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Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior: Indispensable Knowledge for Evidence-based Management 2nd Edition

by Edwin A. Locke (Editor)
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There is a strong movement today in management to encourage management practices based on research evidence. In the first volume of this handbook, I asked experts in 39 areas of management to identify a central principle that summarized and integrated the core findings from their specialty area and then to explain this principle and give real business examples of the principle in action. I asked them to write in non-technical terms, e.g., without a lot of statistics, and almost all did so.

The previous handbook proved to be quite popular, so I was asked to edit a second edition. This new edition has been expanded to 33 topics, and there are some new authors for the previously included topics. The new edition also includes: updated case examples, updated references and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. It also includes a preface on evidence-based management. The principles for the first edition were intended to be relatively timeless, so it is no surprise that most of the principles are the same (though some chapter titles include more than one principle).

This book could serve as a textbook in advanced undergraduate and in MBA courses. It could also be of use to practicing managers and not just those in Human Resource departments. Every practicing manager may not want to read the whole book, but I am willing to guarantee that every one will find at least one or more chapters that will be practically useful. In this time of economic crisis, the need for effective management practices is more acute than ever.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0470740949
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0470740941
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    John Wiley & Sons Inc
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.5 x 9.75 inches
  8. Print length
    651 pages
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There is a strong movement today in management to encourage management practices based on research evidence. In the first volume of this handbook, I asked experts in 39 areas of management to identify a central principle that summarized and integrated the core findings from their specialty area and then to explain this principle and give real business examples of the principle in action. I asked them to write in non-technical terms, e.g., without a lot of statistics, and almost all did so.

The previous handbook proved to be quite popular, so I was asked to edit a second edition. This new edition has been expanded to 33 topics, and there are some new authors for the previously included topics. The new edition also includes: updated case examples, updated references and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. It also includes a preface on evidence-based management. The principles for the first edition were intended to be relatively timeless, so it is no surprise that most of the principles are the same (though some chapter titles include more than one principle).

This book could serve as a textbook in advanced undergraduate and in MBA courses. It could also be of use to practicing managers and not just those in Human Resource departments. Every practicing manager may not want to read the whole book, but I am willing to guarantee that every one will find at least one or more chapters that will be practically useful. In this time of economic crisis, the need for effective management practices is more acute than ever.

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There is a strong movement today in management to encourage management practices based on research evidence. In the first volume of this handbook, I asked experts in 39 areas of management to identify a central principle that summarized and integrated the core findings from their specialty area and then to explain this principle and give real business examples of the principle in action. I asked them to write in non-technical terms, e.g., without a lot of statistics, and almost all did so.

The previous handbook proved to be quite popular, so I was asked to edit a second edition. This new edition has been expanded to 33 topics, and there are some new authors for the previously included topics. The new edition also includes: updated case examples, updated references and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. It also includes a preface on evidence-based management. The principles for the first edition were intended to be relatively timeless, so it is no surprise that most of the principles are the same (though some chapter titles include more than one principle).

This book could serve as a textbook in advanced undergraduate and in MBA courses. It could also be of use to practicing managers and not just those in Human Resource departments. Every practicing manager may not want to read the whole book, but I am willing to guarantee that every one will find at least one or more chapters that will be practically useful. In this time of economic crisis, the need for effective management practices is more acute than ever.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Wiley & Sons Inc; 2nd edition (January 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 651 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470740949
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470740941
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.75 inches
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  • Robert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Opened my eyes to various issues
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014
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    I purchased this book after being in a team lead / supervisor role for 2.5 years. It opened my eyes to various issues we're experiencing in our organization and helped explain to me the possible reasons we have these issues. This book is used by universities for their courses so keep that in mind. I actually went out of my way to find a book used by a university because I wanted a book which was supported by solid research which of course this book is full of.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020
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    Definitely recommend getting this book if you plan on being in a leadership position. I have learned so much about being a leader instead of a boss. You won't regret what this book can teach you.
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  • J.Y.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Recommend to managers and leaders
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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    This book is required by my professor of a business class I took online. It is a very interesting book which I think all managers and leaders need to read it.
    Each chapters was written by different author who is the leading expert on that topic. It has many evidence based principles and also help us how to implement some of those principles. It also has many success and failure examples to teach us how to become a successful manager.
    The only problem is its small font size.
    Suggestion: Print the book in a larger font.
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  • Taylor Gitlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars and had an excellent rental price
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015
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    Came as advertised, and had an excellent rental price. Used this book for an MBA level course and was very pleased with the price, product, and time length for the rental.
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  • J. Brown
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Enough
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
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    Required for a class, it's an edited work...just a collection of other people's research.
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  • Charlotte
    5.0 out of 5 stars Used it for MBA class
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014
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    No issues with book. Good quality and correct version. I appreciated the book's affordable price. Book itself was very good.
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference
    Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2019
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    Good OB reference; used a lot of the principles at work
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Lifetime companion
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2019
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    A must have!
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  • RAS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for researchers and practitioners
    Reviewed in Germany on November 9, 2013
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    This book is really well written: not boring and making difficult research results easily accessible for practitioners. It is also very interesting for students and researchers. Every chapter is organised around a subject linking the latest research results with practical issues in management, like: Select on intelligence; Select on conscientiousness and emotional stability; Structure interview to recruit and hire the best people, etc. major areas in the field such as selection, motivation, training, team dynamics, organisational processes, and leadership.
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    Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2015
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    Thanks it's clean and new
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