Casebook of Organizational Behavior
Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1977
- Latest edition
- Author: Andrew J. Dubrin
- Language: English
Casebook of Organizational Behavior presents sample cases that outline the organizational behavior concepts and principles. The title is designed to supplement the contents of the… Read more
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Description
Description
Casebook of Organizational Behavior presents sample cases that outline the organizational behavior concepts and principles. The title is designed to supplement the contents of the textbook Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior. The text first details the guidelines for case analysis, and then proceeds to presenting the cases. The cases presented involve varying workplace scenario and concerns, such as motivation, stress, politics, leadership, and conflicts. The cases are also based upon true incidents in business, governmental, educational, community, and recreational organizations. The book will be of great use to professionals, particularly those who works on a diverse corporate culture.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I — Introduction
Chapter 1 — Guidelines for Case Analysis
Seven Salient Objectives
Suggestions for Case Analysis
Format of the Casebook
References
Part II — Individuals
Chapter 2 — The Motivation to Work
Bruce, the Behavior Mod Landlord
The Elusive Quota
Why Do I Need a License to Get Ahead?
References
Chapter 3 — Behavioral Aspects of Decision Making
Can Backyard Gossip Condemn Me?
Creativity Requires the Right Atmosphere
Baton Rouge is a Long Way from Home
Every Author Deserves a Publisher
References
Chapter 4 — Stresses in Managerial and Professional Life
The Price of Success
Is There No Justice in the Retailing Business?
Making Eight is a Hassle
References
Chapter 5 — Political Maneuvering in Organizations
Give Me Equality, Not Favoritism
The Maladroit Firing
The Compulsive Career Planner
You Need Connections to Be Obnoxious
References
Part III — Small Groups
Chapter 6 — Small Group Behavior
The Puzzle Block Work Teams
The Group Decides in Brazil
The Corporate Office
The Petty Group
References
Chapter 7 — Leadership Styles
The Peripatetic C.E.O
A Different Style of Leadership
A Fund Drive Needs the Right Leader
Our Leader is Too Charismatic
The Disorganized Practitioner
References
Chapter 8 — Improving Subordinate Performance
Why Do I Need Objectives?
The Age of Accountability
The Full Court Press
References
Chapter 9 — Interpersonal Communications
The Unisex Job Title
The Corporate Waterfall
Who Should Eat the Cost on this One?
A Cybernetics System Feedback Blooper
References
Chapter 10 — Intergroup Conflict
Last Hired, First Fired, No More
The Unwanted Chairman
Who Needs an Interlocutor?
A School System in Conflict
What Price Competition?
References
Part IV — Organizations
Chapter 11 — Organizational Climate
The Isolation Blues (A Simple Case of Cabin Fever, Paranoia, and Sexual Frustration)
The Drab Decor at Steel City Nursing Home
Biting Dogs Used to Be Our Worst Enemy
References
Chapter 12 — Management of Individual and Group Change
The Dean Practices Participative Management
The Decimation of Denver Printing
What Should We Do With Harry?
References
Chapter 13 — Organizational Change
The Super-honest Politician
Centralization Will Ruin Us
The Disappointed OD Practitioner
References
Part V — Appendix
Annotated Bibliography of Organizational Behavior
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1977
- Language: English