## Abstract This essay draws from the emerging positive psychology movement and the author's recent articles on the need for and meaning of a positive approach to organizational behavior. Specifically, the argument is made that at this time, the OB field needs a proactive, positive approach emphasi
The need for and meaning of positive organizational behavior
β Scribed by Luthans, Fred (author)
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 91 KB
- Volume
- 23
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0894-3796
- DOI
- 10.1002/job.165
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