Organizational Management: An Introduction to Managing People provides readers with foundational knowledge of organizational behavior and its influence on the effectiveness of organizations. The text begins with an overview, including a discussion on the definition and importance of organizational behavior. It then explores the development of organizational behavior from its simple beginnings to its current status as a complex area of study, essential for those aspiring to hold managerial positions. The material covers a wide range of concepts, including individual behavior foundations, motivational strategies, and job design. It emphasizes the need for understanding human behavior in an organizational context and how it impacts managerial decision-making. The book also discusses the managing of social processes, decision making, and the importance of leadership, innovation, and organizational culture in today's dynamic business environment. Organizational Management is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational behavior, human resource management, or any course focusing on the management of human capital within organizations. Its structured approach to examining individual and group behavior within the context of organizational processes makes it an essential resource for students and educators in the field of management.
Daniel Kipley, DBA is a professor of strategy and the chair of the management and international business programs at Azusa Pacific University. He receive a M.A. in management from the University of Redlands, an MBA in international strategic management from Alliant International University, and a DBA in strategic management from Alliant International University. Roxanne Helms-Stevens, DBA is a professor of management in the School of Business and Management at Azusa Pacific University. She received her MBA with dual concentrations in strategic leadership and human and organizational development from Azusa Pacific University, as well as a DBA in strategic management from Alliant International University.
"It is awesome to see a great resource for some of the foundation classes in Management and Organizational Behavior. Often, first- and second-year students who attend college directly from high school (100-200 course level) only have an 'as seen in the movies' perspective of managers and organizational behavior. This resource covers a wide range of managerial concepts in an easy-to-read and foundational textbook. It uses a structured approach to engage behaviors, group dynamics, and the effects of decision-making by leadership. Ask for a review copy today and check this out!" Mark Wm Cawman, DBA, ASQ-CMQ/OE, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Department of Business and Entrepreneurship, Azusa Pacific University
