Fundamentals of organizational behavior / Andrew J. DuBrin.

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Main Author: DuBrin, Andrew J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Australia ; Cincinnati, Ohio : South-Western Thomson Learning, [2002]
Edition:Second edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • The Meaning and Research Methods of Organizational Behavior
  • How You Can Benefit from Studying Organizational Behavior
  • A Brief History of Organizational Behavior
  • The Productivity Advantage of Focusing on People
  • Skill Development in Organizational Behavior
  • A Framework for Studying Organizational Behavior
  • The Individual in the Organization
  • Individual Differences, Mental Ability, and Personality
  • Demographic Diversity
  • Mental Ability
  • Personality Differences
  • Learning, Perception, Attitudes, Values, and Ethics
  • Individual Decision Making and Creativity
  • Types of Decisions
  • A Classical/Behavioral Decision-Making Model
  • Bounded Rationality and Influences on Decision Making
  • The Nature of Creativity
  • Enhancing and Improving Creativity
  • Foundation Concepts of Motivation
  • Need Theories of Motivation
  • Goal-Setting Theory
  • Reinforcement Theory
  • Expectancy Theory of Motivation
  • Equity Theory and Social Comparison
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation
  • Motivational Methods and Programs
  • Motivation through Job Design
  • Organizational Behavior Modification
  • Rules for the Application of OB Mod
  • Motivation through Recognition
  • Motivation through Financial Incentives
  • Choosing an Appropriate Motivational Model
  • Conflict, Stress, and Well-Being
  • Conflict in Organizations
  • Functional and Dysfunctional Consequences of Conflict
  • Work Stress
  • Organizational Approaches to Stress Management
  • Groups and Interpersonal Relations.