Managing Organizational Behavior - Softcover

Tosi, Henry L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582988357 ISBN 13: 9780582988354

Publisher: Pitman Publishing, 1986

Synopsis

"This fourth edition of Managing Organizational Behavior is a superb textbook for Organizational Behavior (OB) students as well as instructors. It provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of OB while also presenting cutting-edge, innovative management approaches that will be required to renew today's business environment. The authors are to be congratulated for the writing style of this text and for its strong orientation toward assisting students in understanding and applying Organizational Behavior concepts." Kenneth E. Bass, East Carolina University <!--end-->

About this title

From the Back Cover

Managing Organizational Behavior, Fourth Edition, bridges cutting-edge theory with modern leadership and managerial practices. This proven textbook leads advanced undergraduates and MBAs through a discussion of individual behavior influences to a consideration of the social influences the individual encounters upon contact with groups and organizations.

The fourth edition contains copious new material on diversity, international organizational behavior, and ethics and values. Superior new pedagogical features, such as Guidelines for Managers and Focus Items, enhance the thorough application of theory and research to practical management. Exercises, examples, cases, and study questions have all been updated to illustrate key and current points throughout the text.

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About the Author

Henry L. Tosi is McGriff Professor of Management at the University of Florida. The founding editor of The Leadership Quarterly, Tosi has served on various editorial review boards, authored over 60 journal articles, and held several positions within the Academy of Management. He holds a PhD from Ohio State University and has taught at Michigan State University, the University of Maryland, the University of California-Irvine, Cornell University, Luigi Bocconi University, and the University of Modena.

Neal P. Mero is Assistant Professor of Management at Washington State University. An officer in the United States Air Force for over 22 years, he served as an educator and trainer and studied behavior in large organizations. He holds a PhD from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Montana.

John R. Rizzo is Professor Emeritus of Western Michigan University. He has served as management development consultant to organizations such as Ford Motor Co. and UNESCO and has authored a number of journal articles. He holds a PhD from Ohio State University and has taught at George Washington University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pitman Publishing
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582988357
• ISBN 13: 9780582988354
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 731