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Principles of Organizational behavior : Realities and challenges / James Campbell Quick, Debra L. Nelson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Mason, OH, USA : South-Western Cengage Learning, c2009.Edition: 6th edDescription: xxxiii, 652, [92] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9780324580976
  • 0324580975
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 658.3   22
Contents:
INTRODUCTION -- Organizational Behavior and Opportunity -- Challenges for Managers -- INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES AND BEHAVIOR -- Personality, Perception, and Attribution -- Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics -- Motivation at Work -- Learning and Performance Management -- Stress and Well-Being at Work -- INTERPERSONAL PROCESS AND BEHAVIOR -- Communication -- Work Teams and Groups -- Decision Making by Individuals and Groups -- Power and Political Behavior -- Leadership and Followership -- Conflict and Negotiation -- ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND STRUCTURE -- Jobs and the Design of Work -- Organizational Design and Strucutre -- Organizational Culture -- Career Management -- Managing Change -- Appendix A: A Brief Historical Perspective. Appendix B: How Do We Know What We Know about Organizational Behavior.
Abstract: Quick and Nelson’s fascinating and scholarly sixth edition helps you learn proactively--from the concepts and theories that enhance the management of human behavior at work to practicing and applying these skills. A wealth of proven features, cases, exercises, and examples--with six new focus companies including Google, Toyota, Caribou Coffee and more--will keep you engaged and curious. Quick and Nelson present the established organizational behavior topics, including motivation, leadership, teamwork, and communication, as well as emerging issues currently gaining importance in companies today. The exciting theme of change clearly demonstrates how attitudes and behaviors within an organization are affected by change and the new opportunities and experiences change presents. Supporting themes focus on globalization, diversity, and ethics. This is a book that will challenge you to see how you will learn, grow, and adjust into organizations by personally applying theory to your life.
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Prev. ed. published under title: Organizational behavior : foundations, realities, and challenges.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

INTRODUCTION -- Organizational Behavior and Opportunity -- Challenges for Managers -- INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES AND BEHAVIOR -- Personality, Perception, and Attribution -- Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics -- Motivation at Work -- Learning and Performance Management -- Stress and Well-Being at Work -- INTERPERSONAL PROCESS AND BEHAVIOR -- Communication -- Work Teams and Groups -- Decision Making by Individuals and Groups -- Power and Political Behavior -- Leadership and Followership -- Conflict and Negotiation -- ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND STRUCTURE -- Jobs and the Design of Work -- Organizational Design and Strucutre -- Organizational Culture -- Career Management -- Managing Change -- Appendix A: A Brief Historical Perspective. Appendix B: How Do We Know What We Know about Organizational Behavior.

Quick and Nelson’s fascinating and scholarly sixth edition helps you learn proactively--from the concepts and theories that enhance the management of human behavior at work to practicing and applying these skills. A wealth of proven features, cases, exercises, and examples--with six new focus companies including Google, Toyota, Caribou Coffee and more--will keep you engaged and curious. Quick and Nelson present the established organizational behavior topics, including motivation, leadership, teamwork, and communication, as well as emerging issues currently gaining importance in companies today. The exciting theme of change clearly demonstrates how attitudes and behaviors within an organization are affected by change and the new opportunities and experiences change presents. Supporting themes focus on globalization, diversity, and ethics. This is a book that will challenge you to see how you will learn, grow, and adjust into organizations by personally applying theory to your life.

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