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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

There is a lot covered in this book and it is laid out and presented in a way which I think students would appreciate, however, it is rather broad brush. It would be fine as a basic starting point but probably does not provide enough depth for my students to justify purchasing it.

Ms Melissa Carr
The Business School, Bournemouth Univ.
April 17, 2014
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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
April 13, 2014
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This is a book of great interest particularly for students of management and economics, approaching the current topics of organizational behavior with the detail required for this target audience. It has the great advantage of being very schematic and give many examples of companies that help to articulate the theoretical component with organizational reality.
Congratulations to the authors and to Sage!
Best regards,
Isabel Torres

Mrs Isabel Torres
Faculdade de Economia e Ciências da Empresa, Universidade Lusíada do Porto
March 25, 2014
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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