Essentials of Organizational Behavior
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Essentials of Organizational Behavior

An Evidence-Based Approach

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eBook - ePub

Essentials of Organizational Behavior

An Evidence-Based Approach

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Detailed Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. About the Author
  11. Section I Introduction
  12. Chapter One What Is Organizational Behavior?
  13. Section II Understanding Individuals in Organizations
  14. Chapter Two Personality and Person–Environment Fit
  15. Chapter Three Emotions and Moods
  16. Chapter Four Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
  17. Chapter Five Perception, Decision-Making, and Problem-Solving
  18. Section III Influencing and Motivating Employees
  19. Chapter Six Leadership
  20. Chapter seven Power and Politics
  21. Chapter Eight Motivation: Core Concepts
  22. Chapter Nine Motivation: Applications
  23. Section IV Building Relationships
  24. Chapter Ten Group Processes and Teams
  25. Chapter Eleven Managing Conflict and Negotiation
  26. Chapter Twelve Organizational Communication
  27. Chapter Thirteen Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments
  28. Section V Leaders as Change Agents
  29. Chapter Fourteen Organizational Culture
  30. Chapter Fifteen Leading Change and Stress Management
  31. Appendix 1 The Scientific Method in Organizational Behavior
  32. Appendix 2 Organizational Structure
  33. Glossary
  34. Author Index
  35. Subject Index