Organizational Behavior
The Management of Individual and Organizational Perfomance
2nd Edition
Published on 21. December 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
784 pages
978-0-205-15550-7 (ISBN)
Description
KEY BENEFITS: Praised by students as easy to understand and insightful to study, the first edition of this text has developed an outstanding reputation for its clear presentation of organizational behavior principles, both theoretical and applied. KEY TOPICS: This new edition builds on the success of the first with new text features in every chapter, increased coverage of new theories, and significant addition of international applications. The text also includes a case study at the end of every chapter to enable students to apply the principles they have learned, as well as an introductory case to pique student interest. MARKETS: Designed for courses in organizational behavior or management and organizational behavior at the undergraduate and MBA level.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 262 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1600 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-15550-7 (9780205155507)
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Content
I. INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR.
1. People and Organizations.
II. INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR.
2. Individual Characteristics: Perception and Personality.
3. Motivation: Learning and Reinforcement.
4. Motivation: Needs and Outcomes.
5. Job Motivation: Evaluating and Rewarding Performance.
6. Job Design: Intrinsic Motivation.
7. Job Attitudes and Behavior.
8. Job Adaptation: Careers and Stress.
III. GROUP AND INTERGROUP BEHAVIOR.
9. Group Dynamics.
10. Intergroup Behavior and Conflict.
IV. ORGANIZATIONS.
11. Organizational Theory.
12. Organizational Structure and Design.
V. ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES.
13. Communication.
14. Decision Making.
15. Leadership.
16. Power and Politics in Organizations.
17. Organizational Change and Development.
1. People and Organizations.
II. INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR.
2. Individual Characteristics: Perception and Personality.
3. Motivation: Learning and Reinforcement.
4. Motivation: Needs and Outcomes.
5. Job Motivation: Evaluating and Rewarding Performance.
6. Job Design: Intrinsic Motivation.
7. Job Attitudes and Behavior.
8. Job Adaptation: Careers and Stress.
III. GROUP AND INTERGROUP BEHAVIOR.
9. Group Dynamics.
10. Intergroup Behavior and Conflict.
IV. ORGANIZATIONS.
11. Organizational Theory.
12. Organizational Structure and Design.
V. ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES.
13. Communication.
14. Decision Making.
15. Leadership.
16. Power and Politics in Organizations.
17. Organizational Change and Development.