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NEW IN STEPHEN P. ROBBINS' 10th
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"He who knows others is clever, he who knows himself is enlightened." - Chinese philosopher, Lao-tzu
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION. 1. What Is Organizational Behavior?
II. THE INDIVIDUAL.
2. Foundations of Individual Behavior.
3. Values, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction.
4. Personality and Emotion.
5. Perception and Individual Decision Making.
6. Basic Motivation Concepts.
7. Motivation: From Concepts to Applications.
III. THE GROUP.
8. Foundations of Group Behavior.
9. Understanding Work Teams.
10. Communication.
11. Basic Approaches to Leadership.
12. Contemporary Issues in Leadership.
13. Power and Politics.
14. Conflict and Negotiation.
IV. THE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM.
15. Foundations of Organization Structure.
16. Organizational Culture.
17. Human Resource Policies and Practices.
V. ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS.
18. Organizational Change and Stress Management.
Appendix A: Research in Organizational Behavior.
Appendix B: Careers and Career Management.
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