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Organizational Behavior Reader, The, 7/E
Joyce S. OslandUniversity of Portland
David A. KolbCase Western Reserve University
Irwin M. RubinTemenos, Inc.

ISBN-10: 0130265543
ISBN-13:  9780130265548

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2001
Format:  Paper; 594 pp
Published:  08/23/2000


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For courses in Organizational Behavior, Individual Behavior in Organizations, and Industrial Psychology.

This perennial favorite conveys the concepts of organizational behavior through experiential learning, using carefully developed group exercises and simulations that have been proven over a period of 30 years. It is designed for professors who want to create a unique, effective, enjoyable learning experience for students.


Features

  • NEW - Emphasis on cross-cultural issues.
    • Shows students what actions are appropriate for different situations in dealing with a diverse population. Ex.___

  • NEW - Recent research findings.
    • Offers students expanded treatments of a wide variety of topics throughout the text. Ex.___

  • NEW - Added exercises.
    • Helps students acquire a repertoire of behaviors of skills so that they can be effective organizational members. Ex.___

  • Coverage of essential material and experiences.
    • Supplies students with hands-on experiences they need to become effective managers and good employees. Ex.___

  • Experiential learning approach—Reflects a state-of-the-art practice.
    • Links the concepts and techniques of academia with students' personal experiences in the real world. Ex.___

  • A two goal experiential learning process.
    • Teaches students the specifics of a particular subject matter, and encourages them to learn about self-strengths and weaknesses through experience. Ex.___

  • Organizational Behavior—A companion reader is also available.
    • Gives students a much clearer understanding of themselves and the effect their behavior has on others. Ex.___

  • Exercises, self-analysis techniques, and role plays.
    • Produces experiences that create the phenomena of organizational behavior, and makes the insights of behavioral science meaningful and relevant to students.

  • Unique chapter structure.
    • Shows students how to experiment with, and test what they have learned either in class or other areas of their lives. Ex.___


New To This Edition

  • Emphasis on cross-cultural issues.
    • Shows students what actions are appropriate for different situations in dealing with a diverse population. Ex.___

  • Recent research findings.
    • Offers students expanded treatments of a wide variety of topics throughout the text. Ex.___

  • Added exercises.
    • Helps students acquire a repertoire of behaviors of skills so that they can be effective organizational members. Ex.___


Table of Contents

I. UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE AT WORK.

 1. The Psychological Contract.

 2. Theories of Managing People.

 3. Individual and Organizational Learning.

 4. Individual and Organizational Motivation.

 5. Value and Ethics.

 6. Personal Growth and Work Stress.

II. CREATING EFFECTIVE WORK GROUPS.

 7. Interpersonal Communication.

 8. Perception and Attribution.

 9. Group Dynamics and Work Teams.

10. Problem Solving and Creativity.

11. Conflict and Negotiation.

12. Managing Diversity.

III. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.

13. Leadership.

14. Organizational Culture.

15. Decision Making.

16. Power and Influence.

17. Empowerment and Coaching.

18. Performance Appraisal.

IV. MANAGING EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS.

19. Organization Design.

20. Managing Change.


Next Edition(s)

  • Organizational Behavior Reader, The, 9/E
    Osland, Turner & Kolb
    ©2011  |  Prentice Hall  |  Paper; 704 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136125514  |  ISBN-13: 9780136125518
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  • Organizational Behavior Reader, The, 8/E
    Osland, Turner, Kolb & Rubin
    ©2007  |  Prentice Hall  |  Paper; 736 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131441507  |  ISBN-13: 9780131441507
    Brief Description  |  More Info



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Reflecting basic concepts, new approaches, and emerging perspectives, this collection of research reports and theoretical essays serves as primary material for students of experiential organizational behavior at any level. Readers are encouraged to incorporate information from the readings with their own experiences and the experiences of others.

Although this book can be used alone, it is designed to complement the exercises and theories presented in the text/workbook Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach, Seventh Edition by the same authors.

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