Organizational Behavior, Fifth Edition: Real Research for Real Managers

by Jone L. Pearce

The Fifth Edition of ORGANIZATIONAL REAL RESEARCH FOR REAL MANAGERS draws on organizational behavior research to address the practical problems all managers face in gaining mastery of organizations. This book clearly, honestly, and accurately conveys what the field of organizational behavior can say to experienced managers, providing applications and advice based in what systematic research can tell us.

This new Fifth Edition represents a significant expansion and updating of earlier versions. Additions include a new chapter on managing conflicts and negotiations, some of the most challenging tasks for managers. There is expanded material on avoiding pitfalls in the management of creativity, innovation, and organizational change, as well as a new section on the challenges of managing contractors and virtual workers. Finally, each of the chapters has been updated with the latest scholarly research, reflecting our best knowledge in organizational behavior.

Genres: Business

420 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Rat Barrel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give only one or two books a five-star rating a year, and this is one of those times. For a text book, it reads like it was meant to be on every OB go-to book shelf. Excellent bibliography, and tons of thought-provoking questions. Definitely graduate level material, and well worth the money for a solid OB book for managers

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A textbook about how to be a decent middle manager in the government. Surprisingly readable.

[Steve Granger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sharp, confident, and critical - this "what you need to know about organizational behaviour" book for managers is packed with evidence-based knowledge and actionable advice. Highly recommended for anyone in management.

[Sydnie Bouy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook Read

I read this book for a MBA course, and while it is a more scholarly read the information provided is very interesting and ignites thinking and learning. Overall, for acting as a textbook it is one of the easier reads to get through.

[Beth G · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a textbook but as far as that kind of thing goes, it was well written. :)