The Human Side of Organizations - Hardcover

Drafke, Michael; Kossen, Stan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130319619 ISBN 13: 9780130319616

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For Organizational Behavior and Human Relations courses.

Understanding how people behave in organizations is an essential element to being part of an organization on any level. The Human Side of Organizations is designed to prepare students for what lies within organizations, thus avoiding “reality shock.” Clearly written with real-life, rather than theoretical aspects, the text provides students with a complete analysis of behavior. The text covers how formal and informal organizations function, and provides complete coverage of communications and etiquette for all business situations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

THE HUMAN SIDE OF ORGANIZATIONS excites readers studying organizational behavior, human relations, or industrial psychology.

It is more important than ever before that everyone understand organizational behavior, As organizations change, so must we. Organizational trends continue to change quite rapidly.

PRACTICAL MATERIALS FOR DEALING WITH CHANGE

• Communication methods
• Current organization structures
• Time and self-management
• Job satisfaction, including external and internal factors
• Business etiquette
• Reality Check focus boxes
• Trends, including downsizing and outsourcing
• Internet addresses for key topics

Enhance your skills by reviewing your knowledge and practicing your techniques on the Companion Website at www.prenhall.com/drafke.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130319619
• ISBN 13: 9780130319616
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 528