Organizational Behavior (with Bind-In Competency Test Web Site Printed Access Card)

by Hellriegel, Don; Slocum, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780324578720
• ISBN10: 0324578725
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-05
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Tired of theory? Ready for the real world? Learn what it takes to be a high performance manager in business today with the twelfth edition of Hellriegel and Slocum's ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. Master seven core competencies--managing self, managing communication, managing diversity, managing ethics, managing across cultures, managing teams, and managing change--through real-world case studies and interactive critical thinking. Each core competency was developed through a combination of classic OB theory, contemporary research, and emerging trends so you benefit from the most useful connection between theory and practice. The twelfth edition contains updated real-world cases, examples, and critical-thinking exercises to reflect the most current managerial thinking in today's business world. With Hellriegel and Slocum, build the foundation you need to become a successful business leader.

Table of Contents

Learning about Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior and Key Competencies

Individuals in Organizations

Understanding Individual Differences

Perceptions and Attributions

Applying Reinforcement and Social Learning Concepts to Improve Effectiveness

Motivating Employees

Motivation through Goal Setting and Reward Systems

Workplace Stress and Aggression

Leadership and Team Behaviors

Fostering Interpersonal Communication in Organizations

Leading Effectively: Foundations

Leading Effectively: New Perspectives

Developing and Leading Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiating Effectively

The Organization

Approaches for Making Ethical and Managerial Decisions

Designing Organizations

Cultivating Organizational Culture

Guiding Organizational Change

Integrating Cases

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