Organizational Behavior: Human Behavior at Work (Int'l Ed)
14th Edition
Published on 16. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-1-259-25442-0 (ISBN)
Description
Organizational Behavior: Human Behavior at Work, 14e is a solid research-based and referenced text known for its very readable style and innovative pedagogy. While minimizing technical jargon, John Newstrom carefully blends theory with practice so that basic theories come to life in a realistic context. As in previous editions, this edition will be filled with practical, applied advice and a widely accepted, and specially updated, presentation of five models of organizational behavior that provides an integrating framework throughout the book.
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Person
Respected teacher, widely published author, and consultant to organizations in the areas of training and supervisory development. He is Professor Emeritus of Management in the Management Studies Department of the Labovitz School of Business and Economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD).
Content
Part One - Fundamentals of Organisational BehaviorChapter 1: The Dynamics of People and OrganizationsChapter 2: Models of Organisational BehaviorChapter 3: Managing CommunicationsChapter 4: Social Systems and Organizational CulturePart Two - Motivation and Reward SystemsChapter 5: MotivationChapter 6: Appraising and Rewarding PerformancePart Three - Leadership and EmpowermentChapter 7: LeadershipChapter 8: Empowerment and ParticipationPart Four - Individual and Interpersonal BehaviorChapter 9: Employee Attitudes and Their EffectsChapter 10: Issues between Organizations and IndividualsChapter 11: Conflict, Power, and Organizational PoliticsPart Five - Group BehaviorChapter 12: Informal and Formal GroupsChapter 13: Teams and Team Building Part Six - Change and Its EffectsChapter 14: Managing ChangeChapter 15: Stress and CounselingPart Seven - Emerging Aspects of Organizational BehaviorChapter 16: Organisational Behavior across CulturesPart Eight - Case ProblemsAppendix A: Personal Development PlanAppendix B: Practical Advice to Future Managers