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Human Relations for Career and Personal Success, 7/E
Andrew J. DuBrin, Rochester Institute of Technology

ISBN-10: 0131190628
ISBN-13:  9780131190627

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2005
Format:  Paper; 544 pp
Published:  07/09/2004


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For undergraduate courses in Human Relations, Applied Psychology, Human Relations in the Workplace, and Career Development; also appropriate for a course in Interpersonal Skills Training.

 

Nationally renowned author, Andrew DuBrin brings his years of research and experience to this motivating and conversational text by helping students achieve better interpersonal relationships in both their personal life and on the job.  Essential knowlege about human relations through coverage of these major issues; Understanding and Managing Yourself; Dealing Effectively With People; Developing Career Thrust; and Managing Your Personal Life, makes this text is appropriate for courses where students need to achieve an understanding of interpersonal skills, job search techniques, and even personal finance to make them successful after graduation or enhance potential for those who are already working.

 


Features

  • Interesting topics throughout—Includes emotional intelligence; on-line addictions; career advancement skills; and gender differences.

    • Provides students with relevant material that they can integrate with current events.

  • Full coverage of emotional intelligence.

    • Keeps students aware of how emotional health impacts success.

  • Impact of the global internet—Covers online addictions; developing Internet search skills; and cybernetworking.

    • Familiarizes students with the latest changes in the workplace environment.

  • Internet emphasis—Features Internet Skill-Building Exercises; Web Corner; and Website references in each chapter.

    • Brings students up-to-date technologically, and enables them to apply information technology skills.

  • Detailed coverage of a wide variety of topics—i.e., self-esteem; risk-taking; body mass index as it relates to health; non-verbal indicators of lying and communication barriers; Internet nurturing of customers; cross-cultural relations; and servant leadership.

    • Keeps students current with important issues and concepts in the field.

  • Learning assists—Includes learning objectives, lead-in cases, chapter reviews, skill-building exercises, and self-quizzes.

    • Involves students in the discussion and helps them comprehend material.

  • Self-assessment exercises.

    • Provides students with numerous opportunities for interesting and accurate assessment.

  • Reader-friendly format and style.

    • Engages students in the text so that they are more likely to read and study the material.

  • Work and personal life integration.

    • Provides students with a new perspective on how work and personal life must be in harmony to attain true success.

  • Updated, expanded, and revised content throughout.

    • Reflects current concepts and the latest thinking in the field.

  • Added contemporary examples and more complex cases.

    • Enhances students' learning by applying new concepts to the familiar.

  • Packaged with Robbins Self-Assessment Library.

    • Gives students additional opportunities to make self-assessments about personal characteristics and traits.


Table of Contents

I. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING YOURSELF.

 1. Human Relations and Yourself.

 2. Self-Motivation and Goal Setting.

 3. Problem Solving and Creativity.

 4. Achieving Wellness and Managing Stress.

 5. Dealing with Personal Problems.

II. DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE.

 6. Communicating with People.

 7. Handling Conflict and Being Assertive.

 8. Getting Along with Your Manager, Coworkers, and Customers.

 9. Developing Cross-Cultural Competency.

III. DEVELOPING CAREER THRUST.

10. Choosing a Career and Developing a Portfolio Career.

11. Conducting a Job Search.

12. Developing Good Work Habits.

13. Getting Ahead in Your Career.

14. Developing Self-Confidence and Becoming a Leader.

IV. MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL LIFE.

15. Managing Your Personal Finances.

16. Finding Happiness and Enhancing Your Personal Life.

Glossary.

Name Index.

Subject Index.


Next Edition(s)

  • Human Relations For Career and Personal Success: Concepts, Applications, and Skills, 9/E
    DuBrin
    ©2011  |  Prentice Hall  |  Paper; 576 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0135063906  |  ISBN-13: 9780135063903
    Brief Description  |  More Info

  • Human Relations for Career and Personal Success: Concepts, Applications, and Skills, 8/E
    DuBrin
    ©2008  |  Prentice Hall  |  Paper; 504 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131791796  |  ISBN-13: 9780131791794
    Brief Description  |  More Info



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Andrew J. DuBrin, Ph.D. An accomplished author, Andrew J. DuBrin, Ph.D., brings to his work years of research experience in human relations and business psychology. His research has been reported in Entrepreneur, Psychology Today, the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Small Biz, and over 100 national magazines and local newspapers. An active speaker, Dr. DuBrin has appeared as a guest on over 350 radio and television shows. He has published numerous articles, textbooks, and well-publicized professional books. Dr. DuBrin received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and is currently teaching leadership, organizational behavior, and career management at the Rochester Institute of Technology.


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This best-selling text presents skills demanded by successful employers in the 21st century. It incorporates self-assessment into the introduction of critical development areas.

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Dr. DuBrin covers the hottest areas in business today.

  • Self-esteem
  • Risk-taking
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Health in the Workplace
  • Gender, Email, and Voicemail Communication
  • Online Addictions
  • Non-verbal Indicators
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cyber-stalking
  • Cross-cultural Relations
  • Cyber-networking
  • Servant Leadership
  • Stress Busters

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DuBrin
©2005  |  On-line Supplement; 0 pp  |  Version 5.5.1  |  Open Access  |  Live
ISBN-10: 013119383X  |  ISBN-13: 9780131193833
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Companion Website - DuBrin, 7/E
DuBrin
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Blackboard, Human Relations for Career and Personal Success, 7/E
DuBrin
©2005  |  On-line Supplement; 0 pp  |  Version 5.5.1  |  Open Access  |  Live
ISBN-10: 013119383X  |  ISBN-13: 9780131193833
 |  Students, buy access More Info

Companion Website - DuBrin, 7/E
DuBrin
©2005  |  Prentice Hall  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
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Blackboard, Human Relations for Career and Personal Success, 7/E
DuBrin
©2005  |  On-line Supplement; 0 pp  |  Version 5.5.1  |  Open Access  |  Live
ISBN-10: 013119383X  |  ISBN-13: 9780131193833
 |  Students, buy access Instructors, request content (at no cost)  |  More Info

Companion Website - DuBrin, 7/E
DuBrin
©2005  |  Prentice Hall  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0131917773  |  ISBN-13: 9780131917774
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