Organizational Behavior Today

Author : Stanley C. Ross
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000334388

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This exciting new introductory text offers a new perspective on teaching organizational behavior by framing the organization as the vehicle for implementing strategic management processes, while also breaking down how the different components of an organization are designed to work together. Unlike traditional OB texts, Organizational Behavior Today emphasizes a "big picture" examination of how organizations function in a Darwinian world, in which the primary goal of an organization is survival. The book introduces readers to the three stages of the strategic management process: strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategic control, thereby linking the organization to its mission, vision and strategic goals. Essential OB concepts such as work processes, policy, worker behavior, reward system, change management and leadership development are covered, and the book also highlights the impact of technology on organizations. To support student comprehension and bring the study of OB to life, the book includes vignettes highlighting real organizations who have implemented OB processes, either successfully or unsuccessfully. End-of-chapter questions ensure that students can apply the information learned effectively. Accompanying online resources for this text, available at www.routledge.com/9780367695095, include a curated list of relevant video content. The book is suitable for undergraduates and graduate students completing a first course in Organizational Behavior, as well as a practical reference for current managers wishing to optimize organizational performance.

Author : Leigh L. Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 7115209405

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Author : Leigh L. Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 0135022576

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Leigh L. Thompson's 'Organizational Behavior Today' provides a new and refreshing approach to the study of the subject, enabling students to reflect and explore self-knowledge, development, and to apply new behavioral skills to their daily work lives.

Author : J Stewart Black,David S Bright,Donald G Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1680922874

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Organizational Behavior by J Stewart Black,David S Bright,Donald G Gardner Pdf

The text and images in this book are in grayscale. A hardback color version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680922905. The field of management and organizational behavior exists today in a constant state of evolution and change. Casual readers of publications like the New York Times, The Economist and the Wall Street Journal will learn about the dynamic nature of organizations in today's ever-changing business environment. Organizational Behavior is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the introductory course on Organizational Behavior. This is a traditional approach to organizational behavior. The table of contents of this book was designed to address two main themes. What are the variables that affect how, when, where, and why managers perform their jobs? What theories and techniques are used by successful managers at a variety of organizational levels to achieve and exceed objectives effectively and efficiently throughout their careers? Management is a broad business discipline, and the Organizational Behavior course covers many areas such as individual and group behavior at work, as well as organizational processes such as communication in the workplace and managing conflict and negotiation. No one individual can be an expert in all areas of management, so an additional benefit of this text is that specialists in a variety of areas have authored individual chapters. Finally, we all made an effort to present a balanced approach to gender and diversity throughout the text in the examples used, the photographs selected, and the use of both male and female in alternating chapters when referring to generic managers or employees.

Author : Fred Luthans,Brett C. Luthans,Kyle W. Luthans
Publisher : IAP
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781648021275

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Organizational Behavior by Fred Luthans,Brett C. Luthans,Kyle W. Luthans Pdf

Contrary to the common saying: we do want you to judge this new edition of Organizational Behavior by its front cover. Specifically, featured is that this is the 14th edition, it takes an "Evidence-Based Approach,” and similar to the previous edition there are now three Luthans authors. This 14th edition is based on the foundation provided by the first mainline text which has become the classic for the study and understanding of organizational behavior. However, by taking an evidence based approach, this insures that, even though a classic, this new edition adds the most recent and relevant research to the most extensive, up-to-date reference-base of any organizational behavior text. By adding the two closely related authors (professor sons) literally pumps "new blood" into the sustainability of this classic text by Fred Luthans. Importantly, Fred has recently been recognized with: 1) Lifetime Achievement Award in Organizational Behavior; 2) Top 1% of Citation Count of all researchers in the world; and 3) the #1 most cited author in Organizational Behavior textbooks. Finally, this new edition recognizes that even though the theoretical framework and coverage largely remains, the context of organizational behavior is rapidly changing. This new edition reflects the "New Age" environment, but still holds to the premise that in today's organizations, success and competitive advantage still comes from the understanding, prediction, and effective management of human resources. With this new edition we invite you to continue the never-ending journey guided by the best organizational behavior theory, research, and application.

Author : J Stewart Black,David S Bright,Donald G Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1680922904

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Organizational Behavior by J Stewart Black,David S Bright,Donald G Gardner Pdf

A less-expensive grayscale paperback version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680922875. The field of management and organizational behavior exists today in a constant state of evolution and change. Casual readers of publications like the New York Times, The Economist and the Wall Street Journal will learn about the dynamic nature of organizations in today's ever-changing business environment. Organizational Behavior is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the introductory course on Organizational Behavior. This is a traditional approach to organizational behavior. The table of contents of this book was designed to address two main themes. What are the variables that affect how, when, where, and why managers perform their jobs? What theories and techniques are used by successful managers at a variety of organizational levels to achieve and exceed objectives effectively and efficiently throughout their careers? Management is a broad business discipline, and the Organizational Behavior course covers many areas such as individual and group behavior at work, as well as organizational processes such as communication in the workplace and managing conflict and negotiation. No one individual can be an expert in all areas of management, so an additional benefit of this text is that specialists in a variety of areas have authored individual chapters. Finally, we all made an effort to present a balanced approach to gender and diversity throughout the text in the examples used, the photographs selected, and the use of both male and female in alternating chapters when referring to generic managers or employees.

Author : B. Hiriyappa
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Management
ISBN : 9788122425703

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Organizational Behavior by B. Hiriyappa Pdf

About the Book: Organization behavior has assumed tremendous importance for business planning and growth in today's competitive scenario. It is an integral element of the core syllabi at MBA, M.Com, BBM, BBA, B.Com and PG Diploma Courses. This book presents an indepth and comprehensive coverage of organization behavior. Salient Features: Latest developments in the Indian industry scenario have been included Latest information technology concepts have been discussed in detail with all the aspects of strategic management Chapter contents and learning objectives which provide the direction to the students, managers, directors, teachers, strategic consultants and CEOs Boxes present the latest industry incidents and developments Exhibits, tables, and charts illustrate the concepts Numerous examples make the concept easy to understand Case studies Contents: Organization Behavior Foundations of Individual Behavior Personality and its Theories Perception Learning and its Theories Attitude and Values Management of Motivation and its Theories Team Building and Group Dynamics Change and Conflict Management Leadership and its Theories Organization Behavior Structure, Process and Design.

Author : John A. Wagner III,John R. Hollenbeck
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135928889

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Organizational Behavior by John A. Wagner III,John R. Hollenbeck Pdf

The management of organizational behavior is a critically important source of competitive advantage in today’s organizations. Every organization’s members share a constellation of skills, abilities, and motivations that differentiates it from every other firm. To gain advantage, managers must be able to capitalize on these individual differences as jobs are designed, teams are formed, work is structured, and change is facilitated. This textbook, now in its second edition, provides its readers with the knowledge required to succeed as managers under these circumstances. In this book, John Wagner and John Hollenbeck make the key connection between theory and practice to help students excel as managers charged with the task of securing competitive advantage. They present students with a variety of helpful learning tools, including: Coverage of the full spectrum of organizational behavior topics Managerial models that are based in many instances on hundreds of research studies and decades of management practice Introductory mini-cases and current examples throughout the the text to help students contextualize organizational behavior theory and understand its application in today's business world The ideal book for undergraduate and graduate students of organizational behavior, Organizational Behavior: Securing Competitive Advantage is written to motivate exceptional student performance and contribute to their lasting managerial success.

Author : John R. Schermerhorn, Jr.,Hunt,Richard N. Osborn
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471681709

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Organizational Behavior by John R. Schermerhorn, Jr.,Hunt,Richard N. Osborn Pdf

Now revised to address the recent changes in the workplace, Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn’s Organizational Behavior, Ninth Edition sets organizational behavior within a framework of personal and organizational transformation, while retaining its solid base of theory and application. Prepare yourself for the changing workplace. The Ninth Edition features the theme of organizational behavior in changing times, anchored by a new Chapter 2 that introduces you to current issues in organizational behavior. Edition after edition, this text has established a reputation for its effective presentation of current theory and research in a student-centered context. The Ninth Edition further strengthens that tradition with new Research Insight boxes in each chapter that summarize relevant cutting-edge research reports. Changing times offer new insights from real-life change agents. Leaders on Leadership features for every chapter in the Ninth Edition bring you face-to-face with the experiences and perspectives of today’s change leaders––Rudy Giuliani, Carly Fiorina, Earl Graves, and others.

Author : Fred Luthans
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924105318574

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Organizational Behavior by Fred Luthans Pdf

Organizational Behavior by Fred Luthans was the first mainstream organizational behavior text on the market and continues the tradition of being the most current and up-to-date researched text today. Well known author Fred Luthans is the 5th highest Publisher in Academy of Management Journals, is a senior research scientist with the Gallup Organization, and continues to do research in the organizational behavior area. Organizational Behavior 11th Edition is ideal for instructors who take a research-based and conceptual approach to their OB course.

Author : Don Hellriegel,John W. Slocum,Richard W. Woodman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Beslutningstagning-ledelse
ISBN : 0324069561

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Organizational Behavior by Don Hellriegel,John W. Slocum,Richard W. Woodman Pdf

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.

Author : Robert Kreitner,Angelo Kinicki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 007121707X

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Organizational Behavior by Robert Kreitner,Angelo Kinicki Pdf

This book continues its tradition of being up-to-date, relevant and user-driven. The authors' approach to organizational behaviour is based on their belief that reading a comprehensive textbook is hard work, but that the process should be interesting, and sometimes fun. Thus, they consistently try to find a way to make complex ideas understandable through explanations, contemporary examples and learning exercises. The cover again depicts the well known visual brand of Wolves. This remains a central theme because Kreitner and Kinicki see wolves as an instructive and inspiring metaphor for modern organizational behaviour. Wolves are dedicated team players, great communicators and adaptable. These are key success attributes in today's workplace. - In response to user feedback and the increasing demand for ethical decision-making in today's business world, ethics coverage has been improved, expanded, and featured in a separate learning module following Chapter 1. - Continuing in their tradition of being current and relevant, the authors have included nineteen new chapter-opening vignettes. - New topics include coverage of human and social capital, Internet/E-business revolution, work v

Author : Stephen P. Robbins,Nancy Langton
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 0130271500

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Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour by Stephen P. Robbins,Nancy Langton Pdf

Appropriate for one-semester courses in Organizational Behaviour at the university or college level. Appropriate for a one semester course, this new Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior text presents all the essential topics in Organizational Behavior, but in a concise and very readable format. It's brevity and streamlined approach will make it particularly appropriate for colleges and some universities looking for a shorter, more applied text. Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour takes a very practical approach, focusing on what is happening in today's organizations, and making it relevant to everyone not just managers. It covers a variety of Canadian organizations and emphasizes current issues, concerns, and realities.

Author : Debra L. Nelson,James C. Quick
Publisher : South-Western Pub
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0324423020

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Understanding Organizational Behavior by Debra L. Nelson,James C. Quick Pdf

Study the scholarly foundations upon which the science of organizational behavior is built. Open a window that allows you to closely examine the realities of contemporary life in organizations today. See how to transform business challenges into personal opportunities and organizational advantages. Discover all of this and more with the insights found in Nelson/Quick's UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 3E. This well-respected text builds upon a powerful theme of change to clearly demonstrate how change not only affects attitudes and behaviors within an organization, but also offers new opportunities and experiences for those who can learn how to profit from its potential. This edition addresses timeless organizational behavior topics, such as motivation, leadership, teamwork and communication, as well as some of the emerging issues shaping the field of organizational behavior today. Supporting themes focus on the challenges and opportunities within globalization, diversity, and ethics today. You learn not only the concepts and theories that help enhance the management of human behavior at work, but also learn how to practice these skills. Numerous intriguing examples--including four new focus companies presented at the beginning and end of each chapter--demonstrate, in depth, how theories and research apply and translate into practical skills. New Discussion and Communication Questions and Ethical Dilemmas bring issues of ethics, personal integrity, and character to the forefront. You learn how to answer today's demands on the individual to learn, grow, and adjust as this book equips you for success within today's changing world of work.

Author : John A. Wagner,John R. Hollenbeck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 036744416X

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Organizational Behavior by John A. Wagner,John R. Hollenbeck Pdf

The management of organizational behavior is a critically important source of competitive advantage in today's organizations. Managers must be able to capitalize on employees' individual differences as jobs are designed, teams are formed, work is structured, and change is facilitated. This textbook, now in its third edition, provides its readers with the knowledge required to succeed as managers under these circumstances. In this book, John Wagner and John Hollenbeck make the key connection between theory and practice to help students excel as managers charged with the task of securing competitive advantage. They present students with a variety of helpful learning tools, including: - Coverage of the full spectrum of organizational behavior topics - Managerial models that are based in many instances on hundreds of research studies and decades of management practice - not the latest fad - Completely new introductory mini-cases and updated examples throughout the text to help students contextualize organizational behavior theory and understand its application in today's business world This ideal book for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of organizational behavior is written to motivate exceptional student performance and contribute to their lasting managerial success. Online resources, including PowerPoint slides and test banks, round out this essential resource for instructors and students of organizational behavior.