Understanding and managing organizational behavior /
[Book]
Jennifer M. George, Gareth Jones
6th ed
xxvi, 644 pages :
illustrations (chiefly color) ;
29 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 575-623) and indexes
Individuals in organizations. Individual differences: personality and ability -- Values, attitudes, and moods and emotions -- Perception, attribution, and the management of diversity -- Learning and creativity -- The nature of work motivation -- Creating a motivating work setting -- Pay, careers, and changing employment relationships -- Managing stress and work-life balance -- Group and team processes. The nature of work groups and teams -- Effective work groups and teams -- Leaders and leadership -- Power, politics, conflict, and negotiation -- Communicating effectively in organizations -- Decision making and organizational learning -- Organizational processes. Organizational design and structure -- Organizational culture and ethical behavior -- Organization change and development -- Appendix: Research methods in organizational behavior