Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior, Eighth Edition, continues 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, but that the process should be interesting and sometimes fun. Thus, they consistently attempt to find a way to make complex ideas understandable through clear and concise explanations, contemporary examples, a visually appealing photo/art program, and/or learning exercises. With every edition, the authors make every effort to respond to user feedback and ensure the text covers the very latest OB research and practices. The cover again depicts the well-known Wolf brand, but this time with a black and white illustration of two wolves. This remains a central theme because Kreitner and Kinicki see wolves as an instructive and inspiring metaphor for modern Organizational Behavior. Wolves are dedicated team players, great communicators, and adaptable. These are key success attributes in today’s workplace.

Table of Contents:
Part 1 The World of Organizational BehaviorChp 1 Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical ConductChp 2 Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employee’s PotentialChp 3 Organizational Culture, Socialization, and MentoringChp 4 International OB: Managing across culturesPart 2 Individual Behavior in OrganizationsChp 5 Self-Concept, Personality, Abilities, and EmotionsChp 6 Values, Attitudes, and Job SatisfactionChp 7 Social Perception and AttributionsChpt 8 Foundations of Motivation Chp 9 Improving Job Performance with Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement Part 3 Group and Social ProcessesChp 10 Group DynamicsChp 11 Teams and TeamworkChp 12 Individual and Group Decision-MakingChp 13 Managing Conflict and NegotiationPart 4 Organizational ProcessesChp 14 Communication in the Internet AgeChp 15 Influence Tactics, Empowerment, and PoliticsChp 16 LeadershipChp 17 Creating Effective OrganizationsChp 18 Managing Change and Stress Learning Module A (Web): Self-Management: A Social Learning Model Learning Module B (Web): Performance Appraisal Learning Module C (Web): Additional Leadership Models Learning Module D (Web): Research Methods in OB

About the Author :
Senior Lecturer in Management at Arizona State university. He is a popular speaker who has addressed a diverse array of audiences worldwide on topics including the 21st century workplace. Professor of management at Arizona State University. He received the Instructor of the Year Award for executive Education from the center for executive development in the college of business administration at ASU.