and Learning: Understanding and Adapting.
3. Individual Differences: Personality and Abilities.
4. Emotions and Stress on the Job.
III. THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE ORGANIZATION.
5. Work-Related Attitudes: Feelings About Jobs, Organizations, and People.
6. Motivation in Organizations.
7. Career Dynamics.
IV. GROUP DYNAMICS.
8. Group Dynamics and Work Teams.
9. Communication in Organizations.
10. Decision Making in Organizations.
11. Interpersonal Behavior: Working with and Against Others.
V. INFLUENCING OTHERS.
12. Influence, Power, and Politics in Organizations.
13. Leadership in Organizations.
14. Organizational Culture, Creativity, and Innovation.
VI. ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES.
15. Organizational Structure, Design, and Technology.
16. Managing Organizational Change: Strategic Planning and Organizational Development.
Appendix: Theory and Research: Tools for Learning About Behavior in Organizations..
1. The Field of Organizational Behavior.
II. BASIC HUMAN PROCESSES.
2. Perception and Learning: Understanding and Adapting.
3. Individual Differences: Personality and Abilities.
4. Emotions and Stress on the Job.
III. THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE ORGANIZATION.
5. Work-Related Attitudes: Feelings About Jobs, Organizations, and People.
6. Motivation in Organizations.
7. Career Dynamics.
IV. GROUP DYNAMICS.
8. Group Dynamics and Work Teams.
9. Communication in Organizations.
10. Decision Making in Organizations.
11. Interpersonal Behavior: Working with and Against Others.
V. INFLUENCING OTHERS.
12. Influence, Power, and Politics in Organizations.
13. Leadership in Organizations.
14. Organizational Culture, Creativity, and Innovation.
VI. ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES.
15. Organizational Structure, Design, and Technology.
16. Managing Organizational Change: Strategic Planning and Organizational Development.
Appendix: Theory and Research: Tools for Learning About Behavior in Organizations..