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Concise, practical, and research-based, Essentials of Organizational Behavior equips you with the necessary skills to become an effective leader and manager. Best-selling author Terri A. Scandura uses an evidence-based approach to introduce models proven to enhance the well-being, motivation, and productivity of people in the workplace. Experiential exercises and a variety of real-world cases and examples provide ample opportunity to apply OB concepts and hone your critical thinking.

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Author:   Terri A. Scandura
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Weight:   0.940kg
ISBN:  

9781071840979

ISBN 10:   1071840975
Pages:   616
Publication Date:   10 March 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: What Is Organizational Behavior? SECTION II: UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUALS IN ORGANIZATIONS Chapter 2: Personality and Person–Environment Fit Chapter 3: Emotions and Moods Chapter 4: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Chapter 5: Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving SECTION III: INFLUENCING AND MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES Chapter 6: Leadership Chapter 7: Power and Politics Chapter 8: Motivation: Core Concepts Chapter 9: Motivation: Applications SECTION IV: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Chapter 10: Group Processes and Teams Chapter 11: Managing Conflict and Negotiation Chapter 12: Organizational Communication Chapter 13: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments SECTION V: LEADERS AS CHANGE AGENTS Chapter 14: Organizational Culture Chapter 15: Leading Change and Stress Management Appendix 1: The Scientific Method in Organizational Behavior Appendix 2: Organizational Structure Glossary Notes

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Terri A. Scandura is currently the Warren C. Johnson Professor of Management in the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami. From 2007 to 2012, she served as Dean of the Graduate School of the university. Her fields of interest include leadership, mentorship, and applied research methods. She has been a visiting scholar in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, China, and the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Scandura has authored or coauthored over 200 presentations, articles, and book chapters. Her research has been published in the Academy of Management Journal, the Journal of Applied Psychology, the Journal of International Business Studies, the Journal of Vocational Behavior, the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Educational and Psychological Measurement, Industrial Relations, Research in Organizational Behavior, Research in Personnel and Human Resource Management, and others. She has presented executive education programs on leadership, mentoring, leading change, and high-performance teams to numerous organizations such as VISA International, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the Young Presidents Organization, Hewlett-Packard, and Baptist Health Systems. Dr. Scandura is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, the American Psychological Association, and the Southern Management Association. She is a member of the Society of Organizational Behavior and the Academy of Management. She is a past associate editor for Group & Organization Management, the Journal of International Business Studies, the Journal of Management, and Organizational Research Methods. She currently serves on editorial boards for major journals including The Leadership Quarterly, Organizational Research Methods, and Group & Organization Management.

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