Understanding human relations : a practical guide to people at work

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Baron, Robert A. (Author), Paulus, Paul B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : Allyn and Bacon , c1991
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Understanding human relations : an introduction
  • 2. Perception : making sense of the world around us
  • 3. Communication : the fine art of getting your message across
  • 4. Motivation : the force behind behavior
  • 5. Personality : understanding how and why individuals differ
  • 6. Interpersonal relations : from getting along to loving
  • 7. Persuasion, influence, and power : getting your way from others
  • 8. Leadership : who does it? how and what effects?
  • 9. Group behavior and influence? how do groups affect us?
  • 10. Coordination in work settings : cooperation, competition, or conflict
  • 11. Work-related attitudes : job satisfaction
  • 12. Prejudice and discrimination : negative attitudes and relations in the workplace
  • 13. Stress and burnout : key problems at work
  • 14. Career choice and development : planning for success
  • 15. Changing in the workplace : coping with the future