Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 15th edition

Published by Pearson (May 13, 2021) © 2022

  • Stephen P. Robbins San Diego State University
  • Timothy A. Judge

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Title overview

Currently in use at more than 500 colleges and universities worldwide, Essentials of Organizational Behavior teaches you how to communicate and interact within organizations. The text uses relevant, real-world scenarios and offers comprehensive coverage of key OB concepts, making each lesson engaging, relevant and easy to absorb.

The 15th Edition features updated research and examples, and the integration of contemporary global issues. As a result, you can apply what you've learned to your own education, future career plans and other organizational endeavors.

Table of contents

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

  1. Perception and Individual Decision Making
  2. Motivation Concepts
  3. Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

PART 3: COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS AND TEAMS

  1. Foundations of Group Behavior
  2. Understanding Work Teams
  3. Communication

PART 4: NEGOTIATING POWER AND POLITICS

  1. Leadership
  2. Power and Politics
  3. Conflict and Negotiation

PART 5: LEADING, UNDERSTANDING, AND TRANSFORMING THE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM

  1. Foundations of Organization Structure
  2. Organizational Culture
  3. Organizational Change and Stress Management

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