Essentials of Organizational Behavior, Global Edition, 14th Edition

For courses in organizational behavior.
A streamlined presentation of key organizational behavior concepts

Essentials of Organizational Behavior teaches readers how to communicate and interact within organizations, through real-world scenarios. The text offers comprehensive coverage of key organizational behavior (OB) concepts, making each lesson engaging and easy to absorb. Readers can use the book’s concepts to apply what they’ve learned to their own education, future career plans, and other organizational endeavors.

Currently used at more than 500 colleges and universities worldwide, Essentials of Organizational Behavior serves as a popular resource so readers can learn and understand the most important concepts in OB. With updated research and the integration of contemporary global issues, the 14th Edition focuses on the most relevant OB concepts that resonate with readers.

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Table of Contents

Part 1: An Introduction
Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of OB

Part 2: Individual Differences
Chapter 2: Attitudes
Chapter 3: Emotions
Chapter 4: Personality Factors
Chapter 5: Perceptual Processes
Chapter 6: Valuing Diversity
Chapter 7: Basic Motivation
Chapter 8: Applied Motivation

Part 3: Groups in Organizations
Chapter 9: Communication
Chapter 10: Basics of Group Behavior
Chapter 11: From Groups to Teams
Chapter 12: Characteristics of Leaders
Chapter 13: Power and Politics in Organizations
Chapter 14: Conflict in Organizations

Part 4: Organizational Systems
Chapter 15: Organization Structure and Design
Chapter 16: Creating and Maintaining Organizational Culture
Chapter 17: Organizational Change