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Table of Contents :

I. Introduction

1. What is organizational behavior

II. The individual

2. Foundations of individual behavior

3. Attitudes and job satisfaction

4. Personality and values

5. Perception and individual decision making

6. Motivation concepts

7. Motivation: from concepts to applications

8. Emotions and moods

III. The Group

9. Foundations of Group behavior

10. Understanding work teams

11. Communication

12. Basic approaches to leadership

13. Contemporary issues in leadership

14. Power and politics

15. Conflict and negotiation

IV. The organization system

16. Foundations of organization structure

17. Organizational culture

18. Human resources policies and practices

V. Organizational change and stress management

Appendix A. Research in organizational behavior

Appendix B. Careers and career management