Management and Organizational Behavior: An Integrated Perspective - Hardcover

Pierce, Jon L.; Gardner, Donald G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0324049587 ISBN 13: 9780324049589

Publisher: South-Western, 2001

Synopsis

Management and Organizational Behavior: An Integrated Perpective blends the traditional management and organizational behavior topics by presenting the technical aspects of management and managerial practice, as well as its social-psychological and behavior consequences. The authors present an integrative model that positions Management philosophy as a force which shapes the practice of management and organization design, both of which impact and explain organizational behavior. The text emphasizes that to be a strategic manager, there must be an understanding of the organization, management process, individuals as members, and the deep interrelationship between all these areas.

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Review

The authors use a sound approach to the study of Management and OB. I especially like the way they address multiple levels of analysis. This is something that is too often ignored. My general impression is that this is a very good manuscript. It is well-written, comprehensive, and carefully researched. I think it will result in a very good and widely adopted text. I would certainly consider using it. This is a solid text; I would support it for adoption. The three main factors in my decision are that it provides an integrative approach to Management and Organizational Behavior, it covers the important topics with respect to these disciplines, and it generally includes clear explanations of these topics. The manuscript does a great job of balancing OB and Management. I have influenced the purchase of more than 3500 copies of books in this area during the last decade or so and this is THE book that I would recommend if one were to seek to include Management in their basic class - and possibly for any general Management or OB course.

Synopsis

This textbook for business students explores the principles of management and organizational behavior with a focus on management practice, organizational design, and their effects on the individual. Three management instructors discuss such topics as the behavioral school of management practice, social responsibility, the organizational environment

About this edition

• Publisher: South-Western
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0324049587
• ISBN 13: 9780324049589
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 700