Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior

Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior
Author: J. Steven Ott
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 540
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

CLASSIC READINGS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is organized around the field's most discussed themes: leadership, motivation, individuals in teams and groups, effects of the work environment on individuals, power and influence, and organizational change. Within each of these thematic sections, the readings are presented chronologically so students can understand the development of specific theories, as well as the overall development of the field of organizational behavior. Because of this effective organization and a thorough introduction, many instructors use this reader as the sole text for their courses.

Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior
Author: Don Hellriegel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Beslutningstagning-ledelse
ISBN: 9780324069563

Organizational Behavior is designed to help students, professionals, and managers develop the competencies and skills that are needed to effectively contribute to an organization. This proven text's strengths lie in its classic research, coverage of contemporary and emerging OB topics, and excellent case selection. Throughout the text, seven core competencies-Managing Self, Managing Diversity, Managing Ethics, Managing Across Cultures, Managing Teams, Managing Communications, and Managing Change-are emphasized and illustrated for the student.

Positive Organizational Behavior

Positive Organizational Behavior
Author: Debra Nelson
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2007-05-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781412912136

Positive Organizational Behavior is emerging as a truly contemporary movement within the classic discipline of organizational behavior. The best work of leading scholars is gathered together in one edited collection. Chapters present the states, traits, and processes that compromise this exciting new science. In addition to mapping the field, this collection goes one step further and invites noted experts to identify the methodological challenges facing scholars of positive organizational behavior. Positive Organizational Behavior constitutes the study of positive human strengths and competencies, how it can be facilitated, assessed and managed to improve performance in the workplace . Its roots are firmly within positive psychology but transplanted to the world of work and organizations.

A Primer on Organizational Behavior

A Primer on Organizational Behavior
Author: James L. Bowditch
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2007-11-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470086955

This book introduces the reader to terms and concepts that are necessary to understand OB and their application to modern organizations. It also offers sufficient grounding in the field that enables the reader to read scholarly publications such as HR, CMR, and AMJ. This edition features new material on emotional intelligence, knowledge management, group dynamics, virtual teams, organizational change, and organizational structure.

Organizational Behaviour and Work

Organizational Behaviour and Work
Author: Fiona M. Wilson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2018
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0198777132

A critical yet accessible introduction to organisational behaviour and work, this book will help you understand the complexities of organisational life and evaluate modern business practices. Classic organisational behaviour topics such as team-working, motivation, and change are complemented by core critical approaches such as power and control, organisational misbehaviour, and health and well-being through a clear three-part structure. Students are encouraged to look beyond a descriptive approach and truly engage with the content. Examples and 'Stop and Think' boxes placed throughout chapters, as well as end-of-chapter case studies with accompanying questions, provide the opportunity for this engagement and show how each chapter's theoretical coverage applies in real-life business situations.

International Organizational Behavior

International Organizational Behavior
Author: Dean B. McFarlin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0415892554

In today's increasingly diverse, multicultural business world, managers and employees alike need to transcend many borders (literally or figuratively) and grasp a wide variety of cultural nuances on a routine basis. Doing this well requires both a sophisticated understanding of cultural differences as well as a repertoire of skills and management tactics that can be brought to bear to build and maintain a competitive global workforce. International Organizational Behavior focuses on understanding and managing organizational behavior in an international context, providing both the conceptual framework needed for a transcendent understanding of culture along with plenty of practical advice for managing international challenges with organizational behavior.