Organizational Behavior

by Robbins, Stephen P.

• ISBN13: 9780131914353
• ISBN10: 0131914359
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

With its conversational writing style, cutting-edge content, current examples, the three-level integrative model, dialogues, and technological learning tools,Organizational Behaviorremainstheglobal book, used by more readers interested in the topic than any other since 1979. The 11th edition retains all of the best features of the previous editions, yet adds much more: contemporary issues and research have been included into a seamless, whole, and comprehensive tome.Many topics are comprehensively covered, but on the whole, this book is written in a conversational, easy to read style. Topics include: management functions; the social sciences; helping employees balance work and other responsibilities; improving people skills; improving customer service; motivational concepts; communication; power and politics; conflict and negotiation; culture; and stress management.Globally accepted and written by one of the most foremost authors in the field, this is a necessary read for all managers, human resource workers, and anyone needing to understand and improve their people skills.

Table of Contents

Introduction

What Is Organizational Behavior?

The Individual

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Emotions and Moods

The Group

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Basic Approaches to Leadership

Contemporary Issues in Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

The Organization System

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Dynamics

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Research in Organizational Behavior

Careers and Career Management

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