Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking with Organizational Behavior: An Introduction to Your Life in Organizationsia practical, student-oriented, and experientially based text. The author examines cross-cultural relationships, global issues that impact businesses today, and the relevance of OB to future careers.For undergraduate and applied graduate courses in OB.



Table of Contents:



1.Part I. Individuals and relationships

Ch. 1. Why mastering organizational behavior is essential to your career

Ch. 2. Your personality and style

Ch. 3. Decision making

Ch. 4. Fundamentals of motivation

Ch. 5. Motivating individuals in their jobs

Ch. 6. Health and stress at work

Ch. 7. Communication and interpersonal relationships

Ch. 8. Cross-cultural relationship

Part II. Groups

Ch.9. Groups and their influence

Ch.10. Improving team effectiveness

Part III. Leadership

Ch. 11. The challenge of leadership

Ch. 12. Leadership roles and skills

Ch. 13. Power and influence

Ch. 14. Conflicts good and bad

Part IV. The organization

Ch. 15. Designing effective organzations

Ch. 16. Organizational structure as a design tool

Ch. 17. Organizational culture

Ch. 18. Changing organizations

Part V. Looking ahead to using OB in your career

Ch. 19. OB is for life