Essentials of organizational behavior
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 13
9789810639747
Category
ENTREP
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Publication Year
2016
Publisher
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd, Philippines
Pages
384 pages
Subject
General management
Abstract
This book was created as an alternative to the 622 or 722-page comprehensive textbook in organizational behavior (OB). It attempts to provide balanced coverage of all the key elements comprising the discipline of QB in a style that readers will find both informative and interesting. We’re pleased to say that this text has achieved a wide following in short courses and executive programs as well as in traditional courses as a companion volume with exponential, skill development, case, and readings books. It is currently used at more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and. Asia. It’s also been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese,Chinese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Danish, and Bahasa Indonesian.
RETAINED FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION
What do people like about this book? Surveys of users have found general agreement about the following features. Needless to say, they’ve all been retained in this edition.
Length. Since its inception in 1984, we’ve tried diligently to keep this book in the range of 350 to. 400 pages. Users tell us this length allows them considerable flexibility in assigning supporting materials and projects.
Balanced topic coverage. Although short in length, this book-continues to provide balanced coverage of all the key concepts in DB. This includes not only traditional topics, such as personality, motivation, and leadership, but also cutting-edge issues such as emotions, diversity, negotiation, and teamwork.
Writing style. This book is frequently singled out for its fluid writing style and extensive use of examples. Users regularly tell us that they find this book “conversational,” “interesting,” “student friendly,” and “very clear and understandable.”
Practicality. This book has never been solely about theory. It’s about using theory to better explain and predict the behavior of people in organizations. In each edition of this book, we have focused on making sure that readers see the link between OB theories, research, and implications for practice.
Absence of pedagogy. Part of the reason we’ve been able to keep this book short in length is that it doesn’t include review questions, cases, exercises, or similar teaching/learning aids. It continues to provide only the basic core of OB knowledge, allowing instructors the maximum flexibility in designing and shaping their courses.
Integration of globalization, diversity, and ethics. The topics of globalization and cross cultural differences, diversity, and ethics are discussed throughout this book. Rather than being presented only in separate chapters, these topics have been woven into the context of relevant issues. Users tell us they find that this integrative approach makes these topics more fully part of OB and reinforces their importance. Comprehensive Supplements. Although this book may be short in length, it’s not short on supplements. It comes with a complete, high tech support package that includes a comprehensive Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Test Generator, and PowerPoint slides.
RETAINED FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION
What do people like about this book? Surveys of users have found general agreement about the following features. Needless to say, they’ve all been retained in this edition.
Length. Since its inception in 1984, we’ve tried diligently to keep this book in the range of 350 to. 400 pages. Users tell us this length allows them considerable flexibility in assigning supporting materials and projects.
Balanced topic coverage. Although short in length, this book-continues to provide balanced coverage of all the key concepts in DB. This includes not only traditional topics, such as personality, motivation, and leadership, but also cutting-edge issues such as emotions, diversity, negotiation, and teamwork.
Writing style. This book is frequently singled out for its fluid writing style and extensive use of examples. Users regularly tell us that they find this book “conversational,” “interesting,” “student friendly,” and “very clear and understandable.”
Practicality. This book has never been solely about theory. It’s about using theory to better explain and predict the behavior of people in organizations. In each edition of this book, we have focused on making sure that readers see the link between OB theories, research, and implications for practice.
Absence of pedagogy. Part of the reason we’ve been able to keep this book short in length is that it doesn’t include review questions, cases, exercises, or similar teaching/learning aids. It continues to provide only the basic core of OB knowledge, allowing instructors the maximum flexibility in designing and shaping their courses.
Integration of globalization, diversity, and ethics. The topics of globalization and cross cultural differences, diversity, and ethics are discussed throughout this book. Rather than being presented only in separate chapters, these topics have been woven into the context of relevant issues. Users tell us they find that this integrative approach makes these topics more fully part of OB and reinforces their importance. Comprehensive Supplements. Although this book may be short in length, it’s not short on supplements. It comes with a complete, high tech support package that includes a comprehensive Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Test Generator, and PowerPoint slides.
Description
Illustration ; Newsprint ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographic references and index
Includes bibliographic references and index
Number of Copies
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