Organizational Behavior or Managing Selection in Changing Organizations

Organizational Behavior: Foundations, Realities, and Challenges with CD-ROM and InfoTrac

Author: Debra L Nelson

Organizational Behavior clearly illustrates how a sound understanding of organizational behavior can help students successfully navigate the complexities of today's organizations. The text itself is grounded in the theory of the field, cultivating an understanding of the scientific foundation of organization behavior. That foundation is then applied to the contemporary realities of today's business environment through in depth and insightful explorations of some of today's most compelling organizations. Throughout the text students are challenged to think critically about the material at hand and their own attitudes, refining the organization behavior tools that they will continually develop and employ throughout their careers. The prevailing theme of the text is change and the demands it places on people and organizations to grow and adjust while maintaining well being in an environment of constant and rapid change. Expertly written with a vibrant illustrations and design, Organizational Behavior, Fourth Edition is sure to engage your students.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
Pt. I	Introduction	1
Ch. 1	Organizational Behavior	2
Ch. 2	Organizations 2001 and Managerial Challenges	34
Pt. II	Individual Processes and Behavior	75
Ch. 3	Personality, Perception, and Atribution	76
Ch. 4	Attitudes, Values, and Ethics	110
Ch. 5	Motivation in Organizations	140
Ch. 6	Learning and Performance Management	170
Ch. 7	Stress and Well-Being at Work	200
Pt. III	Interpersonal Processes and Behavior	231
Ch. 8	Communication	232
Ch. 9	Work Groups and Teams	264
Ch. 10	Decision Making by Individuals and Groups	294
Ch. 11	Power and Political Behavior	328
Ch. 12	Leadership and Followership	356
Ch. 13	Conflict at Work	388
Pt. IV	Organizational Processes and Structure	423
Ch. 14	Jobs and the Design of Work	424
Ch. 15	Organizational Design and Structure	454
Ch. 16	Organizational Culture	486
Ch. 17	Career Management	518
Ch. 18	Managing Change	548
	Appendix How Do We Know What We Know about Organizational Behavior?	A-1
	Glossary	G-1
	Name Index	I-1
	Company Index	I-5
	Subject Index	I-9

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Managing Selection in Changing Organizations: Human Resource Strategies

Author: Jerard F Keho

In this volume, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology provides managers with the practical guidance they need to make decisions about the crucial process of employee selection in today's changing business environment. An outstanding group of contributors--each with direct experience creating effective selection programs for contemporary organizations--makes applicable proven strategies for the design and management of the selection process. They examine selection management in its organizational, social, and legal contexts and help human resource professionals forge links between selection and other critical HR functions such as training, development, recruitment, and resourcing.

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