Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior - Softcover

DuBrin, Andrew J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0324421397 ISBN 13: 9780324421392

Publisher: South-Western, 2006

Synopsis

FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is a brief, yet very applied, text that blends concise explorations of organizational behavior with managerial insight, self-assessment, skill development, and prescription. Designed principally for instructors who supplement their instruction, Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior is also ideal for short courses, executive education programs, and unique courses that survey organizational behavior issues or combine them with those of organizational theory, strategy, marketing, human resources, or management. FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is a brief, yet very applied, text that blends concise explorations of organizational behavior with managerial insight, self-assessment, skill development, and prescription. Designed principally for instructors who supplement their instruction, Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior is also ideal for short courses, executive education programs, and unique courses that survey organizational behavior issues or combine them with those of organizational theory, strategy, marketing, human resources, or management.

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Preface. PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. 1. The Nature and Scope of Organizational Behavior. PART 2: THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE ORGANIZATION. 2. Individual Differences, Mental Ability, and Personality. 3. Learning, Perception, and Attribution. 4. Attitudes, Values, and Ethics. 5. Individual Decision Making and Creativity. 6. Foundation Concepts of Motivation. 7. Motivational Methods and Programs. PART 3: GROUPS AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS. 8. Interpersonal Communication. 9. Group Dynamics. 10. Teams and Teamwork. 11. Leadership in Organizations. 12. Power, Politics, and Influence. 13. Conflict, Stress, and Well Being. PART 4: THE ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM AND THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. 14. Organization Structure and Design. 15. Organizational Culture and Knowledge Management. 16. Organizational Change. 17. Cultural Diversity and International Organizational Behavior. Glossary. Index.

Edition details

• Publisher: South-Western
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0324421397
• ISBN 13: 9780324421392
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 426