Management of organizational behavior;: Utilizing human resources - Softcover

Hersey, Paul; Blanchard, Kenneth H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0135487439 ISBN 13: 9780135487433

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1972

Synopsis

Used by more than a million people, this best-selling book is based on fundamental ideas from the applied behavioral sciences that have been successfully applied in thousands of organizations throughout the world. The Seventh Edition of Management of Organizational Behavior continues to build on the concepts and techniques of two important applied behavioral science approaches: Situational Leadership and One Minute Management - programs adopted worldwide by more than 400 of the Fortune 500 companies. The Seventh Edition is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most current research in the behavioral sciences as well as the continued development in the authors' thinking and their consulting activities. In addition to bringing quality management into clearer focus, the book features two new chapters written by international consultants. The new edition also takes into account comments and suggestions provided by managers, students, teachers, researchers, consultants, and reviewers; offers a clear writing style and flexible format; and includes an extensive list of suggested supplementary reading. Management of Organizational Behavior, Seventh Edition, provides readers with a thorough introduction to the exciting field of management of organizational behavior applicable to public and private management and administration in a wide variety of disciplines: business, communication, health sciences, education, nursing, engineering, and agribusiness.

About this title

From the Publisher

Used by more than a million people throughout the world, this highly readable book provides a comprehensive examination of the applied behavioral sciences, and focuses on fundamental ideas which have stood the test of years of application in academic, business, not-for-profit and administrative environments.

From the Back Cover

Used by more than a million people throughout the world, this highly readable book provides a comprehensive examination of the applied behavioral sciences, and focuses on fundamental ideas which have stood the test of years of application in academic, business, not-for-profit and administrative environments. Builds on the concepts and techniques of two important applied behavioral science approaches: Situational Leadership and One Minute Management. Highlights many real world examples not only from the business world but also from fields such as nursing, education, athletic administration, and communications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0135487439
• ISBN 13: 9780135487433
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 209