Books by John B. Miner

Bridging the gap between theory and practice in organizational behavior, this book provides a practical guide to real-life applications of the 35 most significant theories in the field. It covers key managerial topics such as goal setting, training and development, assessment, job enrichment, influence processes, decision-making, and others.

This is the first and only book dealing with how the new psychological research on the unconscious applies to foundational theories of organizational behavior. It deals with both micro and macro organizational and seeks to show how these theories would benefit from more consideration of unconscious activations.

Discusses the role of unconscious factors of human experience in organizational behavior. This book reviews the status of projective techniques and the work that has been done on unconscious motivation. It includes psychometric data analysis, meta-analysis, and factor analysis.

Presenting a comprehensive overview of the development of the field of Organizational Behavior, this book in five parts covers from the foundations of the scientific method, theory development and scientific knowledge to setting forth a vision for the future identity and growth of Organizational Behavior research, theory, and practice.

This is a review and analysis of the building-block theories in the macro-organizational behavior field. Each chapter has the background of the theorist represented, the context in which the theory arose, the initial and subsequent theoretical statements, research on the theory by the theory's author and others and practical applications.

List of Tables and Figures; Preface; Part I. Scientific Introduction; 1. Science and Its Theory; 2. The Conduct of Research and the Development of Knowledge; Part II. Theories of Motivation; 3. From Social Psychology and Personality Theory: Kurt Lewin; 4. Achievement Motivation Theory: David McClelland; 5.

An in-depth analysis of four types of organisation and what makes them work.