Classics of Organizational Behavior
In the practice of management the human element has evolved, developed, and expanded just as swiftly as industry and technology. The behavioral sciences are an integral part of the field of management, and the professional literature in this discipline has proliferated. Within this immense body of knowledge, Natemeyer and Hersey acquaint the reader with 54 of the most outstanding writings on the subject of organizational behavior in the last 100 years.
Classics of Organizational Behavior provides a wide exposure of analysis, including the genesis of organizational behavior, the links between motivation and performance, a discussion of interpersonal and group behaviors, the nuances of leadership and power and influence, how to increase leadership skills and organizational effectiveness, and the interplay between organizations, work processes, and people. The fourth edition is greatly expanded by 18 additional selections that have profoundly changed management thinking and practice into the twenty-first century.
Developing High Performance Teams
Developing High Performance Teams provides practical guidelines for assessing your team’s effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and systematically developing Action Plans that will lead to significantly increased team performance. This book provides a detailed Strategic Planning and Team Building process to guide you through the steps for Developing a High Performance Team. The Second Edition includes BONUS Readings from three best selling books: “The Wisdom of Teams” by Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith “The Performance Factor” by Pat MacMillan “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni “Developing High Performance Teams is filled with clear, practical guidelines for clarifying the future direction of teams and developing action plans to improve. I have worked with Walt Natemeyer in locations around the world. His techniques consistently lead to significantly increased team and organizational effectiveness.” —Mark R. Ward Chairman and Managing Director, Mobil Producing Nigeria, ExxonMobil Corporation
