Organizational behavior / Afsaneh Nahavandi...[et al.].

Includes index.

PART I INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior: History, Trends, and Ethics--

PART II INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR AND CHARACTERISTICS Chapter 2 Culture and Diversity: Developing a Cultural Mindset-- Chapter 3 Self-Awareness, Personality, Emotions, and Values-- Chapter 4 Perception and Attribution--
Chapter 5 Motivation and Engagement--
Chapter 6 Managing Stress--
Chapter 7 Fostering Creativity and Innovation--

PART III GROUP AND TEAM PROCESSES
Chapter 8 Decision Making--
Chapter 9 Communicating Effectively With Others--
Chapter 10 Working in Groups and Teams--
Chapter 11 Managing Conflict and Negotiation--
Chapter 12 Leadership: Classic to Contemporary--

PART IV ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Chapter 13 Organizational Power and Politics--
Chapter 14 Organizational Strategy and Structure--
Chapter 15 Organizational Culture and Change--
Glossary--
Photo Credits--
Author Index--
Subject Index.

This book thoroughly explores the topic of organizational behavior using a strengths-based, action-oriented approach with a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and the global society. By focusing on the interactions among individuals, groups, and organizations this text illustrates how organizational behavior topics fit together. A unique set of pedagogical features challenge students to develop greater personal, interpersonal, and organizational skills in business environments as well as utilize their own strengths and the strengths of others to achieve organizational commitment and success.