ABSTRACT

The new edition of this essential resource in organizational behavior provides a balanced framework to understand the impact of increasing dynamism and complexity, the importance of collaboration, and the implications for organizational strategy.

Covering both psychological and sociological perspectives on organizational behavior, this clearly written and presented textbook offers a comprehensive review of classic organizational behavior theories and approaches, illustrated with updated case studies. The sixth edition includes new material on ethical considerations; international contexts, with renewed attention to Africa and Asia; environmental pressures and responses; groups and intergroup processes; and the vital importance of building change readiness in any organization.

Upper-level business and technology students, as well as professionals in executive education courses, will find the book a useful guide to all facets of organizational behavior.

A companion website, featuring an instructor manual, test bank, and PowerPoint slides, provides additional support for students and instructors.

part 1|97 pages

Introduction: The Context of Modern Organizational Behavior and Management

chapter Chapter 1|23 pages

Introduction and Historical Background

chapter Chapter 3|21 pages

Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

chapter Chapter 4|22 pages

Organizational Culture

chapter 1|5 pages

Case 1

part 2|134 pages

Individual Processes in Organizations

chapter Chapter 5|26 pages

Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

chapter Chapter 6|26 pages

Organizational Socialization

chapter Chapter 7|20 pages

Motivation: Need Theories

chapter Chapter 9|24 pages

Job Design and Intrinsic Rewards

chapter 2|11 pages

Case

part 3|90 pages

Group and Interpersonal Processes in Organizations

chapter Chapter 10|33 pages

Groups and Intergroup Processes

chapter Chapter 11|22 pages

Conflict in Organizations

chapter Chapter 12|28 pages

Leadership and Management

chapter 3|5 pages

Case

part 4|109 pages

Organizational Processes

chapter Chapter 13|25 pages

Communication Processes

chapter Chapter 14|26 pages

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes

chapter Chapter 15|23 pages

Power and Political Behavior

chapter Chapter 16|27 pages

Stress in Organizations

chapter 4|6 pages

Case

part 5|56 pages

Organizational Design and Organizational Change

chapter Chapter 17|25 pages

Organizational Design

chapter Chapter 18|22 pages

Organizational Change and Development

chapter 5|7 pages

Case