Organizational Psychology: Second Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What drives human behavior within the complex machinery of organizations, and how can leaders harness that understanding to build more effective, humane workplaces? Organizational Psychology by Edgar H. Schein answers this question with authoritative clarity, presenting a rigorous yet accessible examination of how individuals, groups, and organizational structures interact. Part of the prestigious Foundations of Modern Psychology Series, this second edition chronicles the evolution of organizational thought—from classical management theory to the then-emerging human relations movement—while grounding every concept in empirical research and real-world application. Schein masterfully illustrates how motivation, communication, leadership, and group dynamics shape the culture and performance of any institution. Schein's work stands as a landmark text in the field, bridging the gap between academic psychology and practical management science with a precision that few authors achieve. His analytical prose demands intellectual engagement, rewarding the careful reader with a coherent framework for diagnosing organizational problems and designing meaningful interventions. Decades after its initial publication, Organizational Psychology retains a vital relevance, posing questions about human potential within institutions that remain as urgent today as they were when Schein first put pen to paper—what does it truly mean for an organization to bring out the best in its people?
Author: Edgar H. Schein
Format: Paperback
Published: 1970, Prentice-Hall (Foundations of Modern Psychology Series)
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What drives human behavior within the complex machinery of organizations, and how can leaders harness that understanding to build more effective, humane workplaces? Organizational Psychology by Edgar H. Schein answers this question with authoritative clarity, presenting a rigorous yet accessible examination of how individuals, groups, and organizational structures interact. Part of the prestigious Foundations of Modern Psychology Series, this second edition chronicles the evolution of organizational thought—from classical management theory to the then-emerging human relations movement—while grounding every concept in empirical research and real-world application. Schein masterfully illustrates how motivation, communication, leadership, and group dynamics shape the culture and performance of any institution. Schein's work stands as a landmark text in the field, bridging the gap between academic psychology and practical management science with a precision that few authors achieve. His analytical prose demands intellectual engagement, rewarding the careful reader with a coherent framework for diagnosing organizational problems and designing meaningful interventions. Decades after its initial publication, Organizational Psychology retains a vital relevance, posing questions about human potential within institutions that remain as urgent today as they were when Schein first put pen to paper—what does it truly mean for an organization to bring out the best in its people?