Organizational Behavior (6^th Ed.) Integrating Individuals, Groups, and Organizations

The new edition of this essential resource in organizational behavior provides a balanced framework to understand the impact of increasing dynamism and complexity, the importance of collaboration, and the implications for organizational strategy.

Covering both psychological and sociological perspectives on organizational behavior, this clearly written and presented textbook offers a comprehensive review of classic organizational behavior theories and approaches, illustrated with updated case studies. The sixth edition includes new material on ethical considerations; international contexts, with renewed attention to Africa and Asia; environmental pressures and responses; groups and intergroup processes; and the vital importance of building change readiness in any organization.

Upper-level business and technology students, as well as professionals in executive education courses, will find the book a useful guide to all facets of organizational behavior.

A companion website, featuring an instructor manual, test bank, and PowerPoint slides, provides additional support for students and instructors.

Detailed Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART 1: INTRODUCTION: THE CONTEXT OF MODERN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND MANAGEMENT

Chapter 1: Introduction and Historical Background

Chapter 2: The Context of Modern Organizations (Diversity, Quality, Technology, International)

Chapter 3: Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

Chapter 4: Organizational Culture

Part 1 Case

PART 2: INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS

Chapter 5: Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

Chapter 6: Organizational Socialization

Chapter 7: Motivation: Need Theories

Chapter 8: Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques

Chapter 9: Job Design and Intrinsic Rewards

Part 2 Case

Part 3: Group and Interpersonal Processes in Organizations

Chapter 10: Groups and Intergroup Processes

Chapter 11: Conflict in Organizations

Chapter 12: Leadership and Management

Part 3 Case

PART 4: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES

Chapter 13: Communication Processes

Chapter 14: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes

Chapter 15: Power and Political Behavior

Chapter 16: Stress in Organizations

Part 4 Case

PART 5: ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Chapter 17: Organizational Design

Chapter 18: Organizational Change and Development

Part 5 Case

Index

Joseph E. Champoux is a Regents’ Professor of Management Emeritus at the University of New Mexico, USA. He has published extensively, in such journals as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management Education, Personnel Psychology, and the Journal of Organizational Behavior.