Principles of Organizational Behavior
Realities & Challenges
South-Western (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 21. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
800 pages
978-0-538-46725-4 (ISBN)
Description
Guide today's students as they learn not only the concepts and theories that enhance the management of human behavior at work, but also how to practice these skills with Quick/Nelsons' "Principles of Organizational Behavior: Realities & Challenges, 7E, International Edition". The latest edition of this leading text clearly demonstrates how organizational behavior theories and research apply to companies today with engaging cases, meaningful exercises, and examples that include six new focus companies students will instantly recognize. The authors present foundational organizational behavior topics, such as motivation, leadership, teamwork, and communication. Readers also examine emerging issues, such as the theme of change as well as globalization, diversity, and ethics. The authors anchor the book's multifaceted approach in both classic research and leading-edge scholarship. Timely examples from all types of organizations reflect today's most current trends. Self-assessments and other interactive learning opportunities encourage each reader to grow and develop - both as an individual and as an important contributor to an organization.
More details
Edition
International ed of 7th revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Mason, OH
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1580 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-538-46725-4 (9780538467254)
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Other editions
Previous edition
James Campbell Quick | Debra L. Nelson
Principles of Organizational Behavior
Realities and Challenges
Book
06/2008
South-Western
€96.74
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Content
Part I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Organizational Behavior and Opportunity. 2. Challenges for Managers. Part II: INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES AND BEHAVIOR. 3. Personality, Perception, and Attribution. 4. Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics. 5. Motivation at Work. 6. Learning and Performance Management. 7. Stress and Well-Being at Work. Part III: INTERPERSONAL PROCESS AND BEHAVIOR. 8. Communication. 9. Work Teams and Groups. 10. Decision Making by Individuals and Groups. 11. Power and Political Behavior. 12. Leadership and Followership. 13. Conflict and Negotiation. Part IV: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND STRUCTURE. 14. Jobs and the Design of Work. 15. Organizational Design and Structure. 16. Organizational Culture. 17. Career Management. 18. Managing Change. Appendix A: A Brief Historical Perspective. Appendix B: How Do We Know What We Know about Organizational Behavior?