Classics of Organizational Behavior (3rd Edition)

The most important element in any organization is its people. By utilizing human talent effectively, all of an organization's other resources become much more feasibly managed. Recognizing this, the behavioral sciences have become an integral part of the field of management and the knowledge base of organizational behavior has proliferated. The forty readings collected in the Third Edition introduce readers to outstanding contributions to the professional literature of the discipline. This insightful compilation provides broad coverage of over one hundred years of writings on all aspects of organizational behavior, including motivation; performance; interpersonal and group behavior; leadership; power; change and development; and the interaction between organizations, work processes, and people.

"The book really lives up to its title--`Classics.' I think it is terrific." -- Mitchell Rothstein, University of Western Ontario

"An excellent sample of the best articles available in the field. These articles will always be relevant. They help young students become aware of the important signals and messages in order to effectively deal with people." -- Richard Benedetto, Merrimack College

"It is enlightening for students to read the original works that are quoted and referenced in so many textbooks." -- James Liati, Montclair State University

"The authors' integration of current concepts, concise style, and matrix guide make this book an excellent resource." -- Irwin Talbot, St. Peters College

"An excellent resource for business students at all levels. It is one of the few texts that students will keep long term and makes a perfect supplement to pedagogical texts (where those are necessary) or a collection of cases." -- Jim Lyttle, Long Island College

"This is an excellent work that provides a thorough and fundamental understanding of organizational behavior from its earliest concepts and seminal writers and theorists to a number of the modern-day thinkers and practitioners." -- Michael E. Scheuerman, Drexel University

"Other `classics' have some of the `oldies and goodies' mixed into less timeless offerings, but this book has 'em all, with not a loser added." -- Daniel P. Chamberlin, Regent University

"Focused, timely, and relevant to today's fast-changing environment." -- Roy Baker, Austin Peay University

"Seminal thoughts in one complete collection." -- Robert Wolter, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

"The classics remind us why we teach management. What an incredible collection." -- Luis Ortiz, New Mexico Highlands University

"A valuable teaching resource for my MBA students as well as an insightful reminder of the value of firsthand knowledge of sources for myself!" -- John B. Stark, California State University, Bakersfield