Organizational Behavior : Concepts, Controversies, Applications

by Robbins, Stephen P.

• ISBN13: 9780130166807
• ISBN10: 0130166804
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: PRENTICE HALL

Summary

This best-selling book takes a traditional approach to Organizational Behavior beginning with "The Individual", "The Group" and then moving into "The Organization". It covers the cutting-edge topics such as learning and motivation, emotions, trust and group-dynamics.

Table of Contents

Preface	xxiii
About the Author	iv
PART ONE INTRODUCTION	1	(31)
What Is Organizational Behavior?	1	(31)
PART TWO THE INDIVIDUAL	32	(184)
Foundations of Individual Behavior	32	(28)
Values, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction	60	(30)
Personality and Emotions	90	(30)
Perception and Individual Decision Making	120	(34)
Basic Motivation Concepts	154	(34)
Motivation: From Concept to Applications	188	(28)
PART THREE THE GROUP	216	(196)
Foundations of Group Behavior	216	(40)
Understanding Work Teams	256	(26)
Communication	282	(30)
Leadership and Trust	312	(38)
Power and Politics	350	(32)
Conflict and Negotiation	382	(30)
PART FOUR THE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM	412	(126)
Foundations of Organization Structure	412	(32)
Work Design and Technology	444	(30)
Human Resource Policies and Practices	474	(34)
Organizational Culture	508	(30)
PART FIVE ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS	538	(44)
Organizational Change and Stress Management	538	(44)
Appendix A The Historical Evolution of Organizational Behavior	582	(12)
Appendix B Research in Organizational Behavior	594	(9)
Name Index	603	(15)
Organization Index	618	(4)
Glindex (A Combined Glossary/Subject Index)	622