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--Vivid examples, thought-provoking activities—get engaged in OB.
George/Jones uses real-world examples, thought- and discussion-provoking learning activities to help readers become more engaged in what they are learning. This text also provides the most contemporary and up-to-date account of the changing issues involved in managing people in organizations.
The sixth edition features new cases, material addressing the economic crisis, and expanded coverage of ethics and workplace diversity.
0133853217 / 9780133853216 Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior Plus 2014 MyManagementLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
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0133594041 / 9780133594041 2014 MyManagementLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Developing Management Skills
0136124437 / 9780136124436 Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior
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For one-semester, undergraduate/graduate level courses in Organizational Behavior.
George/Jones uses real world examples, thought- and discussion-provoking learning activities and the latest organizational behavior research to help students become more engaged in what they are learning.
Synopsis
George/Jones uses real-world examples, thought- and discussion-provoking learning activities to help readers become more engaged in what they are learning. This text also provides the most contemporary and up-to-date account of the changing issues involved in managing people in organizations.
KEY TOPICS: Introduction to Organizational Behavior; Individual Differences: Personality and Ability; Values, Attitudes, and Moods and Emotions; Perception, Attribution, and the Management of Diversity; Learning and Creativity; The Nature of Work Motivation; Creating a Motivating Work Setting; Pay, Careers, and Changing Employment Relationships; Managing Stress and Work-Life Balance; The Nature of Work Groups and Teams; Effective Work Groups and Teams; Leaders and Leadership; Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation; Communicating Effectively in Organizations; Decision Making and Organizational Learning; Organizational Design and Structure; Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior; Organizational Change and Development
MARKET: For managers seeking to gain a better understanding of organizational behavior.
Synopsis
Vivid examples, thought-provoking activities—get engaged in OB.
George/Jones uses real-world examples, thought- and discussion-provoking learning activities to help readers become more engaged in what they are learning. This text also provides the most contemporary and up-to-date account of the changing issues involved in managing people in organizations.
The sixth edition features new cases, material addressing the economic crisis, and expanded coverage of ethics and workplace diversity.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior
PART 1: INDIVIDUALS IN ORGANIZATIONS
Chapter 2: Individual Differences: Personality and Ability
Chapter 3: Values, Attitudes, and Moods and Emotions
Chapter 4: Perception, Attribution, and the Management of Diversity
Chapter 5: Learning and Creativity
Chapter 6: The Nature of Work Motivation
Chapter 7: Creating a Motivating Work Setting
Chapter 8: Pay, Careers, and Changing Employment Relationships
Chapter 9: Managing Stress and Work-Life Balance
PART 2: GROUP AND TEAM PROCESSES
Chapter 10: The Nature of Work Groups and Teams
Chapter 11: Effective Work Groups and Teams
Chapter 12: Leaders and Leadership
Chapter 13: Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation
Chapter 14: Communicating Effectively in Organizations
Chapter 15: Decision Making and Organizational Learning
PART 3: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES
Chapter 16: Organizational Design and Structure
Chapter 17: Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior
Chapter 18: Organizational Change and Development