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2021 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. What Is Organizational Behavior

Authors : Christopher R. Barnhill, Natalie L. Smith, Brent D. Oja

Published in: Organizational Behavior in Sport Management

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

What is organizational behavior, and why should sport managers study it? This chapter introduces the foundations of organizational behavior as it relates to organizational success in the sports industry. Concepts discussed include positive organizational behavior, institutional theory, and resource dependency. The topics introduced in this chapter will receive substantial discussion throughout the remaining chapters of this book.

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Metadata
Title
What Is Organizational Behavior
Authors
Christopher R. Barnhill
Natalie L. Smith
Brent D. Oja
Copyright Year
2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Book
Organizational Behavior in Sport Management

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-67611-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-67612-4

Copyright Year: 2021

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67612-4_1

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