LibGuides: MGMT 405 Organizational Behavior: Readings

Week One

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Organizational behavior : An evidence-based approach. Chapters 1 - 3 by Luthans, Fred; Luthans, Kyle W.; Luthans, Brett C.
Publication Date: 2015
Chapter 1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior, Chapter 2 Globalization, Diversity, and Ethics, and Chapter 3 Design and Culture

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Five part post from Forbes explores the various types of organizational structures. See Websites tab for brief description of each post.

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Organizational behavior : An evidence-based approach. Chapter 6-7 by Luthans, Fred; Luthans, Kyle W.; Luthans, Brett C.
Publication Date: 2015
Chapter 6 Motivational Needs, Processes, and Applications and Chapter 7 Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

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Improving Employee Performance Is All About Communication
This article from Business News Daily says clear communication and feedback are crucial to improving performance.
Organizational Performance Management -- Evaluating and Improving Organizations
From the Free Management Library. Defines and discusses organizational performance. Organizational performance involves the recurring activities to establish organizational goals, monitor progress toward the goals, and make adjustments to achieve those goals more effectively and efficiently.

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12 Truly Inspiring Company Vision and Mission Statement Examples
Defines mission and values statements, then goes on to provide examples from real companies.
Basics of Developing Mission, Vision and Values Statements
From the Free Management Library, this article defines each type of statement and lists tips for developing effective ones.
Powerful Mission And Vision Statements: The Why, What And How
Actionable advice and pragmatic tips for effectively crafting and implementing a powerful mission or vision statement.

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Use Coaching to Improve Employee Performance
Counseling or coaching is part of the day-to-day interaction between a supervisor and an employee who reports to her, or an HR professional and line managers. Six steps describe how to provide effective supportive coaching.

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