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This broad, balanced introduction to organizational studies enables the reader to compare and contrast different approaches to the study of organizations. This book is a valuable tool for the reader, as we are all intertwined with organizations in one form or another. Numerous other disciplines besides sociology are addressed in this book, including economics, political science, strategy and management theory. Topic areas discussed in this book are the importance of organizations; defining organizations; organizations as rational, natural, and open systems; environments, strategies, and structures of organizations; and organizations and society. For those employed in fields where knowledge of organizational theory is necessary, including sociology, anthropology, cognitive psychology, industrial engineering, managers in corporations and international business, and business strategists.

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【簡介】 【目錄】 Part I: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. 1. An overview of organizational behavior. 2. The changing environment of organizations. Part II: INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS AND PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS. 3. Individual characteristics. 4. Individual values, perceptions, and reactions. 5. Motivating behavior. 6. Motivating behavior with work and rewards. Part III: SOCIAL AND GROUP PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS. 7. Groups and teams. 8. Decision making and problem solving. 9. Communication. 10. Managing conflict and negotiation. Part IV: LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS. 11. Traditional leadership approaches. 12. Contemporary Views of leadership organizations. 13. Power, influence, and politics. Part V: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND CHARACTERISTICS. 14. Organizational structure and design. 15. Organizational culture. 16. Organization change and Change management.