This book features only the most relevant topics in organizational behavior today, such as TQM; reengineering, technology; empowerment; declining employee loyalty; the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; virtual and boundaryless organizations; 360-degree performance appraisals; diversity; globalization; ethics; and more. Lively and informative, this masterfully crafted introduction condenses the essentials of the field into a tightly focused presentation. A four-part organization covers an introduction to organizational behavior, the individual in the organization, groups in the organization, and the organization system. For directors of human resource and other individuals in a variety of managerial positions.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface
1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior
2 Organizational Behavior in a Global Context
3 Foundations of Individual Behavior
4 Basic Motivation Concepts
5 Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
6 Individual Decision Making
7 Foundations of Group Behavior
8 Understanding Work Teams
9 Communication
10 Leadership
11 Power and Politics
12 Conflict and Negotiation
13 Foundations of Organization Structure
14 Technology and Work Design
15 Performance Appraisal and Reward Systems
16 Organizational Culture
17 Organizational Change and Development
Epilogue
Endnotes
Index/Glossary