Organizational Behavior

In its tradition of being an up-to-date, relevant and user-driven textbook, Kreitner and Kinicki's approach to organizational behavior is based on the authors' belief that reading a comprehensive textbook is hard work; however, the process should be interesting and sometimes even fun. The authors' commitment to continuous improvement makes complex ideas understandable through clear and concise explanations, contemporary examples, a visually appealing photo/art program, and/or learning exercises. The authors respond to user feedback by ensuring the text covers the very latest OB research and practices. 1,385 source material citations are dated 2008-2009 with over 1/3 of those referencing 2009.Key topics, such as diversity in organizations, ethics, and globalization, are recommended by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).Wolf branding book cover:Wolves remain a central theme for Kreitner and Kinicki because they view wolves as an instructive and inspiring metaphor for modern Organizational Behavior. Wolves are dedicated team players, great communicators, and adaptable. These are quintessential attributes for success in today's workplace.

Part One The World of Organizational Behavior

Chapter One Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

Chapter Two Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employee's Potential

Chapter Three Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Chapter Four International OB: Managing across Cultures

Part Two Individual Behavior in Organizations

Chapter Five Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Chapter Six Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counterproductive Work Behaviors

Chapter Seven Social Perceptions and Attributions

Chapter Eight Foundations of Motivation

Chapter Nine Improving Job Performance with Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Part Three Group and Social Processes

Chapter Ten Group Dynamics

Chapter Eleven Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Chapter Twelve Individual and Group Decision Making

Chapter Thirteen Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Part Four Organizational Processes

Chapter Fourteen Communicating in the Digital Age

Chapter Fifteen Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Chapter Sixteen Leadership

Chapter Seventeen Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Chapter Eighteen Managing Change and Stress

Learning Module A Self-Management (Web)

Learning Module B Performance Appraisal (Web)

Learning Module C Additional Leadership Models (Web)

Learning Module D Research Methods in OB (Web)

Endnotes

Glossary/Subject Index

Name and Company Index

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