Organizational Behavior: Foundations, Realities and Challenges - Softcover

Nelson, Debra L.; Quick, James Campbell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0314205675 ISBN 13: 9780314205674

Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 1997

Synopsis

This contemporary, skills-based book blends theory and practical examples in its presentation of traditional organizational behavior topics. This latest edition highlights the changing nature of managerial work and careers, and the demands placed on people to grow and adjust while maintaining health and well being for themselves and their organizations. Real-world examples are integrated throughout to illustrate key concepts including Ford, Federal Express, Motorola, Citicorp, Southwest Airlines, and Chaparral Steel. Globalization, cultural diversity, technology, and ethics are four themes that are interwoven throughout. They present current and relevant issues that managers must face on a daily basis.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Debra L. Nelson is the CBA Associates Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management at Oklahoma State University. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she was the recipient of the R. D. Irwin Dissertation Fellowship Award. Dr. Nelson is the author of over 70 journal articles focusing on organizational stress management, gender differences at work, and positive organizational behavior. Dr. Nelson's research has been published in the ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE, ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW, MIS QUARTERLY, ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS, JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, and other journals. In addition, she is coauthor/coeditor of several books, including POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (Sage, 2007); UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (South-Western, 2008); GENDER, WORK STRESS, AND HEALTH (APA, 2002); ADVANCING WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT (Blackwell, 2002); and PREVENTIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS (APA, 1997). Dr. Nelson has also served as a consultant to several organizations including AT&T, American Fidelity Assurance, Sonic, State Farm Insurance Companies, and Southwestern Bell. She has presented leadership and preventive stress management seminars in a host of organizations, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Conoco, and Oklahoma Gas and Electric. Dr. Nelson also serves on the editorial review boards of the JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, LEADERSHIP, and the JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION STUDIES.

Review:

I found the ethics questions to be excellent. I wish more texts had something like this.

The colors and design of the Nelson/Quick text enhance their straightforward presentation of the topics.

The text is thorough, well written, and the language is clear. It covers the basic topics. The graphics and use of color are good.

Overall, I think it is a solid text â€" certainly among the top handful of OB texts that I have seen.

About this edition

• Publisher: South-Western College Pub
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0314205675
• ISBN 13: 9780314205674
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2