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Organizational Behavior Today » (1st Edition)

Book cover image of Organizational Behavior Today by Leigh L. Thompson

Authors: Leigh L. Thompson
ISBN-13: 9780131858114, ISBN-10: 0131858114
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: August 2007
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Leigh L. Thompson

Book Synopsis

This book provides students with valuable tools needed for understanding and managing organizational pursuits, including job interviews, projects with other students, club memberships, and other topics as it relates to work.

Some of the featured topics include, the influence of people on organizations, differences between leadership and management, ethical issues and challenges in the workplace, levels of communication, teamwork, and two major topics of justice theory.

This book is intended for business students who would like to gain knowledge of organizational behavior.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Person and the Organization

Chapter 2 Understanding People and Their Behavior

Chapter 3 Ethics & Values

Chapter 4 Communication

Chapter 5 Power and Influence in Organizations

Chapter 6 Relationships and Social Networks

Chapter 7 Decision Making

Chapter 8 Conflict Management and Negotiation

Chapter 9 Leading and Managing Teams

Chapter 10 Leadership

Chapter 11 Organizational Channels

Chapter 12 Fairness and Justice

Chapter 13 Diversity and Culture

Chapter 14 The Virtual Workplace

Chapter 15 Life, Learning and Personal Development

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