The Oxford Handbook of Positive Organizational Scholarship (Oxford Library of Psychology)
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (541 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199989958 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1106 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cameron, Ph.D., is William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organization at the Ross School of Business and Professor of Higher Education in the School of Education at the University of Michigan.Gretchen M. Kim S. Spreitzer, Ph.D., is Area Chair and Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Terrific compendium of positive topics julie student Just what I needed - well, one chapter anyway. But the whole thing is GREAT. Positive organizational psychology is an movement for organizational studies scholars, which I plan to be when I finish my dissertation.. "Good book - solid" according to Ron Duncan. Solid book, full of excellent studies. Must have for those serious about POS. I recommend this book for those who want the source papers that many of the other positive psychology books cite.. "Good book but very dense with tons of information" according to katrina sexton. Good book but very dense with tons of information. Layout is easy to follow but topics are varied. Purchased as a must have for a graduate course only.
Spreitzer, Ph.D., is Area Chair and Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.. About the AuthorKim S. Cameron, Ph.D., is William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organization at the Ross School of Business and Professor of Higher Education in the School of Education at the University of Michigan.Gretchen M
Across 79 chapters, authors comprehensively review basic principles, empirical evidence, and ideas for future research relating to POS. Just as positive psychology explores optimal individual psychological states rather than pathological ones, POS focuses attention on the generative dynamics in organizations that lead to the development of human strength, foster resiliency in employees, enable healing and restoration, and cultivate extraordinary individual and organizational performance. Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) is an umbrella concept used to emphasize what elevates and what is inspiring to individuals and organizations by defining and improving on the challenging, broken, and needlessly difficult. They focus on using a positive lens to address problems and challenges in organizational life and they draw on POS to expand the domain of other disciplines including ethics, economics, peace, spirituality, social movements, and sustainability. This volume is an ideal resource for organizational scholars, students, practitioners, human resource managers, and professional associations, with coverage of the full spectrum of organizational theories and outcomes that define, explain, and predict the occurrenc