30 research outputs found

    Paradoxes of Organizational Theory and Research: Using the Case of China to Illustrate National Contingency

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    Chinese organizations are used in this paper to assess the universality of the macro and micro theories of organization that have been largely developed in North America. The analysis suggests that the theories vary in their degree of applicability to the Chinese context. While some theories, such as population ecology, seem to be clearly inapplicable, others, such as the equity theory of motivation, are more suitable, though they all require significant adjustment before they can be used to study and interpret the structure and processes of Chinese enterprises, and the attitudes and behavior of those employed in them. Making the adjustment, however, is likely to lead to positive developments in organizational theory.culture, institutions, China

    Organizational behavior: Essentials

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    Industrial arts and vocational educatio

    Organizational behavior. 3th ed.

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    xxxii, 688 hal.; ilus.;; 23 c

    Organizational Behavior

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    Organizational Behavior Essentials offers the same quality of contemporary knowledge, excellent readability, and classroom support that has made the hardback book by the same author team one of the best-selling OB books around the world - but in a smaller package. It applies four fundamental principles: linking theory with reality, organizational behavior for everyone, contemporary theory foundation, and active learning support. McShane and Von Glinow have sliced out the extended or secondary topics so students can drill down to what is really essential

    Organizational behavior : emerging realities for the workplace revolution

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    xxxii, 688 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.
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