Behavior in organizations

Abstract: This book is designed to serve as an introduction to the study of individual behavior in organizations. Particular focus lies in the study of the interaction between individuals and organizations in a work environment. The book is organized into five parts. Part I includes a discussion of the nature of both individuals and organizations and presents a variety of viewpoints and theories for understanding and analyzing each. Part II investigates the initiation and development the relationship between organizations and individuals and the introduces basic concepts of career development processes. Structural processes affecting or influencing work behavior are discussed in Part III. Topics discussed include how contextual factors such as technology, society, environment, and human resources affect behavior; organizational design; and job design.