Robbins/Judge provide the research you want in the language your students understand; accompanied with the best selling self-assessment software, SAL.
Some topics include management functions; the social sciences; helping employees balance work and other responsibilities; improving people skills; improving customer service; motivational concepts; communication; power and politics; conflict and negotiation; culture; and stress management.
Globally accepted and written by one of the most foremost authors in the field, this is a necessary read for all managers, human resource workers, and anyone needing to understand and improve their people skills.
EXCELLENT field guide I ordered this book for class and was stunned at how quickly I got it. I ordered it new directly from Amazon. Amazingly fast shipping! I got it just in time to read it for my class. My prof teaches from this book and does very interesting reviews and recaps to tie it all into lecture.
I find the format to be excellent for studying and grasping the concepts. The photos, captions, graphs and stories make it all a well rounded guide. For anyone who is not on a career track that specifically includes leadership training or someone who could use some sound leadership material -- this is an excellent source to keep in your office as a guide for important concepts on leadership. Its not a beginner's book and its not so advanced that with the book and some self study and research you could grasp the concepts.
Understanding human behavior as it relates to organizations is a fascinating science that too many people take for granted. This book introduces you to the complexities of it in a straight forward way.
It also comes with an access code to allow you to take the self assessment surveys. These are beneficial in that they provide you with greater insight into your own leadership style, values and perspectives on things.
I recommend this guide to any manager who's new to their leadership role or anyone who's looking to get better at what they do. Only caveat, it weighs a ton so carrying it around in a backpack or book bag is not fun!
great purchase I received this book in enough time for the beginning of my class. The book was in great shape. I was very pleased with my purchased.
Never received order I made my purchase over a month ago and have still not received it in the mail, yet they took the money for the purchase out of my account. I have contacted the supplier with no response to date. I would not recommend using this supplier.
The book was fine but shipping took forever and I got no reply from the dealer I think it took so long because my book came from India! I needed this for a class and it took weeks for me to get the book. It did not arrive by the expected date. I emailed the dealer to find out the status and I never got a reply.
This is the first time I ever had a problem ordering through Amazon and ordering a used book. I'm happy that the book is in okay condition. The pages are kind of see-thru though, which I've never seen.
Just as I thought.. I got this book because it was needed for my class, but my teacher doesn't really teach from it. Other than that, the book is still really good for what it is, a little pricey though.
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