About the Book

Organizational Behavior is written to engage and teach readers about the subject. The book presents organizational behavior in the workplace and for life. It introduces the subject, and the text then proceeds to cover a range of topics, including teamwork, individual performance, organizational cultures, and the role of communication. The book describes the importance of interpersonal relationships in organizational behavior, while giving special emphasis to relationship-building processes relative to communication, power, and leadership.

Contents:

PART 1 Organizational Behavior Today

1 Introducing Organizational Behavior

PART 2 Individual Behavior and Performance

2 Diversity, Personality, and Values

3 Perception, Attribution, and Learning

4 Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

5 Motivation

6 Motivation and Performance

PART 3 Teams and Teamwork

7 The Nature of Teams

8 Teamwork and Team Performance

9 Decision Making and Creativity

10 Conflict and Negotiation

PART 4 Influence Processes and Leadership

11 Communication

12 Power, Justice, and Politics

13 The Leadership Process

14 Leader Traits and Behavioral Styles

PART 5 Organizational Context

15 Organizational Culture and Innovation

16 Organizational Structure and Design

17 Organizational Change Management