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Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications, 14th Edition

Barry L. Reece, Monique Reece

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Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications 14th Edition by Barry L. Reece/Monique Reece
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Reece/Reece's HUMAN RELATIONS: INTERPERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL APPLICATIONS, 14th EDITION, incorporates hundreds of examples of human relations issues and practices in successful companies. The authors use the latest findings from the world’s leading research organizations and industry experts and continue to build on the latest workforce developments, global trends and communication technologies that influence human relations. The pandemic made a lasting impact on the way people live and work and highlighted the critical need for interpersonal skills ("power skills") development. Self-assessment opportunities teach students to take responsibility for improving their personal skills. Topics in this edition include how organizations are creating flexible environments to accommodate virtual and hybrid workers and the importance of leaders addressing psychological safety, mental health and wellbeing. Additionally, DEI and generational differences are covered more thoroughly.

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Meet the Authors

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Barry L. Reece

Barry L. Reece is professor emeritus at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Prior to this, he was on the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa. He received his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Reece has been actively involved in teaching, research, consulting and designing training programs throughout his career. He has conducted more than 500 workshops and seminars devoted to leadership, human relations, communications, sales, customer service and small business operations. He received the Excellence in Teaching Award for classroom teaching at Virginia Tech and the Trainer of the Year Award presented by the Valleys of Virginia Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development. Dr. Reece has contributed to numerous journals and is author or co-author of several college textbooks that have been through more than 40 editions. He has served as a consultant to Lowe's Companies, Inc., Wachovia Corporation, WLR Foods, Kinney Shoe Corporation, and numerous other profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Monique Reece

Monique Reece has taught executive MBA (EMBA) classes at the Institute for Leadership and Organizational Performance at the University of Denver. She has also served as a faculty member in the executive education program at the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, and as a member of the online faculty in the EMBA program for Colorado State University. In addition to teaching, Monique has executive management experience working with Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses. She founded MarketSmarter, a consulting and training firm that helped organizations develop growth strategies and improve organizational culture, employee engagement and customer loyalty. Monique also created a program that has taught hundreds of CEOs, marketers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs how to develop growth strategies and marketing plans. She most recently served as Chief Learning Officer for ServiceSource. Prior to this she was the executive vice president at Jones Knowledge (a division of Jones International University), and served as director in various areas at Avaya, including global market development, leadership and organizational effectiveness, and corporate planning. Monique is the co-author of two previous editions of this book, EFFECTIVE HUMAN RELATIONS; author of Real-Time Marketing for Business Growth: How to Use Social Media, Measure Marketing and Create a Culture of Execution; coauthor of Market Smarter, Not Harder; and a former columnist for The Denver Business Journal and for WOBI.com. She has also served on several boards.

What's New

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  • The authors have thoroughly revised and updated the 14th Edition content based on the significant impact the pandemic has had on personal lives and in organizations. The past couple of years have been a time of significant change in the way organizations lead and manage workers. Organizations are shifting from business-centric to human-centric management. Thus, leaders focus on developing the whole person.
  • Human relations and the need for interpersonal skills have never been more important. Studies from organization leaders and the world’s leading research firms say interpersonal skills are the most important skills needed in the workforce. As such, these skills are no longer referred to as "soft skills"; they are now referred to as the "power skills" organizations of all sizes say they need.
  • This edition addresses how to manage information overload and misinformation, plus the do’s and don’ts of social media.
  • Updates have been made to the timeless topics of cultivating emotional intelligence and cultural intelligence, leadership and leading teams, making moral and ethical choices, and so much more.

Features

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  • Try Your Hand activities encourage in-depth practice and critical thinking, plus they help students create self-improvement goals.
  • You Play the Role scenarios and engaging role-play exercises provide hands-on experience for students to practice the concepts learned in the chapter.
  • Human Relations in Action features emphasize "how-to" tips and practical, memorable examples from today's real organizations and businesses.
  • How-To features provide straightforward steps that guide students in mastering concepts and building skills to enhance their careers .
  • This text establishes seven major themes of human relations: communication, self-awareness, self-acceptance, motivation, trust, self-disclosure and conflict resolution.

Table of Contents

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Part I: HUMAN RELATIONS: THE KEY TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND CAREER SUCCESS.
1. Introduction to Human Relations.
2. Improving Personal and Organizational Communications.
Part II: CAREER SUCCESS BEGINS WITH KNOWING YOURSELF.
3. Understanding Your Communication Style.
4. Building High Self-Esteem.
5. Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices.
6. Attitudes Can Shape Your Life.
7. Motivating Yourself and Others.
Part III: PERSONAL STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING HUMAN RELATIONS.
8. Improving Interpersonal Relations with Self-Awareness and Self-Disclosure.
9. Achieving Emotional Balance in a Chaotic World.
10. Transforming Relationships Through the Science of Happiness.
11. Developing a Personal Brand and Professional Presence.
Part IV: IF WE ALL WORK TOGETHER.
12. Team Building: A Leadership Strategy.
13. Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Difficult People.
Part V: SPECIAL CHALLENGES IN HUMAN RELATIONS.
14. Responding to Personal and Work-Related Stress.
15. Valuing Work Force Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
16. The Changing Roles of Men and Women.
Part VI: YOU CAN PLAN FOR SUCCESS.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357718518
  • ISBN-13: 9780357718513
  • RETAIL $187.95
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