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9 reviews
III Herbert G Heneman

McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2008

A Solid Human Resources Recruitment and Staffing Guide
As a human resources professional and a graduate student at Troy State University, I found this text to be very insightful in all aspects of researching, designing, planning, and implementing various internal and external staffing strategies, policies, procedures, and practices. This text is definitely an invaluable reference book that should be a part of any human resources professional's ...

Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface. Third Edition, Revised

29 reviews
David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy

Morgan Kaufmann, 2007

Must Read - gem of its kind
I'm a software developer and avid reader of math and tech books. This book is a gem of its kind. Positives: 1. Each line in this book has a purpose and you'll definitely learn 2. The author didn't assume you to be a dumb reader; rather he'll influence you enough to come up with your own computer design. 3. For any reader, all the questions that could arise from learning each page will be ...

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership

22 reviews
Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Valuable book, also for social sector administrators
My prof used it as a required text in the course I took. It's great! Through this book I can understand why things didn't work at my previous work experience at a higher ed. institution. I definitely recommend the book to everyone, including those who work at the social sectors as you'll understand why you need to use politics, pay attention to human resource and organization structure!

Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide to Strengthening and Sustaining ...

13 reviews
John M. Bryson

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Strategic Planning Textbook
Excellent book for strategic management course. Along with the workbook, this textbook is a good resource for those developing and implementing strategic plans in public service and nonprofit organizations. It outlines and details valuable information to help public admininstration leaders use effective strategic plannig and implementation techniques.

Images of Organization

16 reviews
Gareth Morgan

Sage Publications, Inc, 2006

This book can profoundly change your thinking about orgs
This is not a "three steps to understanding organizations" type book. The people posting negative reviews for this were looking for something simple and digestable - this book is not that. However, if you take the time, you will find it profoundly alters your thinking about understanding organizations. This book provides solid theoretical models for understanding what is occuring in ...

Behavior in Organizations (9th Edition)

3 reviews
Jerald Greenberg, Robert Baron

Prentice Hall, 2007

Organizational behavior
Bottom line the book consists of basic fundamentals in the science of organizational behavior. Each chapter had the important definitions on the margin of each page throughout the text. Summary of each chapter is in a Q & A format on the last 2 pages of that specific chapter. There are huge differences between the last two editions , so if you are wondering my advice DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ...

Organization Theory and Design (with InfoTrac )

8 reviews
Richard L. Daft

South-Western College Pub, 2006

A Strong Guide in Organization Theory
This is a well-designed and comprehensive book in the area of organization theory. From introduction to the end, this book aims to teach the foundations of organization theory to readers. There is a great awareness of new developments in the area of organization theory. The new developments such as team-based management models are integrated into the conventional wisdom wonderfully in the book. ...

Leadership in Organizations (6th Edition)

7 reviews
Gary A. Yukl

Prentice Hall, 2005

Marc! Au Contrare!
Not worth curling up to a fire with? ... For me, after a year or more I still read some portion or another of this book nearly every week for the rich survey of ideas and theories it provides, often finding something that fits what I'm concerned about, and then springboarding into buying another book or digging out original research articles and papers to dig deeper. If you want to be widely ...

Staffing Organizations

9 reviews
Herbert G Heneman III, Timothy A Judge

McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2008

A Solid Human Resources Recruitment and Staffing Guide
As a human resources professional and a graduate student at Troy State University, I found this text to be very insightful in all aspects of researching, designing, planning, and implementing various internal and external staffing strategies, policies, procedures, and practices. This text is definitely an invaluable reference book that should be a part of any human resources professional's ...

The Organization of Information: Second Edition (Library and Information Science Text Series)

15 reviews
Arlene G. Taylor

Libraries Unlimited, 2003

Excellent Introductory Resource
This book is informative without being a difficult read. The chapters are broken down into easy to manage sections. The author frequently uses acronyms common in the information field, but she also provides definitions. This work is definitely a keeper in my reference library.

The Well-Managed Healthcare Organization

3 reviews
John R. Griffith, Kenneth R. White

Health Administration Press, 2006

Great book
I am new to the health care business and this book is very easy to understand. I do recommend that you read and discuss each chapter in a group setting to hear different opinions on the information.

Classics of Organization Theory (with InfoTrac )

2 reviews
Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott, ...

Wadsworth Publishing, 2004

Delivers what it says....
I used this book (actually the 3rd edition) in preparing for my comprehensive exams for my master's degree. The title is descriptive. The book is short excerpts of key writings on the organization theory. The selection of readings is appropriate. The only complaint I have is that sometimes I wished I had the complete book in question! On the other hand, some of this stuff is really dry. If you ...

The Strategy-Focused Organization: How Balanced Scorecard Companies Thrive in the New Business Environment

22 reviews
Robert S. Kaplan, David P. Norton

Harvard Business School Press, 2000

Highly Recommended!
The fact that executives keep trying new strategic initiatives despite their abysmal rate of failure is, like second marriages, a triumph of hope over experience. Or, it may indicate just how much pressure top managers face to improve their profits. By one estimate, nine out of ten companies fail to execute their strategic visions. Yet, CEOs - who witness a world in constant flux - continue to ...

Human Relations in Organizations: Applications and Skill Building

4 reviews
Robert N. Lussier

McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2006

Guideline for managers
This is really a good book that all managers should read. Basic things that are mentioned that is not practiced in the real world. Life would be better if they follow or at least try to change their mgmt style.

Organization Development and Change

2 reviews
Thomas G. Cummings, Christopher G. Worley

South-Western College Pub, 2004

Highly structured analysis of OD.
Cummings OD book is perfectly designed to approach and delve into the field of OD smoothly and profoundly. Its first three chapters provide an excellent introduction to OD and how it is differentiated from overlapping organizational dynamics, primarily change management and organizational change. I respected this text's strategic analysis of the OD interventions and the pragmatic models of their ...

Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind

20 reviews
Geert Hofstede, Gert Jan Hofstede

McGraw-Hill, 2004

Monumental Book Well Worth the Read
The father and son team of Geert and Geert Jan Hofstede have done a remarkable job breaking down the (measurable) elements of the world's cultures, usingt the somewhat antiquated IBM studies combined with more recent (less comprehensive) studies. The end result is that nations can be evaulauted on the basis of criteria such as "uncertainty avoidance," "individualism" and "power distance from ...

Criminal Justice Organizations: Administration and Management

2 reviews
Stan Stojkovic, David Kalinich, ...

Wadsworth Publishing, 2007

Great!!
I was very very happy with the book I received and the quick and prompt shipping of my book. I have had lots of problems with ordering books online and this was by far the BEST service I have ever had. The book arrived in perfect condition, it looked brand new, the price was great, and I received it quickly. Great Service.

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition

14 reviews
Michael Allison, Jude Kaye

Wiley, 2003

Excellent Resource for Non-profit Boardmembers
This book is a step by step guide with suggested modifications to fit the needs of any group. The worksheets, included on an accompanying CD, are very useful. I highly recommend this book to anyone involved in strategic planning for any organization - public, private or non-profit.

Managing the Nonprofit Organization

3 reviews
Peter F. Drucker

Collins, 2006

A must read for any leader -- nonprofit or not
Bought the book for a class and have already given one copy as a gift and recommended the book to several others in leadership positions. Great read for leaders in any type organization. As a matter of fact, if you can motivate your people in a "for-profit" organization the way Drucker speaks of in this book, you can't help but be successful.

Managing Behavior in Organizations (4th Edition)

1 review
Jerald Greenberg

Prentice Hall, 2004

Great resource
Very easy to read and well organized. I like it better than my course text!

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