Organizational Behavior: Managing for the Future

Author: (USA) Andrew ANCONA et al. / Wang Yingjun et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: What characteristics do future-oriented organizations possess, and what skills and abilities are required for their management? These questions do not have a universal set of answers, but they are essential considerations for contemporary managers. This textbook on organizational behavior is specifically designed to address these issues. The book is divided into four parts: Part 1 introduces how to analyze organizational problems from three perspectives: strategic design, politics, and culture; Part 2 covers the theories and skills needed for team management and operation; Part 3 explores various issues and related theories in labor management, change management, and cross-border management; Part 4 examines topics closely relevant to contemporary managers, such as managing diversity, negotiation, issue advocacy, and leadership. The book not only clearly explains various theoretical viewpoints but also includes numerous readings, cases, exercises, and even some surveys, making it a valuable reference for understanding organizational theory and guiding management practice.