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Organizational Behavior

January 2014 | 568 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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This unique text thoroughly explores the topic of organizational behavior using a strengths-based, action-oriented approach with a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and the global society. By focusing on the interactions among individuals, groups, and organizations this text illustrates how organizational behavior topics fit together. A unique set of pedagogical features challenge students to develop greater personal, interpersonal, and organizational skills in business environments as well as utilize their own strengths and the strengths of others to achieve organizational commitment and success. 

 
Preface
 
About the Authors
 
PART I INTRODUCTION
 
Chapter 1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior: History, Trends, and Ethics
 
PART II INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR AND CHARACTERISTICS
 
Chapter 2 Culture and Diversity: Developing a Cultural Mindset
 
Chapter 3 Self-Awareness, Personality, Emotions, and Values
 
Chapter 4 Perception and Attribution
 
Chapter 5 Motivation and Engagement
 
Chapter 6 Managing Stress
 
Chapter 7 Fostering Creativity and Innovation
 
PART III GROUP AND TEAM PROCESSES
 
Chapter 8 Decision Making
 
Chapter 9 Communicating Effectively With Others
 
Chapter 10 Working in Groups and Teams
 
Chapter 11 Managing Conflict and Negotiation
 
Chapter 12 Leadership: Classic to Contemporary
 
PART IV ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
 
Chapter 13 Organizational Power and Politics
 
Chapter 14 Organizational Strategy and Structure
 
Chapter 15 Organizational Culture and Change
 
Glossary
 
Photo Credits
 
Author Index
 
Subject Index

This text has allowed students to learn and develop their own knowledge and understanding in relation to organisational behaviour and apply it to practice. It is clear and concise and provides insight into areas, for example, the decision-making process, which is invaluable to industry practices.

Miss Ella Malton
Department of Health & Social Studies, Grimsby Institute of HE And FE
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An excellent book with easy to read chapters, shall recommend to students

Miss Marie Robbins
Department of Health & Social Studies, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
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As my students are at a masters level; and the book is aimed at UG level students, I will use this book as a supplement for my lectures and seminars for group activities and discussions.

Miss Ola Biernat
Human Resources and Org Behavior, Bournemouth University
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Very interesting information, American focus but still worth reviewing for content towards students learning.

Mr Alan Searle
Psychology , Grimsby Institute of He & Fe
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I will use this book first time as a recommended text for my lecture on \Managing Organizational Change" at Bilgi University (Laureta International Universities) this year.
I will also use the same book for MA in Organizational Psychology in Psychology Department this year.
I hope this book will make a great contribution to understand and analyze the organizational behavior.
Thank you SAGE and Nahavandi.

Mr Ayhan ARTAR
Department Of Management, Istanbul Bilgi Univ.
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The book is written with clarity and explores key themes in Organizational Behaviour. The stands out in its simplicity and can be an excellent Recommended/Supplementary reading for students.

Mr Kavin Kanagasabai
Business Management, Regent's University
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Excellent book, However, it is not for the course and it be adopted for the organizational behavior course that we have.

Mr Khuzaima El-Jallad
Management , Talal Abu Ghazaleh - University College of Business
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Dear Authors,
der SAGE-Pub-Team,
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thank you for the inspection copy which arrived some days ago.
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First of all: Perfect book.
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- the book is colorful and gives you a great overview
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- easy to understand, as well for \foreign students" (without Englisch-Native-Speaker): because there are a lot of examples and tables or figures
- the structure of the book is Easy to understand and gives a great overview of the different organizational behaviour topics - you are able to read non-linear and start where ever you want
- interdisciplinary: usefull for different professions like non-Profit-Management
- At the end of a chapter you find perfect exercises, cases and a lot of Endnotes for further informations
Such a great book
keep on writing and publishing!
Mike

Mr Michael Garkisch
School of Business & Technology, University of Applied Sciences Ansbach / FH-AN
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Well written and delivers on content that complements Graduate learning

Mr Phillip Bowen
Northampton Business School, Northampton Univ.
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Excellent and comprehensive, this book will be our main resource and recommendation towards our students. Clear structure, great illustrations and written in a very understandable way.

Mr Steffen Triebel
Institut of Management and Or, University of Hannover
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Key features
KEY FEATURES:

  • A focus on creativity and innovation teaches students to develop their ability to think creatively and critically so they can meet the challenges of managing in a rapidly changing and global corporate environment.
  • An emphasis on strengths, positive psychology, and self-awareness illustrates how students can recognize and utilize their own strengths as well as the strengths of others to achieve organizational commitment and success.  
  • A global perspective highlights how managing human behavior in our complex, interconnected global society requires managers to develop a cultural mindset and effectively respond to change.
  • Applications for Managers provide practical tips for applying OB concepts in the real world.
  • Self-assessments, cases, exercises, and critical thinking features enable students to apply content and practices to develop necessary skills to succeed in current organizations.

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 4

Chapter 7

Chapter 11