Applied Human Relations: An Organizational Approach - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130409812 ISBN 13: 9780130409812

Synopsis

Applied Human Relations emphasizes the person in the organization and the interactions between managers and other employees.

Each chapter includes a Profile of Human Behavior to allow readers to identify with successful job holders at all levels, from entry level to top executives. The sixth edition of Applied Human Relations: An Organizational Approach has been reorganized and rewritten to be more direct than previous editions. The book now includes new sections on conflict management and communications and management in virtual organizations. The sections on selective teamwork, service orientation, catalytic leadership, personal and organizational values, quality management, and cross-cultural relations have been expanded from the previous edition.

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Synopsis:

This book examines the daily interactions between managers and other employees. It emphasizes a person's role within the organization and it spotlights all the major aspects of relations in an organizational setting. Exploring diverse issues such as intercultural relations and multinationalism, job discrimination, the changing workforce and personal problems such as alcoholism and drug abuse, the book also presents creativity and innovation exercises to promote better decision making. The fourth edition takes a look at organizational values such as ethics, honesty and visionary leadership. Coverage is expanded on subjects such as stress and time management, motivation and incentives and insight is given into electonic communication, disciplinary action and group dynamics. Further updated information is provided on unionization and discrimination, including material regarding handicapped people and those with AIDS.

About this edition

• ISBN 10: 0130409812
• ISBN 13: 9780130409812
• Binding: Paperback