Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior 3rd Edition [Paperback]

J. Steven Ott (Author), Sandra J. Parks (Author), Richard B. Simpson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0155058967 | ISBN-13: 978-0155058965 | Publication Date: September 17, 2002 | Edition: 3

CLASSIC READINGS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is organized around the field's most discussed themes: leadership, motivation, individuals in teams and groups, effects of the work environment on individuals, power and influence, and organizational change. Within each of these thematic sections, the readings are presented chronologically so students can understand the development of specific theories, as well as the overall development of the field of organizational behavior. Because of this effective organization and a thorough introduction, many instructors use this reader as the sole text for their courses.

Editorial Reviews

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"I appreciate the way Ott has laid things out chronologically. He's done a real service for us and he's taught us professors a few things or two that we may have missed in our own years of study."

"I believe this text is the best single compendium of classic and contemporary readings in organizational theory spanning both private and public sectors."

About the Author

J. Steven Ott is Professor and Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah. He has written or edited numerous books on organization theory, organizational behavior, nonprofit organizations, and organizational culture. His recent journal articles have appeared in the "International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior," "Public Organization Review," "Public Performance and Management Review," "Public Administration Review," and "Public Integrity." He teaches organizational behavior, organizational leadership and change, nonprofit organization management, organization theory, administrative theory, and the practice of management. Ott had a 26-year career as a management consultant before joining the faculties at the universities of Maine and Utah. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, and his M.S. from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 514 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3 edition (September 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0155058967
• ISBN-13: 978-0155058965
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #243,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)