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Human Relations: Interpersonal Job-Oriented Skills, 10/E
Andrew J. DuBrin, Rochester Institute of Technology

ISBN-10: 0135019443
ISBN-13: 9780135019443

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Published: 05/28/2008

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

  

Accomplished author and national speaker, Andrew DuBrin brings his expertise of Human Relations and Business Psychology to this exciting tenth edition.  Focusing on today’s work environment, the book takes a two-pronged approach that improves interpersonal skills by first presenting basic concepts and then by featuring a heavy component of skill development and self-assessment. This edition features a new chapter on self-esteem, current research on emotional and social intelligence and fresh cases, exercises and skill builders that prepare students for today’s business environment.

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

  

Accomplished author and national speaker, Andrew DuBrin brings his expertise of Human Relations and Business Psychology to this exciting tenth edition.  Focusing on today’s work environment, the book takes a two-pronged approach that improves interpersonal skills by first presenting basic concepts and then by featuring a heavy component of skill development and self-assessment. This edition features a new chapter on self-esteem, current research on emotional and social intelligence and fresh cases, exercises and skill builders that prepare students for today’s business environment.

 

Hallmark Features

 

Two-pronged approach to improving interpersonal skills–first, basic concepts are introduced, then skill-building exercises are included that relate to that chapter’s topic.

  • Increases understanding of key topics in interpersonal relations and then uses exercises and cases to improve interpersonal and teamwork skills. 

Content that meets the federal skills for Interpersonal Training—-provides information and exercises that directly support components of five of the eight requirements.

  • Ensures that students will be able to use resources, interpersonal skills, information, systems, and technology; and will be proficient in basic skills (e.g., reading, writing, and arithmetic), thinking skills (e.g., thinking creatively), and personal qualities.  

Skill-building activities and self-assessment exercises–including interactive role plays.

  • Gives students hands-on opportunities for developing practical human relations skills, and lend to greater student involvement and discussion.  

Contemporary examples that keep your course current—-are included for each chapter.  

  • Draws students into the material by applying new concepts to familiar situations that beginning students can relate to.  

Web Corners that highlight Internet resources–are included for each chapter.  

  • Expands students' research opportunities using the Internet.

 

New! Fully updated to include discussion of current topics such as:

  • More on emotional intelligence–see Chapter 2
  • Importance of vocal quality for phone interviews–see Chapter 4
  • Suggestions for being an effective meeting participant–see Chapter 6
  • Political correctness as part of cross-cultural relations–see Chapter 7
  • Employee network groups–see Chapter 7
  • Conflict resolution and negotiating techniques–see Chapter 8
  • Social intelligence–see Chapter 12
  • Environmental consciousness–see Chapter 14
  • Social networking Websites and more!–see Chapter 16 

New! New chapter on developing self-esteem and self-confidence–see Chapter 3.

  • Discusses how self-esteem develops, how to enhance self-esteem, the importance of self-confidence and self-efficacy and techniques for developing and enhancing self-confidence. 

New! An Internet Skill-Building exercise–is includedin the Web Corner section of the text.

  • Gives the student an opportunity to search for a particular type of interpersonal skill- builder related to the chapter subject (for an example see Chapter 4 and a Website for enhancing listening skills). 

New! Photos and illustrations–appear throughout the text.

  • Includes a total of 21 new figures–many of which include drawings to symbolize a key point. 

New! 12 new skill-building exercises, 5 new self-assessment quizzes, and 14 new chapter-opening case studies–appear in this edition.

  • Provides fresh assignment material for instructors and students.

1.      A Framework for Interpersonal Skill Development

2.      Understanding Individual Differences

3.      Developing Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

4.      Interpersonal Communication

5.      Developing Teamwork Skills

6.      Group Problem Solving and Decision Making

7.      Cross-Cultural Relations and Diversity

8.      Resolving Conflicts with Others

9.      Becoming an Effective Leader

10.  Motivating Others

11.  Helping Others Develop and Grow

12.  Positive Political Skills

13.  Customer Satisfaction Skills

14.  Enhancing Ethical Behavior

15.  Stress Management and Personal Productivity

16.  Job Search and Career Management Skills

     

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

     

     

    Accomplished author and national speaker, Andrew DuBrin brings his expertise of Human Relations and Business Psychology to this ninth edition.  Today’s work environment continues to demand more and more from workers.  Balancing work and home, time management, cultural differences among workers, team skills, customer service, job search, career management, and effective leadership skills are just some of the area where students need guidance before entering the workplace.  In this text, basic concepts are introduced to enhance understanding of key topics then, skill-building suggestions, exercises, and cases are presented that are crafted to improve the interpersonal skills related to each topic.

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