Positive Organizational Behavior is emerging as a truly contemporary movement within the classic discipline of organizational behavior.

The best work of leading scholars is gathered together in one edited collection. Chapters present the states, traits, and processes that compromise this exciting new science. In addition to mapping the field, this collection goes one step further and invites noted experts to identify the methodological challenges facing scholars of positive organizational behavior. Positive Organizational Behavior constitutes the study of positive human strengths and competencies, how it can be facilitated, assessed and managed to improve performance in the workplace . Its roots are firmly within positive psychology but transplanted to the world of work and organizations.

Table of Contents :

Part One : Introductions and Frameworks
1.Positive Organizational Behavior: An Inclusive View Debra L. Nelson, Cary L. Cooper 3
2.Psychological Capital: Investing and Developing Positive Organizational Behavior Fred Luthans, Carolyn M. Youssef Bruce J. Avolio
3.Healthy, Productive Work: Positive Strength through Communication Competence and Interpersonal Interdependence James Campbell Quick, Marilyn Macik-Frey
4.Eustress at Work: Extending the Holistic Stress Model, Bret L. Simmons, Debra L. Nelson
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5. Positive Emotion in Organizations: A Multi-level Framework Neal M. Ashkanasy, Claire E. Ashton-James
6. Thriving in Organizations Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Kathleen M. Sutcliffe
7. Explaining Vigor: On the Antecedents and Consequences of Vigor as a Positive Affect at Work Arie Shirom
8. Ethical Leadership: A Developing Construct Linda Klebe Trevino, Michael E. Brown
9. The Positive Role of Political Skill in Organizations Pamela L. Perrewe, Gerald R. Ferris, Jason S. Stoner, Robyn L. Brouer
10. Forgiveness in Organizations Kim S. Cameron
11. Self-Engagement at Work Thomas W. Britt, James M. Dickinson, Tiffany M. Greene-Shortridge, Eric S. McKibben
12. The Benefits and Possible Costs of Positive Core Self-Evaluations: A Review and Agenda for Future Research Timothy A. Judge, Charlice Hurst
Part Three : Methodological Issues in POB Research
13. A Look at Two Methodological Challenges for Scholars Interested in Positive Organizational Behavior Thomas A. Wright
14. Positive Psychological Capital: Has Positivity Clouded Measurement Rigor? Laura M. Little, Janaki Gooty, Debra L. Nelson
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