ReviewsI have taught OB several years in two different universities and find this book the best by far. I am able to keep students attention and feel like I'm not wasting their time or mine with the materials in each chapter.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal658.4
Table Of ContentPART I: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR.An Overview of Organizational Behavior.The Changing Environment of Organizations.PART II: INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS.Foundations of Individual Behavior.Motivation in Organizations.Motivating Employee Performance Through Work.Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards.Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance.Decision Making and Problem Solving.PART III: INTERPERSONAL PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS.9. Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior.10. Using Teams in Organizations.11. Communication in Organizations.12. Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership.13. Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations.14. Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice.15. Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations.PART IV: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND CHARACTERISTICS.16. Foundations of Organization Structure.17. Organization Design.18. Organization Culture.19. Organization Change and Development.
SynopsisPrepare today to become a strong, effective manager tomorrow with the powerful insights, solid concepts, and reader-friendly approach in ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, Eleventh Edition. This text equips readers with the skills and practical understanding to meet the management challenges of a new century. Readers delve into the fundamentals of human behavior in today's organizations as the book balances classic management ideas with thorough coverage of the most recent OB developments and contemporary trends.Memorable examples from instantly recognizable organization are woven throughout the book and work with fresh new cases and proven boxed features that focus on pressing issues and reinforce the book's practical perspective. Readers find themselves well equipped and energized for the most exciting task of tomorrow: managing people effectively within competitive organizations. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac., Prepare today to become a strong, effective manager tomorrow with the powerful insights, solid concepts, and reader-friendly approach in ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, Eleventh Edition. This text equips readers with the skills and practical understanding to meet the management challenges of a new century. Readers delve into the fundamentals of human behavior in today's organizations as the book balances classic management ideas with thorough coverage of the most recent OB developments and contemporary trends.Memorable examples from instantly recognizable organization are woven throughout the book and work with fresh new cases and proven boxed features that focus on pressing issues and reinforce the book's practical perspective. Readers find themselves well equipped and energized for the most exciting task of tomorrow: managing people effectively within competitive organizations. Available with InfoTrac® Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.