Modern Human Relations at Work
South-Western (Publisher)
Published on 8. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
648 pages
978-1-4390-3721-8 (ISBN)
Description
Just beginning your study of the human resources field? You'll want to start with the book that will prove to be your most valuable guide to this field's theory and practice--Hodgetts and Hegar's MODERN HUMAN RELATIONS AT WORK, 10e, International Edition. The authors include many practical examples and techniques, as well as experiential and application-oriented exercises that show you how human relations concepts and skills can increase productivity and job satisfaction in the workplace. From Human Relations in Action boxes to Time Out exercises that encourage you to participate and gain personal insights, MODERN HUMAN RELATIONS AT WORK, 10e, International Edition will be a reference you turn to again and again as you advance in your professional career.
More details
Edition
10th international ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Mason, OH
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1135 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4390-3721-8 (9781439037218)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part One: INTRODUCTION. 1. The Nature of Human Relations. 2. Fundamentals of Motivation. Part Two: THE SOCIAL SYSTEM. 3. Individual Behavior. 4. Group Behavior. 5. The Informal Organization. Part Three: THE TECHNICAL SYSTEM. 6. Technology and People at Work. 7. Productivity and Quality Improvement. 8. Job Redesign and Job Enrichment. Part Four: THE ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEM. 9. Fundamentals of Leadership. 10. Developing, Appraising, and Rewarding Personnel. Part Five: BEHAVIORAL EFFECTIVENESS. 11. Communicating for Effectiveness. 12. Managing Conflict and Change. Part Six: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. 13. International Human Relations. 14. Human Relations Challenges of the Future.