Organizational Behavior

by Hellriegel, Don; Slocum, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780324156843
• ISBN10: 0324156847
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-02
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Organizational Behavior, 10th edition presents classic and emerging organizational behavior trends and research, making the subject both accessible and meaningful for learners. To make the connection between theory and practice, the authors include timely examples, exercises, and high-interest cases. To help learners focus and understand the importance of organizational behavior, the authors introduce seven managerial competencies that are essential to being an effective leader or member of an organization. These competencies are introduced early and woven throughout in special features, exercises, and an interactive self-assessment tool.

Table of Contents

Learning About Organizational Behavior

Individuals in Organizations

Understanding Individual Differences

Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

Fostering Learning and Reinforcement

Motivation in the Workplace

Motivating Individuals for High Performance

Managing Individual Stress

Team land Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Effectively: Foundations

Leading Effectively: Contemporary Developments

Fostering Interpersonal Communication

The Organization

Making Decisions in Organizations

Designing Organizations

Cultivating Organizational Culture

Guiding Organizational Change Integrating Cases

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