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Robbins, Stephen P., 1943-,

Essentials of organizational behavior / Stephen P. Robbins. - Third edition - ix, 310 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm - The Essentials of management series . - Prentice-Hall essentials of management series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior --
The Field of Organizational Behavior --
Goals of Organizational Behavior --
Challenges and Opportunities for OB: A Managerial Perspective --
The Individual in the Organization --
Foundations of Individual Behavior --
Values --
Attitudes --
Perception --
Learning --
Implications for Managers --
Personality and Emotions --
Implications for Managers --
Basic Motivation Concepts --
Early Theories of Motivation --
Contemporary Theories of Motivation --
Don't Forget: Motivation Theories Are Culture-Bound! --
Implications for Managers --
Motivation: From Concepts to Applications --
Management by Objectives --
Behavior Modification --
Employee Recognition Programs --
Employee Involvement Programs --
Job Redesign and Scheduling Programs --
Variable-Pay Programs --
Skill-Based Pay Plans --
A Final Thought: Motivating the Diversified Workforce --
Implications for Managers --
Individual Decision Making --
How Should Decisions Be Made? --
How Decisions Are Actually Made in Organizations --
Ethics in Decision Making --
Implications for Managers --
Groups in the Organization --
Foundations of Group Behavior --
Defining and Classifying Groups --
Group Decision Making --
Implications for Managers --
Understanding Work Teams --
Why Have Teams Become So Popular? --
Teams Versus Groups: What's the Difference? --
Types of Teams --
Creating Effective Teams --
Turning Individuals into Team Players --
Teams and Quality Management --
Beware! Teams Aren't Always the Answer --
Implications for Managers.

ISBN: 0132879549

LCCN: 91011416

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Organizational behavior.

Dewey Class. No.: 658.3 / S.R.E