Essentials of managing organizational behavior

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Essentials of managing organizational behavior

Jennifer M. George, Gareth R. Jones

Prentice Hall, c2000

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

For an introductory overview course in Organizational Behavior at the undergraduate or graduate level. Presenting organizational behavior as an exciting, fluid, and multi-faceted discipline, this core text covers major issues in organizational behavior, showing students how an understanding of the field can help them to better appreciate and manage the complexities and challenges associated with working in modern organizations. Concise-yet substantial-it (1) provides comprehensive and integrated coverage of organizational behavior issues, (2) makes important theories accessible and interesting to students; (3) is current, up-to-date, and contains extensive coverage of issues of contemporary significance such as ethics, diversity, and global management; and (4) uses rich, real-life examples of people and organizations to bring key concepts to life and clarify managerial implications.

Table of Contents

1. Organizational Behavior and Management. 2. Individual Differences and Work Attitudes. 3. Understanding Work Motivation. 4. Creating Motivating Jobs. 5. Creating a Motivating Work Environment. 6. Creating High Performing Work Groups and Teams. 7. Effective Leadership. 8. Communication and Decision Making. 9. Managing Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation. 10. Designing Organizational Structure and Culture. 11. Managing Organizational Change. 12. Issues in Managing Global Organizations. Index.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA49213393
  • ISBN
    • 0201615487
  • LCCN
    99045140
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Upper Saddle River, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 320 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Classification
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