Effective Human Relations: Personal and Organizational Applications Book

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Chapter includes a Summary, Career Corner, Key Terms, Review Questions, Application Exercises, and an Internet Exercise. I. Human Relations: The Key to Personal Growth and Career Success
1.Introduction to Human Relations The Nature, Purpose, and Importance of Human Relations The Forces Influencing Behavior at Work The Development of the Human Relations Movement Major Themes in Human Relations Human Relations: Benefits to You Case
1.1 Challenges in the New Economy Case
1.2 In Search of Work/Life Balance
2.Improving Personal and Organizational Communications Advanced Technology's Impact on Communication The Communication Process Communication Filters How to Improve Personal Communication Communications in Organizations Communicating via Technology Case
2.1 Cybersurveillance: Big Brother Is Watching! Case
2.2 Reading Nonverbal Cues II. Career Success Begins with Knowing Yourself
3.Understanding Your Communication Style Communication Styles: An Introduction The Communication Style Model Versatility: The Third Dimension A Final Word of Caution Case
3.1 Steve Ballmer Keeps the Good Times Rolling at Microsoft Case
3.2 Communication Style Training Builds Teamwork
4.Building High Self-Esteem The Power of Self-Esteem Self-Esteem Influences Your Behavior How to Build Self-Esteem Organizations Can Help Case
4.1 "Popeye" Lives On Case
4.2 Find Your Yoda
5.Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices Character, Integrity, and Moral Development How Personal Values Are Formed Values Conflicts Personal Values and Ethical Choices Corporate Values and Ethical Choices Values and Ethics in International Business Case
5.1Character Counts as Much as Credentials Case
5.2 To Get to the Bottom of the Scandal, Go to the Top
6.Attitudes Can Shape Your Life Attitudes Can Be Learned How Attitudes Are Formed Attitudes Valued by Employers How to Change Attitudes Organizations' Efforts Toward Improving Employees' Attitudes A Final Word Case
6.1 Where Is My Stability? Case
6.2 Life Is Good at the Pike Place Fish Market
7.Motivating Yourself and Others The Complex Nature of Motivation Influential Motivational Theories Contemporary Employee Motivation Strategies Self-Motivation Strategies Case
7.1 Motivating Employees During Tough Times Case
7.2 Let the People Have the Power III. Personal Strategies for Improving Human Relations
8.Improving Interpersonal Relations with Constructive Self-Disclosure Self-Disclosure: An Introduction The Johari Window: A Model for Self-Understanding Appropriate Self-Disclosure Barriers to Self-Disclosure in an Organizational Setting Practice Self-Disclosure Case
8.1 the Art of Giving Criticism Case
8.2 360-Degree Feedback Uncovers Blind Spots
9.Achieving Emotional Balance in a Chaotic World Emotions—An Introduction Factors That Influence Our Emotions Coping with Your Anger and the Anger of Others Violence in the Workplace Emotional Styles Strategies for Achieving Emotional Control Case
9.1 Coping with Grief Case
9.2 Helping Employees Who Behave Badly
10.Building Stronger Relationships with Positive Energy How Positive Energy Contributes to Improved Interpersonal Relationships Our Need for Positive Experiences Positive Reinforcement—A Powerful Affirmation Barriers to Positive Reinforcement Rewarding Individual and Team Performance Case
10.1 Incentives: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Case
10.2 Improving Quality with Suggestions
11.Developing a Professional Presence Professional Presence—An Introduction The Image You Project Case
11.1 The Importance of Class Case
11.2 Do You Want to Be Your Own Brand? IV. If We All Work Together...
12.Team Building: A Leadership Strategy Leadership Challenges in a Changing Workplace Basic Beliefs About Teamwork Team Building Skills for Leaders Situational Leadership Teamwork: The Employee's Role Case
12.1 Coaching to Improve Human Performance Case
12.2 Can You Become a Leader?
13.Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Difficult People A New View of Conflict Finding the Root of the Conflict Learn to Negotiate Effectively Conflict Resolution Process The Role of Labor Unions in Conflict Resolution Case
13.1 Couples Combat Case
13.2 Personal Assertiveness Pays Off V. Special Challenges in Human Relations
14.Responding to Personal and Work-Related Stress The Stress Factor in Your Life Major Causes of Stress Assessing the Stress in Your Life Stress Management Strategies Coping with Psychological Disorders Case
14.1 Work/Life Balance in a Chaotic World Case
14.2 Drugs on Campus
15.Valuing Work Force Diversity Work Force Diversity—A Definition Prejudiced Attitudes The Many Forms of Discrimination The Issue of Valuing Diversity Managing Diversity Affirmative Action: Yesterday and Today Case
15.1 Quality Education Through Enhanced Diversity Case
15.2 Xenophobia: Fear of Foreigners
16.The Changing Roles of Men and Women Traditional Roles Are Changing Problems Facing Women in Organizations Problems Facing Men in Organizations Challenges and Opportunities for Working Men and Women How to Cope with Gender-Biased Behavior Learn to Understand and Respect Gender Differences Case
16.1 Salomon Smith Barney Learns the Hard Way Case
16.2 Creating a Balance VI. You Can Plan for Success
17.A Life Plan for Effective Human Relations Achieving Balance in a Chaotic World Toward a New Definition of Success Toward Right Livelihood Developing a Healthy Lifestyle Planning for Changes in Your Life The Choice Is Yours Case
17.1 Friendships as a Source of Positive Energy