Organizational Behavior
Integrated Theory Development and The Role of the Unconscious
1st Edition
Published on 15. December 2011
Book
416 pages
978-0-7656-3473-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first comprehensive overview of the development of the field of Organizational Behavior. It belongs on the shelf of every scholar and student in the discipline.
Part I covers the foundations of the scientific method, theory development, and the accrual of scientific knowledge in the field. Part II introduces the ideas of pioneers whose work pre-dates the emergence of Organizational Behavior. Part III considers the actual emergence of OB as we know it today, with an analysis of the environmental forces that impinged upon it (such as the recruiting of social scientists into business schools). Part IV presents an assessment of the current state of the art in OB research, with an original assessment of the importance, validity, and practical usefulness of 73 core theories in OB. Finally, Part V sets forth a vision for the future identity and growth of Organizational Behavior research, theory, and practice.
Part I covers the foundations of the scientific method, theory development, and the accrual of scientific knowledge in the field. Part II introduces the ideas of pioneers whose work pre-dates the emergence of Organizational Behavior. Part III considers the actual emergence of OB as we know it today, with an analysis of the environmental forces that impinged upon it (such as the recruiting of social scientists into business schools). Part IV presents an assessment of the current state of the art in OB research, with an original assessment of the importance, validity, and practical usefulness of 73 core theories in OB. Finally, Part V sets forth a vision for the future identity and growth of Organizational Behavior research, theory, and practice.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7656-3473-3 (9780765634733)
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10/2011
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Content
Part 1: Scientific Introduction 1. Science and Its Theory 2. The Conduct of Research and the Development of Knowledge Part 2: Theories of Motivation 3. From Social Psychology and Personality Theory: Kurt Lewin 4. Achievement Motivation Theory: David McClelland 5. Motivation-Hygiene Theory: Frederick Herzberg 6. Job Characteristics Theory: Richard Hackman, Edward Lawler, and Greg Oldham 7. Expectancy Theories: Victor Vroom, Lyman Porter, and Edward Lawler 8. Operant Behavior and Organizational Behavior Modification: Clay Hamner, Fred Luthans, and Robert Kreitner 9. Equity Theory: J. Stacy Adams 10. Goal Setting Theory: Edwin Locke and Gary Latham 11. Attribution Theory - Managerial Perceptions of the Poor Performing Subordinate: Terence Mitchell and Stephen Green Part 3: Theories of Leadership 12. Normative Decision Process Theory: Victor Vroom, Philip Yetton, and Arthur Jago 13. Contingency Theory of Leadership: Fred Fiedler 14. Vertical Dyad Linkage and Leader Member Exchange Theory: George Graen 15. Information Processing Theory of Leadership: Robert Lord 16. Substitutes for Leadership: Steven Kerr 17. Role Motivation Theory: John Miner 18. Charismatic Leadership Theory: Robert House 19. Transformational Leadership Theory: Bernard Bass