Political Behavior in Organizations

Political Behavior in Organizations
ISBN-10
1412954614
ISBN-13
9781412954617
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
299
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
SAGE
Author
Andrew J. DuBrin

Description

Political Behavior in Organizations includes a summary of power and influence in organizations. The text blends research, theory, experience and skill building into a comprehensive yet concise book designed for understanding and application. Key features include: - captivating case histories for analysis, both from the media and original stories; - political skill-building exercise for each chapter; - self-assessment quizzes; - introductory cases at the beginning of each chapter.

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