Pearson-OB Robbins; Managerial Communication GTU ; Research Methodology GTU

Managerial Communication : For Gujarat Technological University, 1/e
Author(s) : P. D. Chaturvedi     Mukesh Chaturvedi ISBN : 9788131789353 Imprint : Pearson Education ©Year : 2012 Release Date : 18/06/2012 Binding : Paperback List Price : INR 175.00 Language : English Description This book is a sum total of more than 65 years of the authors' (combined) experience of teaching, training, researching and consulting in the areas of English language, report writing, technical writing, language skills, communication skills,presentation skills, negotiation skills, personality development and marketing communication. Therefore, most of the concepts, cases and application areas presented in this book are thoroughly examined and tested with a large variety of groups of students, executives and academics. The book deals with the concepts of communication—the defi nition, the nature, the process, and the barriers of communication upward, downward and horizontal communication and, eff ective communication—skills, objectives,approach and projecting.To facilitate the modern method of teaching a course like Business Communication, this book has been specially designed for student learning. Th e logical fl ow of topics and simple, interactive language should help the reader appreciate an idea, or a point, as well as the totality of the subject better.   Features Adheres to the syllabi requirements of the Gujarat Technological University End of chapter exercises to assist students in learning. Previous year solved university question paper's Provides conceptual clarity with the help of examples Customized content to suit students needs   Contents 1. EffectiveCommunication in Business 2. Strategies for Successful Listening and Speaking 3. Strategies for successful interpersonal communication 4. Forms of Communication in Written Mode     About the Authors Dr P. D. Chaturvedi, former Professor of English and Head of the Department of Languages at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, is an advisor at DAV Institute of Management, Faridabad. He was the head of the English department at NAS College, Meerut, from 1952 to 1965. Between January 1981 and August 1982, he was on Government of India's Foreign Assignment Service Deputation at the University of Al-Mustansiriyah, Baghdad. Dr Mukesh Chaturvedi, Professor, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, has also taught in MDI Gurgaon, XLRI Jamshedpur, and BITS, Pilani. He has been Founder Director of the Amity Centre for CRM, Amity Business School, Noida; Director, Asia-Pacifi c Institute of Management, Delhi; and Acting Director, IMT Ghaziabad. Dr Chaturvedi has also been a visiting faculty at Rouen Business School, France, and IIM Ahmedabad. Dr Chaturvedi received his MMS degree and Ph.D. from BITS, Pilani. He is also an alumnus of the prestigious International Visitor Program of USIA, Washington, D.C. Research Methodology : For Gujarat Technological University, 1/e Author(s) : Naval Bajpai ISBN : 9788131789360 Imprint : Pearson Education ©Year : 2012 Release Date : 18/06/2012 Binding : Paperback List Price : INR 299.00 Language : English Description This book provides an opportunity to understand the crux of research methodology in a scientific and systematic manner. It is designed to meet the requirements of students of Gujarat Technological University with a solved university question paper. The focus on interpretation rather than computation develops competencies that will aid students in their future careers as managers. Features Adheres to the syllabi requirements of the universities of Andhra Pradesh  Concepts explained with the help of step-by-step illustrations Solved university question paper Solved illustrations as well as chapter-end exercises for student's assistance. Customized content to suit students needs   Contents Business Research  Methods: An introduction Business Research Process Design Measurement and Scaling Questionnaire Design Sampling and Sampling Distributions Secondary Data Sources Data Collection:Survey and Observation Experimentation Fieldwork and data presentation Statistical Inference:Hypothesis testing for Single Population Statistical Inference:Hypothesis Testing for Two populations Analysis of variance and Experimental Designs Hypothesis testing for Categorical Data(Chi Square Test) Correlation and Simple linear regression analysis Multivariate analysis-I:Multiple Regression analysis Multivariate Analysis-II:Discriminant analysis and conjoint analysis Multivariate Analysis-III:factor analysis, cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, and correspondence analysis Presentation of result: Report Wrting   About the Author Naval Bajpai, Associate Professor IIM Raipur

Organizational Behavior, 15/e
Author(s) : Stephen P. Robbins     Timothy A. Judge Neharika Vohra ISBN : 9789332500334 Imprint : Pearson Education ©Year : 2013 Release Date : 01/04/2013 Binding : Paperback List Price : INR 699.00 Language : English Description Long considered the standard for all organizational behavior textbooks, the fifteenth edition of Organizational Behavior continues its tradition of making current, relevant research come alive for students and instructors. This edition is one of the most comprehensive and thorough revisions till date.  While maintaining its hallmark features — clear writing style, cutting-edge content, and engaging pedagogy — the fifteen edition has been updated to reflect the most important research and topical issues facing organizations, managers, and employees.    Features • New opening vignettes, reflecting current business and economic situations: Titan's rebirth; the motivation of secondary school teachers in rural India; and career aspirations of India's youth are just a few examples of case studies that highlight the challenges organizations face in today's world. • Improved integration of global implications: International research has exploded in recent years; appropriately global OB research is now woven into each chapter, rather than at the end. • The 'Summary and Implications for Managers' section has been revised, with added focus on practical, on-the-job application. • More than 80 new photos and captions, featuring the latest developments in OB, are included to supplement and illustrate the main text. • Many of the end-of-chapter cases, Point/Counterpoint boxes, International OB boxes, and exampleshave been updated or changed to reflect current trends.     Contents Introduction 1 What Is Organizational Behavior? The Individual 2 Diversity in Organizations 3 Attitudes and Job Satisfaction 4 Emotions and Moods 5 Personality and Values 6 Perception and Individual Decision Making 7 Motivation Concepts 8 Motivation: From Concepts to Applications The Group 9 Foundations of Group Behavior 10 Understanding Work Teams 11 Communication 12 Leadership 13 Power and Politics 14 Conflict and Negotiation 15 Foundations of Organization Structure The Organization System 16 Organizational Culture 17 Organizational Change and Stress Management     About the Author Education Ph.D., University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada Professional Experience Academic Positions: Professor, OB Group, IIM Ahmedabad; Visiting Professor, University of Manitoba; Professor, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar;Served as: Editor, Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers; Associate Editor, Indian Psychological Abstracts and Reviews; Book Review Editor, International Journal of Cross Cultural Management. Currently on the Editorial Board of Vikalpa, Evidence Based HR Journal. Research: Dr. Vohra's research interests are in the areas of leadership, crosscultural behavior, discipline development issues, gender issues in the workplace, change management, educational leadership, and performance improvement through people. She has published over 25 articles and research papers in journals such as Science, American Psychologist, Journal of Personality and SocialPsychology, Management Decision, International Journal of Psychology, Journal of Cross- Cultural Psychology, Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, and Indian Journal of Training and Development. Training and Consulting: Dr. Vohra has been involved in the training of executives in various national and multinational corporations. She has been involved in organizational design and development of several organizations.