Published by Pearson (July 29, 2024) © 2024
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For courses in organizational behavior.
A streamlined presentation of key organizational behavior concepts
Currently in use at more than 500 colleges and universities worldwide, Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 15th Edition teaches students how to communicate and interact within organizations. The text uses real-world scenarios and offers comprehensive coverage of key organizational behavior concepts that resonate with students — making each lesson engaging, relevant, and easy to absorb. With updated research and examples, and the integration of contemporary global issues, readers can apply what they’ve learned to their own education, future career plans, and other organizational endeavors.
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHERS
1. What Is Organizational Behavior?
2. Diversity in Organizations
3. Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
4. Emotions and Moods
5. Personality and Values
PART 2: MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING DECISIONS
6. Perception and Individual Decision Making
7. Motivation Concepts
8. Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
PART 3: COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS AND TEAMS
9. Foundations of Group Behavior
10. Understanding Work Teams
11. Communication
PART 4: NEGOTIATING POWER AND POLITICS
12. Leadership
13. Power and Politics
14. Conflict and Negotiation
PART 5: LEADING, UNDERSTANDING, AND TRANSFORMING THE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM
15. Foundations of Organization Structure
16. Organizational Culture
17. Organizational Change and Stress Management