The most notable is its careful blending of theory with practice, so that its basic theories come to life in a realistic context. Readers learn that concepts and models do apply in the real world and help build better organizations for a better society. The ideas and skills learned in organizational behavior can help readers cope better with every aspect of their lives.
Another popular feature is the large number of examples of real organizational situations. These real-life vignettes show how actual organizations operate and how people act (sometimes unexpectedly!) in specific situations. Most of the major concepts in this book are illustrated with one or more of these true examples.
A feature highly appreciated by both faculty and students is the book’s readability.
PART I: FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Ch 1 The Dynamics of People and Organizations
Ch 2 Models of Organizational Behavior
Ch 3 Managing Communications
Ch 4 Social Systems and Organizational Culture
PART II: MOTIVATION AND REWARD SYSTEMS
Ch 5 Motivation
Ch 6 Appraising and Rewarding Performance
PART III: LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT
Ch 7 Leadership
Ch 8 Empowerment and Participation
PART IV: INDIVIDUAL AND INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR
Ch 9 Employee Attitudes and Their Effects
Ch10 Issues between Organizations and Individuals
Ch11 Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics
PART V: GROUP BEHAVIOR
Ch12 Informal and Formal Groups
Ch13 Teams and Team Building
PART VI: CHANGE AND ITS EFFECTS
Ch14 Managing Change
Ch15 Stress and Counseling
PART VII: EMERGING ASPECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Ch16 Organizational Behavior across Cultures
PART VIII: CASE PROBLEMS
作者：John W. Newstrom
現職：University of Minnesota Duluth