Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior, 6th edition
- Jennifer M. George
- , Gareth R. Jones
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Published by Pearson (July 23rd 2021) - Copyright © 2012
ISBN-13: 9780137614844
Subject: Management
Category: Organizational Behavior
Brief Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Part 1: INDIVIDUALS IN ORGANIZATIONS
- Chapter 2: Individual Differences: Personality and Ability
- Chapter 3: Values, Attitudes, and Moods and Emotions
- Chapter 4: Perception, Attribution, and the Management of Diversity
- Chapter 5: Learning and Creativity
- Chapter 6: The Nature of Work Motivation
- Chapter 7: Creating a Motivating Work Setting
- Chapter 8: Pay, Careers, and Changing Employment Relationships
- Chapter 9: Managing Stress and Work-Life Balance
Part 2: GROUP AND TEAM PROCESSES
- Chapter 10: The Nature of Work Groups and Teams
- Chapter 11: Effective Work Groups and Teams
- Chapter 12: Leaders and Leadership
- Chapter 13: Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation
- Chapter 14: Communicating Effectively in Organizations
- Chapter 15: Decision Making and Organizational Learning
Part 3: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES
- Chapter 16: Organizational Design and Structure
- Chapter 17: Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior
- Chapter 18: Organizational Change and Development