Organizational Behavior, 10th Edition

by John R. Schermerhorn (Ohio University ); James G. Hunt (Texas Tech University ); Richard N. Osborn (Wayne State University)

• ISBN13: 9780470086964
• ISBN10: 0470086963
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

With this book as their guide, readers will learn the skills and attributes they'll need in order to become more effective employees in the workplace. Whether it's turning into a stronger communicator, team member, or problem-solver, the Tenth Edition shows them how. They'll also gain a better understanding of the four major dimensions of organizational behavior: leading, communicating, decision making/problem-solving, and team building.

Table of Contents

Organizational Behavior Today

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Primer Research Methods in Organizational Behavior

Individuals and Performance

Values, Individual Differences, and Personality

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Learning and Attribution

Motivation Theories

Motivation and Job Design

Rewards and Performance Management

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

How Groups Work

Team Building and Team Performance

Leadership and Organizational Processes

Power and Politics

Leadership Theories

Emerging Leadership Perspectives

Decision Making

Communication

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Context

Organizational Culture and Development

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategic Capabilities and Design for Innovation and Learning

OB Skills Workbook

The Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer Collection

Cases for Critical Thinking

Experiential Exercises

Self-Assessment Inventories

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