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Winner of the 2022 Textbook Excellence Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Concise, practical, and research-based, Essentials of Organizational Behavior equips students with the necessary skills to become effective leaders and managers. Best-selling author Terri A. Scandura uses an evidence-based approach to introduce students to models proven to enhance the well-being, motivation, and productivity of people in the workplace. Experiential exercises and a variety of real-world cases and examples provide students with ample opportunity to apply OB concepts and hone their critical thinking. The Third Edition includes new "What?s #Trending in OB?" boxes on timely topics such as social media addiction and virtual work teams during the COVID-19 pandemic; new case studies on important issues such as American Airlines? anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ workers; and the latest research on topics such as grit and inclusive leadership.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Concise, practical, and research-based, Essentials of Organizational Behavior equips students with the necessary skills to become effective leaders and managers. Best-selling author Terri A. Scandura uses an evidence-based approach to introduce students to models proven to enhance the well-being, motivation, and productivity of people in the workplace. Experiential exercises and a variety of real-world cases and examples provide students with ample opportunity to apply OB concepts and hone their critical thinking. The Third Edition includes new "What?s #Trending in OB?" boxes on timely topics such as social media addiction and virtual work teams during the COVID-19 pandemic; new case studies on important issues such as American Airlines? anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ workers; and the latest research on topics such as grit and inclusive leadership.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Section I Introduction
- Chapter One What Is Organizational Behavior?
- Section II Understanding Individuals in Organizations
- Chapter Two Personality and Person–Environment Fit
- Chapter Three Emotions and Moods
- Chapter Four Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
- Chapter Five Perception, Decision-Making, and Problem-Solving
- Section III Influencing and Motivating Employees
- Chapter Six Leadership
- Chapter seven Power and Politics
- Chapter Eight Motivation: Core Concepts
- Chapter Nine Motivation: Applications
- Section IV Building Relationships
- Chapter Ten Group Processes and Teams
- Chapter Eleven Managing Conflict and Negotiation
- Chapter Twelve Organizational Communication
- Chapter Thirteen Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments
- Section V Leaders as Change Agents
- Chapter Fourteen Organizational Culture
- Chapter Fifteen Leading Change and Stress Management
- Appendix 1 The Scientific Method in Organizational Behavior
- Appendix 2 Organizational Structure
- Glossary
- Author Index
- Subject Index