Behaviour in Organizations, Canadian Edition (2nd Edition) - Hardcover

Greenberg, Jerald; Baron, Robert A.; Sales, Carol A.; Owen, Frances A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130836729 ISBN 13: 9780130836724

Publisher: Pearson Education Canada, 1999

Synopsis

Appropriate for undergraduate courses in Organizational Behaviour or Organizational Psychology, in Management and Psychology departments. One or two semester courses.

The newly revised edition of Behaviour in Organizations highlights the ever-changing nature of organizations and people's involvement in them, offering a uniquely Canadian perspective on the domestic business scene and a fresh look at the field of Organizational Behaviour in today's rapidly changing world. The one constant in this edition is the continued emphasis on both research and practice. The research focus has been broadened with the addition of many new studies. Coverage of the practical, applications-oriented side of OB has also been augmented and supported by updated examples, illustrating how OB practices and principles are applied in today's organizations across North America and around the world. A Company Index, brimming with new entries, provides readers with a wide range of real companies of varying size, offering either products or services.

About this title

From the Publisher

This book provides future managers with basic information about human beings and their behavior within the context of a business environment. It includes such issues as how to motivate people, how to give them feedback on their performance, how to influence them, and how to help them cope with stress. By examining the factors that contribute to an ever-changing business word, it will teach tomorrow's managers to develop, train, and motivate high-performance employees in a world of constant change.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This book provides managers with basic information about human beings and their behavior within the context of a business environment. Key Topics: It includes such issues as how to motivate people, how to give them feedback on their performance, how to influence them, and how to help them cope with stress. By examining the factors that contribute to an ever-changing business word, it teaches managers to develop, train, and motivate high-performance employees. Market: A valuable book for any manager seeking to motivate employees as a means of improving the effectiveness of the organization.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education Canada
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130836729
• ISBN 13: 9780130836724
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 608