Changing Behaviour at Work: A Practical Guide Contributor(s): Cox, Charles J. (Author), Makin, Peter J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415323037 ISBN-13: 9780415323031 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $199.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: "Changing Behaviour at Work" is a lively book that illustrates how behavior analysis theory can be used to alter how people behave at work. Showing how managers can identify, measure, and analyze undesirable behavior, the book takes a highly practical look at management strategies. The authors use real life case study examples to show how managers can implement effective strategies of change, with examples ranging from behavioral self-management to changing the behavior of large groups. Topics covered include: * history of behavioral theory and psychology * traditional approaches to management * self-management * managing groups * organizational level management. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management - Business & Economics | Organizational Behavior - Business & Economics | Management - General |
Dewey: 658.300 |
LCCN: 2004002095 |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.12" W x 9.56" (0.98 lbs) 184 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Problems with costs, quality, productivity and attendance, primarily stem from bad behavioural patterns encouraged within the organization. To prevent and manage these problems, a behavioural approach to managing people is often the most effective. This dynamic textbook illustrates how behaviour analysis theory can be used to alter how people behave in the workplace. It takes a highly practical look at management strategies, showing how managers can identify, measure and analyze undesirable behaviour. Using real life case study examples to show the implementation of effective change strategies, the authors investigate a range of situations from behavioural self-management, to changing the behaviour of large groups. Topics covered include:
Providing a theoretically grounded yet highly practical perspective, this significant textbook is an essential purchase for all those seeking to understand how to manage people and organizations more effectively. |