Organizational behavior. 4, From theory to practice / John B. Miner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miner, John B., author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organizational behavior.

Organizational sociology.

Motivation (Psychology).

Leadership--Psychological aspects.

Leadership.

Decision making.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 393 pages) : illustrations

Other Title:

Organizational behavior 4, from theory to practice

Organizational behavior four. From theory to practice

Organizational behavior. 4, From theory to practice

Place of Publication:

Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Bridging the gap between theory and practice in organizational behavior, this book provides a practical guide to real-life applications of the 35 most significant theories in the field. It covers key managerial topics such as goal setting, training and development, assessment, job enrichment, influence processes, decision-making, and others.

Contents:

pt. 1. The cornerstones of scientific theory and practical applications

pt. 2. From motivation theory to motivational practice

pt. 3. From leadership theory to leadership practice

pt. 4. From decision-making theory to decision-making practice

pt. 5. From systems theory to the processes and structures of organizations

pt. 6. From bureaucracy-related concepts to the processes and structures of organizations

pt. 7. From sociological concepts of organization to macro-organizational functioning.

Notes:

First published 2007 by M.E. Sharpe.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786610912537

9781317463498

1317463498

9781317463481

131746348X

9781315701981

1315701987

9781280912535

1280912537

9780765621849

0765621843

OCLC:

436980012