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Motivation and work behavior

[compiled by] Richard M. Steers, Lyman W. Porter

(McGraw-Hill series in management)

McGraw-Hill, c1991

5th ed

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Description

This text for 3rd year and MBA organizational behaviour courses in management or psychology departments combines in one volume the major contemporary theories, research, and applications in the area of motivation and work behaviour. It provides outstanding coverage of central issues in motivation at work such as: reward systems, job attitudes, stress and organizational socialization. The new 5th edition reflects current interests in the area including, coverage of "Cross Cultural Influences on Motivation" and "Communication and Feedback". Many new articles have been added.

Table of Contents

Part I: Initial Consideration. The Role of Motivation in Organizations. Part II: Theoretical Approaches to Motivation. The "Person" in Motivation. The "Environment" in Motivation. The "Person-Environment Interaction" in Motivation. Part III: Central Issues in Motivation at Work. Social Influence On Motivation. Job Attitudes and Performances. Employee Attachment to Organizations. Cross-Cultural Influences on Motivation. Part IV: Techniques of Motivation. Goal-Setting and Self-Management. Work Design. Reward Systems. Communication, Feedback and Motivation. Part V: Motivation Theory in Perspective. Work and Motivation: Some Concluding Observations.

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