Overview

The new edition of this essential resource in organizational behavior provides a balanced framework to understand the impact of increasing dynamism and complexity, the importance of collaboration, and the implications for organizational strategy. Covering both psychological and sociological perspectives on organizational behavior, this clearly written and presented textbook offers a comprehensive review of classic organizational behavior theories and approaches, illustrated with updated case studies. The sixth edition includes new material on ethical considerations; international contexts, with renewed attention to Africa and Asia; environmental pressures and responses; groups and intergroup processes; and the vital importance of building change readiness in any organization. Upper-level business and technology students, as well as professionals in executive education courses, will find the book a useful guide to all facets of organizational behavior. A companion website, featuring an instructor manual, test bank, and PowerPoint slides, provides additional support for students and instructors.

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Author:   Joseph E. Champoux
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   6th edition
Weight:   1.080kg
ISBN:  

9780367430047

ISBN 10:   0367430045
Pages:   536
Publication Date:   22 April 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Detailed Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments PART 1: INTRODUCTION: THE CONTEXT OF MODERN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND MANAGEMENT Chapter 1: Introduction and Historical Background Chapter 2: The Context of Modern Organizations (Diversity, Quality, Technology, International) Chapter 3: Ethics and Behavior in Organizations Chapter 4: Organizational Culture Part 1 Case PART 2: INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS Chapter 5: Perception, Attitudes, and Personality Chapter 6: Organizational Socialization Chapter 7: Motivation: Need Theories Chapter 8: Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques Chapter 9: Job Design and Intrinsic Rewards Part 2 Case Part 3: Group and Interpersonal Processes in Organizations Chapter 10: Groups and Intergroup Processes Chapter 11: Conflict in Organizations Chapter 12: Leadership and Management Part 3 Case PART 4: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES Chapter 13: Communication Processes Chapter 14: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes Chapter 15: Power and Political Behavior Chapter 16: Stress in Organizations Part 4 Case PART 5: ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Chapter 17: Organizational Design Chapter 18: Organizational Change and Development Part 5 Case Index

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Joseph E. Champoux is a Regents’ Professor of Management Emeritus at the University of New Mexico, USA. He has published extensively, in such journals as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management Education, Personnel Psychology, and the Journal of Organizational Behavior.

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