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Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior, 6th edition

  • Jennifer M. George, 
  • Gareth R. Jones

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The sixth edition features new cases, material addressing the economic crisis, and expanded coverage of ethics and workplace diversity.

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Published by Pearson (July 23rd 2021) - Copyright © 2012

ISBN-13: 9780137614844

Subject: Management

Category: Organizational Behavior

Overview

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

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