Managing human behavior in public and nonprofit organizations /

Denhardt, Robert B,

Managing human behavior in public and nonprofit organizations / [print] Robert B. Denhardt, Janet V. Denhardt, Maria P. Aristigueta. - Third edition.ition. - Los Angeles : Sage Publications, (c)2013. - xviii, 525 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographies and index.

Organizational behavior as a way of thinking and acting -- Knowing and managing yourself -- Fostering creativity -- Managing stress -- Decision making -- Motivating yourself and others -- Leadership in public organizations -- Power and organizational politics -- Communicating effectively with others -- Working in groups and teams -- Managing conflict -- Organizational change -- Representing the organization "on the outside" -- Managing behavior in the public interest.

A textbook management and organizational behavior which focuses on public organizations, nonprofit organizations, and school systems. The authors attempt to foster competency in critical management and leadership skills including communication, motivation, teamwork, group dynamics, and decision-making.



9781412991650

2012003841

016063075 Uk


Public administration.
Nonprofit organizations--Management.
Organizational behavior.

JF1351.A715.M363 2013 JF1351