Impression management in an organization

Author: Paul Rosenfeld
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: "At any moment, a new book that stands up to both theoretical exploration and practical application will be a great success. Rosenfeld, Jaccard, and Ryden's Impression Management in Organizations clearly holds significance for both aspects. It is bound to receive attention from the fields of organizational and interpersonal psychology as well as communication." "The book covers the theories and research of impression management very comprehensively and thoroughly. It is rich in cases, offers novel perspectives, and provides in-depth analysis." — Scott Allison (Scott Allison), University of Richmond, Virginia, USA
As a monograph in the emerging field of impression management in organizations, this book focuses on several key issues in the organizational context:
■ The fundamental characteristics of individual impression management, as well as its significance and impact on organizational activities
■ Various techniques and methods of impression management
■ Measurable individual differences in impression management behavior
■ The relationship between impression management and human resource management
The three authors of this book are pioneers in advancing the research and application of impression management in organizational life. Over the past decade, they have conducted extensive empirical research in this field and accumulated rich corporate experience. Therefore, the greatest feature of this book is its close integration of theory and practice. It not only presents a comprehensive and thorough theory of impression management but also cites numerous corporate cases and research findings.