Essentials of Organizational Behavior: 8th Edition

Author: Stephen P. Robbins
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Publication Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is the new concise edition of the classic masterpiece "Organizational Behavior" by the renowned American organizational behavior authority, Professor Stephen P. Robbins. It has been translated into Indonesian, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, and Spanish, and is used by over 500 universities and colleges in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The book helps readers explain, predict, and control organizational behavior from three levels: the individual, the group, and the organizational system. Its length, writing style, practicality, comprehensive discussion of globalization, diversity, and ethics have become recognized as unique features by readers. The new edition adds nearly 30 new concepts, including discussions on globalization and workforce diversity, the role of organizational behavior in improving customer service, work design based on motivation, and the role of teams in quality management. This book can serve as an MBA textbook, a general training manual, and a reference book, especially suitable for MBA teaching and training programs with limited time, as well as an excellent choice for managers seeking professional development. The book explores human behavior in organizations from the individual, group, and organizational system levels, elaborating on the relationship between internal psychological factors and external behavioral patterns, and revealing the mysteries between organizational performance and human behavior and attitudes.