Organizational Behavior - Robert Kreitner

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Résumé :
In its tradition of being an up-to-date, relevant and user-driven textbook, Kreitner and Kinicki's approach to organizational behavior is based on the authors' belief that reading a comprehensive textbook is hard work; however, the process should be interesting and sometimes even fun. The authors' commitment to continuous improvement makes complex ideas understandable through clear and concise explanations, contemporary examples, a visually appealing photo/art program, and/or learning exercises. The authors respond to user feedback by ensuring the text covers the very latest OB research and practices.

Biographie:
Senior Lecturer in Management at Arizona State university. He is a popular speaker who has addressed a diverse array of audiences worldwide on topics including the 21st century workplace.

Sommaire:

Part 1: The World of Organizational Behavior

Chapter 1: Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct
Chapter 2: Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employee's Potential
Chapter 3: Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring
Chapter 4:International OB: Managing across Cultures

Part 2: Individual Behavior in Organizations

Chapter 5: Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success
Chapter 6: Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counterproductive Work Behaviors
Chapter 7: Social Perception and Attributions
Chapter 8: Foundations of Motivation
Chapter 9: Improving Job Performance with Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Part 3: Group and Social Processes

Chapter 10: Group Dynamics
Chapter 11: Developing and Leading Effective Teams
Chapter 12: Individual and Group Decision-Making
Chapter 13: Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Part 4: Organizational Processes

Chapter 14: Communicating in the Digital Age
Chapter 15: Influence Tactics, Empowerment, and Politics
Chapter 16: Leadership
Chapter 17: Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation
Chapter 18: Managing Change and Stress

Learning Modules (OLC)

Learning Module A (Web): Self-Management: A Social Learning Model
Learning Module B (Web): Performance Appraisal
Learning Module C (Web): Additional Leadership Models
Learning Module D (Web): Research Methods in OB