Synopses & Reviews
Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior is a concise, applied overview of human behavior in the workplace. The book is divided into information about individuals and groups as well as the larger organization. Major topics include motivation, leadership, communication, conflict, stress management, organizational culture, organizational development, creativity, group dynamics, cultural diversity, reengineering, managing for quality, teamwork, forming partnerships with employees and customers, and organizational politics. In addition, international and cross-cultural organizational behavior is included along with cross-cultural examples throughout. Most importantly, DuBrin emphasizes self-assessment and skill building exercises, setting it apart from its competitors.
Synopsis
This brief and applied text blends description, insight, self-assessment, skill development, and prescription. Andrew DuBrin has a strong managerial focus and emphasizes the human relations aspects of organizational interactions. This text is for the instructor who is looking to supplement his instruction with a digestible text. This text is ideal for short courses, executive education programs, and unique courses that canvass organizational behavior issues or combine them with those of organizational theory, strategy, marketing, human resources, and management.
Synopsis
This brief and applied text blends description, insight, self-assessment, skill development, and prescription. Andrew DuBrin has a strong managerial focus and emphasizes the human relations aspects of organizational interactions. This text is for the instructor who is looking to supplement his instruction with a digestible text. This text is ideal for short courses, executive education programs, and unique courses that canvass organizational behavior issues or combine them with those of organizational theory, strategy, marketing, human resources, and management.
Table of Contents
PART I. INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 1. The Nature and Scope of Organizational Behavior PART II. THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE ORGANIZATION 2. Individual Differences, Mental Ability, and Personality 3. Learning, Perception, and Attribution 4. Attitudes, Values, and Ethics 5. Individual Decision Making and Creativity 6. Foundation Concepts of Motivation 7. Motivational Methods and Programs 8. Conflict, Stress, and Well-Being PART III. GROUPS AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS 9. Interpersonal Communication 10. Group Dynamics and Teamwork 11. Leadership in Organizations 12. Power, Politics, and Influence PART IV. THE ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM AND THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. 13. Organizational Structure and Design 14. Organizational Culture and Change 15. The Learning Organization and Knowledge Management 16. Cultural Diversity and International Organizational Behavior