Essentals of Organizational
Behavior, 7ed
Description
For courses in Organizational
Behavior, Human Relations, and Industrial Psychology.
This text features only the
most relevant topics in organizational behavior today, such as quality management; process
reengineering; technology; empowerment; declining employee loyalty; the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator; virtual and boundaryless organizations; 360-degree performance appraisals;
diversity; globalization; ethics; and more. Lively and informative, this masterfully
crafted introduction condenses the essentials of the field into a tightly focused
presentation. It's clear, concise, and at 300 pages, it's a viable alternative to the
traditional 600-700 page core text and flexible enough to combine with outside cases,
readings, and experiential materials.
Table of Contents
I. PROLOGUE.
1. Introduction to
Organizational Behavior.
II. THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE
ORGANIZATION.
2. Foundations of Individual
Behavior.
3. Personality and Emotions.
4. Basic Motivation Concepts.
5. Motivation: From Concepts to Applications.
6. Individual Decision Making.
III. GROUPS IN THE
ORGANIZATION.
7. Foundations of Group
Behavior.
8. Understanding Work Teams.
9. Communication.
10. Leadership and Creating Trust.
11. Power and Politics.
12. Conflict and Negotiation.
IV. THE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM.
13. Foundations of
Organization Structure.
14. Technology and Work Design.
15. Human Resource Policies and Practices.
16. Organizational Culture.
17. Organizational Change and Development.
Epilogue.
Endnotes.
Index/Glossary.
300 pages