Organizational Behavior: Developing Skills for Managers, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (November 24, 2020) © 2021

  • Eric Lamm
  • Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
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Title overview

Hallmark features of this title

Student-focused features facilitate learning

  • Setting the Stage sections outline key topics and connect them to broader themes in that section with a clear impact on students' development as a manager.
  • Real-world examples speak to students' experiences now in school and at their next jobs, and then provide them with the skills to shape and guide their future careers.
  • End-of-chapter Key Skills Takeaways list 4 to 6 actionable skills students can develop to apply the learning objectives.
  • End-of-chapter The Big Picture boxes explain how that chapter's content contributes toward understanding of change in organizations.

Table of contents

PART 1: INTRODUCTION
1. Identifying OB Skills for Managers

PART 2: WHO ARE YOU? - INCREASING YOUR SELF-AWARENESS
2. Perceiving Information and Making Better Decisions
3. Recognizing Personality Distinctions
4. Identifying Your Individual, Group, and Cultural Values

PART 3: HOW DO YOU WORK? - DEVELOPING YOUR SELF-MANAGEMENT
5. Navigating Your Job Attitudes, Behaviors, and Ethics
6. Advancing in Your Job and Career
7. Managing Your Stress and Time

PART 4: HOW DO YOU WORK WITH OTHERS? - UNDERSTANDING OTHER PEOPLE
8. Developing Communication Skills
9. Developing Team Skills
10. Motivating Others

PART 5: HOW DO YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT? - MANAGING OTHERS
11. Developing Leadership Skills
12. Developing Power and Influence Skills
13. Developing Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills
14. Developing Change Management Skills

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