Essentials of Organizational Behavior (Prentice-Hall Essentials of Management Series) - Softcover

Robbins, Stephen P.

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9780132864855: Essentials of Organizational Behavior (Prentice-Hall Essentials of Management Series)

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ISBN 10: 0132864851 ISBN 13: 9780132864855

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1988

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This book features only the most relevant topics in organizational behavior today, such as TQM; reengineering, technology; empowerment; declining employee loyalty; the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; virtual and boundaryless organizations; 360-degree performance appraisals; diversity; globalization; ethics; and more. Lively and informative, this masterfully crafted introduction condenses the essentials of the field into a tightly focused presentation. A four-part organization covers an introduction to organizational behavior, the individual in the organization, groups in the organization, and the organization system. For directors of human resource and other individuals in a variety of managerial positions.

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The Fifth Edition continues to gain popularity/only the most relevant topics in organizational behavior today, such as TQM, reengineering, technology, empowerment, declining employee loyalty, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, virtual and boundaryless organizations, and 360-degree performance appraisals are included. Lively and informative, this masterfully crafted introduction to the field of organizational behavior (OB) condenses the essential elements of the field into a tightly focused presentation. Its concise format makes it a viable alternative to the core textbook and flexible enough to combine with cases, readings, and experiential materials.

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Lively and informative, this masterfully crafted introduction to Organizational Behavior condenses the essentials of the field into a tightly focused presentation. Its clear, concise format makes it a viable alternative to the traditional 600-700 page books currently available and flexible enough to combine with outside cases, readings, and experiential materials. Coverage features only the most relevant topics in organizational behavior today, such as TQM; reengineering, technology; empowerment; declining employee loyalty; the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; virtual and boundaryless organizations; 360-degree performance appraisals; diversity; globalization; ethics; and more. For human resources professionals, business managers/team leaders, and anyone interested in Organizational Behavior and Business Management.

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