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Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations with MindTap

Author(s): Ricky W. Griffin | Jean M. Phillips

ISBN: 9789366605968

14th Edition

Copyright: 2024

₹1095

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 592

Trim Size : 279 x 216 mm

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Balance today's most recent organizational behavior developments and trends with proven classic management ideas when you use Griffin/Phillips' ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, 14E. This applied, student-oriented approach emphasizes how to think and act like a successful manager as students examine the fundamentals of employee behavior. Updated learning features and chapter-opening "Real-World Challenges," the latest research findings and revised content all reflect today's most recent changes in organizational behavior (OB). Current, applied examples from well-known organizations work with in-chapter cases, self-assessments, video cases and exercises to create a reader-friendly focus. Students examine OB's most pressing issues as they develop the skills, tools and resources to personally succeed and effectively lead others in the modern workplace. MindTap digital resources further reinforce critical OB concepts.

  • Engaging Multimedia Content: Incorporates current videos that connect real-world business scenarios to chapter topics, aiding students in applying theoretical concepts practically.
  • Customizable Learning Tools: Offers a YouTube channel, case study index, custom videos, and Experiential Exercises powered by YouSeeU®, allowing instructors to tailor content to student needs.
  • Real-World Challenges: Each chapter begins with updated challenges featuring organizations like Coinbase, Twitter, and Spotify, prompting students to analyze contemporary organizational issues.
  • Self-Assessments: Includes tools that help students relate personally to the material, fostering deeper understanding and engagement.
  • Experiential Learning Activities: Facilitates virtual collaboration through role-play and group projects, utilizing video and audio resources.
  • "Now What?" Video Series: Presents organizational behavior concepts through a narrative involving employees at a fictional toy company, illustrating practical applications.
  • Updated Communication Content: Chapter 9 has been revised to reflect recent developments in organizational communication, emphasizing managerial relevance.
  • COVID-19 Impact Analysis: Discusses the pandemic's effects on organizational behavior, including shifts to remote work, increased flexibility, and employee turnover. 
  • Inclusive Language: Ensures content is respectful and welcoming to all individuals, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Part I: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

1. An overview of organizational behavior

2. The changing environment of organizations

Part II: INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS AND PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS

3. Individual characteristics

4. Individual values, perceptions, and reactions

5. Motivating behavior

6. Motivating behavior with work and rewards

Part III: SOCIAL AND GROUP PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS.

7. Groups and teams

8. Decision making and problem solving

9. Communication

10. Conflict and negotiation

Part IV: LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS

11. Traditional leadership approaches

12. Modern leadership approaches

13. Power, influence, and politics

Part V: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND CHARACTERISTICS

14. Organization structure and design

15. Organization culture

16. Change management

Ricky W. Griffin

Dr. Ricky W. Griffin serves as Distinguished Professor of Management and Blocker Chair in Business at Texas A&M. 

Jean M. Phillips

Dr. Jean Phillips is a professor of human resource management in the School of Labor and Employment Relations at Penn State University. 

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