Synopsis
Book by Bowditch James L Buono Anthony F
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ESSENTIAL OB from the virtual world to the real world!
Revised with the latest developments in information technology and new discussions of virtual teams and organizations, this Fifth Edition of A Primer on Organizational Behavior distills all the essentials of modern OB into one concise, easy–to–understand volume.
With this text, readers will explore the key terms and concepts of organizational behavior, examine central facets of micro and macro OB and their application in contemporary organizations, and build a solid knowledge base that will help them more fully understand the OB literature in trade journals and scholarly publications.
FEATURES
- Examines current information technologies and how they are reshaping business organizations.
- Includes new sections on knowledge management, emotional intelligence (EQ), electronic modes of communication, the role of social identity and trust–building in creating effective teams, virtual teams, leadership, attributes and results, executive coaching, and dealing with continuous (rather than episodic) change.
- Addresses specific managerial applications of OB concepts throughout the text (diagnostic techniques, participative management approaches, and work–related innovations), rather than in a separate, concluding chapter.
- Includes a restructured chapter on organizational structure and design, focusing more fully on the evolution of organizational forms.
- Provides an integrated overview of methods, statistics, and how to read a research–based journal article in an appendix.
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Why Use a Primer on Organizational Behavior, 4th ed? Your Colleagues Say It Best! The most appealing advantage of this text for my students is the authors clear writing style. Moreover, the organization and comprehensiveness of coverage is impressive. Up–to–date topics, concise treatment, and consistent ethical emphasis foster a good integration and understanding of management and OB. Howard E. Mitchell, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania I would like to commend the authors for the treatment given the research process in OB. Overall, I would describe the approach taken by Bowditch and Buono as both refreshing and superior to the competition. Anthony Chelte, Western New England College My students really enjoy the "no nonsense" approach taken by Bowditch and Buono. The authors cover a lot of ground and support their positions with an impressive amount of evidence drawn from the scientific and management literature. Mark C. Butler, San Diego State University I adopt this book because of its research explanations and its quick but effective coverage of the field. It fills an important missing niche in our OB textbooks. William P. Ferris, Western New England College
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