Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior
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Book Description
CLASSIC READINGS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is organized around the field's most discussed themes: leadership, motivation, individuals in teams and groups, effects of the work environment on individuals, power and influence, and organizational change. Within each of these thematic sections, the readings are presented chronologically so students can understand the development of specific theories, as well as the overall development of the field of organizational behavior. Because of this effective organization and a thorough introduction, many instructors use this reader as the sole text for their courses.
About the Author
J. Steven Ott is Professor and Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah. He has written or edited numerous books on organization theory, organizational behavior, nonprofit organizations, and organizational culture. His recent journal articles have appeared in the "International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior," "Public Organization Review," "Public Performance and Management Review," "Public Administration Review," and "Public Integrity." He teaches organizational behavior, organizational leadership and change, nonprofit organization management, organization theory, administrative theory, and the practice of management. Ott had a 26-year career as a management consultant before joining the faculties at the universities of Maine and Utah. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, and his M.S. from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Sandra J. Parkes is on the faculty of the Public Administration Program in the Department of Political Science at the University of Utah. Her primary teaching and research interests are in the areas of organizational behavior, organizational leadership and change, motivation, human resource management, transfer of training, arts administration, and the practice of management. Her most recent publication was a chapter in the Handbook of Public Management Practice and Reform. She has been a management consultant and trainer in business, non profit organizations, and Government for a decade. Her doctorate is from Arizona State University, and her masters degree from the University of Wyoming. Richard B. Simpson is the Associate Dean of Academic Outreach and Continuing Education at the University of Utah. He is an Adjunct Professor of Management in the David Eccles School of Business and also of Political Science-Public Administration. He regularly teaches courses in organizational behavior, motivation and leadership, administrative practice, and organizational and industrial psychology, in the executive MBA and MPA programs. For many years, Simpson has been an active management consultant and trainer in industry, government, higher education, and health care organizations. His Ph.D. is in Industrial Organizational Psychology, M.S. in Economics, and B.S. in Biology.
Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior,J. Steven Ott,Sandra J. Parks,Richard B. Simpson,Wadsworth Publishing,0155058967,General,Human Resources & Personnel Management,Organizational behavior,Political Science,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,Organizational theory & behaviour,Political Science / General,Politics & government
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