Essentials of Organizational Behavior
Stephen P. Robbins(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 18. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-13-520305-7 (ISBN)
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Description
The Fifth Edition continues to gain popularity/only the most relevant topics in organizational behavior today, such as TQM, reengineering, technology, empowerment, declining employee loyalty, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, virtual and boundaryless organizations, and 360-degree performance appraisals are included. Lively and informative, this masterfully crafted introduction to the field of organizational behavior (OB) condenses the essential elements of the field into a tightly focused presentation. Its concise format makes it a viable alternative to the core textbook and flexible enough to combine with cases, readings, and experiential materials.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
470 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-520305-7 (9780135203057)
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Content
PART 1. PROLOGUE. 1. Introduction to Organizational Behavior. 2. Organizational Behavior in a Global Context. PART 2. THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE ORGANIZATION. 3. Foundations of Individual Behavior. 4. Basic Motivation Concepts. 5. Motivation: From Concepts to Applications. 6. Individual Decision Making. PART 3. GROUPS IN THE ORGANIZATION. 7. Foundations of Group Behavior. 8. Understanding Work Teams. 9. Communication. 10. Leadership. 11. Power and Politics. 12. Conflict and Negotiation. PART 4. THE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM. 13. Foundations of Organization Structure. 14. Technology and Work Design. 15. Performance Appraisal and Reward Systems. 16. Organizational Culture. 17. Organizational Change and Development. Epilogue. Index/Glossary.